Deadline Date: March 27, 2026 The AFRISE Challenge provides an unparalleled opportunity for high-potential African youth and student entrepreneurs to advance their entrepreneurial journey and contribute to economic development. The program focuses on key areas including Financial Services, … [Read more...] about AFRISE Challenge Empowers Young Entrepreneurs to Drive African Economic Growth
Tech For Change Award: Recognizing Startups Driving Positive Impact
Deadline Date: May 15, 2026 The Tech For Change initiative celebrates startups that integrate measurable positive impact at the heart of their business model. The recognition focuses on three main areas: Environment, Society, and Health. Built on the conviction that economic value and … [Read more...] about Tech For Change Award: Recognizing Startups Driving Positive Impact
Youth-Led Green Business Support Program (Uganda)
Deadline Date: March 13, 2026 WeWork – Green and Decent Jobs for Youth is a 24-month initiative designed to empower young entrepreneurs in Uganda who are building businesses within the green and circular economy by providing incubation, financing, and technical support. The project focuses … [Read more...] about Youth-Led Green Business Support Program (Uganda)
Grant Awards and Technical Assistance Provision for Circular Economy Businesses
Deadline Date: March 16, 2026 The SWITCH to Circular Economy in East and Southern Africa (SWITCH-2-CE in ESA) programme has launched a Call for Projects to strengthen access to finance and technical assistance for circular economy businesses in the plastics, packaging, and e-waste value chains … [Read more...] about Grant Awards and Technical Assistance Provision for Circular Economy Businesses
UNICEF Venture Fund: Equity-Free Blockchain Funding for Social Impact Startups
Deadline Date: March 10, 2026 The UNICEF Venture Fund is inviting early-stage startups developing blockchain-based solutions for social impact to join its Blockchain Ventures cohort. The Fund focuses on improving accountability and transparency of existing services and payments, enabling new … [Read more...] about UNICEF Venture Fund: Equity-Free Blockchain Funding for Social Impact Startups
Joint Innovation Facility: Cross-Border Digital Innovation Grants
Deadline Date: April 30, 2026 The Joint Innovation Facility (JIF), implemented under the Africa-Europe Digital Innovation Bridge (AEDIB), provides a unique opportunity for African and European innovators to collaborate on scaling commercially viable, digitally enabled solutions that generate … [Read more...] about Joint Innovation Facility: Cross-Border Digital Innovation Grants
CFPs: Scaling Investable Solutions for Water and Ocean Resilience
Deadline Date: March 12, 2026 The Investment Window offers support to impact fund managers seeking to scale their innovative impact ideas and build on proven investment fund concepts. The program focuses on promoting climate adaptation, improving the resilience of water resources and marine … [Read more...] about CFPs: Scaling Investable Solutions for Water and Ocean Resilience
GSMA Innovation Fund for Green Transition for Mobile
Deadline Date: April 06, 2026 The GSMA Innovation Fund for Green Transition for Mobile is offering grants and venture-building support to small and growing enterprises that use mobile and digital technologies to drive clean energy access and circular economy solutions in low- and middle-income … [Read more...] about GSMA Innovation Fund for Green Transition for Mobile
Call for Nominations: Next Startupper Award
Deadline Date: March 09, 2026 The Next Startupper Award celebrates student entrepreneurs driving positive change through innovation. The focus areas of the Award include innovation of the solution, maturity of the product or service, scalability of the project, and positive CSR impact … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Next Startupper Award
PwC Student Challenge for Innovative Operations Solutions
Deadline Date: March 23, 2026 The VivaTech is now accepting applications to support the reinvention of operations in product development, supply chains, and customer experience. The challenge focuses on product development, industrialization and manufacturing, procurement and supply chain, … [Read more...] about PwC Student Challenge for Innovative Operations Solutions
