Call For Applications: Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) AI Startup Program 2026 for AI entrepreneurs (Fully-Funded, 12-month sprint) Best online courses The MEST AI Startup Program is an up to 12-month immersive experience designed to equip Africa’s most promising AI entrepreneurs with the technical, business, and leadership skills needed to build and scale globally […]
Are you a young Nigerian woman eager to launch your business, grow your career, or sharpen your leadership potential? The Soft Girl, Hard Skills Mentorship Programme is here to empower you with the tools, network, and confidence you need to succeed. This six-month intensive mentorship programme is designed specifically for Nigerian women aged 21–35 who […]
LASP is a component of the State’s Agricultural Youth Empowerment Scheme designed to expose students to modern and urban agricultural skills as a complement of the theoretical aspects taught in the classroom. Over 100 senior secondary schools and 3 correctional centres have benefitted from the programme since 2019 with value chains featured being Aquaculture, Goat/Poultry […]
This prize calls on established companies in Africa revolutionizing manufacturing value chains in emerging markets by leveraging AI and other emerging technologies. This prize offers $2 million in total prizes, including a $1 million Grand Prize. Participating companies will also gain access to exclusive networking and the opportunity to pitch to industry leaders and key […]
The Restoration Stewards program is a youth program rooted in care, landscape leadership, diversity, intersectionality and intergenerational equity. Launched in 2020 by the Global Landscapes Forum and the Youth in Landscapes Initiative, it aims to support the efforts of youth-led teams in holistically restoring their landscapes and seascapes while nurturing biocultural diversity. The program has […]
The Jobber Woman Programme Cohort 2 is here to help you with your business! The Jobber Woman Program is a collaborative initiative between The Startup Place and Shecluded, designed to support women aged 18–35 across Nigeria through structured Employment tracks. Each cohort will run for 2 months, providing hands-on training, mentorship, community engagement, and access to markets. We are selecting 200 women per category per cohort, […]
African Futures Lab (AfaLab) Rise Fellowship Program. Founded by two Black women, Liliane Umubyeyi and Amah Edoh, in response to the global reckoning on racial injustice following the 2020 Black Lives Matter movement, African Futures Lab advances reparative justice through research, advocacy, and cross-continental solidarity. This dynamic program is designed to spark and support bold […]
Early-stage fintech startups across Africa are invited to apply for the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator. This three-month program is designed to help the continent’s most promising ventures scale their operations and achieve their full potential. What & Why to Apply: Launched in 2023 as part of Visa’s $1 billion commitment to Africa, this accelerator provides […]
Shell and Edunet Foundation are jointly inviting applications for a 4-week virtual internship on Artificial Intelligence. This program is specially designed for students eager to explore the intersection of energy and AI – a field that is redefining the future of sustainable technology and innovation. About the Internship This is a hands-on internship that helps […]
This high-impact initiative is tailored to equip young entrepreneurs and business owners with the critical skills, knowledge, and tools required to thrive in today’s dynamic and highly competitive business landscape. What the Program Offers Participants will have access to intensive virtual training in key areas that are essential for modern business success, including: Digital Marketing – […]