Competitions

Numun Fund SGS 3.0 Grant 2026 | Up to USD 100,000 for Feminist Tech

Applications are now open for the SGS 3.0 – Seed, Grow & Sustain grant by Numun Fund. This grant supports ...
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AWIEF-NedBank Women Enterprise Growth & Export Programme 2026 for South African Women Entrepreneurs

The AWIEF-NedBank Women Enterprise Growth & Export Programme 2026 is open to South African women entrepreneurs. If you are looking ...
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How to Apply for the ECOWAS Startup Awards 2026: $65k for West African Startups

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched applications for its 2026 Startup Awards, offering a total prize ...
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$550K Women in Tech Accelerator 2026 for Women-led Startups: Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia

Applications are open for the Standard Chartered Foundation’s Women in Tech Accelerator, which supports impact-creating, tech-enabled, women-led startups in building ...
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2026 Call for Proposals: UNEP Mountains ADAPT Small Grants

The 2026 Call for Proposals: Mountains ADAPT small grants is now open for locally based organizations working in East African ...
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Ignite Africa Cohort 1 – An 8-week Accelerator for Climate Adaptation Solutions in Food and Agriculture

Ignite Africa supports early-stage ventures with prototypes addressing climate impacts on food and agriculture value chains. The cohort offers workshops, mentorship, and AI tools to help founders test their solutions with real users and develop credible proof points.
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Climate Resilience Awards for Business 2026

Recognize and showcase how your business is building measurable resilience to climate change. Applications open from 23 June to 30 September 2026.
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Apply for the 2026 Amber Grant for Women Entrepreneurs (Get Over $200k in Grants)

WomensNet’s “Amber Grant” awards at least $30,000 monthly through various grants aimed at supporting women in business, including the main ...
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Milken-Motsepe Prize in Circular Economy for African Companies Using Technology ($2 million in prizes) 2026 – Call to Apply

The Milken-Motsepe Prize in Circular Economy calls on scalable companies using technology to enhance circular economy practices across a variety of ...
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UNDP Call for Proposals for CSOs and NGOs to End Violence Against Women and Girls in Africa 2026

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Ethiopia Office is inviting applications for its Call for Proposals-Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) or ...
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Open Startup 2026 Call for Applications: Tech and Deep Tech Tracks

Open Startup announces applications for its 2026 program, seeking African tech and deep tech startups at pre-seed and seed stages. Selected startups receive mentorship, market access, and eligibility for mission-aligned investment tickets.
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Google for Startups Accelerator South Africa Programme 2026

A three-month hybrid accelerator for growth-stage South African tech startups offering mentorship, product credits, non-dilutive funding, and access to Google AI tools.
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SME Toolkit South Africa Business Plan Competition for Aspiring South African Entrepreneurs – 2026

The SME Toolkit South Africa Business Plan Competition for Aspiring Entrepreneurs – 2026 is open to participants in South Africa. ...
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Global Citizen & PayPal Small Business Impact Awards Are Offering $20,000 to Small‑Medium Businesses With Less Than 50 Employees

The Global Citizen and PayPal Small Business Impact Awards aim to support small and medium-sized business owners committed to equity ...
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