Deadline: 4 May 2025 The BRICS Women's Business Alliance (BRICS WBA) is now inviting applications for the BRICS Women's Startups Contest to empower women entrepreneurs across BRICS nations. Organised by SEBRAE under Brazil's BRICS Presidency, the contest highlights innovative, high-impact … [Read more...] about Entries open for BRICS Women’s Startups Contest
SME Growth Exporter Programme (South Africa)
Deadline: 4 May 2025 The Edge Growth, in partnership with FNB, is seeking applications to actively promote transformation for small to medium business development, which is why we bring you an innovative programme that provides South African black owned exporters the opportunity to grow and … [Read more...] about SME Growth Exporter Programme (South Africa)
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: One Business at a Time (Nigeria)
Deadline: 21 April 2025 Are you a female entrepreneur looking to take your business to the next level? Do you need access to funding, mentorship, and business support to grow and scale your enterprise? Indie EmpowerHer is here to support you! Indie EmpowerHer is a specialised women’s … [Read more...] about Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: One Business at a Time (Nigeria)
Call for Proposals: Empowering Communities, Sustaining Impact (Philippines)
Deadline: 18 April 2025 FundLife has launched an exciting opportunity for innovative and impact-driven businesses that align with their mission of empowering marginalized youth and communities through education, sports, and mentorship. Benefits Social Impact: Leverage their network and … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Empowering Communities, Sustaining Impact (Philippines)
Contracts for Innovation: FOAK 2025 – Bridge Strikes (UK)
Deadline: 28 May 2025 The Innovate UK and the Department for Transport (DfT) are collaborating with the rail industry to accelerate and increase the adoption of innovation to improve UK railways through its DfT’s First of a Kind (FOAK) Programme. The FOAK Programme addresses industry … [Read more...] about Contracts for Innovation: FOAK 2025 – Bridge Strikes (UK)
Founders Connect announces Pitch2Win Competition (Nigeria)
Deadline: 16 April 2025 Pitch your startup for a chance to win a $2500 cash grant, an additional $7000 investment and unlock exclusive perks. Apply now for the Pitch2Win Competition. This is a Pitch2Win competition organised by Founders Connect for early-stage founders across Nigeria to get … [Read more...] about Founders Connect announces Pitch2Win Competition (Nigeria)
Applications open for FNB Market Masters Programme (South Africa)
Deadline: 2 May 2025 Applications are now open for the FNB Market Masters Programme to help young, established business owners find new markets and expand their reach. Participants will receive expert advice, useful tools, and practical support to improve their market strategies, unlock new … [Read more...] about Applications open for FNB Market Masters Programme (South Africa)
Call for Female Entrepreneurs: Empowering Women in Agrifood Programme 2025
Deadline: 25 May 2025 Empowering Women in Agrifood (EWA) Programme 2025 is looking for 130 women entrepreneurs from Albania, Estonia, Greece, Italy, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Türkiye, and Ukraine with an early-stage agrifood business or a strong business … [Read more...] about Call for Female Entrepreneurs: Empowering Women in Agrifood Programme 2025
Call for EOIs: Accelerating Business to Empower Rural women in Agriculture Program (Cohort 2)
Deadline: 22 April 2025 CGAP and IDH, the sustainable trade initiative, has launched a call for expressions of interest for financial and agricultural service providers looking to boost business performance while delivering services that improve rural women’s climate resilience. They are … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Accelerating Business to Empower Rural women in Agriculture Program (Cohort 2)
Contracts for Innovation: FOAK 2025 – AI for Complex Processes (UK)
Deadline: 28 May 2025 The Innovate UK and the Department for Transport (DfT) are collaborating with the rail industry to accelerate and increase the adoption of innovation to improve UK railways. The FOAK Programme addresses industry challenges by running innovation competitions. The … [Read more...] about Contracts for Innovation: FOAK 2025 – AI for Complex Processes (UK)
