Category: Opportunities

Bridge Seed Global (BSG) has opened applications for its Impact Fund–Driven Accelerator Program, a three-month accelerator designed to support young African startup founders aged 18–35 with equity-free funding, mentorship, training, and global market access. This accelerator targets one of Africa’s most urgent challenges — youth unemployment and limited access to early-stage capital — by helping founders build commercially viable, high-impact businesses that drive inclusive economic growth … Continue reading “Call For Applications: African Cities Innovation Fund (ACIF)2026 (Up to USD 75,000 Grants)”

African startups building solutions for food systems, agriculture, and climate resilience now have a major opportunity to scale their impact. Katapult Africa has opened applications for its 2026 Accelerator Program, offering 90 days of intensive support combined with $150,000 to $500,000 in investment for high-potential impact-driven startups. As global population growth increases pressure on food systems and the environment, Katapult Africa is … Continue reading “Call for Applications: Katapult Africa Accelerator Program 2026 ($150,000–$500,000 Investment for Impact Startups)”

Applications are now open for the 2026 iF Social Impact Prize, a global initiative by iF Design that supports projects making a meaningful contribution to improving society. If your work addresses one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and is connected to design, you are eligible to apply. Each year, iF Design … Continue reading “Call for Applications: iF Social Impact Prize 2026 (€100,000 Grant)”

Funding Opportunity: Research & Innovation Action under the Horizon Europe / Global Health EDCTP3 frameworkDeadline (Stage 1): 4 March 2026Deadline (Stage 2 – full proposal): 17 September 2026Total Indicative Budget: €25 million (≈ €5 million per project, ~5 projects expected) The Global Collaboration Action on Climate and Health in Sub-Saharan Africa is a major two-stage research funding call under the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme, … Continue reading “Call for Proposals: Global Collaboration Action on Climate and Health in Sub-Saharan Africa”

The World Trade Organization Fisheries Funding Mechanism, widely known as the WTO Fish Fund, has opened its second Call for Proposals. The call opened on 2 February 2026 and will accept grant applications until 24 April 2026. The Fish Fund provides targeted financial support to help eligible developing and least-developed country members implement the WTO … Continue reading “Call for Proposals: WTO Fisheries Funding Mechanism (Fish Fund) – Second Call 2026”

HP Inc. and the HP Foundation invite applications for the Future of Work Accelerator 2026, a six-month virtual accelerator programme supporting organisations that are expanding access to technology, digital skills, and economic opportunities for people at risk of being left behind in the digital economy. This call is open to bold changemakers building solutions that … Continue reading “Call For Applications: HP/HP Foundation Future of Work Accelerator 2026 (Up to $100,000)”

The Long-Term Joint EU–AU Research and Innovation Partnership on Sustainable Energy (LEAP-SE) has opened applications for its Joint Call 2026, a major funding opportunity supporting collaborative research and innovation between Europe and Africa in sustainable energy. Co-funded by the European Commission under Horizon Europe, the LEAP-SE Joint Call 2026 provides up to €1.5 million per … Continue reading “Call for Applications: LEAP-SE Joint for EU–Africa Sustainable Energy Research (Up To €1.5 Million Grant)”

The African Union (AU) Digital & Innovation Fellowship Program is now accepting applications for its 2026/2027 cohort — a fully funded, 12-month immersive fellowship that places young African digital innovators inside AU institutions to work on data-driven, technology-enabled solutions that strengthen governance, public service delivery, and institutional capacity across the continent. About the Fellowship This programme empowers Africa’s brightest digital talents by giving them hands-on institutional … Continue reading “Call for Applications: AU Digital & Innovation Fellowship Program 2026/2027 — Fully Funded Tech Fellowship for African Innovators”

The Women for Zero Hunger Program 2026 — a strategic initiative co-led by WIA Philanthropy and Stop Hunger — is now inviting expressions of interest from African-based nonprofit organisations working to strengthen women’s economic empowerment and food security across the continent. This programme supports impactful, local solutions that help women earn income and improve food systems — a proven pathway to ending hunger sustainably. Who Can Apply The Call … Continue reading “Call for Applications: Women in Africa (WIA) Women for Zero Hunger Program 2026 — Funding & Capacity Support for African Nonprofit Organizations”

Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s globally recognised tech ecosystem backed by the Government of Abu Dhabi and Mubadala Investment Company, is now accepting applications for Cohort 19. African founders can apply through GFA Technologies (formerly GetFundedAfrica), Hub71’s official African cross-border ecosystem partner. This cohort is designed for ambitious, high-growth startups ready to scale globally by leveraging Abu Dhabi’s capital, market access, and deep investor … Continue reading “Call For Applications: Hub71 Cohort 19 – Abu Dhabi’s Global Tech Ecosystem for African Startups (Up to $68,000 in cash support)”