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.

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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D-Prize Challenges

D-Prize Challenge 2026 for Entrepreneurs ($20k Grant)

The D-Prize award startup grants of up to $20,000 to entrepreneurs launching new organizations. They award startup grants of up to $20,000 to entrepreneurs launching new organizations. they believe the world needs more social impact organizations and seed for-profit ventures, NGOs, and charities. Support organizations in any low-or-middle income country where extreme poverty still exists. D-Prize believes social impact organizations are

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SMEDAN Grants For Student Entrepreneurs in Nigeria (N5 Billion)

In a significant move to bolster youth entrepreneurship, the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has commenced the disbursement of a ₦5 billion grant aimed at supporting student entrepreneurs, starting with the North-West geopolitical zone. This initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s commitment to empowering Nigerian youths and fostering economic growth through

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ACFM Agri-SME Support Program

ACFM Agri-SME Support Program: Seed Lab 2025

The Seed Lab is a key initiative to support agri-SMEs under the African Development Bank’s Agri-Food SME Catalytic Financing Mechanism’s (ACFM) Technical Assistance Window, delivered through Open Capital’s Agri-SME Support Program The Seed Lab is a comprehensive, cohort-based capacity building initiative crafted by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and Open Capital. Leveraging decades of experience supporting Agri-SMEs

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Llama Impact Grant for Startups and Researchers in Africa

Llama Impact Grant for Startups and Researchers in Africa (Up to $20,000 grant)

  Meta, in collaboration with Data Science Africa, has launched the Llama Impact Grantto support startups and researchers in Sub-Saharan Africa. If you a startup founder or researcher based in Sub-Saharan Africa with a vision to use AI for social good? Meta, in collaboration with Data Science Africa, is thrilled to introduce the Llama Impact

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The OG Startup Grant for Young Entrepreneurs

The OG Startup Grant For Young Entrepreneurs in Nigeria (Up To $1,500)

The OG Startup Grant is designed to support and empower young entrepreneurs in Eastern Nigeria who are building innovative startups and need funding to grow. Through this initiative, three recent graduates (2019-2024) will receive $1,500 (NGN equivalent) each to help scale their businesses Eligibility Criteria for OG Startup Grant -Must have graduated within the last

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Creative Africa Nexus CANEX Book Factory Prize for African Publishers ($28k Grant)

Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX), an intervention by African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank) invites African publishers of trade books to apply for the second edition of the CANEX Book Factory Prize for Publishing in Africa. The initiative, developed in partnership with Narrative Landscape Press Limited, underscores the commitment of Afreximbank through the CANEX Book Factory to showcasing of

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Venture For ClimateTech Cohort 5 for Early-Stage Startups

Venture For ClimateTech is now accepting applications for Cohort 5. Join an ecosystem of innovators, investors, and experts to scale your impact and accelerate your innovation. Key Benefits of Venture for ClimateTech Validate the Market Opportunity Conduct customer discovery to test your innovation within true market realities. Get Comprehensive Support Turn your vision into reality

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