Application Deadline: June 19, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 Women in Africa (WIA) Young Leaders Programme. The WIA Young Leaders program aims at supporting and highlighting young …
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2026 OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early-Career Women Scientists in the Developing World (USD 5,000 Prize)
Application Deadline: 31 August 2025. Applications are now open for the 2026 OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Award. OWSD invites applications from early career women scientists from the Global South working in the …
The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) Young Leaders Collective 2025 for early career and aspiring professional accountants.
Application Deadline: June 30, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) Young Leaders Collective. The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) is seeking its next …
The Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund 2025 for sub-Saharan African Researchers ( £20,000 in grants)
Application Deadline: 5th September 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund. The Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund was established in 2012, with generous support from The …
Application Deadline: June 15, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 EY SDG Accelerator Program. The EY SDG Accelerator for Women Entrepreneurs is designed to help close this gap by supporting women-led …
Medicines for Malaria Venture’s 8th African call for proposals: malaria drug discovery.
Application Deadline: 29 August 2025 at 12:00 pm (CEST). Applications are now open for the Medicines for Malaria Venture’s 8th African call for proposals. Eligibility Requirements To be eligible for consideration …
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 …
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 …
