Business Grants

We have sourced and curated the latest business grant opportunities for you to explore and raise free funds to start or expand your business. Scroll down and check them one by one, take advantage of those opportunities that you are qualified for, and also share them with your loved ones.

afreximbank flagship accelerator program

Afreximbank Flagship Accelerator Program for African Startups (Up to $250k)

The Afreximbank Flagship Accelerator Program is a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower African entrepreneurs who are developing innovative solutions to drive intra-African trade. We’re looking for visionary founders with scalable technologies that address critical challenges in cross-border payments, trade finance, and digital commerce platforms. Selected startups will receive tailored mentorship, strategic support, access to Afreximbank’s […]

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NASSI Grants for MSMES Across Nigeria

NASSI Grants for MSMES Across Nigeria (Sponsored by SME Scale-Up and Seven-up Bottling Company)

The Nigerian Association of Small-Scale Industrialist(NASSI) has rolled out funding opportunities for small and medium scale enterprises across the 36 states in Nigeria. The grant competition sponsored by the SME Scale-Up and Seven-up bottling company aims to support Small and Medium Sized Enterprises(SMEs) in Agro-processing, Manufacturing, Services, Technology, Education, Fashion and creative businesses During a

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GREEN Institute Sustainability Impact Grant

GREEN Institute Sustainability Impact Grant ($5k Funding)

The Green Institute Sustainability Impact Grant is a prestigious funding initiative aimed at supporting pioneering research, innovative solutions, and community-driven environmental projects worldwide. Focused on advancing sustainability science and ecological resilience, this grant funds high-impact initiatives that drive real change. Through our exclusive member-only grants, we invest in projects shaping a greener future Objectives Evaluation Criteria Proposals

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Beauty Hut Paystack Grant Program

Beauty Hut x Paystack Grant Program 2025 for Female Entrepreneurs in Nigeria (up to ₦2,000,000)

Applications are open for the Beauty Hut x Paystack Grant Program 2025 for Female Entrepreneurs. Are you a feminine magnificence entrepreneur in Nigeria with massive desires and the eagerness to develop your online business? The Beauty Hut x Paystack Grant Program is right here to assist you to elevate your magnificence enterprise with funding, mentorship,

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develoPPP Ventures Ideas Competition

develoPPP Ventures Ideas Competition for African Startups (€100,000 Grants)

develoPPP Ventures is aimed at young companies, whose innovative business model improves living conditions in a developing or emerging country and who are planning to scale up. Via a matching-funds model, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) provides non-dilutive capital of 100,000 euros for suitable growth investments. Eligibility requirements for develoPPP

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World Food Forum Startup Innovation Awards

World Food Forum (WFF) Startup Innovation Awards ($80k Grants)

The World Food Forum (WFF) Startup Innovation Awards 2025, powered by Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC), is a global competition spotlighting youth-led startups leveraging technology to transform agrifood systems. Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this initiative seeks innovative solutions to combat global hunger and promote sustainable food systems. Features of the Program

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3DEN Digitalization For Energy Systems in Africa

3DEN Digitalization For Energy Systems in Africa Phase II ($30k Grants)

Following up on the COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security, in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is launching the second phase of the International Energy Agency (IEA) led Digital Demand-Driven Electricity Networks (3DEN) Initiative, an inter-agency initiative. The initiative aims to accelerate global climate action and uptake of clean energy models, building

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Hack4Livestock Hackathon Program

Hack4Livestock Hackathon Program for Nigerian Innovators (N10M Prizes)

Are you ready to transform Nigeria’s livestock industry through cutting-edge technology? Join Hack4Livestock – a dynamic hackathon uniting innovators, technologists, and agricultural experts to solve Nigeria’s biggest livestock challenges through sustainable, tech-driven solutions. Nigeria’s livestock sector plays a pivotal role in national development, contributing over 5% to GDP and supporting millions of livelihoods. Yet, it

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Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation

Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Program for Entrepreneurs (€30k Grants)

The Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Program—a proud partnership between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and FATE Foundation—is excited to announce the application call for the 13th cohort of Orange Corners Nigeria and the 2nd Cohort in Ogun State! For over six years, they have empowered ambitious entrepreneurs to turn their visions into thriving businesses, supporting 220

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Swiss Re Foundation Changemakers Africa Incubation Program

Swiss Re Foundation Changemakers Africa Incubarion Program ($30k Prizes)

The Swiss Re Foundation, in partnership with Bridge for Billions, invites you to join Changemakers Africa — a 5-month hands-on incubation program designed to help you refine your business model, receive expert mentorship, and connect with a global network of changemakers. Take your venture to the next level and contribute to making the world more

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