Deadline: September 26, 2025 Applications are now open for the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC), a leading Pan-African pitch competition designed for early-stage technology startups ready to scale. The MEST Africa Challenge 2025 is led by MEST Africa and powered by Absa. MAC offers a powerful … [Read more...] about The MEST Africa Challenge 2025 for Early-Stage Tech Startups
Applications open for SAB Foundation Tholoana Enterprise Programme (South Africa)
Deadline: September 08, 2025 The SAB Foundation Tholoana Enterprise Programme is committed to supporting entrepreneurs to build viable, growing and sustainable businesses that can create jobs. They are looking for entrepreneurs who are focused on boosting their business growth and achieving … [Read more...] about Applications open for SAB Foundation Tholoana Enterprise Programme (South Africa)
Catalyst Fund – Resilience I “Pitch to Us” Programme (Africa)
Deadline: Ongoing Catalyst Fund is seeking innovative, scalable African companies focused on climate adaptation and resilience to partner with. They partner with founders building tech solutions for climate adaptation and resilience. What do they offer? Receive $150k in cash Receive … [Read more...] about Catalyst Fund – Resilience I “Pitch to Us” Programme (Africa)
TattvaX Accelerator Program: Accelerating Startups Rooted in Essence of DeepTech Innovation (India)
Deadline: August 20, 2025 Calling AI and deeptech startups building intelligent hardware-software systems to power the future of industrial innovation. As India’s deeptech ecosystem enters a new frontier, the convergence of AI, hardware acceleration, and edge computing is reshaping how … [Read more...] about TattvaX Accelerator Program: Accelerating Startups Rooted in Essence of DeepTech Innovation (India)
Submit Applications for BNKHUB – Fintech Hackathon 2025 (India)
Deadline: August 20, 2025 Calling all Fintech Innovators – StartupTN, in collaboration with BNKHUB – Fintech Foundry, announces an upcoming Fintech Hackathon, offering a unique opportunity for fintech aspirants, enthusiasts, students, early-stage fintech founders, and young developers to solve … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for BNKHUB – Fintech Hackathon 2025 (India)
Fashion Academy Abuja Training Programme (Nigeria)
Deadline: August 11, 2025 The Fashion Academy Abuja Fashion Academy Abuja Training Programme is now open to bridge skill gaps and empower the next generation of fashion innovators with technical expertise and business acumen. The initiative is a strategic effort to strengthen Nigeria’s … [Read more...] about Fashion Academy Abuja Training Programme (Nigeria)
Request for Applications: Creative Economy Development Fund (Nigeria)
Deadline: September 01, 2025 The Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy (FMACTCE) is pleased to announce the rollout of the Creative Economy Development Fund (CEDF), a landmark initiative approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC). The CEDF is designed to … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Creative Economy Development Fund (Nigeria)
Catch+Create Accelerator Program to support Early-Stage Startups and Small Businesses (US)
Deadline: September 30, 2025 Calling all seafood entrepreneurs — Positively Groundfish is proud to introduce Catch+Create, its brand-new accelerator program designed for seafood innovators. They’re thrilled to support their first cohort of 5 early-stage startups and small businesses in … [Read more...] about Catch+Create Accelerator Program to support Early-Stage Startups and Small Businesses (US)
Applications open for IIITB Innovation Centre TIDE 2.0 Fund (India)
Deadline: August 17, 2025 IIITB Innovation Centre (IIITB-IC) TIDE 2.0 Fund is now open to promote technology startups working in emerging technologies through financial and technical support. They invite entrepreneurs with technology-based startup ideas to apply for pre-incubation and … [Read more...] about Applications open for IIITB Innovation Centre TIDE 2.0 Fund (India)
Mpumalanga Tourism Youth Fund 2025 (South Africa)
Deadline: September 30, 2025 Applications are now open for the Mpumalanga Tourism Youth Fund 2025, supporting young entrepreneurs running businesses in the tourism sector. If your business has been operational for over 12 months and aligns with tourism services, this is your chance to … [Read more...] about Mpumalanga Tourism Youth Fund 2025 (South Africa)
