African innovators, startups, and SMEs can now apply for the African Union Food and Energy Sovereignty Challenge 2026, a continental initiative designed to support scalable solutions in food security, renewable energy, and industrial resilience across Africa.
The programme, themed
The MEST AI Startup Program 2027 offers aspiring African entrepreneurs an opportunity to build AI-driven startups through intensive training, mentorship, and incubation support. The programme focuses on helping young innovators develop globally competitive AI solutions while preparing them for long-term
The PTDF In-Country Scholarship Scheme 2026/27 offers Nigerian students an opportunity to study oil and gas-related courses in public universities across Nigeria. Through this fully funded programme, the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) continues to support the development of indigenous
The TAG Automations Internship Program 2026 offers students and fresh graduates an opportunity to gain practical experience in industrial automation, instrumentation, and process control. Through this 6-month internship, participants will build technical skills, work on real industrial projects, and
The GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition 2026 is now open for applications. The pan-African entrepreneurship competition supports innovative young founders building scalable agribusiness ventures across Africa.
In addition, selected entrepreneurs can access funding, mentorship, investor exposure, and leadership development opportunities designed
The African Leadership Centre Associate Fellowship 2026/2027 is now open for African students interested in peace, security, and development studies. The fellowship supports applicants pursuing the MSc Global Leadership and Peacebuilding programme at King’s College London.
In addition, the programme
The ECOWAS COYWA Program for African Entrepreneurs is now open for applications. The initiative supports innovators, startups, youth-led enterprises, and women-owned businesses across Africa through mentorship, incubation, and entrepreneurial training.
As entrepreneurship continues to drive economic growth in Africa, programmes
The CECIL Renaud Overseas Scholarships 2027 offers outstanding young South Africans an opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom. The scholarship supports students who demonstrate academic excellence and strong leadership potential.
Each year, the programme funds one or
The Women Entrepreneurs AI Training organised by SMEDAN and Microsoft Nigeria created new opportunities for female business owners in Abuja. Through the programme, participants gained practical digital skills that can improve business growth, customer engagement, and innovation.
As technology continues
Early-stage African entrepreneurs now have an exciting opportunity to accelerate business growth through the Builders of Africa’s Future 2026 accelerator programme. Supported by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, the initiative aims to empower innovative founders solving major challenges across Africa.