The 2026 UNFCCC CAPACITY Fellowship Programme is now open for applications. The fully funded fellowship supports climate professionals from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs). In addition, selected fellows will work at the United Nations Framework
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 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