Expo City Dubai Global Innovators Program – Funding Up to $100,000
The Expo City Dubai Foundation’s Global Innovators Programme is currently accepting applications from impact-focused startups and social enterprises, offering grants reaching up to US$100,000. The initiative supports innovative, scalable solutions addressing critical global challenges, with particular emphasis on the Global South. Read more about Opportunities Building on Expo Live’s mission, the Expo City Dubai […]
Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Program 2025 Cohort 14
Young entrepreneurs across Nigeria have a new opportunity to grow their ventures through the Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Programme Cohort 14. This initiative empowers innovative young business owners to develop solutions that drive economic development and create sustainable employment opportunities. Read more about Opportunities Since its launch, Orange Corners Nigeria—funded by the Kingdom of […]
The Liveability Challenge (TLC) 2026 For Global Innovators
The Liveability Challenge (TLC) represents a yearly international program designed to identify innovative, pioneering solutions that tackle urban problems in tropical regions. This initiative harnesses global expertise to discover optimal sustainability approaches while offering essential funding and ecosystem infrastructure needed to transform concepts from research facilities to commercial markets. Read more about Opportunities Sponsored by […]
DBN-Intermarc Entrepreneurship Training Program 2025
The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has partnered with Intermarc Consulting to launch the DBN Entrepreneurship Training Program, designed to empower Nigerian Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), particularly those in the North-East region. This comprehensive initiative offers business development training, grant and funding access via DBN’s financial partners, expert mentorship, and valuable networking […]
ESI Undergraduate Research Grant 2025
The Encourage Science Initiative (ESI) offers the Undergraduate Research Grant 2025, designed to provide financial assistance to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics students at Nigerian universities for their capstone research projects. This initiative seeks to promote innovation, enhance research capabilities, and support emerging STEM scholars. Read more about Opportunities Requirements for Applicants Current enrollment […]
Plan International Youth Challenge Fund Phase 4 Offers Up to €7,000 Funding
Plan International Nigeria has unveiled the fourth edition of its Youth Challenge Fund (YCF), an initiative created to support young activist collectives across West and Central Africa who are making a meaningful impact in their local communities. Read more about Opportunities This funding opportunity provides grants between €5,000 and €7,000 to both formally registered […]
7 Ways to Secure Funding for Your PropTech Startup in 2025
As contemporary technologies are increasingly applied to Nigeria’s real estate sector, we’re seeing an emergence of PropTech startups that take on challenges in varying niches. But these ventures, novel and bold in their approach, still need to secure funding to scale their operations and make a real impact. Read more about Business In an environment […]
Flourish Africa Business and Life Skills Initiative 2025, Fourth Cohort
Are you a young Nigerian entrepreneur with ambitions to grow your business and develop personally? If you operate a small enterprise and require financial support, professional training, and guidance to expand, this opportunity is for you. Read more about Opportunities The Flourish Africa Business and Life Skills Initiative 2025 (Fourth Cohort) has launched its […]
2025 One World Media Fellowship Program
The One World Media Fellowship for 2025 is currently accepting applications. This program targets established journalists and filmmakers from developing nations who are seeking to advance their careers. Read more about Opportunities Participants work across various media formats, including film, print, audio, photography, and multimedia, with the goal of enhancing their reporting skills while […]
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2026
Young Africans now have the opportunity to transform their educational dreams into reality through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2026. Read more about Scholarships This prestigious global scholarship initiative identifies and nurtures talented, community-focused youth who demonstrate exceptional potential to become tomorrow’s changemakers. The program specifically seeks candidates whose educational aspirations are hindered by […]
2025 Felicia and Lawrence Omiunu Environmental Sustainability Grant
Do you have a groundbreaking approach to addressing plastic pollution? Ready to create meaningful change with the support you need to expand your reach? Read more about Grants The Felicia and Lawrence Omiunu Environmental Sustainability Grant (FLOESG) 2025 is now accepting applications, dedicated to supporting innovative plastic pollution solutions! Sign up for the Connect […]
Nigerian Startups Raised Over $100 Million in the First Quarter of 2025
African startups secured $460 million in the period January to March 2025. This number was basically the result of deals involving players from a handful of countries on the continent. Nigerian startups had over $100 million of the sum. Read more about Business However, observers of the ecosystem note that Africa’s fundraises were somewhat […]
The Citi Foundation Global Innovation Challenge: $500,000 in Funding Available
The Citi Foundation, which is a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of the Citi Group, is inviting community organizations across the world to apply for grant funding through its Global Innovation Challenge. This Global Innovation Challenge is primarily a request for proposals from community organizations that are developing innovative solutions for low-income youth, especially […]
Apply for the PIND/NPO Startup Business Funding Program
Trainees who successfully completed the Youth Employment Pathways (YEP) Program’s technical and entrepreneurship training implemented by the PIND Foundation in 2024 are invited to apply for the PIND/NPO Startup Business Funding Program. Read more about Opportunities The Startup Business Funding Program is aimed at helping eligible youth gain access to funds to promote and support […]
Apply for the TractionBoost Accelerator (Up to USD 5,000 Per Startup)
The TractionBoost Accelerator is a program designed “specifically for early-stage startups focused on product testing and customer acquisition.” Read more about Grants The TractionBoost Accelerator is a 2-month intensive training program aimed at empowering early-stage startups with the “necessary traction to secure pre-seed funding. Through micro-managed funds, expert mentorship, and a structured accelerator program, […]
Nigeria’s Moniepoint Achieves Unicorn Status After $110 Million Funding Round
Moniepoint Achieves Unicorn Status. Moniepoint a Nigerian FinTech company that provides loans and banking services, has lapped up $110 million in its Series C funding round. This round values the company at over $1 billion, meaning that it has joined the ranks of a handful of African unicorns. Read more about Business This latest […]