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 […]
South Africa: Solar Innovation for Safer Informal Settlements
Unelectrified informal settlements face serious safety risks due to poor outdoor lighting, limiting night-time mobility and access to essential services. This initiative supports the deployment of commercially ready solar-powered public lighting solutions to improve visibility, enhance pedestrian safety, and strengthen access to community and municipal services. The focus is on practical, scalable models that can […]
Researchers Invited to Global Collaboration Grant Initiative
From climate shocks to health crises and technological disruption, today’s global challenges demand bold, cross-border collaboration and breakthrough thinking. A new international funding opportunity is supporting research teams that harness cutting-edge and disruptive technologies to drive transformative solutions. This call encourages multi-country partnerships that bring together diverse expertise, strengthen research ecosystems, and accelerate innovation with […]
Africa Mobility Grants for Creatives in Sierra Leone
Cultural and creative professionals in Sierra Leone often face limited access to regional networks, markets, and collaboration opportunities. This call aims to unlock mobility across Africa, strengthening skills, partnerships, and long-term sustainability in the creative sector. The opportunity supports short-term professional travel within the African continent for artists, producers, cultural managers, and creative entrepreneurs. Activities […]
Global: Amplifying Voices in Conservation Through Human Narratives
Conservation is never just about ecosystems — it is about people, their rights, livelihoods, governance, and choices. This opportunity supports experienced storytellers who can capture conservation through a human-centred lens, showing how lived realities such as land use, economies, health, and coexistence with wildlife shape outcomes. Funding is available for strong, original stories that highlight […]
Graduate Student Program – Future of Work Solutions
Technology, climate change, and shifting demographics are transforming the world of work at an unprecedented pace. From automation risks to youth employment pressures, from gender inequalities to sustainability-linked transitions, the challenges demand bold, creative solutions. This international competition invites graduate student teams to design innovative, interdisciplinary responses to real-world labour market challenges. Finalists — one […]
South Africa: Empowering Local Businesses for Sustainability
Small local enterprises are at the heart of community resilience — driving food security, sustainability, and job creation. Yet many changemakers lack the tools, mentorship, and market access to scale their impact. This initiative is designed to uplift businesses that combine innovation with social and environmental responsibility. Selected partners will benefit from mentorship, resources, and […]
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 […]
Nigeria: $10K Seed Fund for Tech‑Enabled Startups
Across healthcare, education, agriculture, renewable energy, and recycling, young innovators are building technology-enabled solutions to tackle urgent challenges. Yet many early-stage ventures struggle to access the mentorship, funding, and networks needed to scale their ideas into impactful businesses. This opportunity offers world-class training, mentorship from industry experts, and structured support to help entrepreneurs strengthen operations, […]
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 […]
