Call for Applications: Archivi.ng Fellowship 2026 for Nigerian Storytellers, Researchers, and Technologists (₦1 Million Monthly Stipend + Project Support)

Archivi.ng Fellowship is a six-month fully funded programme designed for storytellers, researchers, and technologists who are passionate about reinterpreting Nigerian history through archives. The fellowship offers a ₦1 million monthly stipend, project funding, mentorship, and publishing support to help participants complete original projects that educate, challenge, or inspire. About the FellowshipThe Archivi.ng Fellowship explores the […]

GitLab Foundation AI for Economic Opportunity Fund 2025 ($250,000 Seed Funding + Technical Support)

AI for Economic Opportunity Demonstration and Scaling Fund is a major initiative by the GitLab Foundation that supports organizations using artificial intelligence to advance economic mobility and inclusion. Now in its third year, the Fund aims to identify and support innovative solutions that use AI to transform how people access education, employment, and income opportunities. […]

Call For Applications: Federal Government YIEDEP Grant 2025 (₦500,000 Grant for Nigerian Youths)

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially reopened the registration portal for the 2025 Youth Economic Intervention and De-Radicalization Programme (YEIDEP)— a nationwide initiative designed to empower young Nigerians through entrepreneurship, training, and access to business financing. With grants ranging from ₦50,000 to ₦500,000, the YEIDEP program aims to help youth transition from job seekers […]

Call For Applications: Ashoka Venture & Fellowship program For Social Entrepreneurs (Global Support, Stipend, Mentorship and Lifetime Network)

Ashoka’s Venture & Fellowship pathway is the route by which high-impact social entrepreneurs are identified, elected and supported as Ashoka Fellows. Through the Venture process and ongoing Fellowship benefits, individuals with system-changing ideas gain access to financial support, tailored mentorship, and a global peer network. What You’ll Gain as an Ashoka Fellow  Who Should Apply Ashoka looks for […]

Global Solvers Accelerator 2026 Melton Foundation Leadership Program for Social Innovators

The Melton Foundation invites emerging leaders and social innovators from around the world to apply for its Global Solvers Accelerator 2026—an eight-month immersive program designed to strengthen social impact projects, develop leadership capacity, and connect you to a global network of change-makers. The program includes thematic modules, peer-to-peer learning, expert mentorship, and a fully sponsored in-person […]

Call for Applications: ARSO 13th Continental Essay Competition 2025/2026 ( Win up to $1,000 Cash Prize)

Africa Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) 13th Continental Essay Competition is inviting African students to share their ideas on how harmonised standards can promote fair, inclusive, and sustainable trade across the continent. The annual competition provides a platform for young Africans to contribute to discussions on standardisation, intra-African trade, and sustainable development. This year’s theme explores […]

Call for Applications: Digital and Green Innovation Acceleration Program 2025 For Early-Stage Entrepreneurs

Are you an early-stage entrepreneur in Kenya, Ethiopia, or Uganda developing a digital solution that drives sustainability and climate resilience? This is your chance to accelerate your growth and make global impact. The Digital and Green Innovation Acceleration Programme is designed for bold, for-profit startups using technology to tackle climate and environmental challenges across East Africa. What You’ll Gain:✅ Practical […]

Call For Applications:  French Week Pitch Tournament 2025 For Startups (₦1 Million and a Trip to Paris)

Are you a Nigerian startup founder building a solution with global potential?This is your chance to showcase your innovation, gain international recognition, and win amazing prizes! The Pitch Tournament of the French Week 2025, happening on November 10, is now officially open for applications! Startups from across Nigeria are invited to pitch their ideas and […]

WAAW Foundation Scholarship 2025 ($500 Award for African Women in STEM)

Applications are now open for the 2025 WAAW (Working to Advance STEM Education for African Women) Foundation Scholarship. The scholarship supports young African women pursuing undergraduate degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), empowering them to excel academically while inspiring other young women to explore STEM careers. About the Program The WAAW Foundation is […]

Call for Applications: SWEEAP Training Program for Women Entrepreneurs

Women entrepreneurs in Kano and Rivers State now have an exciting opportunity to build stronger, smarter, and more competitive businesses through the Scaling Women’s Economic Empowerment through Affirmative Procurement Reform (SWEEAP) training program. SWEEAP Training Program for Women Entrepreneurs The initiative is targeted at empowering women-led businesses to confidently access procurement opportunities, scale operations, and […]