The UN Environment Programme has announced the Second Call for Projects under the Global Framework on Chemicals Fund, inviting project proposals that strengthen chemical and waste management systems in developing nations. This phase focuses on national and regional initiatives capable of reducing pollution, improving chemical safety and protecting public health within high-impact sectors such as … Continue reading “Call For Applications: UNEP Global Chemicals Framework Fund ( Up To USD 800000)”

Timbuktoo, the UNDP-backed innovation engine for Africa, is opening a major new opportunity for incubators across the continent. Applications are now open for the timbuktoo Pan-African Incubation Network, a long-term alliance designed to professionalise, strengthen, and connect incubators across Africa. The Pan-African Incubation Network will bring together selected incubators to co-design and deliver incubation programmes across Africa. The … Continue reading “Call for Applications:  Timbuktoo Pan-African Incubation Network”

Applications are now open for the Entrepreneurial Innovation Fellowship, a career-accelerating program designed for innovators, founders, builders, and professionals seeking advanced training in entrepreneurship, leadership, and problem-solving. The fellowship is powered by One League and features world-class online courses from Stanford Online, providing participants with the knowledge, network, and tools to build scalable solutions and … Continue reading “Call for Applications: Entrepreneurial Innovation Fellowship (Featuring Courses from Stanford Online)”

West Africa’s coastal communities are facing rising climate threats — from coastal erosion to declining fisheries and loss of marine biodiversity. To address these challenges and unlock new economic opportunities, the West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme (WASOP), implemented by Expertise France and funded by the European Union, has opened its 2026 Call for Proposals. With a €10,000,000 grant envelope, this … Continue reading “Call For Applications: West Africa Sustainable Ocean Program (WASOP) (Up to EUR 10 Million Grant)”

Stanbic IBTC Holdings has strengthened its commitment to youth digital empowerment with the graduation of its fourth cohort under the Digital Skills Empowerment Program (DiSEP) and the induction of the fifth cohort. DiSEP, the organization’s flagship CSR initiative, equips young Nigerians with industry-ready digital and employability skills to bridge the gap between academic qualifications and … Continue reading “Stanbic IBTC Expands Youth Digital Empowerment Drive, Graduates DiSEP 4.0 and Launches Gender-Focused DiSEP 5.0”

Education technology (EdTech) is reshaping how students learn — but impact depends on smart leadership, policy, and design. The HP Cambridge EdTech Fellowship invites senior education stakeholders and organisation leaders from the Middle East and North Africa to join a five-month programme that equips them with the tools to design, implement, and scale EdTech interventions … Continue reading “Call For Applications: HP Cambridge EdTech Fellowship Digital Education For Africans”

Venture-Z is a startup competition designed for “Generation Z” entrepreneurs — individuals or small teams (up to 5 members) with bold ideas or early-stage ventures. The competition is organized under ICSDI 2026 (the 3rd International Conference on Sustainability: Developments and Innovations). The goal: help young innovators turn ideas into scalable startups, especially those focussed on … Continue reading “Call For Applications: Venture-Z Startup Competition (Cash prize + Mentorship + Networking For Gen Z Entrepreneurs)”