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Grants, accelerators, competitions and funding programs for African entrepreneurs and startups.

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EntrepreneurshipDeadline: 31 October 2026

Fifth ATU Africa Innovation Challenge 2026 — USD 60,000 Prize Pool for Academic Innovation Ecosystems

📍 Pan-African (continental final in Zimbabwe)💰 USD 60,000 pool prize (1st USD 30,000, 2nd USD 20,000, 3rd USD 10,000) delivered as training, certification, technical support and equipment plus a cash facilitation

ATU invites university and college innovation hubs to present AI software solutions for a USD 60,000 pool prize. Applications close 31 October 2026.

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EntrepreneurshipDeadline: 1 December 2026

Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship 2027 — Ghana Chapter (Applications Open)

📍 Ghana💰 Entrepreneurship training, dedicated coaching, resource access, and a Ghanaian & global entrepreneurship network — fully free

Applications are open for the 2027 cohort of the Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship Ghana Chapter — free entrepreneurship training for Ghanaian graduates and undergraduates. Deadline: December 1, 2026.

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EntrepreneurshipDeadline: 4 October 2026

Swiss Re Foundation Entrepreneurs for Resilience Award 2027 ($500,000 in Grant Funding)

📍 Global / Remote💰 Up to $500,000 in grant funding and non-financial coaching support

Apply for the Swiss Re Foundation Entrepreneurs for Resilience Award 2027 offering up to $500,000 grant funding for social entrepreneurs.

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EntrepreneurshipDeadline: 31 January 2027

Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Entrepreneurship Program 2027 ($5,000 Seed Capital)

📍 Pan-African / Remote💰 $5,000 non-refundable seed capital, world-class business training, and mentorship

Apply for the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Program 2027 offering $5,000 seed funding for African founders.

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EntrepreneurshipDeadline: 30 September 2026

OceanLove Innovation Award 2026 — Win Up to €10,000 for Your Ocean-Saving Idea

📍 Remote (Global) — Ceremony in Los Angeles💰 Up to €10,000 seed funding, online bootcamp mentorship, UN Ocean Decade visibility

Got an ocean conservation idea? OceanLove Innovation Award 2026 offers up to €10,000, mentorship, and global visibility. Open worldwide. Deadline Sept 30.

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EntrepreneurshipDeadline: Rolling basis

Post Growth Incubator (PGE) 2026 — Free 9-Week Online Programme for Social Entrepreneurs

📍 Online (Zoom)💰 Free 9-week incubator, peer community, social entrepreneurship training

Free 9-week online incubator for social entrepreneurs running Oct 13–Dec 11, 2026. Learn Post Growth principles, connect with global founders. Register early.

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EntrepreneurshipDeadline: 11 October 2026

Silicon Valley Fellowship Fall 2026 — 5 Days in San Francisco for Founders and Professionals

📍 San Francisco Bay Area, USA💰 5-day immersive Silicon Valley experience, mentorship, networking, partial/full funding available

Silicon Valley Fellowship's Fall 2026 cohort (Nov 11–15) gives founders and professionals 5 days of immersion in the Bay Area — with funding available.

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EntrepreneurshipDeadline: 15 August 2026

AutoPadi Launch Event — Accra, 15th August 2026

📍 ALX Tech Hub, Airport, Accra💰 Network with Ghanaian tech founders, be first to experience AutoPadi, free entry with registration

AutoPadi officially launches in Accra on August 15. Free to attend — register now to reserve your seat at ALX Tech Hub, One Airport Square.

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EntrepreneurshipDeadline: Rolling basis

GrowHer Agribusiness Accelerator Program 2026 — For Women Agripreneurs Across Africa

📍 Online (Africa, Caribbean, Pacific — OACP countries)💰 8-week structured agribusiness training, mentorship, market exposure, and networking

GrowHer Agribusiness Accelerator is now accepting applications from women across Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific. No official deadline — apply early.

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EntrepreneurshipDeadline: 31 August 2026

CirculaRise Accelerator Kenya — Cohort 2 for Circular Economy Social Businesses

📍 Kenya💰 Six-month hybrid accelerator with coaching, investor access, and a graduation pitch day in Nairobi

CirculaRise Accelerator Kenya is open for Cohort 2 — supporting growth-stage social businesses building inclusive circular economy solutions, with a focus on women-led enterprises.

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EntrepreneurshipDeadline: 22 August 2026

Global South Index Buildathon 2026 — Building the Future of Research, Port Harcourt

📍 Rivers State ICT Training Centre (TechCreek), Aba Road, Port Harcourt, Nigeria💰 Hands-on building experience, networking, and the opportunity to contribute to a Pan-African research index

Parakletus Hub Nigeria presents the GSI Buildathon — a one-day, in-person event in Port Harcourt focused on building the future of research. Volunteers also welcome.

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EntrepreneurshipDeadline: Rolling basis

Botswana Tech Fund — Venture Capital for Southern Africa's Tech Founders

📍 Southern Africa💰 Multi-stage VC funding, coaching, mentorship, and over $1.5M in partner credits

Botswana Tech Fund backs tech-enabled founders across Southern Africa with capital, 1:1 coaching, mentorship, and a $1.5M+ partner network — at any stage.

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EntrepreneurshipDeadline: Rolling basis

Bridge Seed Global Accelerator 2026 — £5,000 Equity-Free Funding for African Founders

📍 Africa💰 £5,000 equity-free pre-seed grant, mentorship, business training, and investor access

Bridge Seed Global offers African founders aged 18–35 a 3-month accelerator with £5,000 equity-free funding, mentorship, and direct investor access — no registered business needed.

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EntrepreneurshipDeadline: Rolling basis

Digital Africa FUZE — €20K to €100K Funding for African Tech Startups

📍 Africa💰 €20,000 to €100,000 in pre-seed and seed funding plus hands-on support

Digital Africa's FUZE program offers African tech startups €20K–€100K in early-stage funding with a fast, transparent process and no sector restrictions.

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EntrepreneurshipDeadline: 20 July 2026

MEST AI Startup Program — Class of 2027

📍 Africa💰 Up to 12 months of immersive AI startup training, mentorship, and incubation

MEST Africa is accepting applications from African AI entrepreneurs ready to build globally competitive startups — no finished product required.

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EntrepreneurshipDeadline: 28 August 2026

Schneider Electric Go Green Competition 2026

📍 Global (Virtual Finals)💰 Mentorship, e-learning access, and a Solar Family Home Kit for winning team members

University students worldwide are invited to develop innovative sustainable energy solutions and compete for mentorship, prizes, and a global stage.

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