Funding Opportunities

Explore our Funding Opportunities section for valuable resources and avenues to secure financial support. Discover a diverse range of funding options, grants, and investment opportunities available for individuals and organizations. Stay informed about the latest funding trends, eligibility criteria, and application processes. Unlock the potential of funding and take your projects and initiatives to new heights. Browse our Funding Opportunities category and seize the chance to fuel your success.

DBN Entrepreneurship Training Program

DBN Entrepreneurship Training Program 8.0 for MSMEs In Nigeria (₦100M Grants)

Access to capital is the number one hurdle for MSMEs in Nigeria, but the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) is bridging that gap with more than just loans. The DBN Entrepreneurship Training Program (DBN-ETP) 8.0 (2026 Edition) is officially live, combining high-level business education with a massive ₦100 Million grant pool. The DBN Entrepreneurship Training […]

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BOI × MTN Foundation Y’ellopreneur 3.0 Matching Fund

BOI × MTN Foundation Y’ellopreneur 3.0 Matching Fund for Women Entrepreneurs (2026)

he Bank of Industry (BOI) and MTN Foundation officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on February 13, 2026, to establish the N1 Billion Y’ellopreneur 3.0 Matching Fund. This initiative is specifically designed to provide credit, capacity building, and mentorship to women-led micro-enterprises in Nigeria This isn’t just a grant; it is a movement to move women from the “base of

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Flour Mills Of Nigeria (FMN) Prize for Innovation 5.0 Program 2026 Edition

Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN) Plc has officially launched the FMN Prize for Innovation 5.0 (2026 Edition). It is a program For visionary founders and student innovators in Nigeria, the opportunity to turn a “groundbreaking idea” into a scalable agribusiness venture Since its inception in 2021, this prize has been a catalyst for transformation within

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Startup World Cup Regional Competition for Nigerian Startups

Startup World Cup Regional Competition 2026 for Nigerian Startups ($1M Prize)

The 2026 RegTech Africa Conference & Exhibition in Abuja, Nigeria is hosting the Startup World Cup Regional Competition, a premier opportunity for African startups to pitch their innovations, gain global visibility, and compete for a $1 million investment prize on the world stage.  About the 2026 RegTech Africa Conference The conference runs from May 20–22, 2026, themed “Building Trust, Infrastructure, Inclusion, and Policy for a

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WEMA Bank Hackaholics Accelerator Program 2026 for Nigerian Startups

The Hackaholics Accelerator Program 2026 is a growth-focused accelerator designed for revenue-generating Nigerian startups ready to scale sustainably, deepen market traction, and unlock strategic partnerships. This program is built for founders who have moved beyond ideation and MVP experimentation and are now facing real questions around is Wema Bank’s open innovation challenge, designed to empower problem-solvers, startups,

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The African Impact Challenge

African Impact Challenge 2026 (Cohort 6) – $25,000 Grants

The African Impact Challenge (AIC) 2026 (Cohort 6) is currently accepting applications from early-stage African innovators. This flagship initiative, hosted by the African Impact Initiative in partnership with the University of Toronto and the Mastercard Foundation, aims to scale technology-driven solutions into globally competitive businesses. Specialized Streams for 2026 Applicants must choose one of two distinct paths: The Four

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World Food Prize Innovate for Impact Challenge

World Food Prize Innovate for Impact Challenge For AgTech Startups ($65,000 Prizes)

The World Food Prize Foundation, in collaboration with America’s Cultivation Corridor, hosts the Innovate for Impact Challenge—a pioneering initiative dedicated to accelerating agricultural technology (AgTech) innovation. This Challenge seeks to identify and support early-stage, tech-driven startups whose transformative solutions address the critical challenges of global food security and sustainability. About the Innovate for Impact Challenge Unveiled

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sustainability open innovation challenge

Sustainability Open Innovation Challenge 2026 ($3M In Support)

Now in its seventh year, the Sustainability Open Innovation Challenge (SOIC) by Enterprise Singapore invites startups and innovators from around the world to partner with leading corporates in developing practical, scalable solutions for a more sustainable future. This year’s challenge explores key themes including Renewable Energy, Offshore Wind, Greener Industries, Sustainable Agrifood, and Sustainable Materials. Each theme reflects pressing industry priorities

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Tech Revolution Africa StartUp Fest 2026 ($1,500 Seed Funding)

​The Tech Revolution Africa (TRA) StartUp Fest 2026 is a core component of the broader Tech Revolution Africa 2.0 conference. Held at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, this two-day summit brings together over 5,000 attendees, including global investors, government representatives, and industry titans like MTN and Huawei. ​The StartUp Fest specifically serves as a

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NASENI Inter-Agency Innovation Competition (₦140 Million Prize)

The NASENI Inter-Agency Innovation Competition 2026 is a major nationwide challenge launched by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) to discover and support breakthrough ideas from young innovators across Nigeria. It invites creative thinkers, inventors, researchers and entrepreneurs to submit solutions in science, engineering, technology and manufacturing that can be scaled and

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