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The FAO Award for Innovation 2026 is now open to individuals, institutions, startups, and organizations developing practical solutions that improve food systems, agriculture, nutrition, and environmental sustainability. This global award, led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), recognizes ideas and initiatives that move beyond theory and deliver real impact. If […]

Now in its seventh cohort, OceanHub Africa Acceleration Program has established itself as the heavy hitter for marine-focused innovation. The 2026 edition is a 12-month hybrid accelerator designed to take African startups from “promising prototype” to “investment-ready scale-up.” ​The program runs two intakes (starting March and July 2026), but the selection happens now. It combines

The ARISE Home Farms Scheme 2.0 offers a real opportunity for residents in Akwa Ibom State who wish to turn their home gardens or small‐scale farms into profitable ventures. The scheme aims to encourage home gardening and farming at household level so families can grow food for their own consumption — and possibly scale it

The RecycleUp Nigeria Innovation Program 2026 is now open for environmentally-conscious individuals and startups across Nigeria. The initiative seeks to turn waste management and circular economy efforts into sustainable business and community solutions. RecycleUp invites innovators, researchers, entrepreneurs, students, and community organisations to submit ideas or projects that tackle waste, recycling, resource reuse, and sustainable

The greenlabs Incubation Programme 2025 is now open for applications. It is organised by the Consumer Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation (CADEF) in Nigeria, in partnership with Jacob’s Ladder Africa (JLA), and designed to help young African innovators turn bold green ideas into working businesses. Focus Areas This year’s cycle centres on innovations that address: What’s