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Application Deadline: March 25, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 Megatrends Afrika Fellowships. The Megatrends Afrika project is awarding three fellowships to African researchers. Megatrends Afrika is a cooperation between the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP), the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) and the Kiel Institute for the World Economy … Continue reading “Megatrends Afrika Fellowships 2026 for African Researchers.”

The  Feeding the Next Billion Food Innovation Fellowship is a transformative 5-day residential programme designed to empower young Nigerian innovators in the area of food value addition. The initiative is organised by Farm Central Intelligence (FarmCI), supported by UNESCO and Nestlé through the  “Because You Matter” Programme, with technical expertise from Soilless Farm Lab. The … Continue reading “Call for Applications: Feeding the Next Billion Food Innovation Fellowship “

African women and girls passionate about building careers in technology can now apply for the She Code Africa Laptop Scholarship, an initiative aimed at bridging the digital access gap by providing free laptops to selected recipients. This programme is part of the community-driven efforts by She Code Africa to empower women to succeed in tech careers by giving them the … Continue reading “Call for Applications: She Code Africa Laptop Scholarship — Free Laptops for African Women in Tech”

Applications are now open for the 2026 Youth Leadership Development Fund (YLDF) under the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF). The fund invites proposals from young changemakers, youth-led organisations, and civic innovation hubs with bold ideas aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s youth ecosystem and advancing good governance, inclusion, and democratic participation. The NYFF is implemented by LEAP … Continue reading “Call For Applications: NYFF Youth Leadership Development Fund Grant 2026 (Up to $50,000)”

Applications are open for Cohort IV of the CcHub–Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Program 2026, an innovation acceleration initiative that supports early-stage education technology (EdTech) startups with up to $100,000 in equity-free funding, mentorship, and ecosystem support. This opportunity is ideal for founders building impactful, scalable technologies that improve learning outcomes and expand access to quality education across Africa. Organised … Continue reading “Call for Applications: CcHub–Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Program 2026 (Cohort IV) — $100,000 Equity-Free Funding for EdTech Startups”

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) invites scientists, innovators, startups, practitioners, and interdisciplinary teams from around the world to submit entries for the 2026 Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation. The 2026 theme focuses on Innovations in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Information Communication Technology (ICT), or Digital Technologies for Development. The Prize seeks high-impact, innovative, and scalable solutions … Continue reading “Call For Applications: Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) Prize For Science : AI And Digital Innovation Solutions 2026 ($100,000 PRIZE)”

Emerging Nigerian documentary filmmakers aged 18–35 can now enter the 2026 Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts — a new award category introduced by Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) to celebrate powerful storytelling through short documentary film. The prize comes with $20,000 in funding, offering significant support and recognition to young creatives shaping Nigeria’s narrative through visual storytelling. The inaugural theme for 2026 is “Identity” — inviting … Continue reading “Call for Applications: NLNG Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts 2026 — Documentary Filmmaking Prize ($20,000 Funding)”

The Google.org Impact Challenge 2026 — AI for Government Innovation is now open for applications globally. This major funding initiative aims to support mission-driven organizations that use artificial intelligence to transform how governments deliver public services and tackle large-scale societal challenges. With a total funding pool of $30 million, the programme seeks bold solutions that leverage generative AI and agentic AI to improve outcomes … Continue reading “Call for Applications: Google.org Impact Challenge 2026 — AI for Government Innovation (Up to $30 million in Funding)”