Learning is hard. Selling is harder. Gabata makes both easy
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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”
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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”
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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”
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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 )”
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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”
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Introduction:The Nigerian Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) has launched the 2025 edition of its WeNaija Campaign, calling on young Nigerians to use their creativity and voice to address gaps in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) education. With a total cash prize of N10 million, this year’s theme, “Own Your Choice,” focuses on the real-life consequences of … Continue reading “WeNaija Campaign 5.0: Creative Youth-Led Solutions on SRH Education (₦10 Million Cash Prize)”
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Female entrepreneurs in Nigeria face unique challenges in scaling their businesses, from limited access to finance to balancing family responsibilities. The Road to Growth Programme (Cohort 6), organised by the FATE School of Entrepreneurship in partnership with the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women and supported by the ExxonMobil Foundation, is designed to address these challenges … Continue reading “Apply Now: Fate Foundation Road to Growth Program (Cohort 6) for Women Entrepreneurs “
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For African and global food system innovators, TheFutureCo’s Cohort 13 is an opportunity to gain investment, guidance, and industry exposure as your venture scales. The program is tailored to companies that already have traction and are ready to grow further. It’s not just a short accelerator — participants often remain connected long term for follow-on … Continue reading “Apply Now: TheFutureCo Cohort 13 Accelerator — Call for Seed & Scale-Up Food / Ag Ventures ( Up to USD 20,000 investment)”
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The UNICEF Venture Fund champions diversity, inclusion, and frontier tech innovation by backing early and growth stage start-ups leveraging artifical intelligence (AI), machine learning, data science, blockchain, and other cutting-edge technologies. We prioritize solutions that directly improve the lives of children. As climate change accelerates, children and their communities are increasingly exposed to extreme heat, floods, droughts, … Continue reading “Call For Applications: UNICEF Climate Innovation Challenge For Start-Ups”
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A new grant opportunity offers universities in the UK, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa the chance to partner on a program for student teams developing digital, green, and social enterprises. If you lead a higher education or research institution, this could be a way to shape impact, build networks, and accelerate innovation in student … Continue reading “Application Now Open For British Council UK‐Africa IAU Enterprise and Innovation Challenge (Up to £60,000)”
