African Entrepreneurs

Applications are now open for Pitch Perfect Africa 2026: Mastercard Foundation $5,000 to Support African Entrepreneurs

Applications are now open for Pitch Perfect Africa 2026! Now in its second year, Pitch Perfect Africa celebrates and supports ...
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AU-EU Youth Action Lab Entrepreneurship Grants 2026 for Youth-Led Initiatives in Africa

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Digital Innovation Challenge seeks digital trade solutions by African innovators aged 18-35 that promote intra-African trade and align with AfCFTA protocols. Applications close 4 September 2026.
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AgDevCo Ventures Investment Programme: Over $3 Million for Early-Stage Agribusinesses in East Africa

AgDevCo Ventures is looking to invest between US$1 million and US$3 million in high-potential early-stage agribusinesses in East Africa. This ...
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MORE HEALTH for Africa Program (MH4A) Cohort 3 for African Social Entrepreneurs (Up to €80,000)

The MORE HEALTH for Africa Program (MH4A) Cohort 3 is now open to post-revenue social enterprises operating in Africa. The ...
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Inscripción StartupMap Africa – MentorDay Acceleration Aid for African Entrepreneurs

mentorDay, a non-profit association of volunteer entrepreneurs, offers free acceleration aid to entrepreneurs and self-employed workers through StartupMap Africa. This ...
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The Complete 2026 Guide to the Best Grants & Funding Opportunities for African Entrepernuers and Busonesses

Millions of dollars in grants for African companies are unclaimed each year. Too many business owners don’t know where to ...
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ECOWAS Youth and Women Entrepreneurship Programme (EYWEP) for Young African Entrepreneurs Aged 18–35

The ECOWAS is launching the ECOWAS Youth and Women’s Entrepreneurship Programme (EYWEP) with support from AUDA-NEPAD. This initiative includes the ...
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RAISEAfrica Renewables Accelerator Program 2026 for African Startups and Entrepreneurs

Applications are now open for the RAISEAfrica – Renewables Accelerators for Innovative Startups and Entrepreneurs in Africa 2026. This program ...
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Application Call: Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Programme 2026 for Delta State Indigenes

The Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Programme (TEP) is an initiative of the Ministry of Youth Development designed to facilitate entrepreneurship development ...
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Qualcomm Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program 2026 ($5000 Stipend for African Tech Startups)

The Qualcomm Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program: as the first initiative of its kind in Africa, this equity-free mentorship ...
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Applications Are Open for the Techwings Africa Program for Africa’s Next Generation of Tech Entrepreneurs

The Techwings Africa Program is a training and acceleration programme with a focus on the continent that aims to provide ...
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Ultimate List: 50+ Business Funding Opportunities & Awards for African Entrepreneurs

From students, startups, young and social entrepreneurs to small & medium and successful businesses, African and global organizations open business ...
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ShowcaseHER 2025: Fully Funded Export Readiness Training for African & Caribbean Female Entrepreneurs by Afreximbank & ImpactHER

ShowcaseHER is a fully funded 6-month online accelerator program sponsored by Afreximbank and implemented by ImpactHER. It is designed to ...
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Applications Call: Digital Skills for Entrepreneurs 4.0 for Women in Business

The Digital Skills for Entrepreneurs 4.0 (Women in Business Cohort) is a fully funded digital training program tailored for women ...
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