Explore our Opportunities for Women section for empowering resources and avenues designed to support and uplift women. Discover a wide range of opportunities, including scholarships, leadership programs, mentorship initiatives, and entrepreneurship resources.
The Agri SME Enterprise Support Program is now accepting applications from youth- and women-led agribusinesses in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania, and the deadline is September 11, 2026. That is eight days from today. If you are running an agricultural business in any of these five countries and you meet the eligibility criteria, this […]
The CyberSafe SANS AI Security Fellowship 2026 is one of those opportunities that addresses a very specific gap and does it properly. It is a fully funded, nine-month advanced training and certification programme for African women who already have cybersecurity experience and are ready to move into one of the fastest-growing and most undersupplied specialisations
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There is a gap that exists in most creative careers that nobody talks about enough. The skill is there. The talent is there. What is missing is the business knowledge to turn that talent into something that pays consistently, grows deliberately, and lasts beyond the next gig. The Mastercard x TAFTA Women Entrepreneurs Development Programme
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There are not many places in Nigeria right now where a builder can walk in with an idea in the morning and walk out with a cash prize and a network of serious people by evening. The Wetech AI Hackathon 2026 is one of those places. Organised by Wetech, one of Africa’s most active communities
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The She Leads Africa (SLA) BoostHer Program 2026 is a free training and business development opportunity for young Nigerian women who want to start a business, improve an existing venture or build practical skills that can lead to income. The programme, run by She Leads Africa in partnership with Jobberman, combines self-paced learning, live masterclasses,
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The Digital Entreneurship Training and Business Support Programme for Women and Girls in Northern Nigeria is a new opportunity for young women in Kano and Bauchi who want to build or improve a business using digital tools. The programme is being implemented by the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) and combines entrepreneurship training
The Pave Her Way Women’s Grant Programs 2026 is more than a funding opportunity. It is a support programme created for women who are building businesses, nonprofits, or community initiatives that improve the lives of other women and girls. Many women-led organisations have strong ideas and proven impact but struggle to access funding, experienced mentors,
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The Women In Business Competition 2026 is giving female entrepreneurs in Nigeria more than an opportunity to win funding. It is offering a platform to refine business ideas, learn from experienced professionals, and compete for up to ₦3 million in grant funding. For many women running small businesses, access to capital remains one of the
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The Mastercard Foundation Pathways to Scale (P2S) Programme 2026 is a growth-focused initiative implemented by the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) to help women-led businesses scale operations and overcome expansion barriers. The program aims to create or sustain over 108,000 work opportunities for young African women. Growing a business is rarely just about having
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You can now apply for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Entrepreneurship Program 2026, a globally recognized initiative that provides free business education to women entrepreneurs. Designed to help business owners strengthen their leadership and management skills, the programme equips participants with practical knowledge to grow sustainable and profitable businesses. Whether you run a startup, a