Apply for The AFR100 Land Accelerator Africa Initiative
Rehabilitating damaged landscapes—including agricultural lands, forest ecosystems, and natural environments—is crucial for addressing climate change, enhancing food security, and uplifting communities. Read more about Opportunities The AFR100 Land Accelerator empowers African entrepreneurs at the forefront of restoration initiatives by providing training resources, financial support, and professional connections to expand effective solutions that restore ecosystems and […]
Tech FoundHER Africa Challenge 2025
Applications are now being accepted for the Tech FoundHER Africa Challenge 2025! This initiative is supported by Naspers and Prosus, implemented through a collaboration with Lionesses of Africa. Read more about Opportunities The program seeks female entrepreneurs who are founders or co-founders currently expanding technology-based and tech-enhanced enterprises throughout the African continent. Qualifying business […]
D-Prize Challenge for Social Entrepreneurs: Up to $20,000 in Grants
This year’s edition of the D-Prize Challenge is now open to applications from social entrepreneurs. It’s targeted at founders who are launching new organisations to solve problems related to poverty. These may be for-profit ventures, NGOS, or charities that can improve lives in lower-middle-income and lower-income areas. Read more about Grants The grant awarded through […]
Apply for the Commonwealth Climate Resilience Challenge Grants ($3,500).
The Association of Commonwealth Universities is inviting applications for the Commonwealth Climate Resilience Challenge Grants. This is a program created to empower ACU member universities towards driving climate-resilient initiatives. Read more about Grants Through grants, projects can be led by academic and professional staff towards supporting the strategic priorities of the Commonwealth Climate Resilience […]
Join the Connect Nigeria Webinar to Learn How to Apply for Grants and Accelerators
Are you a business owner or entrepreneur looking to take your venture to the next level? Understanding how to secure grants, accelerators, and incubators can be a game-changer for your business growth. Connect Nigeria is thrilled to announce its webinar titled “How to Apply for Grants, Accelerators, and Incubators for Your Business”. The Connect […]
Apply For The 2024 Ecobank Fintech Challenge
Are you a fintech startup looking for grants to scale up your business? Apply for the 2024 Ecobank Fintech Challenge. The program, which is set for its seventh edition, is an initiative of Ecobank aimed at helping startups and early-stage businesses. Read more about Grants It is a platform for startups and early-stage companies […]
The Federal Government’s Conditional Grant and Loan for Businesses
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, has initiated loan and grant programs for businesses in the country. These initiatives are the Presidential Conditional Grant Program for nano businesses and the Presidential Palliative Loan Program for MSMEs. Government representatives say that these programs are designed to protect enterprises […]
5 Institutions Where SMEs Can Get Grants and Loans in Nigeria
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the Nigerian economy, accounting for over 90% of businesses and 70% of employment. However, access to finance (grants and loans) remains a major challenge for SMEs in Nigeria. Read more about Finance The good news is that there are a number of Nigerian-based institutions that […]
10 Grants and Startup Competitions Open to International Startups
Startups in Nigeria have access to a wide range of grants and startup competitions from institutions in the US, EU, and Canada. These grants and competitions can provide startups with the funding, mentorship, and resources they need to grow and succeed. Read more about Opportunities Here are 10 grants and startup competitions that are […]
₦10 Million Grant on Offer in the Beyond Limits Fellowship
Beyond Limits Africa is inviting young entrepreneurs from across Nigeria to apply for a place in its fellowship program. This 6-week program is designed to equip startup founders with skills that are crucial to building and scaling a successful business: leadership, product and marketing, funding and finance, operations, people and culture, and excellence. Read […]
$140,000 In Grants on Offer in the African Development Bank (AfDB) 2022 AgriPitch Competition
The African Development Bank (AfDB) invites AgriTech startups from across the continent to enter its AgriPitch competition. If you are a startup founder in the agriculture industry, you may consider applying for this contest. If the AfDB selects your startup to participate, you’ll stand the chance of sharing from a total grant pool of $140,000. […]
The SHE WORKS HERE Clean Energy Convertible Grants For Women-Led SMEs
She Works Here, Nigeria’s largest all-woman accelerator, is marking its third anniversary. In line with this, it is calling on women-led SMEs involved in the renewable energy space to apply for a grant from it. If you are a woman and you currently run a startup, small or medium-scale business in that space, you should […]
How Small Businesses Can Access Grants And Loans
Almost everyone starting a new business venture or business is looking for money to get started. There are various ways to get funds, which include applying for small business grants and loans. But unfortunately, there are not many platforms that provide these loans and grants for small businesses, especially in Nigeria. Read more about Business […]
Up To ₤75,000 In Grants Available From The British Council International Collaboration Program
The British Council has announced grants for the UK and international organizations that collaborate with each other on digital, face-to-face, and hybrid artistic projects. The International Collaboration Grants are worth a cumulative ₤3.5 million and will be extended to entities in the UK and the rest of the world that work together on creative […]
How To Secure A Business Grant In Nigeria
Business grants are funds provided by private or public sector organisations for businesses at various stages of growth. Unlike other types of business funding, such as loans and equity finance, grants are not expected to be paid back. Read more about How-To It’s easy to see why this kind of funding is attractive. It […]
Agritech Startup Farmcrowdy Has Scooped Up A $325,000 Grant from GSMA
Farmcrowdy, perhaps Nigeria’s most celebrated agribusiness startup, has secured a $325,000 grant from GSMA, a body representing mobile operators and companies around the world. The investment derives from GSMA’s Ecosystem Accelerator Innovation Fund and is provided via the organization’s Mobile Development Team. Farmcrowdy runs an agricultural investment model that links farmers with sponsors who invest their […]