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.

Retail Readiness Entrepreneurship Training Program ($1,000 Stipend)

The Retail Readiness Entrepreneurship Training Program is a competitive 16-week leadership and venture development program designed to support 25 underserved retail entrepreneurs who transform agricultural inputs into higher-value products or work directly in agriculture. Founders receive essential training, a curated list of retail readiness certifications and the financial stipend to pursue those certifications, mentorship, and access to a robust […]

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Apply Now: Nigeria Startup Act Program (Access Funding & Investors)

The Nigeria Startup Act 2022 provides incentives, structures and programmes for Nigerian startups to catalyse growth, create value and build a foundation to export tech-enabled services. The Act also creates the National Council for Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship whose primary mandate is to align national policies for the development of startups and establish programmes to

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My 500k Agribusiness Idea Competition

My 500k Agribusiness Idea Competition

As a young agripreneurs, you can turn your groundbreaking agricultural business idea into a viable business that leverages technology in marketing, production, or sales, whether you’re just starting or aiming to scale, here’s your chance to win big and take your business to the next level with the My 500K Agribusiness Idea Competition Agroye is

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IOM Innovation Facility: Fostering Transformative Solutions ($80,000)

the IOM Innovation Facility creates an enabling environment to collaborate, ideate and develop innovative solutions that can transform the way we address migration challenges.   The IOM Innovation Facility is a dynamic platform that supports novel and transformative initiatives on migration. By offering seed funding, building innovation capacities, and nurturing an innovation ecosystem, it enables

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HBS Startup Pitch Competition ($20,000 Prize)

Are you an early-stage startup working on innovative climate solutions? We offer you the chance to accelerate your journey. Select startups will receive exclusive coaching from Harvard Business School students, invaluable networking opportunities with climate-focused investors, and the opportunity to pitch your solution in our finals competition. The best part? You’ll be competing for non-dilutive

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MTN-WWF Pachipanda Africa Challenge For SMEs

This PachiPanda Challenge, is a collaboration between MTN and WWF to support innovative solutions addressing pressing environmental challenges across the continent.

 This program aligns with WWF’s global goals, its Africa Strategy, and its established practices. It also adds significant value to the Mobilising More for Climate (MM4C) Programme. Specifically, the challenge contributes to achieving WWF’s

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SMEDAN Pitch Competition (N10 Million Prize)

If you have a groundbreaking idea, then take it to the next level and bring it to the reality by applying for the SMEDAN Pitch Competition and stand a chance to be among the winners of our N10 Million including other exciting prizes that could take your business to the next level. Prizes To Be

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SMEDAN Conditional Grants Scheme for Micro Enterprises

SMEDAN Conditional Grants Scheme for Micro Enterprises (N50,000)

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) Conditional Grants Scheme for Micro Enterprises is a financial support program initiated by the federal government to provide micro-scale businesses in Nigeria with grants to help them procure equipment and boost their operations improve their operations and achieve growth. Key benefits of the scheme: Businesses

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NCAIR Google AI Fund

NCAIR/Google AI Fund For Nigerian Startups (N10 Million)

The AI Fund in collaboration with Google is a ₦100 million initiative designed to empower 10 Nigerian startups leveraging AI in their technology products. This application fund seeks to identify 10 innovative Nigerian startups leveraging AI to solve critical challenges. By providing information about your team, product, market traction, and financial performance, you’ll increase your

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Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund For SMEs(USD$200 million Fund)

The Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund is a bold initiative—a USD $ 200 million Fund of Funds—that works through African investment funds to support early-stage, growth-oriented small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on the continent. The Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund’s goal is to provide dignified and fulfilling work for young people, particularly young women. The

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