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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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Applications Open for Mastercard and UNDP Young Africa Innovates (YAI) Programme 2026
Young Africa Innovates is a flagship innovation and entrepreneurship programme designed to identify, incubate, and scale high-potential innovations developed by young Nigerians. Photo Credit: Collage Photo – MasterCard/UNDP Logos
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UN Youth Townhall 2026 in Germany (Fully Funded) 1000 Seats
The Townhall will bring together more than 1,000 participants, including young leaders, youth-led organizations, governments, UN representatives, civil society, entrepreneurs, researchers and private-sector representatives. Young people, organizations, institutions and partners from around the world.
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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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Call For Applications: Mastercard Foundation × CcHUB GATEWAY Digital Skills Program 2026
The programme is designed to equip young Nigerians with AI-enhanced digital skills, mentorship, portfolio development and gig-work readiness, helping participants build sustainable careers in the digital economy.
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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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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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Applications are now open for the Nigeria Digital Training Academy (DTA) 2026
The DTA is a government-backed initiative run by the Federal Ministry of Education in partnership with Coursera (and Pluralsight). It provides 32,000 free learning licences to equip Nigerians with world-class digital skills.
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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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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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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 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 the Bosun Tijani Foundation Gen AI Fellowship Cohort 2 (Fully Funded)
Sponsored by the Bosun Tijani Foundation, this 6-month intensive program is designed to equip participants with cutting-edge AI skills through hands-on training.
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Applications open for MasterCard 2027 Internship Program (Fully Funded)
Mastercard 2027 Internship Program is designed for individuals currently enrolled in and pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent), and set to complete their academics the following year. Mastercard 2027 Internship Program is where you will acquire real-world skills, contribute to impactful projects, engage in volunteering, and be immersed in a culture that celebrates…
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