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

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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)

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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)

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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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ClimaFii Alliance 2026 Funding Program for Climate Innovators in Africa ($70,000 Grant)

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The Climate and Finance Innovations (ClimaFii) Alliance is a multi-year global initiative launched by the Shell Foundation and Accion, in partnership with BFA Global (for Africa) and Upaya Social Ventures (for India). The 2026 program is designed to bridge the “missing middle”—supporting early-stage ventures that empower micro-entrepreneurs in climate-vulnerable communities. It isn’t just a grant;

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AU‑EU Youth Action Lab Entrepreneurship Grant 2026 (Up to €50,000)

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The AU-EU Youth Action Lab is offering a fresh round of support for social enterprises and youth-led ventures across Africa. Through its 2026 Entrepreneurship Grant, the initiative aims to empower young change-makers, enabling them to grow sustainable enterprises that combine social or environmental impact with income-generating activity. This grant offers promising startup teams a chance

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Microsoft Imagine Cup Startup Competition 2026 for student founders ($150k prize)

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The Microsoft Imagine Cup Student Startup Competition 2026 challenges students to build innovative tech solutions that address real-world problems. The program has two distinct paths tailored to meet you where you are: Regardless of your path, your solution must leverage Microsoft AI services and demonstrate a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. This competition is

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Niger Delta Digital Summit 2026 for Tech startups (N1.8 Million Funding)

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The Niger Delta Digital Summit is back, and it isn’t just another conference. It is a launchpad for the next generation of tech titans coming out of the South-South and South-East. If you are a founder building the future of Fintech, Agritech, or Green Tech in the region, this is the most critical event on

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NBTI NextGen Innovation Challenge 2026 for Nigerian Startups (Up to £1.5 Million)

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Calling on Nigerian founders with innovative products that solves real problems, you can now apply the NBTI NextGen Innovation Challenge 2026—the same platform where Interface Africa recently secured £1.5 million in investment support.Organized by the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) in partnership with UKALD, this challenge is designed to take indigenous Nigerian innovations and

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NiDCOM Connected Diaspora x DOWA Start Up Challenge (N1Million Cash Prizes)

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The Connected Diaspora x DOWA Start Up Challenge brings a timely opportunity for Nigerians abroad and diaspora returnees to pitch ideas that could reshape Nigeria’s entrepreneurial landscape. Launched by Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) in partnership with DOWA, the challenge is part of a wider effort to mobilise global Nigerian talent, channel innovation and support

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Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Program Cohort 14 (€30k Grants)

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Aspiring entrepreneurs in Nigeria now have a fresh chance to strengthen their businesses through the Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Programme Cohort 14. The programme supports innovative young founders building solutions that contribute to economic growth and sustainable job creation. Orange Corners Nigeria, powered by the Kingdom of the Netherlands and delivered by FATE Foundation, has

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