1) YOUNG LEADERS IN RESEARCH GRANT PROGRAM (AFRICA)
- Grant amount: up to $15,000
- Deadline: November 21, 2025
- Summary: The Young Leaders in Research Grant Program supports early-career African researchers in economics and related fields to lead policy-relevant, context-driven research that advances Africa’s transformation agenda.
2) AYUTE AFRICA CHALLENGE IN KENYA
- Grant amount: KES 9,400,000
- Deadline: November 28, 2025
- Summary: The challenge aims to promote agricultural innovation among Kenyan youth and contribute to the country’s food security through technology-driven entrepreneurship.
3) AFRICAN GIRLS IN TECH – COHORT 9.0
- Grant training
- Deadline: November 30, 2025
- Summary: The Africa Agility is seeking applications for its African Girls in Tech – Cohort 9.0 to equip young African women ages (18 – 35) with cutting-edge hands-on tech training, mentorship, and real-world experience to unlock limitless global opportunities.
4) AGNES INTRA-AFRICA MOBILITY GRANTS FOR JUNIOR RESEARCHERS
- Grant amount: €2,300–€3,000
- Deadline: November 30, 2025
- Summary: The grants aims to strengthen the scientific capacity and networking of young researchers in Africa through the active cooperation of AGNES and potential AGNES members.
5) ORANGE CORNERS NIGERIA INCUBATION PROGRAM 2025 COHORT 14
- Grant amount: up to €30,000
- Deadline: December 07, 2025
- Summary: The programme supports innovative young founders building solutions that contribute to economic growth and sustainable job creation.
6) THE CANVA AFRICA DESIGN CHALLENGE 2025
- Prize Pool: $10,000
- Deadline: December 15, 2025
- Summary: Applications are now open for the 2025 Canva Africa Design Challenge, an opportunity for young African creatives to design practical, high-impact templates tailored to the needs of local businesses.
7) THE GLOBAL CITIZEN PRIZE, CISCO YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD 2026
- Prize Amount: $250,000
- Deadline: December 17, 2025
- Summary: The prize celebrates young changemakers leveraging technology to combat extreme poverty and advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Grant Amount: $2,000–$2,500
- Deadline: December 31, 2025
- Summary: The Youth4Water Grants program is designed to support young people and youth-led organizations across Africa in implementing innovative, community-driven initiatives focused on water.
9) DEVELOPPP VENTURES IDEAS COMPETITION 2026
- Grant amount: €100,000
- Deadline: December 31, 2025
- Summary: The develoPPP Ventures Ideas Competition 2026 supports young entrepreneurs whose innovative business models improve living conditions in developing or emerging countries.
10) ORANGE CORNERS INNOVATION FUND GROW PROGRAMME (SOUTH AFRICA)
- Grant Amount: R200,000-R1,000,000
- Deadline: December 31, 2025
- Summary: The Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF) GROW Programme supports innovative and high-growth entrepreneurs in South Africa (ages 18–35) who are building disruptive, scalable businesses with proven traction and strong potential for expansion.
11) ALLAN GRAY MAKERS STARTUP ACADEMY FOR ARTISAN ENTREPRENEURS
- Grant amount: R3,000
- Deadline: January 30, 2026
- Summary: The programme targets aspiring entrepreneurs in bricklaying, carpentry, electrical, and plumbing trades who are ready to start or grow their own businesses.
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