Application Deadline: March 29, 2023 Run in partnership with ayoba, the e-Track Programme is a two-phase early-stage venture acceleration and a capacity-building programme for high-impact entrepreneurs in South Africa and beyond. …
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Call for ApplicationsSouth Africa
UCT GSB Solution Space e-Track Programme 2023 for entrepreneurs and early-stage startups.
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VivaTech AfricaTech Awards 2023 for Innovative African startups (Funded to Paris, France)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: March 20, 2023 VivaTech and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have teamed up for the second edition of the AfricaTech Awards. This initiative aims to recognize and support …
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Fellowships
Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship 2023/2024 for Women Journalists Worldwide (Fully Funded to the United States)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: April 23, 2023 The Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship provides academic and professional opportunities to advance the reporting skills of women and nonbinary journalists who focus on human rights and …
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InternshipsNigeria
The Old Mutual Graduate Accelerated Programme (GAP) 2023 for young Nigerian graduates
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: March 17th, 2023 Old Mutual is a premium African financial services organisation that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key market …
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ContestsKenya
AYuTe Africa Challenge Kenya Program 2023 for Early-stage Kenyan start-ups (Ksh. 2,000,000 cash prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 21st March 2023 AYuTe Africa Challenge Kenya promotes agricultural innovation in Kenyan youth, contributing to the country’s food security. The challenge is an initiative of Heifer Kenya, which …
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The French Agency for Development (AFD) Digital Energy Challenge 2023 for African Start-ups (70,000€ prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 15th May 2023 23:59 CET The Digital Energy Facility launched the Digital Energy Challenge in 2021, for a duration of four years, with an annual Call for Projects. The …
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Fellowships
The Injini/Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Program 2023 for South African edTech startups.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 19 March 2023. The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Program is an EdTech specialised venture support program uniquely designed for high-growth and high-impact companies addressing pressing challenges in education in South Africa …
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Internships
The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) Internship Program 2023
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Unspecified The OPEC Fund offers an Internship Program enabling students from diverse academic backgrounds to experience work with an international organization. The Internship Program runs for between …
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Ashoka/HSBC Green Changemakers Challenge 2023 for young Changemakers ($225,000 in grant funding)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: April 26, 2023 Ashoka and HSBC are collaborating for the third year, to launch the ‘Green Changemakers Challenge.’ This global innovation challenge is open to changemakers with solutions that …
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Application Deadline: April 30, 2023 The UN SDG Action Awards is a signature programme of the UN SDG Action Campaign, seeking initiatives and individuals that mobilize, inspire and connect people to drive positive change. Apply with your initiatives MOBILIZE Initiatives …
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Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award 2023 for Female Entrepreneurs (25,000 Euro Cash Prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: March 24, 2023 The Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award will grant 15 female entrepreneurs from the Global South a €25,000 cash prize, tailored coaching as well as a …
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Application Deadline: March 31, 2023. Every April 26, WIPO celebrates the World Intellectual Property (IP) Day to learn more about the role that IP rights play in encouraging innovation and …
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Internships
Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) Graduate Trainee Programme 2023 for young Nigerian Graduates
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: March 31st, 2023 Guaranty Trust Bank Limited, a subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO Plc), is a market-leading financial services institution headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. GTB …
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Royal Academy of Engineering Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation 2024 in Sub-Saharan Africa (£25,000 Prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 25 July 2023 (4pm BST). The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, founded by the Royal Academy of Engineering in 2014, is Africa’s biggest prize dedicated to developing African …
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FellowshipsUganda
LéO Africa Institute Huduma Fellowship 2023 for emerging public sector leaders in Uganda.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 24th March 2023. The Huduma Fellowship is an initiative by the LéO Africa Institute and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung which has provided thought leadership training for 30 emerging champions in Uganda’s …
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Contests
The Falling Walls Global international competition 2023 for science enthusiasts
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: May 1st, 2023 The Falling Walls Global Call is an international competition format that brings together science enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds. Falling Walls is looking for the most …
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Call for ApplicationsSomaliland
Innovate Ventures 2023 Women Business Accelerator for early-stage Somali Startups
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 21st March 2023 The Women Accelerator is a 10-week program that selects, offers essential business skills training, and funds female-owned startups in Somaliland. The top startups will receive an investment of up …
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ygap South Africa 2023 Accelerator Program for young South African Entrepreneurs
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: June 30, 2023 The ygap South Africa Accelerator Program helps ventures to refine and validate their business model, move towards financial sustainability, and grow the impact that they …
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Call for ApplicationsRwanda
Meta Bursaries to Support Emerging Researchers at the AI4D Africa Conference 2023
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 7th April 2023. Call for applications – META has provided bursary funding to support the attendance of emerging researchers at the AI4D Conference (supported by the IDRC, Niyel …
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InternshipsNigeria
Procter & Gamble Learnership – Multiple Function Internship Program 2023 for young Nigerians.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Unspecified Procter and Gamble is one of the largest FMCG (Dynamic Consumer Goods) company in the world with strong brands like Pampers, Ariel, Always, Gillette and Oral B …
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Contests
The Africa Business Heroes Competition 2023 for young African Entrepreneurs (1.5 Million USD Prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline Extended: 17th May 2023, 23:59 GMT. The Africa Business Heroes (ABH) aims to identify, support, and inspire the next generation of African entrepreneurs who are making an impact …
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2024 Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls Scholarships – South Africa
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: March 31st, 2023 Are you an ambitious young South African girl who wants to further her education? Do you see your low-income family background as a limitation? Oprah Winfrey Leadership …
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UNU-WIDER Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme 2023/2024 for Doctoral Students (Fully Funded to Helsinki, Finland)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: March 31, 2023 UNU-WIDER Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme gives registered doctoral students an opportunity to utilize the resources and facilities at UNU-WIDER for their PhD dissertation or thesis …
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Scholarships
2023 African Plant Nutrition Scholar Award Program for African graduate students (USD $2,000)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 30 April, 2023. African Plant Nutrition Scholar Award Program: Awards of USD $2,000 each are available to ten deserving African graduate students in sciences relevant to plant nutrition …
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InternshipsNigeria
Asset & Resource Management (ARM) Young Talent (Internship) Programme 2023 for Nigerian university students
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: March 13, 2023 The ARM Young Talent Programme (AYTP) is designed to provide exemplary university students with the opportunity to develop an early career at ARM through exposure to meaningful assignments …
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Contests
Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund JUMPSTARTER Global Pitch Competition 2023 for Startups & Entrepreneurs worldwide (US$4 million in investment)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: May 14, 2023 JUMPSTARTER is a not-for-profit initiative curated by Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund that provides a platform for all entrepreneurs and young people to jump start their dreams in Hong …
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Fellowships
ICFJ 2023 News Corp Media Fellowship for Digital Innovation (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: March 26, 2023 at 11.59 pm EST. In collaboration with News Corp and The Wall Street Journal, ICFJ is offering journalists from around the world an opportunity to …
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Application Deadline: 17th March 2023 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 …
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Application Deadline: 15 March 2023. By providing an opportunity for girls from around the world to explore their interests in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, we can start to change …
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InternshipsNigeria
The Ericsson Nigeria Graduate Program 2023/2024 for young Nigerian Engineering graduates.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Unspecified The Ericsson Graduate Program in Nigeria will start in May 2023 and focuses on technology leadership. We aim to attract and guide the most hardworking, innovative and creative technology minds. Ericsson Nigeria …
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Contests
The Goi Peace Foundation International Essay Contest 2023 for young People (USD1,000+ Prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: June 15, 2023 (23:59 your local time). The Goi Peace Foundation annual International Essay Contest is organized in an effort to harness the energy, creativity and initiative of …
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Future Generation Art Prize 2023 for emerging Artists worldwide.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: April 30, 2023 The Future Generation Art Prize is a biannual global contemporary art prize to discover, recognize and give long-term support to a future generation of artists. …
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The Google for Startups Black Founders Fund Program 2023 for early-stage African Startups ($150,000 per startup equity-free cash awards)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: March 26, 2023. The Google for Startups Founders Funds provide cash awards — without giving up equity in return — and hands-on support to help Black and Latino …
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The Next Economy Core Life Skills Training Program 2023 for young Nigerians
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: July 11, 2023. The Next Economy is an initiative of SOS Children’s Villages CV, Crosswise Works and GoodUp and is being funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign …
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L’Oréal-UNESCO Sub-Saharan Africa Young Talents Programme 2023 for African Women in Science
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: MARCH 24, 2023 The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science sub-Saharan Africa regional program aims to promote and encourage the participation of young African women in science. This program …
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Application Deadline: 21 April 2023 at 14.00 hours (GMT +0). Casa África launches the ninth edition of Purorrelato, its micro-story contest that aims to promote literary creation that encourages us to feel and think about …
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Africa Food Prize 2023 for Innovation in African Agriculture (USD $100,000 Prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: June 17, 2023 The Africa Food Prize is the preeminent award recognizing an outstanding individual or institution that is leading the effort to change the reality of farming …
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Call for ApplicationsSouth Africa
The City of Cape Town Junior City Council for secondary school students
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 21 March 2023. The Junior City Council (JCC) is an initiative run by the City which aims to expose secondary school students in Cape Town to the workings …
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Fellowships
West African Research Center (WARC) Travel Grant Fellowship Program 2023/2024 for African Scholars & Graduates ($1,500 grant)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: March 19, 2023. The WARC Travel Grant promotes intra-African cooperation and exchange among researchers and institutions by providing support to African scholars and graduate students for research visits …