As a result of the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and in line with the vision of the Federal Government of Nigeria to lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in ten years, the Federal Government of Nigeria sought and obtained assistance from the World Bank to implement a two-year […]
International AIDS Society (IAS) Youth Hub Seed Grant Programme 2023 for Young Leaders
IAS – the International AIDS Society – invites young leaders to submit a proposal requesting up to USD 10,000 to implement a six-month innovation project (from 1 January to 30 June 2023) that addresses a need in the HIV response for young people living with and affected by HIV. The […]
Google.org Impact Challenge on Climate Innovation 2023
The Google.org Impact Challenge on Climate Innovation commits $30M to fund big bet projects that accelerate technological advances in climate information and action. Selected organizations may receive up to $5M in funding, along with access to Google’s technical expertise and products, to accelerate progress toward a more sustainable and resilient […]
CLEAN TECHNOLOGY HUB OFF-GRID ENERGY INCUBATION PROGRAM 2021 FOR NIGERIANS ($10,000 GRANT)
Applications are open for the Clean Technology Hub Off-Grid Energy Incubation Program 2021. The goal is to build a pipeline of renewable energy businesses with the capacity to scale as well as, bridge Nigeria’s energy access gap especially as it pertains to the unserved and undeserved. APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 7, […]
Jack Ma Foundation Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition 2021 ( Win a share of $1.5million)
ABH aims to identify, support and inspire the next generation of African entrepreneurs who are making a difference in their local communities, working to solve the most pressing problems, and building a more sustainable and inclusive economy for the future. The initiative aims to be as inclusive as possible. Applications […]
Nigeria Youth Investment Fund (Access up to N3 Million Credit Facility)
The Nigerian Youth Investment Fund (NYIF) was set up as an initiative of the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development (FMYSD) and funded by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to invest in youth ideas to build sustainable businesses that can activate enterprise and increase job opportunities in Nigeria. […]
The #YouTubeBlack Voices Fund 2020 for Content Creators ($100Million Fund)
YouTube is a platform that celebrates a broad and diverse set of voices that make YouTube, YouTube. Promoting the diversity of our Creator and Artist community is crucial to making sure that YouTube is inclusive and equitable. To help amplify fresh narratives and content that emphasises the intellectual power, passion […]
Call for Submissions: Innovating Education in Africa Expo 2020
The advent of COVID-19 has exacerbated challenges in Africa’s education system and reinforces the need for fit for context, innovative and scalable solutions in education. DOTSS provides an approach for reorienting Africa’s education and training systems to meet the knowledge, competencies, skills, innovation and creativity required to nurture African core […]
Innovating Education in Africa Expo 2020 (Cash Grant up to 100,000 USD)
There is the need to promote innovation in the entire education and skills development ecosystems, taking advantage of the digital revolution, in order to increase its impact and also ensure that disadvantaged groups are not left out. As the Continental Education Strategy for Africa (CESA 16-25) states, ICT is an […]
Providus Bank SME Challenge
The SME Challenge is an initiative of EDC and ProvidusBank which aims at equipping small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with skills and competencies that the SMEs require to be able to run their businesses profitably, defend sound and viable business proposals, efficient funds utilization, trade, access to markets and prepare […]
INHSU Connecting with Care Competition
INHSU is holding a global competition to identify innovative models of care to be developed into infographic factsheets and disseminated to our members and sector partners. We invite you to submit your model of care as an opportunity to showcase to the world how your model effectively provides access to […]
Mozilla’s Creative Media Awards Funding For Black Artists Exploring AI ($245,000)
Mozilla is announcing $245,000 in funding for Black artists who use art to spotlight how AI can reinforce — or disrupt — systems of oppression. Grants will be made in amounts ranging from $10,000 to $30,000, and awardees may be based anywhere in the world. Winning projects could be interactive […]
Global Partnership for Education (GPE) and IDRC Call for proposals: Generating and mobilizing innovative knowledge for regional education challenges
The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) and IDRC invite proposals for regional grants from individual organizations or consortia of multiple organizations for national, sub-national, or regional level projects to generate and mobilize knowledge to support national education systems in developing country contexts in addressing shared policy challenges related to improving […]
AgroHack Challenge (N1 Million + a Chance to Represent Nigeria at Future Agro Challenge)
AgroHack Challenge is seeking innovative ideas across the value chain in 4 sub-sectors (Cassava, Aquaculture, Poultry and Maize) of the agriculture industry. These ideas will be accelerated to create new opportunities for many young Nigerians. The AgroHack Challenge is powered by the Mastercard Foundation-Young Africa Works in partnership with the […]
Equals In Tech Awards 2020
Open to: all individuals and organizations, regardless of their languages and nationalities, who wish to submit projects aimed at advancing gender equality using ICTs Benefits: winners become part of a growing community of like-minded entrepreneurs, investors, activists, teachers, and leaders The EQUALS Global Partnership for Gender Equality in the Digital […]