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.
Are you a youth-led organisation or group supporting initiatives led by or benefiting underrepresented and marginalised youth? Then, the Representation grant is here to support you! About the Representation Grants It is a grant supporting initiatives led by underrepresented and marginalised youth in Africa with the overall goal of enabling young people to deliver the
AU-EU Youth Lab Representation Grants 2025 (€20k Prize) Read More »
To drive higher R&D outcomes, the Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council is seeking R&D projects that produce new and iterative inventions across multiple sectors, including: Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for the LASRIC R&D Award, the applicant must: Successful Research applications will be awarded up to 5 million Naira. Apply Now for more
LASRIC Request for Research Proposal Program (N5M R&D Award) Read More »
Are you a visionary innovator or startup ready to redefine the future? The Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council (LASRIC) calls on bold thinkers and trailblazers to apply for funding and support under its 2024 Innovation Initiative. Focus Areas: LASRIC seeks groundbreaking solutions in the following areas: If your innovation is ready to create
LASRIC Innovation Challenge for Tech Startups (Access to Funding) Read More »
A $30M global open call for organizations harnessing the power of generative AI to unlock potential for everyone, everywhere. Apply to receive funding and participate in the Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI. About Google.org AI Accelerator Google.org launched a Generative AI Accelerator in 2024, helping 21 organizations build gen AI-powered solutions that collectively expect to reach more
Google.org Generative AI Accelerator Program ($30M Grants) Read More »
The AGUKA IDEATION ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME Is a partnership with the Tony Elumelu Foundation, UNDP Rwanda and the Rwandan Ministry of Youths and Arts to support 100 Rwandan entrepreneurs between 18 -30 with business ideas with a seed capital of $3000 each. Eligibility Criteria for Aguka Ideation Entrepreneurship Also Consider the BeGreen Africa Entrepreneurship Program Programme Cycle
In honour of Pastor Godman Akinlabi’s 50th birthday, we proudly unveil the Godman Akinlabi Enterprise Development Fund, a visionary initiative crafted to redefine entrepreneurship through transformative leadership and national development. Rooted in the principles of empowerment, innovation, and faith-driven impact, this Fund aspires to uplift faith-based entrepreneurs who embody the potential to shape industries and communities
The Godman Akinlabi Enterprise Development Fund For SMEs (Up to N5 Million Grant) Read More »
GRP, together with Shockwave Foundation and Munich Re Foundation, invite agricultural innovators in East Africa to apply for the Resilient Agriculture Innovations for Nature (RAIN) challenge. RAIN aims to convert seed-level innovative agricultural ideas that are meeting resilience needs in East Africa and scale them to sustainable business ideas of interest to private investors and
Resilient Agriculture Innovations for Nature (RAIN) Challenge (Up To $50,000) Read More »
This call for applications is restricted to trainees who successfully completed the technical and entrepreneurship training under the Youth Employment Pathways (YEP) Program implemented by the PIND Foundation in 2024. The opportunity is also available to those who have completed YEP training. This call for applications is to enable eligible youth to access funds to support
PIND/NPO Startup Business Funding Program(Up to N1.5Million) Read More »
The Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs), supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Germany in Nigeria, invites young Nigerian climate innovators to apply for the Sustainable Innovation Lab (SIL). This program is designed to help participants develop, refine, and scale their climate action solutions, contributing to Nigeria’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) and
Apply Now: Sustainable Innovation Lab (N2 Million Grants) Read More »
The Rice University Business Plan Competition Showcasing The Best University Startups from Around the US and the World The competition gives collegiate entrepreneurs real-world experience to pitch their startups, enhance their business strategy and learn what it takes to launch a successful company Hosted and organized by the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship—which is Rice University’s
Rice University Business Plan Competition for Students Startups ($1M Prizes) Read More »