The Melton Foundation invites emerging leaders and social innovators from around the world to apply for its Global Solvers Accelerator 2026—an eight-month immersive program designed to strengthen social impact projects, develop leadership capacity, and connect you to a global network of change-makers. The program includes thematic modules, peer-to-peer learning, expert mentorship, and a fully sponsored in-person … Continue reading “Global Solvers Accelerator 2026 Melton Foundation Leadership Program for Social Innovators”
Women entrepreneurs in Kano and Rivers State now have an exciting opportunity to build stronger, smarter, and more competitive businesses through the Scaling Women’s Economic Empowerment through Affirmative Procurement Reform (SWEEAP) training program. SWEEAP Training Program for Women Entrepreneurs The initiative is targeted at empowering women-led businesses to confidently access procurement opportunities, scale operations, and … Continue reading “Call for Applications: SWEEAP Training Program for Women Entrepreneurs”
Applications are now open for Cohort 2.0 of the Advancing Nutrition Through Female-Led Processing (ANTFem) Program, an initiative empowering women-led food businesses across Nigeria. Implemented by Food Health Systems Advisory (FHSA), ANTFem supports female entrepreneurs driving change in the dried tomato, dried okra, dried/smoked fish, yoghurt, and fura da nono value chains. The program provides tailored support in business development, … Continue reading “Call For Applications: ANTFem 2.0 For Female Food Entrepreneurs Across Nigeria”
The Mastercard Foundation, in partnership with the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE), is offering 500 fully funded Master’s scholarships to academically talented young Africans committed to transforming the continent’s health systems. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UGHE offers opportunities for exceptional African scholars facing economic and social barriers, including young women, refugees, displaced persons, and individuals with disabilities, to pursue graduate … Continue reading “Call For Applications: Mastercard Foundation–UGHE Fully Funded Scholarships 2026 for Young Africans “
The Yale Africa Startup Review (YASR) is now accepting nominations for its 2026 edition, spotlighting visionary startups and founders driving innovation, inclusion, and transformation across Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. YASR is a student-led and alumni-supported initiative by Yale University that annually celebrates startups shaping the continent’s economic and technological future. The platform aims to amplify African entrepreneurial stories, connect innovators to … Continue reading “Yale Africa Startup Review (YASR) 2026 Nominations Now Open For Africa Entrepreneurs”
The United Nations Global Compact has opened applications for the 2026 SDG Innovation Accelerator, a nine-month programme created to empower young professionals to design business solutions that advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is a unique opportunity for companies within the UN Global Compact network to build in-house leaders capable of driving sustainability, innovation … Continue reading “SDG Innovation Accelerator for Professionals 2026 Cohort”
The Data Science to Advance Women’s Health Fellowship is now open for applications for the 2026 cohort. This nine-month programme supports early-career African women researchers dedicated to improving women’s health through data-driven research and innovation. Twenty women from Eastern and Southern Africa will be selected to join a community of scientists, mentors and global health … Continue reading “Data Science to Advance Women’s Health (DSAWH) Fellowship 2026”
ComCashew’s e-MOVE AgriCanvas Fund is a support scheme for emerging agripreneurs in cashew, cacao, maize, or livestock (cattle, sheep, goats) value chains. It enables idea owners to convert knowledge from free e-MOVE courses into fundable projects with real investment potential. Who It’s For:Young entrepreneurs (18+) based in countries that are members of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific … Continue reading “ComCashew e-MOVE “Build Your AgriCanvas” Fund – Chance to Get €2,000, Mentorship & Tools”
People Powered is offering a global opportunity for civil society organisations, governments, and program leaders to strengthen public participation, climate action, and youth engagement. This initiative gives you funding, mentorship, and tools to turn participatory ideas into programs that make a real difference in your community. What You’ll Receive (Program Benefits) Who Is Eligible Eligible applicants typically … Continue reading “People Powered Funding & Mentorship for Participatory Programs (up to US$25,000 Grant )”
What Is SWIT SWIT is the regional innovation arm of Odu’a Investment Company, focused on driving tech and socio-economic transformation in South-West Nigeria. It supports research-based ventures, deep tech, clean tech, and other high impact startups through acceleration, commercialization of research, strategic investment, and ecosystem building. What the SWIT Accelerator Offers (Benefits) Who Should Apply … Continue reading “SWIT Accelerator For Nigeria Deep-Tech / Research Innovations”
