Deadline: 31 August 2025 Together with the government of Somalia, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is launching the Somalia Women’s Market Access Innovation Challenge 2025, seeking proposals from women entrepreneurs across rural Somalia who want to grow their businesses by … [Read more...] about Open Call: Somalia Women’s Market Access Innovation Challenge 2025
Call for Applications: MEST AI Startup Program (West Africa)
Deadline: 22 August 2025 MEST Africa is excited to announce that applications are now open for the all-new MEST AI Startup Program! The new MEST AI Startup Program is a seven-month intensive experience led by global experts in AI and business. It’s designed to equip Africa’s brightest minds … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: MEST AI Startup Program (West Africa)
Request for Applications: Fashionomics Africa Incubator and Accelerator Program
Deadline: 25 July 2025 Fashionomix Africa’s Business Incubator and Accelerator program, supported by the African Development Bank, returns for its fourth session, equipped to provide fashion entrepreneurs like you with specialized training, funding, mentorship, global exposure, and … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Fashionomics Africa Incubator and Accelerator Program
Join the Startup Accelerator Programme Fit 4 Start
Deadline: 11 August 2025 Fit 4 Start provides entrepreneurs with intensive coaching and mentoring, attractive equity-free funding and access to key networks that help them succeed with launching their business venture and scaling it on the European market. To enter the market and get off to … [Read more...] about Join the Startup Accelerator Programme Fit 4 Start
Entries open for Kickstarter Challenge 2025 (Australia)
Deadline: 1 October 2025 Are you the next aspiring female founder who will win? You are invited to submit your business idea across a range of categories. It’s more than a competition – it’s a launchpad for your entrepreneurial dreams. Categories Health, Wellbeing and The Care … [Read more...] about Entries open for Kickstarter Challenge 2025 (Australia)
Apply for SEEDINVEST Acceleration Programme (Nigeria)
Deadline: 27 July 2025 Are you a young Nigerian entrepreneur ready to scale your business with funding, mentorship, and real support? This is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! The SEEDINVEST Acceleration Programme empowers nano, micro and small businesses with asset grants, … [Read more...] about Apply for SEEDINVEST Acceleration Programme (Nigeria)
Entries open for Dr. V. G. Patel Memorial Award 2025 (India)
Deadline: 31 July 2025 The Dr. V. G. Patel Memorial Award seeks to celebrate his vision and unparalleled zeal to assign ‘entrepreneurship’ the status of a unique development strategy. Award Information Award will be given to a professional for his/her outstanding … [Read more...] about Entries open for Dr. V. G. Patel Memorial Award 2025 (India)
Apply Now: Global Citizen and PayPal Small Business Impact Awards
Deadline: 15 August 2025 PayPal and Global Citizen have joined together to celebrate small businesses that are revolutionizing commerce and advancing social and environmental impact. The Global Citizen and PayPal Small Business Impact Awards were established to celebrate entrepreneurs and … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Global Citizen and PayPal Small Business Impact Awards
Cherie Blair Foundation for Women: Road to Growth Programme (South Africa)
Deadline: 7 July 2025 If you’re a woman entrepreneur ready to invest in your growth, this programme is for you! The Road to Growth programme has been specifically developed for ambitious women entrepreneurs with growing businesses and supports you to build the knowledge, skills, confidence, and … [Read more...] about Cherie Blair Foundation for Women: Road to Growth Programme (South Africa)
Submisssions open for EDHE ABSA Innovation Challenge 2025 (South Africa)
Deadline: 25 July 2025 The EDHE Absa Innovation Challenge is a strategic initiative aimed at catalysing innovation and entrepreneurship within South Africa’s 26 public universities. This programme is designed to identify, nurture, and support the transformation of student and alumni … [Read more...] about Submisssions open for EDHE ABSA Innovation Challenge 2025 (South Africa)
