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Google Africa Applied AI Lab Program 2026 for AI Entrepreneurs & Innovators

Africa has gown beyond being just a consumer of global tech, young Africans are actively building solutions. But building cutting-edge artificial intelligence product on the continent, comes with it’s own challenge, you need computational resources, early model access, and deep technical mentorship. The good news is that Google is here to change that, with the […]

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Reckitt Catalyst Global Accelerator Program 2026 for Social Innovators: $30,000 Funding

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Scaling a healthcare or sanitation startup in Africa is uniquely challenging. The regulatory hurdles are steep, the adoption cycles are long, and securing the right funding often feels impossible—especially if you belong to an underrepresented demographic. If you are building a social enterprise in Africa aimed at solving critical health, water, or hygiene issues, a

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WEMA Bank Hackaholics Hackathon 7.0 for Nigerian Startups and Innovators

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If you are an African innovator or building a tech startup in Nigeria, you probably already know how tough it can be to take an idea from a rough sketch to a real-world product. Lack of early funding and market access kills many brilliant ideas before they even get a chance to launch. Thankfully, Wema

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Wetech PitchHer Investment Readiness Programme

Wetech PitchHer Investment Readiness Program (₦8.5 Million Funding)

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Did you know that out of all the billions raised by African startups recently, less than 1% went to female-founded teams? It is a stark gap, but the teams at Wetech and the UK-Nigeria Tech Hub are working to change that narrative. If you are a woman building a business in Nigeria and looking for

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Founders Support Initiative (FSI) for Early-Stage Startups (₦3 million Grants)

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The Founders Support Initiative (FSI) provides early-stage entrepreneurs with up to ₦3 million in equity-free, non-dilutive grant funding. The program empowers visionaries across Africa through mentorship, practical business training, and ecosystem support, allowing startups to scale sustainably without giving up company ownership What is it About? The Founders Support Initiative is a pan-African, merit-based ecosystem

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Global Citizen–PayPal Small Business Impact Awards 2026: $20k Grants

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If you own a small business that is creating positive change in your community, the Global Citizen–PayPal Small Business Impact Awards 2026 could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. This international initiative recognizes entrepreneurs who combine business success with social or environmental impact. Beyond financial support, winners receive valuable training, mentorship, and global exposure

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OCHF Business Growth Grants Program for Nigerian Entrepreneurs

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Accessing funding remains one of the biggest hurdles for small businesses in Nigeria. The OCHF Business Growth Grant is a premier non-repayable funding program designed to help emerging Nigerian entrepreneurs scale their operations, upgrade equipment, and boost productivity without the pressure of repayment. What is the OCHF Business Growth Grant About? Spearheaded by the OCHF

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MEST AI Startup Program 2026 for African Founders ($100k Funding)

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The MEST AI Startup Program is an up to 12-month immersive experience designed to equip Africa’s most promising AI entrepreneurs with the technical, business, and leadership skills needed to build and scale globally competitive AI startups. The program is structured in two phases. The first phase is a seven-month training program for all selected participants.

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NSIA Prize for Innovation (NPI 4.0) 2026 for Nigerian Startups

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If you are building a startup in Nigeria that solves a real problem in healthcare, manufacturing, or climate and food security, the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority wants to hear from you. The fourth edition of the NSIA Prize for Innovation, tagged NPI 4.0, is now open for applications and the total prize pool on offer

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Africa Business Contest — Impact Challenge Award 2026: Up to JPY 1M

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Not every major funding opportunity for Nigerian businesses comes from within Africa. Some of the most underutilised opportunities for Nigerian startups come from international platforms that most local founders never hear about. The Africa Business Contest, organised by the City of Kobe in Japan, is one of them and applications for the 2026 edition are

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