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The Dr. Kole Shettima Innovation in Democracy Challenge is part of a bold new effort to reimagine and strengthen democracy across West Africa. This Challenge is designed to identify, support, and scale youth-led innovations that reimagine democratic engagement in Nigeria. Program:   Virtual Acceleration Program: 12 selected teams will participate in an intensive Virtual Acceleration Program, where they will […]

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) was established in 2010 by the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act. NCDMB is vested with the mandate to make procedures that will guide, monitor, coordinate and implement the provisions of the NOGICD Act signed into law on April 22, 2010. The foundation for […]

The SieDi-Hub Opportunity Youth Educational Scholarship is now open for applications! This fully funded award provides up to ₦250,000 per year to support tuition, compulsory fees, and books for young Nigerian undergraduates. Launched by the Innovation Hub for Inclusiveness, Empowerment, and Social Development (SieDi-Hub), the program is designed to empower students from low-income and vulnerable […]

The Africa Creative Market (ACM), in partnership with Ascend Studios Foundation, AWS, and Co-Creation Hub,is excited to announce the ACM 2025 Hackathon— an innovation-driven challenge bringing together Africa’s brightest minds to solve one of the continent’s biggest creative economy challenges: music and film distribution. The African creative industry is expanding rapidly, but distribution remains a […]

EnovateLab is an Innovation and Impact organization that supports social and economic innovators to build impact-oriented solutions. We run an innovation hub that incubates and accelerates individuals, startups, entrepreneurs and innovators with disruptive solutions that solve local challenges. We help enterprises and technologists navigate hurdles by providing them with the right tools and resources they […]

Are you managing a successful business outside the solar industry but interested in exploring opportunities in solar energy? ROGEAP wants to help you break into the off-grid solar industry! The Regional Off-Grid Electricity Access Project (ROGEAP), implemented by ECOWAS and the West African Development Bank (BOAD), with funding support from the World Bank, the Clean Technology Fund […]

Are you a young Nigerian entrepreneur with a bold, innovative business idea? The SME Pitch Competition at NGM Conference 4.0 offers you the opportunity to pitch your idea, win seed funding, receive expert mentorship, and connect with top investors and business leaders. Key sector loans Submit your application below to be considered for this transformative […]

Are you a trainer, business development service provider (BDSP), entrepreneur support organization (ESO), business mentor or an mSME coach seeking an opportunity to impact women entrepreneurs across Africa? Then apply to join the Women in Digital Business (WiDB) at AM-Steve House Program’s Training of Trainers (ToT) Program. The Women in Digital Business (WiDB) at AM-Steve […]

Are you a digital entrepreneur using technology to expand access to work, training, and better opportunities? #HacktheDivide is your chance to take your ideas further—starting with a two-day hackathon in Nairobi, and continuing with incubation support in Italy. Requirements Applications are open to young digital innovators (aged 18-35) based in the following countries: Algeria, Angola, Burkina Faso, Chad, Côte […]

The Nisa Global Foundation is inviting applications for its African Initiative Grants. This program is designed to strengthen local organizations in Africa that are working to address pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges at the grassroots level. Funding Grant amounts vary based on project scope and sustainability. Support is provided for both new pilot initiatives […]