The AAAWE TAP Mentoring Program 2026 is now open for applications. Organized by the Think Africa Partnership (TAP) of the World Bank in collaboration with the Association for the Advancement of African Women Economists (AAAWE), this virtual initiative supports African women economists residing in Africa and the diaspora. The AAAWE TAP Mentoring Program will run…
The World Bank Group Youth Summit 2026 Pitch Competition is now open for applications, offering young innovators a prestigious global platform to present bold, transformative solutions. Most importantly, finalists will travel to Washington, D.C., to pitch at the headquarters of the World Bank Group. Each year, this flagship competition highlights youth-led entrepreneurship as a driving…
The FMN Prize for Innovation continues to reshape Nigeria’s agricultural landscape by spotlighting bold, scalable solutions across the food value chain. Launched by Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc, this annual initiative promotes sustainable food systems through innovation, engineering, and forward-thinking agricultural practices. This season highlights Innovative Practices in Livestock Farming in Nigeria, reinforcing the urgent…
The KPMG Female Founders Competition 2026 is now open, inviting ambitious and resilient women entrepreneurs across Africa to showcase their ventures. Organized by KPMG, this prestigious initiative celebrates innovation, leadership, and impact-driven businesses led by women. In today’s rapidly evolving global landscape, female founders continue to break barriers. Therefore, the KPMG Female Founders platform provides…
The Innovate for Impact Challenge 2026 is now open, and early-stage AgTech startups across the globe are invited to apply. Hosted by the World Food Prize Foundation in collaboration with America’s Cultivation Corridor, this prestigious competition accelerates agricultural innovation that tackles global food security and sustainability challenges. Not only does the Innovate for Impact initiative…
The EMEA Youth Wellbeing Grant supports organizations that help young people benefit from safe and responsible artificial intelligence. As AI adoption grows, this funding program focuses on real-world solutions that protect youth wellbeing while encouraging innovation. NGOs and research institutions across the region can now access significant resources to shape how AI affects children and…
Autism Research Grants remain one of the most powerful tools for advancing evidence-based interventions that improve quality of life for autistic individuals and their families. For 2026, the Organization for Autism Research (OAR) has opened its highly competitive Applied Research Competition, offering substantial funding for studies that move beyond theory and deliver practical outcomes. Importantly,…
Are you an African entrepreneur with a bold business idea or an early‑stage venture? Then you should not miss the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme 2026 a Pan‑African entrepreneurship initiative that equips founders with the tools, training, and capital needed to scale their businesses. First and foremost, this programme empowers entrepreneurs from all 54 African…
Are you passionate about agriculture and eager to build a sustainable career in farming or agribusiness? If so, the 2026 Agricultural Training Programme by Leventis Foundation Nigeria offers you a life-changing opportunity to gain practical skills, hands-on experience, and industry-relevant knowledge completely free of charge. About Leventis Foundation Nigeria The Leventis Foundation Nigeria is a…
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has officially opened applications for its 2026 entrepreneurship programmes, offering funding, training, and mentorship to young African founders across the continent. These fully merit-based opportunities aim to empower entrepreneurs with the tools, capital, and networks they need to build sustainable businesses and create jobs. If you know ambitious young Africans…