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
BUSINESS GRANTS
- I3 IInvesting in Innovation Africa Program Cohort 3 ($225,000)
- The Jasiri Talent Investor Program (Cohort 8) for young East African Entrepreneurs (Fully Funded)
- The Next Titan Nigeria 2025 For Young Entrepreneurs (N50m Prize)
- AU-EU Youth Lab Representation Grants 2025 (€20k Prize)
- LASRIC Request for Research Proposal Program (N5M R&D Award)
EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMMES
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMMES
STARTUPS ACCELERATOR/INCUBATOR PROGRAMMES
- Google For Startups Growth Academy: AI For Health
- Innovest Ignite Accelerator Program Lagos Edition ($20,000 Investment)
- Ashpot Startup Accelerator Program (N15M Funding)
- Norrsken Accelerator Program for Early Stage Startups ($125k Investment)
- NextechCzar Incubation Program for Nigerian Startups (Access to Funding)
BUSINESS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
- FG Launch N2.5 Billion Fund For CNG Vehicle Conversion
- Cascador Grants for African Entrepreneurs 2025 ($2M)
- ZICTA ICT Innovation Program 2025 for Zambians (Expert-Led Training Workshops, Mentorship and Access to Funding Opportunities)
- The OG Startup Grant For Young Entrepreneurs in Nigeria (Up To $1,500)
- Digital Energy Challenge 2025 for Startups in Africa (€150k Grant)
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
PRIZES AND AWARDS
OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN
INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMES
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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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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