Siemens Stiftung & GIZ seek Kenyan enterprises for high-impact R&D projects in e-mobility, with contracts from $30K to $70K. Deadline: December 18, 2024.
The Sudan SME Catalyser is a €12.5 million initiative funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) via […]
The GEA Initiative provides competitive funding for research projects aimed at enhancing women's economic agency, with a critical focus on economic empowerment and family planning.
The PREO 2025 Open Call supports innovative PURE business models in sub-Saharan Africa with grants up to EUR 300,000. Eligible projects should focus on renewable energy applications, such as solar irrigation, cold storage, agro-processing, and electric mobility. Apply by 31 January 2025!
The Transition to Scale (TTS) program supports locally led, innovative solutions for conflict-affected communities with funding of up to $1,500,000 CAD. Submit your idea now to join the queue for review once funding resumes!
P4G offers funding and support to early-stage climate businesses through partnerships with nonprofits, targeting key climate solutions in various sectors.
The Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Program (TEEP) offers young African entrepreneurs the chance to receive $5,000 seed capital, business training, mentorship, and access to a network of successful entrepreneurs. This 12-week online program is designed to support startups with high growth potential across 54 African countries. Entrepreneurs will also gain access to further funding opportunities and a global community of innovators.
The Hive Accelerator is supporting high-growth, locally-led Ugandan startups with mentorship, investment readiness training, and funding opportunities. Selected startups will undergo a three-month accelerator program, with four startups per cohort receiving $15,000 in funding. Apply online by March 16, 2025 for a chance to participate.
The AU-EU Cooperation Grants support youth-led advocacy and policy initiatives that foster cross-continental collaboration between Africa and Europe, enabling marginalized youth to become effective advocates for their rights.
The Fortify Forward Innovation Challenge aims to enhance nutrition in Africa by fostering scalable innovations in food fortification, offering financial awards and support to selected winners. It targets entrepreneurs and innovators across East and West Africa to improve the nutritional quality of staple foods.
The Inclusive Action Awards – Global 2025 provide a prestigious recognition platform for SMEs advancing gender inclusion in emerging markets, offering a cash prize, global media exposure, and a certificate of recognition.
The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) invites applications for financial support from projects that aim to transform commodity value chains and uplift smallholder and SME-based enterprises in CFC member countries. The CFC provides a variety of financial and technical support options to empower SMEs, cooperatives, International Commodity Bodies (ICBs), and other institutions, particularly those led by or supporting women in agriculture.
