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Maple Global Innovation Fellowship 2026: Building a Global Network for AI and Innovation Talent
The Maple Global Innovation Fellowship 2026 is a selective international programme launched by the Maple AI Innovation Foundation. This Canadian nonprofit focuses on advancing responsible, human-centered, ethical, and sustainable artificial intelligence. The fellowship aims to create a strong global network of innovators who can discover talent, connect ecosystems, and drive meaningful progress in AI, robotics,…
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Call for Applications: Green Africa Associates SDGs Innovations Fellowship 2026
Are you a young African with bold ideas to tackle poverty, climate change, inequality, or other pressing challenges through innovation and green entrepreneurship? The Green Africa Associates SDGs Innovations Fellowship 2026 is now open for applications. This prestigious programme, run by Green Africa Associates (part of Green Africa Associates & Alliances), seeks talented, action-oriented young…
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Afro-Tech Girls Project for Female STEM Students in Nigeria
The Afro-Tech Girls Project 100 for 100 Scholarship 2026 is now accepting applications from eligible female students studying STEM-related courses in public tertiary institutions across Nigeria. Through this initiative, 100 young women will receive ₦100,000 each to support their educational journey and help them pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The scholarship…
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Applications open for Pitch Perfect Africa 2026 Innovation Fellowship for African Health Entrepreneurs
Applications are now open for Pitch Perfect Africa 2026, a competitive pitch opportunity supporting early-stage African health entrepreneurs developing innovative solutions to health challenges across the continent. Now in its second year, the program is organized by the Health Innovation Hub (H2i) under the Africa Health Collaborative, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. It selects…
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Japan – Africa Youth Program 2026 for African Animation Professionals (Fully Funded Japan Visit)
the Japan-Africa Youth Program is an international exchange initiative promoted by Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and implemented by JICE (under commission from the African Union Commission).
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25,000 MSMEs to benefit from Zoho’s 20Billion Naira support
The partnership combines SMEDAN’s mandate and extensive reach within Nigeria’s MSME sector with Zoho’s portfolio of business technology solutions. Photo Credit: Punchng
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Call For Applications: Sahara CodeSwitch Africa Challenge 2026 | US$10,000 Prize Pool for African AI Builders
Rhe challenge invites developers, researchers, startups, product teams, students, NGOs, and builders across Africa and the diaspora to create real voice applications that understand how Africans actually speak. Photo Credit: Sahara Code Switch
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ThriveAgric raises $3.93 Million in Commercial Paper Sale
The move marks ThriveAgric’s first foray into Nigeria’s debt capital markets and opens another channel beyond bank lending for a company whose core challenge has long been access to the right kind of capital. Photo Credit: Techcabal
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Codar Launches a 50 Million Tech Scholarship for 100 Africans
Codar has Launched its flagship 50 Million Tech Scholarship Initiative to train and empower the next generation of African tech talent. Photo Credit: Codar Africa Programme Flyer
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Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2026 (Up To $15,000 In Funding)
Applications are now open for the Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2026, an international funding opportunity for young founders developing innovative solutions to social and environmental challenges.
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Applications open for AU-EU Youth Action Lab Grants in African Innovation and Entrepreneurship 2026
The programme is providing a significant opportunity for eligible youth initiatives to secure support for projects that address global challenges or strengthen the environment for young entrepreneurs.
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Standard Chartered Launches Women in Tech Accelerator To Empower & Scale Female Impact-Driven Startups
The programme, delivered in collaboration with Cairo-based think tank and consultancy Entlaq and US-based venture capital firm Village Capital, continues the bank’s commitment through the Standard Chartered Foundation aimed at equipping women-led, technology-enabled startups with the skills, networks, and capital needed to grow. Photo Credit: Standard Chartered
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These Nigerian Startups Raised over $100 Million in Funding, got Bankrupt and Shut Down
These 7 Nigerian Startups, successfully raised huge $Million funding from foreign investors, yet got bankrupt leading to complete shutdown and final business closure. Photo Credit: Shutterstock
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360 Woman Africa Conference 2026: Designing Women’s Relevance in an AI-Intelligent World
360 Woman Africa is a personal leadership and enterprise development non-profit founded in 2016 by Dr. Yvonne Chioma Ofodile. Its mission is to enhance gender equality and inclusion by equipping women with the personal, leadership, and business skills needed for global relevance. Photo Credit: 360 Woman Africa
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Applications Open for African Union Enterprise Africa Network (EAN) Programme Cohort 2 (2026/27)
The programme targets youth- and women-led enterprises that are formally registered and operating in AU Member States. It is designed for established businesses (not pure early-stage ideas) with growth potential, especially those prepared or preparing for cross-border trade. Photo Credit: African Union
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Terra Industries appoints Former SpaceX Director Ben MacWilliams, Vice-President of Strategy
Terra Industries, a Nigerian defense technology firm has named Ben MacWilliams as its Vice President of Strategy to support growth into additional markets. Photo Credit: Terra Industries CEO Nathan Nwachuku’s LinkedIn Post
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Call for Applications: Wema Bank Hackaholics 2026 (up to 200 Million Funding)
Wema Bank has officially opened applications for Hackaholics 2026 (also referred to as Hackaholics 7.0)
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Applications Open for Ideation Hub Africa Masterclass Series 6.0 – How to Apply
Applications are now open for the Ideation Hub Africa (IHA) African Masterclass Series 6.0. If you are a changemaker, social innovator, or NGO leader ready to turn your bold idea into real, scalable impact, this is the opportunity you have been waiting for.
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Terra Industries Raise $18 Million in Seed Funding to Scale Robots, Drones & Defense Systems Manufacturing
Nigerian Defense Systems Manufacturing Startup Terra Industries has announced a new $18 Million Dollar Seed Funding to Scale Sovereign Defense Systems, Robots, UAVs, Drones Manufacturing and also expand its global operations. Photo Credit: Terra Industries
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World Bank Invests $25 Million in Jumia to Boost Africa’s Digital Commerce
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) the private-sector arm of the World Bank Group has committed $25 million in equity to Jumia Technologies AG. Picture Credit – Photo Collage: World Bank/Jumia
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