Application Deadline: June 22nd, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 Lagos Business School Young Talents Programme. The YTP is a two-day career development programme that will expose you …
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Llama Impact Accelerator Program 2025 for African startups (equity-free funding of $25,000)
Application Deadline: June 27, 2025: Applications are now open for the 2025 Llama Impact Accelerator Program. The Llama Impact Accelerator Program is a regional program supporting startups building impactful solutions …
ShowcaseHER Export Readiness Online Training Program 2025 for Women business owners ($1000 grant and fully paid trip to participate in the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 in Algiers, Algeria)
Application Deadline Extended: July 20th, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 ShowcaseHER Export Readiness Online Training Program. ShowcaseHER is a zero fees program aimed to empower women business …
Sony World Photography Awards 2026 for Students & Professional Photographers ($25,000 cash prize)
Application Deadline: 13 January 2026, 13:00 (GMT) Applications are now open for the 2026 Sony World Photography Awards. With its unparalleled reach, the Sony World Photography Awards elevate the careers of …
Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards 2026 for Innovative Women Entrepreneurs Worldwide
Application Deadline: June 24, 2025. Applications are now open for the 2026 Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards. The Cartier Women’s Initiative’s regional and thematic awards recognize and fund talented impact entrepreneurs …
Application Deadline: June 30, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 RFI – AUF Young Writers’ Prize. Organized by the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF), Radio France Internationale …
The Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) Francophonie Prize 2025 for Young Researchers (€5,000 monetary prize)
Application Deadline: Applications are now open for the 2025 Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) Francophonie Prize. The Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) is launching the twelfth edition of …
Application Deadline: 20 June 2025 (UTC+3). Applications are now open for the UNITAR 2025 Entrepreneurship and Food Security Training. Aspiring entrepreneurs and agribusiness innovators in Egypt, Iraq and Lebanon are invited …
African Studies Centre Leiden Africa Thesis Award 2025 for Afro-Centric Masters Thesis ( € 500 Prize)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2025. Applications are now open for the 2025 African Studies Centre Leiden Africa Thesis Award. The Africa Thesis Award is an annual initiative by the African …
Application Deadline: unspecified Applications are now open for the Afreximbank Flagship Accelerator Program. The Afreximbank Flagship Accelerator Program is a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower African entrepreneurs who are developing …
The timbuktoo ManuTech Hub cohort two 2025 for African manufacturing startups.
Application Deadline: 10 July 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 timbuktoo ManuTech Hub. The timbuktoo ManuTech Hub is the first African platform dedicated to African manufacturing startups. Located …
Application Deadline: 15th June 2025. Applications are now open for the Villgro Africa African Women Innovating In Healthcare. Villgro Africa is looking for ventures with bold, innovative solutions to some …
Application Deadline: 15 June 2025, at 11:59 PM GMT. Applications are now open for the 2025 JournalismAI Academy for newsrooms in the Sub-Saharan Africa. The JournalismAI Academy is a FREE …
The CNN Academy Training Program 2025 for emerging storytellers from the Global South (Fully Funded)
Application Deadline: June 23, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 CNN Academy Training Program. The CNN academy aims to empower emerging storytellers from the Global South by providing …
UNIDO Global Cleantech Innovation Programme 2025 for cleantech startups and innovators.
Application Deadline: June 16, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 UNIDO Global Cleantech Innovation Programme. The Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP) of UNIDO, supported by the Global Environment …
EUNIC Spaces of Culture 2025 Programme for cultural relations projects in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Application Deadline: 8 June 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 Spaces of Culture Programme for cultural relations projects. EUNIC launches Spaces of Culture call for proposals, supporting seven …
Google For Startups Growth Academy: AI For GovTech 2025 for government tech startups.
Application Deadline: June 30, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 Google For Startups Growth Academy: AI For GovTech. A hybrid program that will support startups using AI to …
Developing Engineering Leaders through Her (DELT-Her) Initiative 2025 for women engineers.
Application Deadline: July 31, 2025. Applications are now open for the 2025 Developing Engineering Leaders through Her (DELT-Her) Initiative. Developing Engineering Leaders Through Her (DELT-Her) is an initiative that seeks …
Application Deadline: May 28, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 Microsoft SMME Capacity Building Programme. The SMME Capacity Building Programme (SCBP) is a twelve (12) month programme that …
The Standard Chartered Women in Cyber Security Program 2025 for young East African women.
Application Deadline: June 30, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 Standard Chartered Women in Cyber Security Program. With the use of technology and all the benefits of connection …
Application Deadline: 4th June 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 Nigerian Breweries Plc/Industrial Training Fund (ITF)/NECA – Technical Skills Development Programme. ITF-NECA Technical Skills Development Programme in collaboration …
The Youth for Peace: UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme 2025 for emerging leaders (10,000 USD grant)
Application Deadline: June 22, 2025, 23:59 CET (Paris time). Applications are now open for the 2025 Youth for Peace: UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme. The Youth for Peace: UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme is …
Application Deadline: 30th May 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 Youth Action Labs & Social Justice Academy. The Youth Action Labs is a special presentation of our flagship …
S+T+ARTS Afropean Intelligence Residencies Program 2025 for young African creatives.
Application Deadline: June 7, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 S+T+ARTS Afropean Intelligence Residencies Program. S+T+ARTS Afropean Intelligence (#AI) opens a call for artists to support 10 artistic …
Science for Africa Foundation Africa Science Journalism Awards 2025 for African Journalists.
Application Deadline: 4 July 2025, 1700HRS, East African Time (EAT) Applications are now open for the 2025 Africa Science Journalism Awards. The Science for Africa Foundation (SFA Foundation) is pleased …
IOM Youth Capacity Enhancement Programme on Climate Mobility for young Africans.
Application Deadline: 15 June 2025. Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Youth Capacity Enhancement Programme on Climate Mobility. Are you a youth-led organisation driving solutions to address the intersection …
Application Deadline: May 31st, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 Safaricom Spark Accelerator Program. The Spark Accelerator is a platform for bold and visionary founders to grow and …
The International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) Support Program 2025 for young West African Innovators and Eco-Entrepreneurs.
Application Deadline: June 30, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) Support Program. The International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) is launching a …
Application Deadline: unspecified Applications are now open for the 2025 Dangote Graduate Trainee Program. Dangote is Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading industrial conglomerate, operating in key sectors like cement, food, energy, and manufacturing. With …
Waislitz Global Citizen Award 2025 for ending extreme poverty. ($USD 300,000 cash prize)
Application Deadline: June 1st, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 Waislitz Global Citizen Award. Celebrating its eleventh year, The Global Citizen Waislitz Awards are annual cash prizes totaling …
Digital GreenTalents Award 2025 for Aspiring young scientists (Fully Funded on-site Research Stay in Germany)
Application Deadline: June 8, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 Digital GreenTalents Award for Aspiring young scientists. The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) hosts the …
Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 African Union Youth Startup Programme for young African innovators.
Application Deadline: 30 May 2025, 23:59 EAT Applications are now open for the 2025 Intra-African Trade Fair African Union Youth Startup Programme. The AU Youth Startup Programme is led by …
GrowthAfrica Entrepreneur Support Organisations (ESO) Uplift Programme 2025 for young African Entrepreneurs.
Application Deadline: May 26, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 GrowthAfrica Entrepreneur Support Organisations (ESO) Uplift Programme. ESO Uplift Programme is a component of the Social and Impact …
Application Deadline: June 16, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First Program. A ten-week equity-free accelerator program for Seed to Series A startups …
Application Deadline: 19th May 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 French Embassy Road to Annecy. Road to Annecy 2025 – East Africa edition is a flagship initiative supported by …
Standard Chartered Ghana Women in Tech Incubator Program 2025 for female-led businesses.
Application Deadline: May 30, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 Standard Chartered Ghana Women in Tech Incubator Program. Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC, in partnership with Village Capital …
Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program 2025 for young professionals (Fully Funded to Rabat, Morocco.)
Application Deadline: June 15, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program. The Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders (ADEL) is more than a leadership program. It is a …
Application Deadline: June 3rd, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 Cyber Advance Program. Funded by the U.S. Department of State and implemented by Correlation One, Cyber Advance for Women …
The Aspire Leaders Program 2025/2026 for low-income college students and recent graduates.
Application Deadline: July 9, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Aspire Leaders Program. The Aspire Leaders Program welcomes limited-income and first-generation university students and recent graduates from around …
The Lake Chad Climate Justice Youth Fellowship 2025 for young African leaders.
Application Deadline: May 31st, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 Lake Chad Climate Justice Youth Fellowship. A transformative 24-month fellowship empowering young African leaders to address climate justice …
