Deadline: November 21, 2025 The Open Business Creators Fund for Women in Business is a UK-based competition by The Open University, sponsored by NatWest, designed to support women at the idea or early stage of starting a business by providing funding, confidence-building, capabilities, and … [Read more...] about Open Business Creators Fund for Women in Business (UK)
28th Call for Proposals by CFC to Strengthen Smallholder Livelihoods
Deadline: April 01, 2026 The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) invites applications from SMEs, cooperatives, social enterprises, NGOs, and public or private sector entities based or operating in its 101 member countries for projects that empower smallholders, enhance local livelihoods, and promote … [Read more...] about 28th Call for Proposals by CFC to Strengthen Smallholder Livelihoods
Micro and Small Business Grant Programme (Saint Kitts and Nevis)
Deadline: October 17, 2025 The Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) of St. Kitts and Nevis has launched the Local Micro and Small Business Grant Programme, offering EC$10,000 in funding to 25 local entrepreneurs, on the first anniversary of CIU as a statutory body, aiming to empower businesses … [Read more...] about Micro and Small Business Grant Programme (Saint Kitts and Nevis)
Submit Applications for NEDi Grant Support – Gambia
Deadline: October 17, 2025 The Gambia Government through NEDI is calling for applications to provide funding support to Gambian youth aged 18-35 and women aged 35 and above to grow and scale their start-up businesses by enabling access to financial resources, promoting entrepreneurship, and … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for NEDi Grant Support – Gambia
Diamond Challenge 2026: Global Entrepreneurship Competition for High School Students
Deadline: January 15, 2026 The Diamond Challenge 2026, organized by Horn Entrepreneurship at the University of Delaware, invites high school students aged 14-18 from any country to develop and submit original business or social venture concepts, providing a platform to transform their ideas into … [Read more...] about Diamond Challenge 2026: Global Entrepreneurship Competition for High School Students
Applications open for Entrepreneur Support Program 2025 (Turkey)
Deadline: October 31, 2025 The Republic of Turkey Small and Medium Enterprises Development and Support Administration (KOSGEB) has announced the Entrepreneur Support Program to ensure the sustainability of newly established businesses by supporting them in priority sectors. The focus of this … [Read more...] about Applications open for Entrepreneur Support Program 2025 (Turkey)
UNITAR and BADEA Phase III Coaching and Mentoring Programme for Women and Youth Agripreneurs
Deadline: October 15, 2025 UNITAR and BADEA invite women and youth agripreneurs from Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe to participate in Phase III of the coaching and mentoring programme. Focus Areas: Helping entrepreneurs move from planning to practical action – turning their business concepts … [Read more...] about UNITAR and BADEA Phase III Coaching and Mentoring Programme for Women and Youth Agripreneurs
Nominations open for Bold Woman Award (Nigeria)
Deadline: January 30, 2026 The Bold Woman Award by Veuve Clicquot celebrates daring women entrepreneurs who make a significant impact in their sector of activity and in society. The Bold Woman Award rewards an emblematic woman entrepreneur for her career, her journey and the success of her … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Bold Woman Award (Nigeria)
Applications open for Anzisha Venture Building Fellowship (Africa)
Deadline: November 07, 2025 Anzisha is Africa’s biggest award for her youngest entrepreneurs aged 15 - 22 years, and hands out over USD $140,000 every year in business support and prize money to very young entrepreneurs from all over the continent. If you are a young African Entrepreneur … [Read more...] about Applications open for Anzisha Venture Building Fellowship (Africa)
Call for Applications: GrowthGia Business Grant II (Nigeria)
Deadline: December 07, 2025 The GrowthGia Business Grant II by GrowthGia Technologies is designed to provide businesses with financial resources and support for growth. The focus of this grant includes supporting entrepreneurs who are building sustainable businesses and require financial … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: GrowthGia Business Grant II (Nigeria)
