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Category: African Startups
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ECOWAS Youth Entrepreneurship Programme (EYEP) 2026 With up to $15,000 in Grants for Young Entrepreneurs across Africa
In a region brimming with youthful energy and untapped potential, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is stepping up to turn ambition into action. The ECOWAS Youth Entrepreneurship Programme (EYEP) 2026, part of the broader ECOWAS Youth and Women’s Entrepreneurship Programme (EYWEP), is now open for applications. This initiative offers grants of up…
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Applications Open for UN Africa–Japan Innovation Programme for Youth and Women in Africa (Fully Funded)
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) has opened applications for its fully funded programme, “Empowering Youth and Women amid Economic Instability: Enhancing Public-Private Partnership between Japan and Africa for Sub-Saharan African Countries, Addressing Urgent Challenges, and Promoting TICAD9.” SUBSCRIBE TO SEEDUFY TECH NEWSLETTER Running from 17 August 2026 to 28 February 2027,…
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African Union CIEFFA 2026 Online Capacity Building Training in Digital Skills, STEAM, Financial Literacy, and Entrepreneurship
Are you a young African passionate about building cutting-edge skills for the future? Do you want to bridge the gender gap in technology, education, and business while gaining practical tools to launch or grow your career or venture? The African Union CIEFFA Online Capacity Building Training 2026 is your opportunity. What is the African Union…
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Call For Applications: Deloitte Academy’s Cyber Security Programme 2026
Applications are now open for the Deloitte Academy’s Cyber Security Programme 2026, a free skills development initiative designed to equip young Nigerian graduates with the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to build successful careers in cybersecurity and information technology. The programme is organised by Deloitte Nigeria to develop the next generation of cybersecurity professionals…
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Google Play Launch $1 Million Indie Games Fund for Sub-Saharan African Developers – How to Apply
The African gaming industry is booming. Sub-Saharan Africa represents one of the world’s fastest-growing gaming markets, rich with unique storytelling, creativity, and talent. Yet, many indie studios face a persistent investment gap that limits their ability to scale and reach global audiences.On July 3, 2026, Google Play announced the launch of its first-ever Indie Games…
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IFC SME Growth Accelerator Grant 2026 – Up to $1.5 Million for Emerging Market SMEs
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the engines of economic growth, job creation, and innovation in emerging markets. Yet, many high-potential businesses struggle with access to the capital and expertise needed to scale. Enter the International Finance Corporation (IFC) SME Growth Accelerator 2026 — a powerful grant program designed to bridge that gap. What is…
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Google Africa Opens Applications for Fully Funded 2026 Google AI Lab
Google Africa Applied AI Lab is an initiative to collaborate with and support African founders, researchers, and entrepreneurs interested in building next-gen AI products. Founders receive early access to the latest Google AI models and collaborate with Google experts to build AI-native solutions across work, knowledge, creativity, entertainment, and software development. SUBSCRIBE TO SEEDUFY TECH…
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SMEDAN Secures $12 Million Korean Funding to Boost Startups in Nigeria
Nigeria’s startup ecosystem has received a significant boost following the announcement that the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has secured $12 million in funding from South Korea to support entrepreneurship, skills development, and innovation across the country. The initiative marks another milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen its small business sector…
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Applications Open for the World Internet Conference Global Youth Leadership Program 2026
Are you a young innovator, policymaker, entrepreneur, researcher, or changemaker passionate about the future of the internet, AI, digital governance, and technological innovation? This is your chance to step onto the global stage. The World Internet Conference (WIC) has officially opened applications for the 2026 Global Youth Leadership Program (GYLP). This prestigious initiative empowers the…
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Kenya Strengthens Position as Africa’s Tech Powerhouse with Google Startup Cohort success
Kenya’s position as one of Africa’s leading technology hubs received another boost last week after four local startups graduated from the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa programme, highlighting the country’s growing influence in the continent’s rapidly evolving Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem. The four Kenyan startups – Coamana, Duck, ReportsAI and VunaPay…
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Applications Open for the 2026 Toke Makinwa x Flutterwave Glow Up Grant
2026 Toke Makinwa x Flutterwave Glow Up Grant Program Flyer
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ProSME Project SME Fund Grants for Namibian MSMEs (N$50,000 – N$100,000)
ProSME Project SME Fund, a grant funding initiative designed to support the growth, competitiveness, and sustainability of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Namibia.
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Flutterwave Secures $3.2 Billion Series E Investment Funding from Ripple to Hit Unicorn Status
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments infrastructure company, secures $3.2 Billion Series E Fund Investment from Ripple
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Call for Applications: SheConnects Digital Accelerator Africa Round 2( Up To $500,000 Grants)
SheConnects Digital Accelerator Africa has officially launched its second funding round, titled “Partnerships for Women’s Digital Empowerment at Scale.”
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Bluechip Acquires YarnGPT: A Huge Milestone for African AI Innovation
Bluechip Technologies has officially acquired YarnGPT, a homegrown Nigerian voice-AI startup specializing in text-to-speech technology. – Photo Credit: Shutterstock
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Apply Now for €100,000 develoPPP Ventures Catalytic Funding 2026 Impact-Driven African Startups
Developpp Ventures Catalytic Funding 2026 for Impact-Driven African Startups
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Science & Technology Award for Women Tech Entrepreneurs (up to $100,000 in prizes)
Applications have opened for The Science & Technology Pioneer Award 2027 which recognizes women impact entrepreneurs at the forefront of scientific and technological innovation. This award highlights disruptive solutions built around unique, protected, or hard-to-reproduce technological or scientific advances that require heavy research and development (R&D), a long commercialization cycle, high capital intensity, technology risk,…
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Africa Sustainable Futures Awards 2026 for Private Sector-led Solutions that fosters Job Creation and Growth
Applications open for Africa Sustainable Futures Awards 2026 for Private sector-led Solutions that fosters Job Creation and Growth – Photo Credit MIGA
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Applications Open for 5Million KES HAIDI AI Innovation Grant Africa 2026
HAIDI Innovation Track AI Grant Program for Solutions that addresses people living with disability – Photo Credit: HAIDI AI Challenge
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Applications Open for NSIA Prize for Innovation 2026 With Up to $275,000 in Prizes for Nigerian Startups
Finalists at the NSIA 3.0 2025 Edition – Photo Credit NSIA
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