Category: Accelerator Programs

Applications are now open for the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) Next Generation Resource Governance Leaders Program 2025. The Next Generation Resource Governance Leaders Program is an internship that aims to balance theory with real-world application, providing participants with the necessary multi-disciplinary intellectual development, practical skills, and research abilities to think in new ways…

Applications are now open for the 2025 UNDP timbuktoo MineTech Accelerator Programme. Are you an innovative entrepreneur building groundbreaking solutions for the mining sector in Africa? Are you using technology such as data visualisation, drone applications with particular focus on waste treatment, efficient mineral recovery methods, and data interpretation, or other mining innovations that enhance operational…

Applications are now open for the 2025 Crafting Tomorrow Program. The Crafting Tomorrow Program focuses on the intersection of climate change and socioeconomic issues. It targets areas such as energy access, food security, disaster risk management, sanitation, and waste management, all of which require innovative solutions. Program Structure This 12 weeks intensive program provides young…

Applications are open for the 2025 Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council (LASRIC) STEM Challenge. LASRIC is looking for funding-ready solutions that will help students expand their STEM knowledge. The solutions should be applicable to students ranging from primary school to tertiary level. Focus Areas: FutureTech, Al/Robotics, GreenTech, Inclusivity Tech, EdTech/General Tech Skills and…

Applications are now open for the World IP Day 2025 Youth Video Competition. The World IP Day 2025 Youth Video Competition honors the importance of music and intellectual property rights in our lives. Individuals or groups are invited to submit a 60- to 90-second video that depicts the relationship between music, intellectual property rights, innovation,…

Applications are open for the Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Programme 2025. The Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Programme—a proud partnership between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and FATE Foundation—is excited to announce the application call for the 12th cohort of Orange Corners Nigeria in Lagos! For over five years, they have empowered ambitious entrepreneurs to turn their…

Applications are open for the Cucalorus Works-in-Progress Lab for Filmmakers 2025. The Cucalorus Works-in-Progress (WiP) Lab supports social justice documentaries with a focus on Black storytelling. Co-designed and coordinated by Working Films, participating artists receive feedback on their work-in-progress and explore audience engagement strategies through workshops, consultations, and community screenings during a weeklong residency at Cucalorus’…

About Oroko Radio: Oroko Radio is a not-for-profit independent internet radio station based in Accra, Ghana. Their mission is to connect, inspire, and empower through conversation, collaboration, and community. They focus on reclaiming and re-centering narratives from African and Diasporic artistic communities, emphasizing local perspectives in Accra and fostering relationships with like-minded projects globally. Residency…

Are you a startup founder with an innovative solution ready to take the world by storm? The Startup Grind Global Pitch Battle 2025 is your chance to showcase your idea, gain global recognition, and connect with industry leaders and investors. About the Pitch Battle The Startup Grind Global Pitch Battle is an integral part of…

Applications are now open for the 2025 EY Africa Enterprise Impact Program. Are you an entrepreneur with an innovative business solution that can disrupt or transform the African Market? EY helps companies thrive and transform by reshaping themselves, experimenting with new ideas and solutions, and scaling for success. We are looking for established black-owned companies located…

Are you a student passionate about driving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in your campus community? The AIIDEV SDGs Campus Ambassador Programme – Cohort 3 is your opportunity to become a leader in advancing sustainable development initiatives while building your skills and network. About the Programme The AIIDEV SDGs Campus Ambassador Programme is…

Are you a young Nigerian passionate about agribusiness? The Green Money Project 2025 is your chance to gain the resources, training, and support you need to turn your agribusiness ideas into reality. This initiative is designed to empower Nigerian youth by fostering innovation, sustainability, and economic growth in the agricultural sector. About the Green Money…

Applications are now open for the Deloitte-SuaCode Smartphone Programming Course – January 2025 Cohort. This fully-funded program offers young Africans the opportunity to learn coding using just a smartphone. About the Program: SuaCode is a smartphone-based online course that teaches coding in English and French to Africans with little or no programming experience through the…

Apply to be the next UNDP/Samsung Generation17 Young Leader! Young leaders, with their commitments and aspirations, are remodeling the world and driving progress on the SDGs to create a greater future for all. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals—often called the Global Goals—are an pressing name to motion worldwide to defend weak populations and the planet…

Are You Ready to Make a Difference with Your Pen? The Champions Educational Foundation (CEF) invites students to participate in an essay competition on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and sustainable development in Nigeria. This post provides details on the competition theme, submission guidelines, prizes, and deadlines. Read further for full information. The Champions Educational Foundation (CEF)…

Are you keen on taking a digital skill in 2025? Apply for the Microsoft Digital Skills Program if you are indeed passionate about this dream. The Microsoft Wootlab Digital Skills Program provides an exclusive opportunity for our community to acquire essential digital skills. In this post, we will identify the details of the program, its…

With the Visa Accelerator program, you can unlock the full potential of your startup and accelerate your success in the dynamic world of fintech. This pioneering initiative brings together Africa’s brightest minds with experienced mentors, cutting-edge technology, and unrivaled investment opportunities. Are you prepared to disrupt the industry, transform finance, and have an impact on…

Applications are open for the 2025 HealthTech Hub Africa Accelerator Program. For the 2025 cohort, they are looking for ventures from Africa with innovative solutions (including hardware, software, data analytics and AI solutions, biotech, etc.) and business models allowing for collaboration with local and national governments, aiming to solve health challenges and/or support public health…

Entries are now open for Accelerate Africa, a pre-seed/seed stage accelerator program that accelerates bold and visionary founders turning our collective challenges into global businesses, providing the client intros, resources, advisors, and networks to get you on a path to $1m in revenue within 12-18 months of completion. The Accelerate Africa runs multiple cohorts per year for…

AIIDEV Africa has launched the 2025 cohort of the Teach4SDGs program, which aims to promote sustainable development and educate future generations about the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Teach4SDGs program is an initiative that aims to provide primary and secondary school teachers in Africa with the knowledge, skills, and values required to take…

Developing an ecosystem for financing and growing sustainable projects. A sustainability accelerator is a program designed to foster the growth of early-stage to mature businesses focused on addressing environmental and social challenges. Impact goal: To empower innovative startups focused on sustainability by providing them with the resources, mentorship, and network needed to scale their impact and…

Africa faces significant energy challenges, including limited access to reliable electricity, overreliance on fossil fuels, and inadequate infrastructure. These issues hinder social and economic development, contribute to environmental degradation, and exacerbate climate change impacts. However, these challenges also present unique opportunities for sustainable energy solutions. The Sustainable Energy Accelerator recognizes this problem as an opportunity…