Category: Accelerator Programs

Applications are open for the YouthxYouth Learning Festival Cafe Experience 2025. As part of the 2025 YouthxYouth Learning Festival, the Cafés are intergenerational small group conversations for experienced youth activists and adult allies who seek to build relationships and co-create tangible actions in service of complex challenges in education transformation. Each of this year’s Cafés will…

Are You an early-stage startup in Lagos? Apply for the Startup Launchpad Accelerator by Optimus Digital Future and The Nest Innovation Park to scale your startup by leveraging the power of Artificial Intelligence. The goal of the Startup Launchpad is to accelerate the growth and innovation of startups as well as developing new AI-powered solutions.…

Applications are open for the Transforming Nigerian Youths Program 2025. SARA BY WEMA, in collaboration with Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), and MasterCard Foundation proudly presents a transformative initiative aimed at equipping Nigerian youths, especially female entrepreneurs, with essential entrepreneurial and managerial skills. The Transforming Nigerian Youths Program offers comprehensive training and support to young Nigerian entrepreneurs,…

Are you passionate about helping young women achieve their personal development goals? Do you have the experience and knowledge to guide others through their transformation journey? Treasures Refuge is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for mentors to join Cohort 2 of our Personal Transformation Mentorship Program with Tinu Smith! This is a…

As an enterprising, motivated recent graduate or Master’s graduate, our two-year general graduate development programme provides you with the opportunity to contribute to Wellcome’s mission of improving health. During the programme, you will have the opportunity to work in a variety of Wellcome activities to gain general experience, or you may specialize in funding and…

Applications are now open for the 2024 Smartphone Photography Competition. The fifth SPC Smartphone Photography Competition invites you to share your thoughts and perspectives on the world through the lens of your mobile phone. They believe you can capture the world’s ultimate beauty in every way. Your world recording can begin at any time and…

A free, 3-month Fashion Design & Garment Production Training program is now open in Abuja, brought to you by the OSC Research & Creative Foundation, ACT Foundation, and Ishk Tolaram Foundation. Are you a Nigerian youth aged 18–35 with a passion for fashion? This is your opportunity to learn the essentials of fashion design, pattern…

Do you have a promising short film project? A compelling series concept? A film idea that focuses on local stories?Sèmè City Film Lab, created in collaboration with EbonyLife Media, is for you! This one-of-a-kind incubation program, supported by the World Bank, will help you take your idea from conception to production. Over 14 months, the…

Embracing cutting-edge technology is essential for staying competitive in today’s job market. The AI Career Essentials (AiCE) program is designed to provide you with cutting-edge AI skills that can transform the way you work and give you an advantage over others. Are you interested in pursuing a career in technology but unsure where to begin?…

Applications are now open for the African Masterclass Class Series (AMS) 4.0. Africa’s brightest changemakers and transformational young leaders are about to advance their mission, as Ideation Hub Africa launches an initiative to equip thousands of innovators and visionaries with the critical competencies needed to begin, scale, and sustain social impact on the continent. The…

Applications are now open for the FoundersBoost Startup Pre-Accelerator Program – Toronto 2024. FoundersBoost is seeking applications for its global pre-accelerator program, which operates locally and aims to guide pre-seed stage startups to Accelerators, Investment, and Revenue. The program offers high-quality one-on-one mentorship and a large global network to help accepted startups grow. The program…

Applications are now open for the 2024 Commonwealth Youth Awards. Organized and delivered by the Commonwealth Youth Programme, the Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work aims to recognise and celebrate young people (aged 15 – 29) in the Commonwealth who are spearheading impactful, sustainable development work in their communities. Nomination Requirements The nominee must have…

The Access Bank Youthrive Program is designed to empower, uplift, and accelerate the next generation of young entrepreneurs from across Africa. The program is poised to make a significant impact by reaching over 4 million individuals, providing enhanced capacity, financial empowerment, and fostering invaluable business exchange programs. Access Bank is committed to equipping individuals and…

The Abuja Digital Entrepreneurship Drive is calling all ambitious young minds! Are you interested in: Launching your own business? Building a career in the booming tech industry? Taking your existing skills to the next level? Expanding your business and grow revenue? If so, this is for YOU! We’re offering a FREE training program to equip…

This International Fair Will Benefit Technology Developers, Scientists, Education Institutions, Civil Society, And Public And Private Sector Actors From OSC Member States And The Wider Global South. Aim? To Enhance The Digital Ecosystem And Facilitate Policy Articulation For Endogenous Technology Development. The first edition of GreSFET is scheduled for October 2024. Competition Types Endogenous Technologies…

Applications for the Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll) Virtual Business Accelerator Program 2024 are now available. Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll), a nonprofit with a proven track record of assisting underrepresented individuals in successfully starting a business, is offering a free 12-week virtual business accelerator program for Texas residents. The Virtual Business Accelerator combines immersive business training,…

Applications are now open for the 2024 Africa Soft Power Climate Change Photo Essay Prize. The Climate Change Photo Essay Prize calls upon 18 – 30-year-olds from Africa and the global diaspora community to document the environmental changes happening before their very eyes. After the success of the first-ever edition of the Climate Change Photo Essay…

The Lafarge Technical Skills Development Training is designed to train and equip successful candidates with the skills and attitude to be self-employed/employable. The Lafarge Technical Skills Development Training is a non-residential, 18-month technical intensive training scheme in which successful candidates will enjoy tuition-free lectures, rigorous hands-on sessions, and a token allowance to offset out-of-pocket expenses.…

The START Fellowship Accelerator is an exceptional initiative designed to empower emerging entrepreneurs from Latin America and Africa. Over the course of 3.5 months in Switzerland, participants will engage deeply with the European startup ecosystem. This program includes interactive sessions with seasoned investors and entrepreneurs, academic classes at the University of St. Gallen, as well…

Applications are now open for the YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program cohort 51. The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) was launched by the United States government as a signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders. The YALI Regional Leadership Center West Africa is looking for young men and women between the…

Applications are now open for the 2025 ASRI Future Leaders Programme. The ASRI Future Leaders programme is an intensive, full-time, training programme that assists young university graduates to pursue careers in the civil society and government sectors, and therefore recruits individuals who are socially and politically active in their communities. The programme seeks to recruit people…

Applications are now open for the UONGOZI Institute Women’s Leadership Programme 2024. The Women’s Leadership Programme helps senior and emerging female leaders navigate the unique leadership challenges that prevent female professionals in the workplace from occupying senior leadership positions. The program aims to improve their ability to make strategic decisions, lead people and resources, and…