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Call for Applications: World Bank GovTech AI Bootcamp 2026 (Fully Funded Training)
The World Bank, in partnership with the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of the Interior and Safety (MOIS) and the National Information Society Agency (NIA), has opened applications for the GovTech Bootcamp for AI in Governance and Public Administration. Photo Credit: World Bank GovTech AI Bootcamp
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Applications Open for the 2nd Edition of the AfCFTA Digital Innovation Challenge 2026
Applications are open for the second edition of the AfCFTA Digital Innovation Challenge 2026.The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat launched the challenge to identify, nurture, and scale practical digital tools that advance the AfCFTA Protocol on Digital Trade and the Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade.
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NANS Opens Applications for NANSInnovate 2026: A Major Opportunity for Nigerian Student Entrepreneurs
NANSInnovate 2026 aims to bridge a persistent gap as many brilliant student ideas never move beyond the classroom because of limited access to capital, networks, and practical support.
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ECOWAS to offer $65,000 in Cash Prizes to African Startups — How to apply
The Economic Community of West African States has opened applications for the second edition of its Startup Awards, offering cash prizes totaling $65,000 to startups from across the region, including Nigeria. Photo Credit: ECOWAS
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Google says Tech Startups part of reasons Nigeria is attracting huge Foreign investment
Google released a statement saying Nigeria’s Tech Startups are part of the reason the country is drawing in huge number of foreign investors. Photo Credit: Getty Images/GOOGLE
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Nigerian Startup ‘Moove’ Secures $250M Series C at $2.1B Valuation to Scale Autonomous Vehicle Infrastructure
Picture showing Moove Co-founders Ladi Delano and Jide Odunsi. Image Source: https://arabfounders.net/en/moove-raises-250m-valuation-2-2billion/
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Applications Open for Pave HER Way Women’s Grant Programs 2026 (Up to $90,000 in Funding)
Pave HER Way exists to empower courageous women to make the world more equitable for all women and girls. Founded by CEO Irene Shih along with co-founders Jamie Mohn and Joe Blackstone, the organization goes beyond one-time grants. It aims to remove systemic barriers by combining financial support with sustained mentorship, network access, and community.
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Call for Applications: ACE Startup Academy 2026 For Entrepreneurs Up to $20,000 Grant
The programme is organized in partnership with KOICA, SMEDAN, ACE Center, and the Soongsil University Consortium, offering participants hands-on training, mentorship, incubation, and funding opportunities.
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Applications Open for Africa Youths in Digital Health Network (YiDHN)
YiDHN is a collaborative platform that empowers, connects, and supports young professionals, innovators, and advocates in digital health across Africa. Launched by Africa CDC (in collaboration with partners including the GIZ-AU office), it aims to ensure African youth actively shape digitally enabled, equitable, and resilient healthcare systems on the continent.
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Applications Open for Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2026: Win Up to $8,000 Building On-Device AI for Africa’s Real Hardware
The Africa Deep Tech Challenge (ADTC) 2026 is live, and early-stage builders across the continent have a clear opportunity to turn constrained hardware into a competitive advantage. Themed “The Laptop LLM Challenge,”
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Call for Applications: Smart Africa & FAO Innovate Africa Challenge 2026 (3rd Edition) – Up to US$50,000
Under the theme “From Ideation to Deployment”, this edition focuses on moving proven AI solutions beyond prototypes and pilots into real-world use with farmers. The selected solution will receive US$50,000 to support deployment, validation, and scaling in collaboration with governments, FAO country offices, and the Smart Africa Secretariat.
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Applications Open for TechUp Africa 2026 with Free Data Camp Tech Skills Scholarship
Gain free access to 450+ DataCamp courses covering Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Python, SQL, Power BI, and other high-demand technologies. Photo Credit: TechUp
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UM6P Explorer Innovation Fund Empowering the Next Generation of African Innovators (Up to $25,000 Funding)
The UM6P Explorer Innovation Fund, developed in collaboration with the prestigious MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program, stands as a beacon for students, researchers, and aspiring founders ready to transform bold ideas into impactful startups.
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African Union/UNDP YouthConnekt Africa Export Accelerator (E-Accelerator) 2026 for youth owned enterprises.
Applications are now open for the 2026 YouthConnekt Africa Export Accelerator. The YouthConnekt Africa Export Accelerator (E-Accelerator) , developed in partnership with UNDP and the African Union, is a results-driven initiative that enables export-ready-led enterprises to scale into intra-African markets under the AfCFTA framework, particularly its youth Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade.The program…
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World Bank GovTech Innovation Challenge 2026
The World Bank GovTech Innovation Challenge 2026 stands out as a powerful platform for driving meaningful change. Photo Credit: Stock Photo
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Rwanda Launches Digital Talent Program to Equip 20,000 Youth with In-Demand Digital Skills
Rwandan Digital Training Program is for young Rwandan Cityzens passionate about technology, this is a tremendous opportunity to gain world-class skills at no cost. Photo Courtesy: File Photo
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ECOWAS Youth Entrepreneurship Programme (EYEP) 2026 With up to $15,000 in Grants for Young Entrepreneurs across Africa
The ECOWAS Youth Entrepreneurship Programme (EYEP) 2026, part of the broader ECOWAS Youth and Women’s Entrepreneurship Programme (EYWEP) offering grants of up to USD 15,000 in Funding
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Applications Open for UN Africa–Japan Innovation Programme for Youth and Women in Africa (Fully Funded)
UNITAR Innovation Programme is Supported by the Government and People of Japan, the initiative seeks to foster stronger Africa–Japan partnerships while equipping participants to develop scalable, investment-ready solutions that address pressing social and economic challenges.
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African Union CIEFFA 2026 Online Capacity Building Training in Digital Skills, STEAM, Financial Literacy, and Entrepreneurship
Organized by the African Union International Centre for Girls’ and Women’s Education in Africa (AU CIEFFA) in partnership with ImpactHER, this fully funded 2016 online program empowers participants with gender-responsive, cutting-edge training.
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Call For Applications: Deloitte Academy’s Cyber Security Programme 2026
The programme is organised by Deloitte Nigeria to develop the next generation of cybersecurity professionals capable of addressing emerging digital security challenges. Photo Credit: I-Stock Photos
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