Application Deadline: March 10, 2023 at 10 a.m. ET The VV Visionaries program in partnership with the Estée Lauder Emerging Leaders Fund (ELELF), the charitable fund of Estée Lauder, was …
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WISE Edtech Accelerator Programme 2023/2024 for Education Technology Projects.
Application Deadline: April 14, 2023 (4 PM GMT): The WISE Edtech Accelerator is a key part of the edtech program that aims to support innovation and build an edtech community focused on …
Nokia/Bell Labs Prize 2023 for Game-Changing Ideas in ICT (150,000+ USD Prize)
Application Deadline: April 21 of 2023 The Nokia Bell Labs Prize is a competition for innovators from participating countries around the globe. It seeks to recognize innovations that solve the …
The Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) Summer Laboratory Training Programme 2023 for Undergraduate Students – Madrid, Spain (Fully Funded)
Application Deadline: March 15, 2023. The Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO; Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncológicas), in Madrid, Spain, offers research training opportunities to students of all nationalities interested …
SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards 2023 for young South Africans
Application Deadline: 27 March 2023 at midday. The Social Innovation Awards recognise entrepreneurs and social innovators who have developed innovative products, services, and processes that solve social problems. The programme …
Design Futures Lab 2023 for creative technologists and digital storytellers (Fully Funded)
Application Deadline: 15 March 2023. The Design Futures lab allows for the worlds of fashion and immersive technology to merge in a radical exploration of storytelling, world-building, and reimagining futures …
Morgan Stanley’s Inclusive Ventures Lab 2023 for early-stage technology startups
Morgan Stanley’s in-house startup accelerator, formerly known as the Multicultural Innovation Lab, promotes financial inclusion and provides access to capital and connections for early-stage technology and technology-enabled companies led by …
2023 TWAS-Abdool Karim Award in Biological Sciences for women scientists in Low-Income African Countries (USD5,000 cash award)
Application Deadline: 18 April, 2023 This award, named after TWAS Fellow Quarraisha Abdool Karim, carries a cash award of USD5,000 generously provided by Professor Abdool Karim. It is designed to …
CcHub-Mastercard Foundation Edtech Fellowship Program 2023 for edtech startups
CcHub and Mastercard Foundation are partnering to empower edtech startups who are building tools that enhance learning outcomes and accelerate access to equitable and quality education for Africa’s next generation. …
The French-African Foundation Young Leaders Program 2023 for young Africans (Fully Funded to Rwanda & France)
Application Deadline: 17 March 2023 The French-African Foundation brings together every year, on the basis of a public call for applications and a selection process by a dedicated jury, a …
The African Union (AU) COVID-19 Vaccination Bingwa initiative – Southern and Western Africa Regions
Application Deadline: 25 February 2023 at 05:00 pm SAT. In April 2022, the chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) officially launched an African Union public-private-youth initiative co-led by Africa CDC …
Application Deadline: 4th March 2023 The Goethe-Institut in Nairobi is calling on Kenyan creatives to apply for its recently introduced Nafasi fund. As the Goethe-Institut Nairobi reopens its spaces this …
Project I2M (innovation to market) Programme for Innovators and Researchers across Nigeria. (2 Million Naira in funding)
Application Deadline: March 30th, 2023 Project I2M (innovation to market): Building an Integrated Support system for a sustainable innovation ecosystem in Nigeria. It has the objective to harness innovations in …
The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) Agricultural Innovation for Climate Resilience Program 2023
Application Deadline: March 1st, 2023, 11:59 pm (CEST) The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) Innovation Accelerator sources, supports and scales bold new solutions to disrupt global hunger and achieve …
Application Deadline: 25 February 2023 The World Food Forum (WFF) Youth Action Track Focal Points Group (FPG), with 12 youth leaders from across the globe, established the first cohort for the period …
Application Deadline: February 18th, 2023 The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum will take place from 25 to 27 April 2023 in a hybrid format. The Forum provides a …
Application Deadline: February 28, 2023. Every two years, the Global Investigative Journalism Network presents the Global Shining Light Award, a unique award which honors investigative journalism in a developing or …
The SheTrades Accelerator Programme for women entrepreneurs and business support organizations in the Apparel, Accessories and Home Décor sectors is targeting women-owned businesses (WOBs) and BSO’s in the Apparel, Accessories, …
AfWA Research Scholarships 2023 for African Young Water and Sanitation Professionals
Application Deadline: April 15, 2023. As part of its Capacity-Building Program for African stakeholders in the water, sanitation, and hygiene sector (AfriCap) funded by USAID, the African Water Association is …
Application Deadline: February 28th, 2023 The Programme promoted by the Office of the Vice President for International Relations and Development Cooperation of the University of Alicante, in collaboration with the …
Application Deadline: March 21st, 2023 Nigeria LNG Limited is a globally competitive LNG company helping to build a better Nigeria, incorporated as a private limited liability company on May 17, 1989 …
The McKinsey Women in Tech: Middle East, Africa and Turkey Recruitment Program 2023 for young students and professionals.
Application Deadline: March 31st, 2023 McKinsey is committed to promoting diversity and creating an inclusive environment within the firm, with our clients, and throughout society. McKinsey strives to empower and …
iF Social Impact Prize 2023/2024 for young Changemakers ( EUR 100,000 in prize money.)
Application Deadline: 9 May 2023 The iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE supports projects that contribute to improving our society. If you work towards achieving one or more of the UN Sustainable …
Coimbra Group Short Stay Scholarship Programme 2023 for young researchers from Sub–Saharan Africa.
Application Deadline: 7 April 2023 at midnight (Brussels time) Universities of the Coimbra Group offer short-term visits (generally 1 to maximum 3 months) to young African researchers from higher education …
The Kofi Annan Foundation’s Women & Youth in Democracy (#WYDE) Program 2023 for young African leaders. (Fully Funded)
Application Deadline: Friday, 10 March 2023 The Kofi Annan Foundation, in conjunction with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy and the Oslo Center, seeks nominations for young leaders from all sectors – civil society, …
Roddenberry Catalyst Fund 2023 for early-stage projects and Startups ($2,500–$15,000 grant)
Application Deadline: Ongoing The Catalyst Fund makes grants between $2,500–$15,000 to anyone, anywhere in the world who has an early-stage idea or project that addresses pressing global challenges. Eligibility Requirements …
AfDB Fashionomics Africa Incubator and Accelerator Program 2023 for African Fashion Entrepreneurs (20,000 USD grant)
Application Deadline: February 22nd, 2023 The African Development Bank’s Fashionomics Africa Call for Applications is seeking for African Fashion, Textile, Apparel and Accessories entrepreneurs and businesses to apply and benefit …
Application Deadline: 20 February 2023. The WomEng GirlEng Technovation Camp is currently open for 50 high potential Grade 9-11 high school girls interested in pursuing a career in Science, Technology, …
Application Deadline: February 21, 2023, 11:59 p.m CAT Certa Foundation is inviting all tech-startups registered in Rwanda to apply for residency in the Startup Bluebook Program. The program is designed …
Application Deadline: The World Food Prize is awarded for a specific, exceptionally significant, individual achievement that advances human development with a demonstrable increase in the quantity, quality, availability of, or access …
The Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) global technical assistance programme 2023 for climate projects
Application Deadline: February 17, 2023. The Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) is a global technical assistance programme funded by the UK government to directly support climate projects to access finance. The …
GrowthAfrica Acceleration Programme 2023 for early stage African Entrepreneurs.
The GrowthAfrica acceleration programme is a 6-months support programme that guides you in understanding all components of your business, internal and external realities, and identifying growth challenges to help you …
German Development Institute Managing Global Governance (MGG) Academy 2023 for young emerging Leaders.
Application Deadline: March 5, 2023 The MGG Academy is geared towards highly-qualified young professionals who work in a partner institution of the MGG network or in an institution that is …
The World Resources Institute (WRI) 2023 Land Accelerator Program for young African Entrepreneurs
Application Deadline: March 31, 2023. In 2018, World Resources Institute (WRI) launched the Land Accelerator Africa, the world’s first training and mentorship program targeted specifically toward businesses that restore degraded …
TWAS-Fayzah M. Al-Kharafi Award 2023 for women scientists from Scientifically and Technologically Lagging (STL) countries (USD4,000)
Application Deadline: 18 April 2023 This annual award, named after the TWAS Fellow Fayzah M. Al-Kharafi, recognizes women scientists from Scientifically and Technologically Lagging (STL) countries. It carries a cash …
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) Women in Wind Global Leadership Program 2023
Application Deadline: February 10, 2023 Applications are open for the 2023 Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) Women in Wind Global Leadership Program. Diversity in background and geography are driving principles …
SIF’s Young Social Entrepreneurs (YSE) Global Programme 2023 (SGD$ 20,000 in grants!)
Application Deadline: March 12, 2023 The Singapore International Foundation (SIF) believes in equipping, enabling and inspiring young changemakers like you to scale your social enterprises. The Young Social Entrepreneurs (YSE) …
Application Deadline: March 31st, 2023 WIPO Global Awards celebrates exceptional enterprises and individuals making smart use of intellectual property for commercialization while also bringing a positive contribution to society through …
UNDP Growth Stage Impact Ventures (GSIV) for the SDG 2023 Programme in Nigeria
Application Deadline: February 28th, 2023 – 11:59 p.m. (GMT+1) Nigeria The Growth Stage Impact Ventures (GSIV) programme identifies through a highly competitive process enterprises from developing countries that have developed …
RSTMH Early Career Grants Programme 2023 for Global Health Professionals & Innovators ( £5,000 grant)
Application Deadline: 28 April 2023 at 09:00AM BST Applications are now open for the 2023 RSTMH Early Career Grants Programme. Applications for grants of up to £5,000 (GBP) are welcomed from …
