Grants and Funding
Grants, funds, accelerators and startup support for ideas, businesses and community projects.
81 opportunities open · 16 closing in 30 days
MTN Y’ellopreneur Grant 2026
MTN FoundationAfrica
Deadline: 5 November 2026
Equipment/grow th loans and direct business scaling grants up to ₦5 Million. Eligibility: Female business entrepreneurs managing registered enterprises in Nigeria. Prepare: CAC Business Registration, Detailed Business Plan, Government ID. Application deadline: November 5, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityAFRISE Challenge Startup Accelerator
AFRISEAfrica
Deadline: 5 November 2026
Allocation access to over $600,000 in unified technology/clou d credits. Eligibility: Early-to-growth software tech architectures across African startup hubs. Prepare: Technical Architecture Map, Complete Pitch Slide Deck, MVP Demo. Application deadline: November 5, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityBOI × MTN ₦1 Billion Y’ellopreneur 3.0 Fund
BOI × MTN FoundationAfrica
Deadline: 5 November 2026
Strategic equipment loan matching access from a ₦1 Billion funding pool. Eligibility: Female entrepreneurs in manufacturing or agro-processing in Nigeria. Prepare: CAC Registration, Tax Compliance ID, Audited Ledger, 2 Guarantors. Application deadline: November 5, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityRevTech Labs FinTech Accelerator
RevTech LabsAmericas
Deadline: 10 November 2026
Up to $220,000 funding routes and direct partner validation tests. Eligibility: B2B enterprise SaaS models across FinTech, InsurTech, or PropTech. Prepare: Audited Financial Accounts, Client Case Studies, Product Demo. Application deadline: November 10, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityKatapult Africa Accelerator Cohort 3
KatapultAfrica
Deadline: 12 November 2026
Seed venture capital investments, scaling support, and global partner lines. Eligibility: High-growth climate-tech and AgriTech ventures in Africa. Prepare: Cap Table, Pitch Deck, Technical Architecture Docs. Application deadline: November 12, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunitySDGs Youth Public Policy Innovation Challenge
SDGs YouthGlobal
Deadline: 15 November 2026
Policy incubation frameworks and high-level international ecosystem entry. Eligibility: Young changemakers, civic innovators, and policy student groups globally. Prepare: Policy Innovation Essay/Brief, Team Roster, Project Summary. Application deadline: Mid-November 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityFlourish Africa Business Program Cohort 5
Flourish AfricaAfrica
Deadline: 15 November 2026
Share of a massive ₦1.3 Billion grant funding pool and business training. Eligibility: Female business founders and SME operators in Nigeria. Prepare: Government ID, Business Plan, CAC Certificates. Application deadline: November 15, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityWomen in Fashion Tech (WIFT) Accelerator
Women in Fashion Tech (WIFT)Africa
Deadline: 15 November 2026
Specialized fashion-tech scaling tools and production design mentorship. Eligibility: African creative fashion small and medium businesses integrating technology. Prepare: Lookbook/Port folio, Business Registration, Growth Plan Essay. Application deadline: Mid-November 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityThe Plus Factor Grant Program
The Plus FactorAfrica
Deadline: 15 November 2026
Up to ₦1,000,000 in non-dilutive business growth funding grants. Eligibility: Growing retail, logistics, or technology ventures operating in Nigeria. Prepare: Business Pitch Deck, CAC Incorporation documents, Bank Records. Application deadline: November 15, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityDigital Innovation Fund for Energy and Climate
Digital Innovation Fund for Energy and ClimateAfrica
Deadline: 20 November 2026
Large-scale performance development deployment grants scaled up to $400,000. Eligibility: Renewable and clean-tech providers across targeted sub-Saharan countries. Prepare: Feasibility Audits, Environmental Impact Plan, Corporate Accounts. Application deadline: November 20, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunitySundry Markets MSMEs Growth Pitch Challenge
Sundry MarketsAfrica
Deadline: 30 November 2026
Share of ₦10 Million in equity-free business growth financing grants. Eligibility: Growth-oriented MSMEs operating retail or supply logistics in Nigeria. Prepare: CAC Documents, Product Portfolio, 6-Month Ledger entries. Application deadline: November 30, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityACEP Africa Climate Academy for Energy Innovators
ACEPAfrica
Deadline: 30 November 2026
Fully funded travel and training attendance week in Accra, Ghana. Eligibility: Clean energy tech builders and sustainability practitioners in Africa. Prepare: Technical Abstract Paper, Professional Resume, Reference Letter. Application deadline: November 30, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunitySIA Startup Foundry Cohort 3
SIAGlobal
Deadline: 30 November 2026
Direct non-dilutive product proof-of-concep t grant funding of $10,000. Eligibility: Pre-seed or early validation technology entrepreneurs globally. Prepare: Product Mockup/Demo , Cap Table, Business Model Summary. Application deadline: November 30, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityNLNG Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts
NLNGAfrica
Deadline: 1 December 2026
Dedicated documentary filmmaking production funding grant of $20,000. Eligibility: Filmmakers, content developers, and documentary creators in Nigeria. Prepare: Script/Treatm ent Paper, Production Budget, Creative Portfolio. Application deadline: December 1, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunity100+ Accelerator Sustainability Program
100+ AcceleratorGlobal
Deadline: 1 December 2026
Direct multi-national supply chain pilot contracts and up to $100,000. Eligibility: Growth-stage cleantech or green supply chain platforms globally. Prepare: Commercial Pilot Workplan, Tech Specifications, Company Accounts. Application deadline: December 1, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityL’Oréal L’AcceleratOR Innovation Program
L’OréalGlobal
Deadline: 1 December 2026
Enterprise pilot alignment with access to a €100M innovation pool. Eligibility: Sustainability and clean beauty tech startups globally. Prepare: Tech Specs sheet, Corporate Profile, Pilot proposal. Application deadline: December 1, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityUpGreyedHer Funding Programme
UpGreyedHerGlobal
Deadline: 5 December 2026
Up to $5,000 in equity-free early validation corporate growth funding. Eligibility: Early-stage technology platforms globally founded by women innovators. Prepare: Product Concept Pitch, Team Overview, Financial Use-of-Funds. Application deadline: December 5, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityParallel 18 Puerto Rico Accelerator
Parallel18Americas
Deadline: 5 December 2026
$40,000 in non-dilutive equity grants and shared workspace. Eligibility: Market-validated technology products scaling into international spaces. Prepare: Registration Certificate, Product Demo Link, Pitch Deck, IDs. Application deadline: December 5, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityUniPods AI Solutions for African Program
UniPodsAfrica
Deadline: 10 December 2026
Fully funded 12-Month intensive AI innovation and computing journey. Eligibility: Young AI software builders and technical hardware architects in Africa. Prepare: Open-Source Code Profile (GitHub), Technical Project Brief. Application deadline: December 10, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityWorld Food Prize Foundation Innovate for Impact
World Food Prize FoundationGlobal
Deadline: 10 December 2026
Direct innovation cash grant prizes ranging from $50,000 to $65,000. Eligibility: AgTech developers, biological scientists, and crop researchers globally. Prepare: Trial Data Records, Scientific Whitepaper, 2 Peer Endorsements . Application deadline: December 10, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityHKSTP Epic Pitch Competition
HKSTPAsia
Deadline: 15 December 2026
Direct paths to large-scale global cash prizes and corporate entries. Eligibility: Globally scalable technology ventures across fintech, AI, or green-tech. Prepare: Corporate Registration, Market Expansion Deck, Pitch Video. Application deadline: Mid-December 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityImpactHER Global African Women's Sustainability Grant
ImpactHERGlobal & Africa
Deadline: 31 December 2026
Direct sector-specific green business development grants and ecosystem lines. Eligibility: African women running micro or small businesses focused on green practices. Prepare: Proof of Business Registration, Environmental Sustainability Essay. Application deadline: Late 2026 cut-off (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityQS ImpACT Skills Challenge 2026
QS ImpACTGlobal
Deadline: 31 December 2026
Direct technical global community transformation award of $2,000. Eligibility: Young community leaders and student project operators worldwide. Prepare: Project Execution Report, Metric Sheet, Group Verification. Application deadline: Late 2026 cut-off (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityY Combinator Accelerator (S26/W27)
Y CombinatorAmericas & Global
Deadline: 31 December 2026
$500,000 standard investment financing terms and elite VC network access. Eligibility: Tech startups globally ready to build international software structures. Prepare: Application Questionnaire , Code Demo Video, Founders' Resumes. Application deadline: Late 2026 window (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityStart-Up Chile Build & Ignite Tracks
Start-Up ChileAmericas
Deadline: 31 December 2026
Up to $50,000 in equity-free deployment grants and Chilean visas. Eligibility: Global technology innovators scaling products inside Latin America. Prepare: Pitch Deck, Passport Copies, Two Recommenda tion Letters. Application deadline: Late 2026 Cycle (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityBayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award
Bayer FoundationGlobal
Deadline: 10 January 2027
Cash grant prize award of €25,000 plus global scaling exposure. Eligibility: Female founders leading high-impact health, food, or climate ventures. Prepare: Incorporation Document, Business Growth Strategy, Pitch Deck. Application deadline: January 10, 2027 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityAEDIB Joint Innovation Facility (JIF)
AEDIBAfrica & Europe
Deadline: 15 January 2027
Up to €200,000 in non-dilutive innovation deployment grant funding. Eligibility: Collaborative digital innovation pilots between African and European hubs. Prepare: Consortium Agreement, Technical Blueprints, Financial budget. Application deadline: January 15, 2027 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityRootCamp AgriTech Accelerator
RootCampEurope
Deadline: 15 January 2027
Non-dilutive cash grant funding up to €50,000 and corporate pilots. Eligibility: Innovative international startups focusing on smart agrifood systems. Prepare: Business Summary, MVP Demo link, Incorporation papers. Application deadline: January 15, 2027 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityMIT Solve Global Challenges
MIT SolveGlobal
Deadline: 15 January 2027
Share of over $1 Million in global prize funding tracks and MIT networks. Eligibility: Tech entrepreneurs, designers, and research teams solving annual themes. Prepare: Solution Architecture Paper, Executive Summary, 2-Min Video. Application deadline: January 15, 2027 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityUNDP Pan-African AgriTech Incubation
UNDPAfrica
Deadline: 20 January 2027
Pan-African incubator access, tech pilot resources, and institutional support. Eligibility: Emerging AgriTech software/hardwar e startups across African target hubs. Prepare: Business Registration, Functional Technical MVP, Project Plan. Application deadline: January 20, 2027 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityNLNG Prize For Science: AI And Digital Innovation
NLNGAfrica
Deadline: 31 January 2027
Major global scientific innovation cash grand prize of $100,000. Eligibility: Innovators, research scientists, and developers worldwide. Prepare: Scientific Paper, Peer Review Documents, Prototype Blueprint. Application deadline: January 31, 2027 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityMassChallenge Switzerland Accelerator
MassChallengeEurope
Deadline: 12 February 2027
Equity-free zero-fee program access and share of CHF 1M cash prize pool. Eligibility: Early-to-growth stage startups across climate, agrifood, or deep tech. Prepare: Innovation Overview, Growth Goals, Slide Deck, Core Resumes. Application deadline: February 12, 2027 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityGoogle for Startups Accelerator Africa
Google for StartupsAfrica
Deadline: 28 February 2027
3-Month equity-free hybrid accelerator access and $100k Cloud credits. Eligibility: Seed-to-growth technology startups using Machine Learning or AI. Prepare: Pitch Slide Deck, Technical Architecture Whitepaper, Cap Table. Application deadline: February 28, 2027 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityAfrica’s Business Heroes For Entrepreneurs
Africa’s Business HeroesAfrica
Deadline: 10 May 2027
Share of a massive non-equity $1.5 Million prize grant funding pool. Eligibility: Business founders from all African countries operating for 3+ years. Prepare: Audited Accounts, Passport/ID, CAC Documents, Pitch Video. Application deadline: May 10, 2027 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityAccelerator A26 Program
The SCA GroupAfrica & Global
No deadline stated
Targeted startup acceleration, expert advisory, and resource network scaling. Eligibility: Early-stage tech startups and innovators across Africa and global hubs. Prepare: Business Proposal, Founder IDs, Pitch Deck. Application deadline: Rolling through 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityTSC Incubator Program
The SCA GroupAfrica & Global
No deadline stated
Structured incubation support, workspace infrastructure, and business modeling. Eligibility: Early-stage ideas and pre-seed ventures requiring structural business design. Prepare: Idea Pitch Deck, Team Bios, Executive Summary. Application deadline: Rolling Intake (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityLSETF Female Founders & Funders Program 3.0
LSETFLagos, Nigeria
No deadline stated
Direct investor readiness training, venture mentoring, and network access. Eligibility: Female-led tech or tech-enabled startups operating operationally within Lagos, Nigeria. Prepare: CAC Registration Document, Pitch Deck, Financial Records. Application deadline: Varies by sector (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityStartup Innovation Challenge
Startup AbujaAfrica
No deadline stated
Cash prizes and growth grant funding valued over ₦100 Million. Eligibility: Registered innovative Nigerian tech startups and SMEs. Prepare: Pitch Deck, Business Registration Proof, Financial Overview. Application deadline: October 15, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityBet9ja Foundation ScaleUp Business Accelerator 2.0
Bet9ja FoundationAfrica
No deadline stated
Direct business development grants scaled up to ₦3 Million. Eligibility: Growing enterprise owners and SMEs operating inside Nigeria. Prepare: Business Pitch, Tax Compliance/I D, Business Registration. Application deadline: October 30, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityGEC+Africa Nigeria Regional Pitch Competition
GEC+AfricaAfrica
No deadline stated
Direct pitch track positioning and international startup ecosystem access. Eligibility: Early-to-growth stage startups operating across Nigeria. Prepare: Comprehensiv e Pitch Deck, Team Bios, Product Demo Link. Application deadline: October 20, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityGSMA Innovation Fund for Green Transition
GSMAAfrica & Asia
No deadline stated
£100,000 to £200,000 in equity-free development project funding grants. Eligibility: Registered digital tech startups using mobile technology for climate action. Prepare: Pitch Deck, Audited Financial Statements, Project Blueprint. Application deadline: October 15, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityAgribusiness Facility for Africa e-Academy
Agribusiness Facility for AfricaAfrica
No deadline stated
Win a €2,000 performance grant, business laptop hardware, and mentorship. Eligibility: Agripreneurs, agro-processors, and rural value chain actors across Africa. Prepare: Project Entry Outline, Proof of Farming/Busin ess Activity. Application deadline: October 24, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityFINCA Ventures Prize Competition
FINCA VenturesAfrica
No deadline stated
Direct venture growth grant funding packages scaled up to $100,000. Eligibility: African social impact ventures delivering tech solutions for agrifood or fintech. Prepare: Business Growth Model, Financial Audits, Impact Metrics. Application deadline: October 12, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityCFYE x Shecluded Incubator Programme
CFYE (Challenge Fund for Youth Employment)Africa
No deadline stated
Cohort incubator entry combined with up to a ₦1 Million business grant. Eligibility: Emerging female-led early-stage ventures operating in Nigeria. Prepare: Business Description, Founder Profile, Simple Financial Summary. Application deadline: Rolling selection (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityStandard Chartered Women in Tech Ghana
Standard CharteredAfrica
No deadline stated
Advanced business acceleration infrastructure along with up to $10,000 funding. Eligibility: Female-owned or woman-led technological startup companies based in Ghana. Prepare: Company Registration Certificate, Pitch Deck, Bank Statement. Application deadline: Varies by cohort block (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityGITEX Africa Supernova Challenge
GITEX AfricaAfrica & Global
No deadline stated
Direct mainstage access to a massive $100,000 global pitch grand prize. Eligibility: High-growth innovative tech startups globally exhibiting or pitching at GITEX. Prepare: Comprehensiv e Corporate Pitch Deck, Product Demo Video, Cap Table. Application deadline: Early 2027 entry window (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityBeautyHutAfrica Women’s Grant 2026
BeautyHut AfricaAfrica
No deadline stated
Direct sector-specific growth grant deployment funds up to ₦6 Million. Eligibility: Female cosmetics, retail, or tech entrepreneurs in the beauty sector in Nigeria. Prepare: Business Profile, CAC Incorporation proof, Store Inventory list. Application deadline: October 12, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityDigitalforHer Impact Award
DigitalforHerAfrica
No deadline stated
Non-dilutive tech impact community deployment financial award of ₦2,000,000. Eligibility: Female civic leaders or technology entrepreneurs based in Nigeria. Prepare: Impact Essay/Report, Community Reference, Business/NG O Registration. Application deadline: October 25, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityiDICE Founders Lab Programme
iDICEAfrica
No deadline stated
Non-equity early validation product funding grants valued up to ₦7 Million. Eligibility: Early-stage technology startups or digital software systems in Nigeria. Prepare: CAC Documents, Technical Product Blueprint/Wire frame, Founder IDs. Application deadline: October 14, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityLEAP Africa Leadership Accelerator (LAP)
LEAP AfricaAfrica
No deadline stated
Free intensive online leadership course and direct three-month mentorship. Eligibility: Emerging young African civic and social sector development leaders. Prepare: Personal Statement, Organization Profile, Professional Reference Letter. Application deadline: September 30, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityBBDYI National Essay Competition
BBDYIAfrica
No deadline stated
Cash prize recognition grants scaled up to ₦1 Million for winning ideas. Eligibility: Young academic writers and youth citizens residing within Nigeria. Prepare: Formatted Essay Submission, National ID, School/LGA Verification. Application deadline: October 5, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityKuda For Her Pitch Initiative
KudaAfrica
No deadline stated
Targeted business presentation pitch platforms and corporate funding tracks. Eligibility: Female tech or business founders operating enterprises in Nigeria. Prepare: Business Pitch Deck, CAC Incorporation documents, Financial Summary. Application deadline: Varies by sector focus (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityInterswitchSPAK National Science Competition
InterswitchSPAKAfrica
No deadline stated
Tertiary academic scholarships and over ₦15 Million in annual stipends. Eligibility: Secondary school science track students across Nigeria and Kenya. Prepare: School Registration Profile, Academic Transcripts, Student Birth Document. Application deadline: Varies by term setup (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityIlorin Innovation Hub Entrepreneurship Training
Ilorin Innovation HubAfrica
No deadline stated
Cash prize tracks up to ₦50 Million combined with active hub incentives. Eligibility: Emerging tech and business innovators across Nigeria. Prepare: Business Profile, Implementatio n Milestones, Founders' National IDs. Application deadline: October 14, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityUNAOC–BMW Intercultural Innovation Hub
UNAOC–BMW GroupGlobal
No deadline stated
Project scale-up funding support grants valued up to $200,000. Eligibility: Non-profit and grassroots developmental entities globally. Prepare: Non-Profit Charter, 2-Year Budget Audit, Reference Letters. Application deadline: October 18, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityNYFF Youth Leadership Development Fund Grant
NYFFAfrica
No deadline stated
Direct community transformation project funding grants up to $50,000. Eligibility: Youth-led community organizations and social tech entities in Nigeria. Prepare: Certificate of Incorporation, 12-Month Project Plan, Financials. Application deadline: October 28, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityMastercard Foundation FAST Program 2026
Mastercard FoundationAfrica
No deadline stated
Direct structural transition and scale-up funding up to $15,000. Eligibility: Verified alumni entrepreneurs from the Mastercard Foundation networks. Prepare: Alumni Identification Proof, Business Growth Strategy Paper. Application deadline: Cohort windows (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityDevelopment Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Accelerator
Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN)Africa
No deadline stated
Comprehensive capacity building masterclasses and business scale grants. Eligibility: Registered MSMEs operating within multiple commercial sectors in Nigeria. Prepare: CAC Documents, Tax Clearance, 6-Month Corporate Statements. Application deadline: October 14, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityRenewed Hope Smallholder Value-Chain Fund
Renewed HopeAfrica
No deadline stated
Direct structural funding allocations and agrifood value-chain credits. Eligibility: Verified smallholder farmers and agricultural co-operatives in Nigeria. Prepare: Farming Land Coordinates, Local Ag Co-op Charter, National ID. Application deadline: October 20, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunity$1 Million Startup World Cup at RegTech Africa
RegTech Africa / Startup World CupGlobal & Africa
No deadline stated
Regional pitch track access to the global $1 Million investment final. Eligibility: Innovative regulatory tech, fintech, or cyber startups globally. Prepare: Complete Enterprise Pitch Deck, Technical MVP Demo, Cap Table. Application deadline: Early 2027 cycle (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityiF Social Impact Prize 2026
iF DesignGlobal
No deadline stated
Continuous access to a share of a €100,000 global grant prize pool. Eligibility: Non-profits, corporate design entities, and social enterprises globally. Prepare: High-Resoluti on Project Media, Budget Outline, Impact Metrics. Application deadline: Semi-Annual Deadlines (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityAfrica Business Concept Challenge 2026
Africa Business Concept ChallengeAfrica
No deadline stated
Virtual business strategy competition tracks and academic cash awards. Eligibility: Registered student teams from recognized tertiary institutions in Africa. Prepare: Team Roster, University Enrollment Proof, Concept Summary Paper. Application deadline: October 18, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityDigital Xpress 2.0 Business Mums Edition
Digital XpressAfrica
No deadline stated
Direct business growth micro-grant financing valued at ₦1,000,000. Eligibility: Entrepreneurial mothers running registered micro-businesses in Nigeria. Prepare: CAC Micro-Busines s Registration, Store Portfolio, Identification. Application deadline: October 24, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityFederal Government Enterprise Loan (GEEP)
Federal Government of Nigeria (GEEP)Nigeria
No deadline stated
₦300,000 completely interest-free micro capital business loans. Eligibility: Micro-entreprene urs, artisans, and petty traders within Nigeria. Prepare: NIN Card copy, Verified BVN, Local Trade Association Endorsement. Application deadline: Continuous rolling (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityMastercard Scale Women Entrepreneurs Challenge
MastercardGlobal & Africa
No deadline stated
Core enterprise scaling digital infrastructure and market validation tools. Eligibility: Growth-stage female-owned small and medium enterprises globally. Prepare: Company Profile, Multi-Year Financial Ledger, Growth Plan. Application deadline: Varies by cohort block (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityIris Prize for Youth-Led Nature Projects
Iris PrizeGlobal
No deadline stated
Direct project deployment grant funding allocations up to $15,000. Eligibility: Young environmentalists and climate changemakers under 25 globally. Prepare: Climate Project Action Plan, Operational Budget, Reference Letter. Application deadline: September 15, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityJerry Eze Foundation Business & Entrepreneurship Grant
Jerry Eze FoundationAfrica & Global
No deadline stated
Access to financial scaling grant options from a $300,000 pool. Eligibility: Micro, small, or medium business founders across multiple sectors. Prepare: Business Plan, Proof of current operations, Identity Verification. Application deadline: Cohort windows (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityBATN Foundation Graduate Agripreneur Program (GAP)
BATN FoundationAfrica
No deadline stated
Share of a comprehensive ₦22 Million agricultural scale grant pool. Eligibility: Young Nigerian agriculture graduates managing active agribusiness farms. Prepare: Agribusiness Registration, Farm Pictures/Coor dinates, Degree Copy. Application deadline: October 20, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityClimate Launchpad For Green Business
Climate LaunchpadGlobal
No deadline stated
Fully funded travel competition trip to the international finals in Singapore. Eligibility: Early-stage green tech and sustainability concept innovators globally. Prepare: Sustainable Project Summary, Core Use-of-Techn ology Essay. Application deadline: Varies by country track (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityTechstars Everywhere & Regional Funds
TechstarsGlobal & Americas
No deadline stated
$120,000 funding injection combined with world-class mentorship. Eligibility: Seed-stage technology startups with an active working prototype or MVP. Prepare: Pitch Deck, Financial Cap Table, Product Demonstratio n Link. Application deadline: Varies by city cohort (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityLuxembourg Fit 4 Start Program
LuxinnovationEurope
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€150,000 in equity-free corporate co-funding and business coaching. Eligibility: Tech, health-tech, or space startups looking to register in Luxembourg. Prepare: Business Concept Document, Pitch Slide Deck, Founder IDs. Application deadline: Late October 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityAlchemist Doha MENA Accelerator
Alchemist DohaAsia & Middle East
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$50,000 upfront seed financial investment and enterprise sales lines. Eligibility: Enterprise B2B SaaS or software tech startups expanding to MENA. Prepare: Software Demo, Cap Table, Core Team Resumes, Pitch Deck. Application deadline: Rolling Intake (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunitySeedcamp Europe Seed Fund
SeedcampEurope
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Core pre-seed/seed investments from $350,000 to $1,000,000. Eligibility: Highly technical European founders building scalable software systems. Prepare: Detailed Technical Plan, Cap Table, Revenue Model Forecasts. Application deadline: Continuous intake (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityOrbit Startups Emerging Markets Track
Orbit StartupsAsia
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$150,000 initial investment combined with cross-border scaling tracks. Eligibility: Tech startups across digitalization sectors expanding into emerging hubs. Prepare: Product Demo Link, Pitch Slide Deck, Operational Financials. Application deadline: Rolling evaluation (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityIndo-Pacific NGO Blended Finance Accelerator
Indo-Pacific NGO Blended FinanceAsia & Oceania
No deadline stated
Scale funding options value up to AUD 840,000 for verified projects. Eligibility: NGOs and social impact firms delivering climate or gender frameworks. Prepare: Impact Model, Financial Audit Paper, NGO Charter. Application deadline: November 1, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityStellar Network EMEA Blockchain Accelerator
Stellar NetworkEurope/Asia/Africa
No deadline stated
12-week development execution support and dev grant credits. Eligibility: Web3 or financial engineering teams deploying tools on Stellar. Prepare: Open-Source Code Repository, Architecture Diagram, Slide Deck. Application deadline: Rolling intake (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityInnovate UK Smart Grants
Innovate UKEurope
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Large-scale non-dilutive R&D grant options up to £2 Million. Eligibility: UK-registered small and medium businesses delivering deep innovations. Prepare: Research Framework, Commercial Exploitation Plan, Budget. Application deadline: Quarterly cut-offs (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityGreenLight Fund Expression of Interest
GreenLight FundAmericas
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Unrestricted multi-year structural development grants up to $600,000. Eligibility: High-impact tech-enabled non-profits solving city disparities. Prepare: 501(c)(3) Status Document, 3-Year Audits, Impact Metrics. Application deadline: October 1, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityEIC Accelerator (European Innovation Council)
European Innovation Council (EIC)Europe
No deadline stated
Up to €2.5 Million in equity-free grant financing and direct equity capital. Eligibility: Deep-tech or science small/medium enterprises in EU associated nations. Prepare: Innovation Business Plan, Slide Deck, Freedom to Operate Paper. Application deadline: Varies by milestone dates (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityNEIP Adwumawura Programme
National Entrepreneurship and Innovation ProgrammeGhana
No deadline stated
Adwumawura is the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme's flagship support programme for young Ghanaian business owners and starters. The portal for the 2026 cohort is opening soon. It is open to Ghanaians under 40. Keep your business idea and documents ready, and watch the official NEIP site for the application opening.
View opportunityOrange Corners Ghana
Orange Corners / Netherlands Enterprise AgencyGhana
No deadline stated
Orange Corners Ghana supports young entrepreneurs to grow existing businesses, with funding opportunities of up to EUR 50,000. Be clear about who this is for: it is a growth-stage programme, not a starter programme. Applicants need a business that has been earning revenue for at least 24 months, around USD 30,000 a year, with a small team in place. If your business is already at that stage, this is a strong door to knock on.
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