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Applications are now open for the Youth Empowerment Fund, a partnership between the European Union and Global Youth Mobilization....

The AFRISE Challenge provides an opportunity for high potential African youth and student entrepreneurs to rise up in their entrepreneurial journey, and contribute to local and regional economic development by becoming job creators....

Katapult Africa Accelerator invests in and supports impactful startups building agritech, foodtech, and climate tech solutions in Africa. ...

Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) is dedicated to identifying, supporting, and inspiring the next generation of African entrepreneurs who are driving impact in their communities, tackling pressing challenges, and building a more sustainable and inclusive economy. ...

In collaboration with Enabel, SHONA is implementing the WeWork — Green and Decent Jobs for Youth project through The Good Green Business Accelerator. ...

Scale smarter with CircularLeap Kenya: refine your circular business, gain investors, expand your market, and join Kenya’s top circular entrepreneurs....

Are you a circular economy enterprise working in the plastic packaging or e‑waste value chain?...

The Moonshots for Development (M4D) Open Innovation Challenge is now accepting applications from growth-stage enterprises developing scalable solutions to address critical rural development challenges. ​...

Are you a woman-owned, youth-led, or disability-focused enterprise building a commercially viable business with clear social or environmental impact?...

I&P is implementing I&P Acceleration WE4A (Women Entrepreneurship for Africa), a program that finances and supports women-owned or co-owned SMEs operating in green and transition sectors across Africa....

A one-day summit co-hosted by JICA and the Ministry of Trade to strengthen Uganda’s startup ecosystem through collaboration, networking, and ecosystem-building opportunities....

A 6-month accelerator empowering Ugandan women entrepreneurs with mentoring, training, and investor-readiness support to scale sustainable, high-impact businesses in green and greening sectors....

A global grant programme offering €60,000–€200,000 to local organisations advancing climate action, biodiversity protection, and community resilience, with additional capacity-building support....

A fully funded fellowship for African youth eco-entrepreneurs, offering mentorship, coaching, scholarships up to €20,000, and hybrid learning to drive impactful environmental projects....

An 8-month fellowship for African students and graduates offering mentorship, training, and resources to turn entrepreneurial ideas into impactful, sustainable ventures....

Scholarship for African women in STEM undergraduate programs, offering financial aid, leadership development, and community engagement opportunities to empower future leaders....

Grants up to $800,000 for organizations working to end violence against women and girls, prioritizing women-led and grassroots organizations serving marginalized communities....

A programme supporting women entrepreneurs in Africa with green businesses, offering $5,000 seed funding, mentorship, training, and access to networks to scale their ventures....

The AI Ventures Accelerator 2025, by Technovation and Generation Unlimited, supports young women in transforming innovative AI ideas into scalable, investor-ready startups. The 12-week free programme offers mentorship, training, and up to $10,000 in equity-free seed funding. Eligible participants ar...

Youth-focused incubators supporting innovators in digital governance and climate justice across East and Southern Africa with mentorship, training, and hands-on project support....

A programme for Ugandan youth and women innovators aged 18–35, providing mentorship and incubation support to scale SMEs and solutions in the green technology sector....

Full and partial undergraduate scholarships for East African students to study at Kyungdong University, South Korea, promoting academic excellence, cultural exchange, and global career opportunities....

A global leadership program for changemakers aged 24–45, offering mentorship, collaboration, and skills to drive positive, lasting impact in communities worldwide....

Création Africa 2 supports creative entrepreneurs in South Africa, Lesotho, and Malawi with mentorship and incubation to grow innovative cultural businesses and strengthen regional creative industries....

A hybrid funding and mentorship programme supporting young South African entrepreneurs with R200,000–R1 million to grow innovative ventures aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals....