📸 undpafrica.org The United Nations Development Programme Africa has put forth a public Call for Funding Proposals for the Accelerate Africa Entrepreneurship Challenge, involving the UNDP Youth and Women Entrepreneurship Portfolio. UNDP’s Accelerate Africa Entrepreneurship Challenge is an initiative of UNDP’s Youth and Women Entrepreneurship Portfolio designed to address Africa’s youth bulge, economically empower youth and women, and impact job creation across Africa. The Accelerate Africa Entrepreneurship Challenge is intended to invest in Micro, Small, and Mid-Size enterprises (MSMEs) that: Formalize market opportunities and supply chain linkages for youth and women-owned MSMEs. Address Africa’s youth bulge by prioritizing job creation…
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Are you ready for a four-month, intensive leadership development opportunity at the Jackson School of Global Affairs at Yale University? Applications are now open to be a Yale World Fellow. Apply, tag someone you know, or repost!Criteria✅️ 5- 25 years professional experience✅️ Citizen of a country other than US✅️ Fluent in English✅️ Must be resident at Yale for 4 months (August – December)Provided✅️ Stipend to cover cost of living (4 months)✅️ Furnished apartment for duration of stay✅️ Medical insurance✅️ Round trip airfareView the details and apply here by December 3, 2025!
Tosin Eniolorunda (Co-Founder & Group CEO, Moniepoint Inc) often reflects on his journey — the twists of fate, the rare breaks, and the quiet realization that opportunity is not something evenly shared. It was this truth that stirred something deeper in him — a determination to bridge that gap for others. From that conviction, the Tosin Eniolorunda Foundation STEM Scholarship was born. It wasn’t just an act of charity, but a belief — that where you come from should never define how far you can go. That brilliance can emerge from anywhere, and sometimes, all it needs is someone willing…
i-FAIR is calling on Hubs, Incubators, and Innovation Centers to nominate four of their most promising startups that:✅ Are in the early stages of product or technology development.✅ Are working on solutions addressing a validated market need? Have conducted a proper market research, have a good understanding of how the product should be designed in order to have an optimal product market fit.✅ Require hands-on support in prototyping (including prototyping and fabrication of prototypes that involve hardware) , product-market fit, and commercialization.✅ Have at least one team member working on the development full time.✅ Would benefit from expert guidance and…
🚀 Calling all climate innovators in Africa!Apply to the Africa Climate Accelerator by Impact Hub Lagos for a chance to scale your climate-tech solution and connect with global investors.🗓 Program Dates: Nov 3–25, 2025📅 Applications close: October 20th🔗 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/een9iQDf✅ Who Should Apply?Post-revenue climate-tech startups that are:✔ Focused on climate adaptation or resilience✔ Fundraising or preparing to raise✔ Based, registered, or operating in Africa💥 What’s in it for you?💡 Tailored MentorshipGet expert guidance from seasoned climate founders and top investors.📈 Investment ReadinessRefine your business model, sharpen your pitch, and get investor-ready.🌐 Global Investor AccessConnect with investors and climate leaders…
I’m inviting you to apply for the Learn2Earn Lagos cohort a partnership between Sail Innovation Lab and Iyinoluwa Aboyeji’s Learn2Earn NG who has lead unicorn companies in Nigeria.This is a life-changer:→ 100% scholarship + stipend→ 1-month onsite piscine, peer-to-peer, AI-powered training→ Selection via a simple logic game (no prior coding needed)→ job offer signed before graduationApply now → l2e.appliso.comPlease share this with someone who would benefit. One link could change a career.
The second phase of the Creative Economy Development Fund (CEDF) is here, designed to fuel growth, innovation, and sustainable financing for Nigeria’s creative and cultural industries. in line with the government’s commitment to creating jobs, stimulating economic diversification, and boosting Nigeria’s global cultural footprint.Deadline: October 1, 2025Apply hereThe fund provides:▪️Equity Investment▪️Loans▪️Strategic SupportEmphasizing the unique impact that your project has on both the market and the community is essential for a strong funding application. Demonstrating how your work stands out and connects with your audience can make all the difference in securing support.
Are you a start-up transforming agriculture with technology and innovation?The SAIS Investment Readiness Programme 2026, implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is your gateway to scale, attract investment, and grow your impact across Africa.This is your chance to accelerate growth in:🌾 AgriTech solutions📈 Investment readiness🤝 Pan-African innovation & collaborationWho is eligible?✅ Start-ups transforming agriculture through technology✅ Legally registered and operational in any African country (except South Africa)✅ Ready to scale and attract investmentWhat’s in it for you?🔹 Up…
Are you an African woman between the ages of 20-35 with at least six months of tech experience? Or are you actively transitioning into tech? Cycle 2 applications of the She Code Africa Mentorship Program are now open for the following tracks:* Data Analysis* Frontend Development* UI/UX Design* Product ManagementWhat you need:* Working laptop* Reliable internet* Commitment to the 3-week programDeadline is September 30th, 2025. Apply now at https://lnkd.in/eTwTQcBJ
The Global Youth AgriTech Network (GYANT) invites you to join them physically in Aberdeen (Scotland) or virtually, and be part of a transformative conversation on Connecting AgriTech Innovation to Impact Capital. 🌱🚜✨ Date: Tuesday, 23rd September 2025📍 One Tech Hub, Schoolhill, Aberdeen, United Kingdom⏰ 11 AM – 3 PM (GMT +1)Virtual access will be available for YouTube, Facebook & LinkedIn. 🔗 Make sure to secure your spot! Register here. Numeris Media is official Media Partner to GITEX Nigeria x AI Everything Nigeria [03 – 04 September, 2025 – Lagos]