Category: Accelerator Programs
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Creative Economy Development Fund (CEDF) 2025 for Nigerians
Applications are open for the Creative Economy Development Fund (CEDF) 2025. The CEDF is designed to catalyze growth, innovation, and sustainable financing for Nigeria’s creative and cultural industries, in line with the government’s commitment to creating jobs, stimulating economic diversification, and boosting Nigeria’s global cultural footprint. This Fund represents a significant national investment in the creative…
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UNITAR Youth Scholars Development Program 2025
UNITAR Youth Scholars Development Program 2025 The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is pleased to launch the Global Youth Scholars Development Programme, inviting youth aged 18 to 24 worldwide to explore their role as SDG evaluators. Participants will gain the tools, mentorship, and global exposure needed to assess the real-world impact of…
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FATE Scholar Programme (FSP) 2025/2026 for Nigerians
Applications are open for the FATE Scholar Programme (FSP) 2025/2026. The FATE Scholar Programme (FSP) is a FATE Giving initiative. The programme aims to support and enable innovative and entrepreneurial students seeking admission to pursue an undergraduate degree in any STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) course in any accredited public tertiary institution in Nigeria.…
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Call for Applications: IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator Program 2025
Call for Applications: IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator Program 2025 The International Renewable Energy Agency is launching the IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator (NewGen) for the third year in a row in partnership with Enel Foundation and Social Alpha. Youth-led start-ups, scale-ups, and growth businesses now can be supported by IRENA to foster their growth…
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Standard Chartered Women in Tech (WiT) Nigeria Program 2025
Standard Chartered Foundation in conjunction with the Pan-Atlantic University Enterprise Development Centre is inviting applications for the Standard Chartered Women in Tech (WiT) Nigeria Program 2025. The Standard Chartered Futuremakers Women in Tech (WiT) Nigeria Program offers investor connections & pitch opportunities, business growth support, training in cutting-edge tech skills. In this post, we will…
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Green Money Project for Nigerian Youth in Agribusiness 2025
Applications are open for the Green Money Project for Nigerian Youth in Agribusiness 2025. Join this transformative journey and be part of the initiative that will shape the future of agriculture in Nigeria. The Green Money Project is a presidential initiative aimed at empowering Nigerian youth through agriculture. This program is designed to attract, train, and…
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Call for Entries – Commons:Wiki Loves Africa 2025
Applications for the Commons:Wiki Loves Africa 2025 are now open. Wiki Loves Africa is Africa’s largest openly-licensed photographic, video and audio contest. The 2025 theme is Farm to Plate. The theme Farm to Plate calls for the submission of media (photos, audio, video) that portrays fields, agricultural practices, farm products, farm machines, people farming, food transformation and…
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Call for Applications: British Academy Interactive Workshop 2025 for Early Career Academics (ECRs) in West Africa
Call for Applications: British Academy Interactive Workshop 2025 for Early Career Academics (ECRs) in West Africa The British Academy is pleased to announce two interactive workshops aimed at supporting Early Career Researchers (ECRs) in West Africa. These workshops will take place in Lomé, Togo and Mile 91, Sierra Leone in June and July 2025, and…
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Global Bioenergy Partnership (GBEP) Youth Award 2025
Applications are invited for the GBEP Youth Award 2025. The Global Bioenergy Partnership (GBEP) Youth Award seeks to recognize and promote outstanding research in the field of bioenergy conducted by students and early-career researchers. This award focuses on diverse areas including environmental, social and economic sustainability, circular bioeconomy, bioenergy technologies, supply chain logistics, policy development, societal…
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Climate Launchpad Green Business Ideas Competition 2025 For Young Entrepreneurs
Applications are now open for the 2025 Climate Launchpad green business ideas competition. Climate Launchpad is the world’s largest green business ideas competition. Innovation and invention can lead the way to a clean future. The Climate Launchpad competition is your ticket to global success. Provided you have a green business idea and have what it takes…
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Call for Proposals: Intel Community Reach Program 2025
Applications are open for the Intel Community Reach Program 2025. Intel is making a call for proposals for projects that can enable populations in underserved areas (and or communities) in the member states of the African Union to have access to education, including in STEM, healthcare, agriculture, environmental services, fintech solutions, or digital skills readiness; for…
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BRICS Women’s Startups Contest 2025
Applications are open for the BRICS Women’s Startups Contest 2025. The BRICS Women’s Startups Contest 2025 marks another exciting edition of this prestigious initiative led by the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance (BRICS WBA) to empower women entrepreneurs across BRICS nations. Organised by SEBRAE under Brazil’s BRICS Presidency, the contest highlights innovative, high-impact startups led by women,…
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Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Programme 2025 – Cohort 13
Applications are invited for the Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Programme 2025 – Cohort 13. 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 13th cohort of Orange Corners Nigeria and the 2nd Cohort in Ogun State! For over six years, they…
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Global Citizenship Foundation Mentor-Intern Program 2025
Applications are open for the Global Citizenship Foundation Mentor-Intern Program 2025. The Mentor-Intern Program offered by the Global Citizenship Foundation is a unique internship opportunity for high-potential young individuals to gain professional experience and develop critical leadership competencies at a global workplace. This carefully-curated and rigorously-enhanced program offers an immersive and impactful experience, aimed at fostering…
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Google for Startups Accelerator – Africa 2025
Applications are open for the Google for Startups Accelerator – Africa 2025. This is a three-month hybrid accelerator program for Seed to Series A technology startups. The accelerator program is designed to bring the best of Google’s programs, products, people and technology to communities across Africa. The program includes the following: A global series of programs:…
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Call for Pitchers: 2025 BlueInvest Africa Entrepreneur Program in Togo For Africans
Call for Pitchers: 2025 BlueInvest Africa Entrepreneur Program in Togo For Africans Are you an entrepreneur with an innovative project in the blue economy? BlueInvest Africa 2025 has launched its call for pitchers, giving you a unique opportunity to connect with international investors and industry leaders. BlueInvest Africa is specifically designed to target registered African…
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Cascador Entrepreneur Program 2025
Cascador Entrepreneur Program 2025 for Mid-Stage African Entrepreneurs Cascador empowers mid-stage African entrepreneurs to scale their mission-driven companies, equipping them with proven business strategies, leadership skills, and exclusive access to our new $2M Catalytic Fund. Cascador alumni who complete our program become eligible to apply for funding from our $2M annual Catalytic Fund. Launching in…
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L’Oréal Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program 2025
Showcase your next-gen Beauty Tech solutions for a chance to collaborate with L’Oréal and revolutionize the way beauty moves the world. Apply for the L’Oréal Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program 2025. The Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program is L’Oréal SAPMENA’s inaugural open innovation venture, featuring a startup competition and pilot stage. Spanning countries across…
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Win Up to $1M in this Global Call! 2025 THRIVE Global Impact Challenge
Win Up to $1M in this Global Call! 2025 THRIVE Global Impact Challenge The challenges facing agriculture and food systems have never been more urgent. From climate resilience to food security, innovation is essential to build a sustainable, equitable, and prosperous future. The THRIVE Global Impact Challenge is a worldwide search for trailblazing startups with…
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2025 HANGA SRH Funding Program for Tech Startups in Sub-Saharan Africa
2025 HANGA SRH Funding Program for Tech Startups in Sub-Saharan Africa Entries are now open for HangaPitchFest to explore the opportunity that exists for technology enabled startups to solve key issues in SRH to accelerate better outcomes. The program was conceived by the Government of Rwanda in 2022 through HangaPitchFest to explore the opportunity that…
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Calls for Application: 2025 Ford Foundation JustFilms Grants Program
Calls for Application: 2025 Ford Foundation JustFilms Grants Program Are you a documentary filmmaker passionate about social justice? The Ford Foundation JustFilms Grants Program is now accepting applications for feature-length documentary projects that creatively intersect with critical social justice issues. This is your opportunity to receive substantial funding and global recognition for your work. JustFilms supports artist-driven,…
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ChangemakerXchange AI – MENA Cohort 2025
Applications are open for the ChangemakerXchange AI – MENA Cohort 2025. This programme is for young changemakers based / with impact in MENA who are looking to use AI to deepen or scale their impact. The regional cohorts bring together young changemakers, offering them tailored support and connections with AI experts, to improve their teams’ AI…
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Call for Participation: Google Summer of Code 2025 (GsoC)
Call for Participation: Google Summer of Code 2025 (GsoC) Are you a student interested in software development solutions? Google Summer of Code is a global, online program focused on bringing new contributors into open source software development. GSoC Contributors work with an open source organization on a 12+ week programming project under the guidance of…
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Orange Social Venture Prize 2025 in Africa and the Middle East
Orange Social Venture Prize 2025 in Africa and the Middle East An undeniable catalyst for progress, technological innovation can only reach its full potential if it is supported by a solid, viable business proposition that meets current and future social and environmental needs. As well as encouraging innovation, Orange also rewards the positive entrepreneurial spirit…
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World Trade Organisation (WTO) Young Professionals Programme 2026 | CHF 4,000 salary
Applications are open for the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Young Professionals Programme 2026. The WTO Young Professionals Programme was launched in 2016 as an opportunity for qualified young professionals from developing and least-developed members of the WTO to enhance their knowledge regarding the WTO and international trade issues. The programme aims to attract professionals from members…
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WTO Young Trade Leaders Programme 2025
Applications are open for the WTO Young Trade Leaders Programme 2025. The Young Trade Leaders Programme aims to foster a better understanding of the WTO’s work and international trade among young people by creating a network of “Young Trade Leaders” around the world. World Trade Organization (WTO) Young Trade Leaders are exceptional young people who have…
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SMEDAN GROWHer Accelerator Program 2025 For Nigerian Women Entrepreneurs
SMEDAN GROWHer Accelerator Program 2025 For Nigerian Women Entrepreneurs SMEDAN presents the GROWHer Accelerator Program, a transformative initiative for bold, ambitious women entrepreneurs in Nigeria. Designed to help women-led businesses scale, access new markets, and secure funding, GROWHer equips participants with the tools, mentorship, and opportunities needed for lasting success. Why Join? GROWHer is a high-impact…
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Global Call: UpGreyed Her Accelerator Program 2025 For Female Entrepreneurs
Global Call: UpGreyed Her Accelerator Program 2025 For Female Entrepreneurs Y Combinator-backed fintech Grey has launched the second edition of its “UpGreyed Her” program, offering $9,500 in equity-free grants to women entrepreneurs, marking a 19% increase from last year’s funding pool. UpGreyed Her is a financial inclusion initiative by Grey designed to empower female entrepreneurs by providing…
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United Nations Youth Office Young Leaders for the SDGs Programme 2025 for Young Change-Makers
Applications are now open for the 2025 UN Youth Affairs Young Leaders for the SDGs Program Application’s. The Young Leaders for the SDGs is a flagship initiative of the United Nations Youth Office which recognizes the efforts of young people who are driving action and galvanizing others in support of the 2030 Agenda. The Young Leaders for the…
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Youth Leadership Development Program For Female Undergraduates in Nigeria
As we continue to celebrate International Women’s Month, Nigeria Youth Future Fund recognizes the importance of amplifying the voices of young women in leadership and activism. That’s why they’re making a special call for female undergraduates to apply for the Youth Leadership Development Program. This Program is designed to equip young women with the skills,…