Business Funding Opportunities

Are you interested in raising business funds to start your own business or expand your existing business?

Are you looking for business grants, funding opportunities, business plan competitions, empowerment opportunities, fellowship opportunities, or startup accelerator/incubator programmes?

Have you been looking for ways to get free grants and write a winning proposal but find it difficult, boring, or don’t know how to go about it?

If your answer is yes to these questions, congratulations! You are in the right place at the right time.

I have curated and listed some of the latest funding opportunities for you and I encourage you to explore them below, section by section

BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION

• Orange Corners Designs Program for South African Entrepreneurs
• ICC-WTO Small Business Champions Competition 2025
• Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition 2025 ($40k Grants)
• Providus Bank SME Program for Nigerian Entrepreneurs 2025
• EY Africa, Enterprise Impact Program for African Startups

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BUSINESS GRANTS

• Venture For ClimateTech Cohort 5 for Early-Stage Startups
• SIA Startup Foundry Program for Nigerian Entrepreneurs ($10k Grants)
• RAISEAfrica Renewable Accelerator Program for African Startups
• EFFERVESCENCE Start-up Pitch Competition 2025 ($20,000 Grand Prize)
• I3 IInvesting in Innovation Africa Program Cohort 3 ($225,000)

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EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMMES

• Ekiti State MSME ICT Skill Acquisition Program
• Federal Government NIYEEDEP Program For Nigerians 2025
• NEXT GEN RESCO Program For Nigerians 2025
• SMEDAN Unveils StartWithSMEDAN to Suppot SMEs in Nigeria
• NITDA Digital Literacy For All Program (Certificate Available)

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FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMMES

• Mindcapital Founders Fellowship Program
• Enovate Lab Impact Fellowship 3.0 Internship (Monthly Stipend)
• TechForward Policy Fellowship for Early and Mid-Career Professionals in Africa
• Women Techsters Fellowship 2025 Cohort
• Africa SDGs Mentorship Program (7-month fellowship)

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STARTUPS ACCELERATOR/INCUBATOR PROGRAMMES

• IVO SellSmart Incubator Program for Fashion Entrepreneurs (N500K Grants)
• NIGCOMSAT Accelerator Programme for Early-Stage Startups in Nigeria
• Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Collegiate Accelerator 2025
• Tech4Eva Global Femtech Accelerator Program
• Mercy Corps Ventures Anticipatory Action Accelerator 2025 ($100k Grants)

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BUSINESS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

• MSME Africa Growth Factory Accelerator Program
• SIA Startup Foundry Program for Nigerian Entrepreneurs ($10k Grants)
• LSETF Loan Program for MSMEs in 2025 (up to N50M)
• RAISEAfrica Renewable Accelerator Program for African Startups
• EFFERVESCENCE Start-up Pitch Competition 2025 ($20,000 Grand Prize)

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

• How To Start A Profitable Shawarma Business in Nigeria (2025)
• MSME Africa Growth Factory Accelerator Program
• Venture For ClimateTech Cohort 5 for Early-Stage Startups
• Orange Corners Designs Program for South African Entrepreneurs
• ICC-WTO Small Business Champions Competition 2025

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PRIZES AND AWARDS

• Flour Mills Of Nigeria (FMN) Prize for Innovation
• FoodTech Innovations Awards 2025
• Viva Technology AfricaTech Awards 2025 for African Startups
• Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award 2025 (€25,000 Cash)
• FAO Champion Award for Individuals and Organizations ($50,000)

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN

• Leading Ladies Connect Pitch Competition Win Up To $25K)
• IgniteHer Bootcamp For Women Entrepreneurs
• African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative Program Cohort 8
• Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Collegiate Accelerator 2025
• Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award 2025 (€25,000 Cash)

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INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMES

• Enovate Lab Impact Fellowship 3.0 Internship (Monthly Stipend)
• SMEDAN Launches Undergraduate Internship Program for Student Entrepreneurs
• FCMB Flexxtern Internship Program for Young Nigerians (Fully Paid)

STANDARD BUSINESS PLANS

Whether you’re starting a new business, repositioning your existing business, or targeting outside investors, getting a clearly detailed business plan can make the journey to your business goal easier, faster, and less costly.

Writing an investor-grade business plan can be challenging and time-consuming, even for those who have done it before.

To help my loyal subscribers and readers and help them save time and money, I have decided to develop the most asked for business plans.

If you’re like most small-business owners, you’ve never had to create a business plan before. In fact, you may have never even seen a formal business plan document let alone had to put one together.

I have developed the following business plans…

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		Yam Processing Business Plan with 3 Years Financial Projections	₦20,000.00 Original price was: ₦20,000.00.₦10,000.00Current price is: ₦10,000.00.	Add to cart
		Yam Farming and Processing Business Plan with 3 Years Financial Projections	₦20,000.00 Original price was: ₦20,000.00.₦10,000.00Current price is: ₦10,000.00.	Add to cart
		Warehouse Business Plan with 3 Years Financial Projections	₦20,000.00 Original price was: ₦20,000.00.₦10,000.00Current price is: ₦10,000.00.	Add to cart
		Vegetables Business Plan with 3 Years Financial Projections	₦20,000.00 Original price was: ₦20,000.00.₦10,000.00Current price is: ₦10,000.00.	Add to cart
		Travel Agency and Tour Business Plan with 3 Years Financial Projections	₦20,000.00 Original price was: ₦20,000.00.₦10,000.00Current price is: ₦10,000.00.	Add to cart
		Tomato Farming and Processing Business Plan with 3 Years Financial Projections	₦20,000.00 Original price was: ₦20,000.00.₦10,000.00Current price is: ₦10,000.00.	Add to cart
		Tissue/Serviette Business Plan with 3 Years Financial Projections	₦20,000.00 Original price was: ₦20,000.00.₦10,000.00Current price is: ₦10,000.00.	Add to cart
		Tilapia Farming Business Plan with 3 Years Financial Projections	₦20,000.00 Original price was: ₦20,000.00.₦10,000.00Current price is: ₦10,000.00.	Add to cart
		Tie and Dye Business Plan with 3 Years Financial Projections	₦20,000.00 Original price was: ₦20,000.00.₦10,000.00Current price is: ₦10,000.00.	Add to cart
		Textile Manufacturing Business Plan with 3 Years Financial Projections	₦20,000.00 Original price was: ₦20,000.00.₦10,000.00Current price is: ₦10,000.00.	Add to cart
		Taxi Business Plan with 3 Years Financial Projections	₦20,000.00 Original price was: ₦20,000.00.₦10,000.00Current price is: ₦10,000.00.	Add to cart
		Supermarket Business Plan with 3 Years Financial Projections	₦20,000.00 Original price was: ₦20,000.00.₦10,000.00Current price is: ₦10,000.00.	Add to cart
		Zobo Business Plan with 3 Years Financial Projections	₦20,000.00 Original price was: ₦20,000.00.₦10,000.00Current price is: ₦10,000.00.	Add to cart
		Soap/Detergent Business Plan With 3 Years Financial Projections	₦20,000.00 Original price was: ₦20,000.00.₦10,000.00Current price is: ₦10,000.00.	Add to cart
		School Business Plan with 3 Years Financial Projections	₦20,000.00 Original price was: ₦20,000.00.₦10,000.00Current price is: ₦10,000.00.	Add to cart
		Pure Water and Bottled Water Business Plan With 3 Years Financial Projections	₦20,000.00 Original price was: ₦20,000.00.₦10,000.00Current price is: ₦10,000.00.	Add to cart
		Rice Farming and Processing Business Plan with 3 Years Financial Projections	₦20,000.00 Original price was: ₦20,000.00.₦10,000.00Current price is: ₦10,000.00.	Add to cart
		Printing Press Business Plan with 3 Years Financial Projections	₦20,000.00 Original price was: ₦20,000.00.₦10,000.00Current price is: ₦10,000.00.	Add to cart
		Poultry-Fishery Integrated Business Plan With 3 Years Financial Projections	₦30,000.00 Original price was: ₦30,000.00.₦15,000.00Current price is: ₦15,000.00.	Add to cart
		Poultry Business Plan With 3 Years Financial Projections	₦20,000.00 Original price was: ₦20,000.00.₦10,000.00Current price is: ₦10,000.00.	Add to cart

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My name is Utibe Etim,

I am passionate about helping young entrepreneurs kick-start their businesses. I created this website, www.utibeetim.com, in 2011 to share unique information on free business grant opportunities, business plan competitions, empowerment programmes, and quality tips and articles, among others. Also, I develop business plans and support entrepreneurs to plan, start, and grow their businesses.

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