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.

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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SIA Startup Foundry Program for Nigerian Entrepreneurs ($10k Grants)

SIA Startup Foundry is an incubator program that provides businesses with a conducive environment to develop their ideas, refine their business models, and bring their visions to life. The entrepreneurial spirit of Nigerians is undeniable. With a booming economy and an influx of innovative startups, there’s a palpable energy and drive towards progress and growth.

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RAISEAfrica Renewable Accelerator Program for African Startups

The RAISEAfrica Renewable Accelerator Program is a unique initiative that aims to foster innovation in the renewable energy sector, offering young African entrepreneurs a platform to scale up their businesses and bring forward groundbreaking solutions for the continent’s energy transition. The consistent support from prominent partners including, Enel Green Power, European Investment Bank, EDP, EY

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EFFERVESCENCE Start-up Pitch Competition 2025 ($20,000 Grand Prize)

For its fifth edition, the EFFERVESCENCE Start-up Pitch Competition will fuel the rise of Canadian start-ups whose innovations aim to transform the field of life sciences and health technologies (LSHT). The 10 start-ups selected as finalists will get the opportunity to present their pitch before the EFFERVESCENCE participants at marché Bonsecours in Montreal. The pitches

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I3 IInvesting in Innovation Africa Program Cohort 3 ($225,000)

Investing in Innovation (i3) is a pan-African commercialization support program that aims to help scale 5-fifteen (15) African healthtech startups who are working to advance healthcare access and delivery in Africa. Sponsored by the Gates Foundation, MSD, Cencora, Chemonics, Endless Foundation, HELP Logistics, and Sanofi, i3’s third cohort will provide 5-7 startups with up to $225K

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The Jasiri Talent Investor Program (Cohort 8) for young East African Entrepreneurs (Fully Funded)

The Jasiri Talent Investor program is dedicated to discovering and investing in promising entrepreneurs with the potential to establish high-impact businesses. It’s a fully funded 13 month program that takes a comprehensive, long-term approach to nurture entrepreneurs. The program offers fellows the time and resources needed to identify Market-Creating innovations and achieve product-market fit. Eligibility

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AU-EU Youth Lab Representation Grants 2025 (€20k Prize)

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

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LASRIC Request for Research Proposal Program (N5M R&D Award)

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

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LASRIC Innovation Challenge for Tech Startups (Access to Funding)

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

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