Applications are now open for the Heirs Insurance Group Teachers’ Insurance Awareness Prize 2026, a national competition created to promote insurance education and financial literacy among teachers in Nigeria.
The initiative offers a total of ₦1.5 million in cash prizes
The UNDP FUNGUO Innovation Program 2026 is now accepting applications from youth-led startups and innovative MSMEs in Tanzania. The initiative supports businesses that already have market traction but need funding and technical support to scale.
Through this funding opportunity, selected
Applications are now open for the EDGE Fellowship Program 2027–2029, a global conservation initiative that supports early-career environmental leaders working to protect endangered wildlife species and ecosystems.
The 28-month programme helps conservationists gain funding, leadership training, mentorship, and international
Applications are now open for the Dawn Project Climate & Health Challenge 2026, a creative competition that encourages people to raise awareness about climate change and public health through storytelling, music, writing, and visual design.
This year’s competition carries the
Applications are now open for the OPay & Google National Innovation Challenge and Bootcamp 2026. The programme supports Nigerian undergraduates building technology-driven solutions for real-world problems.
In addition, participants can access mentorship, innovation training, internship pathways, and up to ₦19.2
Applications are now open for the Founders Support Initiative (FSI) 2026 Cohort. The programme supports ambitious entrepreneurs building scalable businesses across Nigeria.
Selected founders can access up to ₦3 million in non-dilutive funding. In addition, participants will receive mentorship, business
Applications are now open for the CIL Academy Foundational AI Training Program 2026. The programme offers free AI training for 100 selected students interested in technology and digital innovation.
In partnership with the Google Developer Group, the initiative aims to
Applications are now open for the Resilience Fellowship 2026. The programme supports young changemakers across East Africa who want to strengthen leadership skills, emotional wellbeing, and community resilience.
In addition, selected participants will receive a KES 40,000 stipend, covered
Applications are now open for the Future Energy Leaders Innovation Challenge 2026. The programme supports young African innovators building clean energy and climate-focused solutions for the continent.
In addition, selected participants can receive up to $5,000 in equity-free grants, mentorship,
Applications are now open for the M Ventures Support Program for African Menstrual Health Enterprises. The initiative supports startups and SMEs building affordable and sustainable menstrual health products across Africa.
In addition, selected businesses can receive up to $30,000 in