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.
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 »
The ImpactWX Genesis Grant provides small grants to people and community organizations that are focused on developing new ideas related to severe weather response and awareness. ImpactWX is a Toronto-based social impact fund with a mission to enable organizations that, through scientific understanding and public awareness, work to improve people’s response and safety during severe
ImpactWX Genesis Business Grant ($25,000) Read More »
Access Bank has awarded N17.5 million in grants to ten exceptional women entrepreneurs under its Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton initiative. This program, in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), is part of Access Bank’s W Initiative, aimed at fostering financial inclusion and scaling female-led enterprises across Africa. Program Highlights Program Impact Since its inception in 2019, the Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton has: The latest edition saw
Access Bank Startups Grants: 10 Women Startups Receives N17.5M Grants Read More »
The UNICEF Venture Fund is looking to invest in Open Source frontier technology solutions that have the potential to create radical change for children. We are offering up to US$100K in equity-free funding for early-stage, for-profit technology start-ups that can improve the lives of children. If your company is leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as artificial
UNICEF Venture Fund For Early-Stage Startups ($100K Funding) Read More »
Innovations Against Poverty (IAP) Challenge Fund offers matching grants to businesses ready to scale their inclusive innovations. IAP also offers tailored non-financial support, including business development advice, inclusive business strategy development, and marketing, distribution, and investment readiness training. For select grantees, IAP offers matchmaking with investors and funders, including local and regional investors, as well
Innovations Against Poverty Challenge Fund 2025 (up to €200,000) Read More »