Category: Opportunities

Across Africa, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) remain the backbone of economic growth and job creation, yet many are held back by infrastructure gaps, high operating costs, and limited access to practical growth support. The EridanSeed Programme is designed to change that narrative. Eridan City is inviting applications from growth-ready Nigerian SMEs to participate in […]

Applications are now open for Cohort 2 of the Women Entrepreneurship Development Program (WEDP), an initiative supported by the Mastercard Foundation in partnership with TAFTA – Terra Academy for the Arts. The program is designed to equip women entrepreneurs with the skills, tools, mentorship, and accountability support needed to build sustainable and scalable businesses. Why This Program MattersWomen-led businesses […]

The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship is a specialised support programme for growth-stage education technology ventures across Africa. Hosted on Hive Colab’s EdTech Hub, this fellowship helps selected EdTech startups deepen their impact, scale products, and strengthen their business foundations — with tailored mentorship, resources, and ecosystem support.👉 Learn more: https://edtech.hivecolab.com/ (edtech.hivecolab.com) Why This Fellowship Matters  Education technology is a strategic lever for expanding […]

If you’re building a tech or innovation-focused startup in Lagos State, the Lagos Innovates Workspace Voucher Program offers a valuable opportunity to access premium coworking spaces at significantly reduced cost. Designed to help early-stage ventures focus on growth without the burden of high rental fees, this programme is part of the broader Lagos Innovates initiative by the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund […]

Skill Our Future is a free online learning platform launched by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with partners including the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and Microsoft. It aims to bridge digital disparities by helping young people access essential 21st-century skills in digital technologies, employability, and soft skills — preparing learners to thrive in the evolving global job market. 👉 Explore and sign up: https://www.skillourfuture.org/ […]

The Agriculture Financing Initiative (AgriFI) is an impact investment facility funded by the European Union and managed by EDFI Management Company (EDFI MC) that aims to unlock finance for agricultural value chains, especially in developing countries. It focuses on smallholder inclusion, sustainable rural development, and strengthening agri-business MSMEs where traditional financing is hard to obtain. What AgriFI Does  AgriFI tackles one of the […]

Lafarge Africa Plc’s Technical Skills Development Program (TSDP) 2026 is a tuition-free, industrial training initiative for young Nigerians holding an Ordinary National Diploma (OND). Over 18 months, participants receive hands-on training in key technical fields and earn a monthly stipend plus a recognised certificate upon completion, boosting employability or readiness for self-employment. Program Highlights  💰 Monthly Stipend Trainees earn a financial allowance throughout the 18-month […]

The World Food Programme Innovation Accelerator is calling on innovators across the world to apply for support aimed at scaling solutions that address some of the most urgent humanitarian and development challenges of our time. This opportunity is designed for startups, NGOs, social enterprises, and mission-driven companies working to improve food security, strengthen climate resilience, […]