Author: Hamdan

The Yale Africa Startup Review (YASR) is now accepting nominations for its 2026 edition, spotlighting visionary startups and founders driving innovation, inclusion, and transformation across Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. YASR is a student-led and alumni-supported initiative by Yale University that annually celebrates startups shaping the continent’s economic and technological future. The platform aims to amplify African entrepreneurial stories, connect innovators to […]

Google is offering free Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) courses through its Cloud Skills Boost platform — designed to equip learners with the skills needed to thrive in the future of technology. The courses are 100% free, self-paced, and come with official Google certificates upon completion. Whether you’re a beginner or have intermediate experience in AI, this program provides hands-on labs and practical […]

Sino-Africa Green Finance Alliance (SAGFA) Fellowship, is a fully funded professional programme dedicated to building African leadership in green finance. Led by the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA) and supported by the African Climate Foundation (ACF), this fellowship is designed to equip policy, research and industry professionals with the tools to drive sustainable […]

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Moniepoint, Tosin Eniolorunda, has launched the Future Builders Fund, a scholarship programme aimed at empowering high-potential but under-resourced students across Nigeria in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. According to a statement, the pilot initiative is designed to remove financial and structural barriers that often prevent brilliant students […]

The United Nations Global Compact has opened applications for the 2026 SDG Innovation Accelerator, a nine-month programme created to empower young professionals to design business solutions that advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is a unique opportunity for companies within the UN Global Compact network to build in-house leaders capable of driving sustainability, innovation […]

The Data Science to Advance Women’s Health Fellowship is now open for applications for the 2026 cohort. This nine-month programme supports early-career African women researchers dedicated to improving women’s health through data-driven research and innovation. Twenty women from Eastern and Southern Africa will be selected to join a community of scientists, mentors and global health […]

ComCashew’s e-MOVE AgriCanvas Fund is a support scheme for emerging agripreneurs in cashew, cacao, maize, or livestock (cattle, sheep, goats) value chains. It enables idea owners to convert knowledge from free e-MOVE courses into fundable projects with real investment potential. Who It’s For:Young entrepreneurs (18+) based in countries that are members of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific […]

People Powered is offering a global opportunity for civil society organisations, governments, and program leaders to strengthen public participation, climate action, and youth engagement. This initiative gives you funding, mentorship, and tools to turn participatory ideas into programs that make a real difference in your community. What You’ll Receive (Program Benefits) Who Is Eligible Eligible applicants typically […]

The Bank of Industry (BOI) invites applications for the Rural Area Programme on Investment for Development (RAPID), an initiative designed to empower micro and small businesses as well as community groups in Nigeria’s rural areas with funding and support to scale their operations and build sustainable community infrastructure. About RAPIDRAPID is part of BOI’s Renewing […]

If you work in news media in Africa and you’re not yet in senior management, this programme gives you access to leadership training, peer networks, and recognition that can help position you for higher roles. INMA is trying to build the next generation of media leaders who understand both journalism and the business of news […]