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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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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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ECOWAS Launches Africa Youth and Women Entrepreneurship Program (EYWEP)
The program will support young entrepreneurs and women entrepreneurs through an integrated set of services, including capacity building, mentoring, access to business networks, technical support, and financing mechanisms tailored to the needs of high-potential businesses. Photo Credit: ECOWAS
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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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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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Kenya and China Signs Partnership to Expand Global Opportunities for Digital Creators
The Kenya–China partnership could accelerate this momentum by providing mentorship, funding opportunities, business incubation programs, and international networking opportunities that help young entrepreneurs scale their creative ventures. Photo Credit: William Kabogo Gitau, Facebook Post
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WomenPower 2030 Seed Grant 2026: $5000 Empowering Women in Nigeria & Sierra Leone to Lead Sustainable Change
WomenPower2030 Seed Grant is part of the WomenPower2030: Feminist Accelerate Actions for Sustainable Development initiative. The program is designed to strengthen the leadership and influence of feminist organizations by supporting projects that promote gender-just climate action, inclusive governance, and sustainable development.
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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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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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Google and Idris Elba Team up to Provide $1 Million to expand AI access for 100,000 African Creators
Google and award-winning actor and entrepreneur Idris Elba have announced a $1 million initiative aimed at expanding AI access for 100,000 African creators. Photo Credit: Idris Elba/2025 BET Award Red Carpet
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Wetech Opens Applications for Cohort 2 of Fully Funded Google Career Certificate Scholarships for African Women: Apply Now
This initiative, in partnership with Grow with Google and Coursera, offers young African women a life-changing opportunity to gain practical, job-ready skills in high demand tech fields completely free of charge.
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Call for Applications: START by Triift Africa 2026 Accelerator for Student Entrepreneurs and Recent Graduates
This 6-week program equips participants with the tools, skills, and connections to transform early-stage ideas into viable, scalable businesses. PHOTO CREDIT: Triift Flyer Photo
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SMEDAN Secures $12 Million Korean Funding to Boost Startups in Nigeria
The funding, unveiled during the celebration of World MSME Day, will be used to establish a modern Skills Acquisition Centre that will equip aspiring entrepreneurs with vocational, technical, and business management skills. Photo Credit: SMEDAN
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FG Unveils AI Scaling Hub, Secures $7.5 Million Fund to Drive Public Sector Innovation
The launch of the Nigeria AI Scaling Hub reflects a strategic commitment to building an AI-powered future where government institutions, startups, researchers, and technology partners can collaborate to develop practical, scalable AI solutions. Photo Credit: Punchng
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Call for Applications: iDICE Startup Bridge Founders Lab Cohort 2 2026
IDICE Startup Bridge initiative, is backed by the Federal Government through the Bank of Industry (BOI) and supported by partners like the African Development Bank, offering structured support for early-stage founders to turn raw ideas into viable, tech-enabled businesses.
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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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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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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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