High-potential entrepreneurs in Ghana are invited to accelerate their ventures across agribusiness, manufacturing, climate innovation, health, tech, creative industries, and other scalable sectors. This programme offers tailored business acceleration, expert mentorship, and high-impact masterclasses designed to strengthen leadership, governance, and financial systems. It targets founders building structured, revenue-generating businesses with clear traction and sustainable growth […]
Women
Ghana: Empowering Women & Youth in Agribusiness
Cashew and oil palm are vital to livelihoods and economic resilience, yet many enterprises face challenges in productivity, processing, and market access. Women-led businesses, youth-driven enterprises, and associations supporting vulnerable groups often lack the resources to scale and compete effectively. This opportunity supports registered SMEs and associations in Ghana to enhance competitiveness, adopt technology, and […]
Global: Empowering Women Leaders Through Vital Voices & Estée Lauder
Communities thrive when women lead with courage, creativity, and commitment. Yet many trailblazers lack access to the networks, mentorship, and training that can amplify their impact. This fellowship is designed to change that. Selected participants will join a global cohort of women leaders for a seven-week immersive journey, engaging in interactive sessions, peer learning, and […]
India: ₹50 Lakh Grants + Incubation for Women Innovators
Across the entrepreneurial landscape, women innovators continue to break barriers, yet many still lack access to the resources, mentorship, and networks needed to scale their ideas into thriving businesses. This initiative is designed to change that by creating a supportive ecosystem where women-led ventures can flourish. Participants will gain structured incubation support, mentorship, and networking […]
Africa: Strengthening Africa–Nordic Research Networks
Across the continent, early-career scholars are driving new insights into social sciences and humanities, yet many lack access to global networks, specialized resources, and supportive environments to advance their work. This opportunity bridges that gap by offering dedicated time, space, and mentorship to deepen Africa-oriented research. Selected researchers will spend up to three months in […]
South Africa: Empowering Women & Youth for Sustainable Change
Across regions, harmful practices and gender-based violence continue to silence voices and limit opportunities for women and youth. Grassroots leaders face resistance and backlash, yet their advocacy is vital to shifting social norms and holding governments accountable. This opportunity seeks bold, rights-based organizations ready to strengthen feminist advocacy, mobilize communities, and drive policy change. Selected […]
Uganda: Strengthening Inclusive Livelihoods Through Gender Equality
Across vulnerable communities, restrictive social norms continue to limit women’s and youth participation in food and livelihood opportunities. Without addressing these barriers, food systems remain fragile, inequitable, and unable to deliver sustainable change. This initiative seeks bold partners to expand gender-transformative approaches that empower women and youth, strengthen food systems, and create employment across agribusiness […]
Zambia: Strengthening Democracy with Civil Society Innovation
In restrictive civic spaces, misinformation and disinformation threaten electoral integrity and weaken public trust. Marginalised groups — especially women, girls, and youth — are often excluded from meaningful participation, leaving their voices unheard in shaping democratic futures. This initiative seeks bold civil society partners to counter false narratives, strengthen election monitoring, and mobilise inclusive civic […]
India: Honouring Mid‑Career Feminist Leaders & Institutions
Across workplaces, communities, and institutions, countless individuals and organisations are reshaping culture by embedding gender equality into daily life. Their efforts go beyond policy — they inspire change, mentor others, and prove that living feminism is about consistent, practical action. This award celebrates mid-career professionals and committed organisations that have worked for years to advance […]
Malawi: EUR 3.2M TAZA Ecotourism Grants
Malawi’s rich forests, wetlands, and wildlife hold immense potential for sustainable tourism — yet rural communities often lack the resources to fully benefit. This initiative seeks to change that by supporting projects that diversify ecotourism products, empower women and youth, and strengthen local ownership of tourism ventures. Through a large-scale matching grants scheme, selected organisations […]
