Across Africa, millions still face challenges in energy access, agribusiness, and sustainable development. Yet young innovators are rising with bold ideas — turning waste into energy, greening local manufacturing, and harnessing AI to connect communities. This opportunity provides a continental platform for early‑stage entrepreneurs to showcase solutions that create jobs, strengthen agribusiness, and drive inclusive […]
Artificial Intelligence
Seed Funding for Nature & Biodiversity Ventures
Forests and ecosystems are under unprecedented pressure, yet early‑stage ventures are emerging with bold solutions to regenerate food systems, restore biodiversity, and make nature measurable and investable. From agroforestry and soil health to AI‑driven monitoring and ecosystem service markets, these innovations are reshaping how we value and protect the natural world. This opportunity empowers early‑stage […]
AI for Family Planning Impact
Recent advances in large language models are opening new doors for personalized, multi‑turn conversations in local languages. Yet the evidence on which approaches truly drive contraceptive uptake and continuation remains limited — leaving a critical gap in global health innovation. This funding call supports nonprofits, companies, academic institutions, and government agencies with existing women’s or […]
Building Science for Africa’s Future
Africa’s sustainable future depends on bridging the gap between research and policymaking. From health and food security to biodiversity, energy, and digital innovation, the continent’s challenges require bold scientific voices that can shape decisions and drive inclusive growth. This six‑month mentoring programme empowers early and mid‑career scientists to transform their expertise into actionable policy advice. […]
AI Innovation for Africa’s Future
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping industries worldwide — but Africa’s unique challenges demand solutions built for its people, economies, and cultures. From the future of work to creative industries, AI holds the power to transform livelihoods, knowledge systems, and opportunities across the continent. This program offers founders and researchers a chance to develop AI products with […]
Youth Fellowship on AI, Dialogue & Peace
In an era where artificial intelligence shapes communication and culture, the need for human connection and dialogue has never been greater. This fellowship empowers young leaders to confront challenges such as misinformation, hate speech, algorithmic bias, and digital inequality, while harnessing AI to promote multilingual communication, accessibility, civic participation, and cultural preservation. Selected fellows will […]
Accelerating Digital Health Innovation Across Africa
Healthcare systems across the continent are under pressure to deliver accessible, affordable, and resilient solutions. From gaps in medical infrastructure to rising demand for preventive care, the need for digital health innovation has never been greater. This six‑month accelerator empowers early‑stage founders building telemedicine, AI in healthcare, remote patient monitoring, and pharmaceutical innovation. Participants gain […]
Fit 4 Start: Accelerating Tech & Sustainable Innovation
Luxembourg’s flagship acceleration program is designed to propel startups working in digital innovation, AI and machine learning, blockchain, and dedicated tracks such as healthtech, space, and defence. It also prioritizes ventures aligned with sustainability and the principles of people, planet, and prosperity. Over six months, selected startups receive personalized coaching, expert feedback, discounted co‑working space, […]
Fellowship on Digital Minds & AI Ethics
As artificial intelligence advances, urgent questions arise: Can AI systems develop consciousness? What moral status should digital minds hold? How do we govern technologies that may one day challenge our definitions of sentience and responsibility? This fellowship supports research and career development in AI sentience, digital consciousness, and AI governance. Fellows explore technical, philosophical, legal, […]
Global Biomedical AI Innovation & Fast Grant Programme
From cancer detection to stroke prevention, artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of medicine. Yet researchers often lack the resources to test bold ideas, build datasets, and develop tools that could transform diagnostics and therapeutics worldwide. This funding call supports biomedical AI innovation, including training and fine-tuning models, developing AI-enabled scientific tools, conducting pilot experiments, […]
