Deadline: 4 June 2025 The Canadian Black Standard, in partnership with RBC, is awarding grants to three black women-owned businesses or entrepreneurs in Canada. Goal Their goal is to grow The Standard community of Black women marketers across Canada, establishing deeper connections and … [Read more...] about Applications open for Rising Star Grants Program 2025 (Canada)
Open Call: Faber School Digital Manufacturing (Italy)
Deadline: 18 June 2025 The Lazio Innova intends to support individual innovators and teams in the development of new projects, prototypes and solutions that can be presented at the next Rome Maker Faire the European Edition 2025, scheduled from 17 to 19 October, and/or in the events connected to … [Read more...] about Open Call: Faber School Digital Manufacturing (Italy)
Apply Now: R2C Venture Builder Program in Kenya
Deadline: 25 May 2025 The R2C Venture Builder Program is matching 3 research-driven startups with hands-on Co-Founders who can help shape their business strategy, scale operations, and guide them to investment readiness. The R2C Venture Builder Program is an initiative of the Kenya National … [Read more...] about Apply Now: R2C Venture Builder Program in Kenya
Asogli State Youth Empowerment Program (Ghana)
Deadline: 30 May 2025 The Asogli State Youth Empowerment Program is calling all young entrepreneurs! Pitch your big idea and stand a chance to win prizes. Prize Information GHC 50,000 – Grand Prize GHC 30,000 – 1st Runner-up GHC 20,000 – 2nd Runner-up Benefits Leadership … [Read more...] about Asogli State Youth Empowerment Program (Ghana)
Apply for Ideate Cohort 2025 – SHEvolution Program (India)
Deadline: 30 May 2025 Entries are now open for the Ideate Cohort 2025, a 10-week capacity-building and pre-incubation program designed for idea-stage startups. Aims This program aims at a transformative program designed to empower women innovators and entrepreneurs by helping them … [Read more...] about Apply for Ideate Cohort 2025 – SHEvolution Program (India)
Submissions open for Unnati AI Accelerator Program (India)
Deadline: 30 June 2025 The Unnati AI Accelerator Program is now open for applications to nurture and accelerate AI-powered startups and innovators from India's Tier 2 and Tier 3 towns. The Unnati AI Accelerator is Microsoft's flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative in … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Unnati AI Accelerator Program (India)
Beauty Hut x Paystack Grant Program to support Female Entrepreneurs (Nigeria)
Deadline: 31 May 2025 Are you a beauty entrepreneur ready to take your business to the next level? The Beauty Hut x Paystack Grant is here to fuel your dreams with grant funding for the grand winner and even more exciting prizes. They’re proud to support ambitious female entrepreneurs … [Read more...] about Beauty Hut x Paystack Grant Program to support Female Entrepreneurs (Nigeria)
CFAs: Inclusive Insurance Innovation Challenge (Ghana)
Deadline: 31 May 2025 Are you ready to shake up the insurance sector and build products that actually serve the people who need them most? The National Insurance Commission (NIC), in collaboration with the UNDP Insurance and Risk Finance Facility (IRFF), presents the Inclusive Insurance Innovation … [Read more...] about CFAs: Inclusive Insurance Innovation Challenge (Ghana)
Emergency Micro-Grants for Entrepreneurs (United States)
Deadline: 30 June 2025 Mindful Founders is now inviting applications for its emergency micro-grant. Focus Areas Emergency support, mental wellness, and sustainable business practices Funding Information Grant Amount: $1,000. Eligibility Criteria All business types, … [Read more...] about Emergency Micro-Grants for Entrepreneurs (United States)
Inclusive Growth: Gender Lens Investing Programme in Bangladesh
Deadline: 15 June 2025 TrueValu has launched a multi-year program called Inclusive Growth: Gender Lens Investing (GLI) to encourage gender-based inclusion in business and mainstream gender-based investment. The Inclusive Growth: Gender Lens Investing (GLI) Programme in Bangladesh is … [Read more...] about Inclusive Growth: Gender Lens Investing Programme in Bangladesh
