Nexa Global Climate × Health Innovation Challenge 2026 (Up to USD 2 Million in Funding)

Nexa Global Climate × Health Innovation Challenge 2026

Applications are now open for the Nexa Global Climate × Health Innovation Challenge 2026, a global funding initiative supporting innovative solutions that strengthen health systems against the growing impacts of climate change. The initiative is co-led by Grand Challenges Canada and the Science for Africa Foundation, in collaboration with a global consortium of partners. It […]

WEMA Bank Hackaholics Hackathon 7.0 for African Startups and Innovators

WEMA Bank Hackaholics Hackathon 7.0

Applications are now open for the WEMA Bank Hackaholics Hackathon 7.0, Wema Bank’s flagship open innovation programme designed to empower startups, innovators, creatives, entrepreneurs, developers, and problem-solvers across Africa. Over the years, Hackaholics has become one of Africa’s leading innovation platforms, helping founders transform bold ideas into scalable businesses through funding opportunities, mentorship, strategic partnerships, […]

Edo Youth Impact Forum (EYIF) 2.0 Grant Programme 2026 (Win Up to ₦10 Million in Startup Grants)

Edo Youth Impact Forum (EYIF) 2.0 Grant Programme 2026

Applications are now open for the Edo Youth Impact Forum (EYIF) 2.0 Grant Programme 2026, an initiative of the Edo State Government aimed at supporting innovative youth-led businesses with startup funding, mentorship, and business development opportunities. Through this programme, a total of ₦40 million will be awarded to outstanding young entrepreneurs across different stages of […]

How to Register a Business in Nigeria from Canada: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)

How to Register a Business in Nigeria from Canada: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)

How to Register a Business in Nigeria from Canada: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026) Have you been thinking about starting a business in Nigeria while living in Canada? Whether you’re a Nigerian in Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, Ottawa, Edmonton, or anywhere else in Canada, you don’t have to fly back home to legally register your business. Thanks […]

Call for Applications: LSETF x King’s Trust International Get Hired Programme 2026

LSETF x King’s Trust International Get Hired Programme 2026

Applications are now open for the LSETF x King’s Trust International Get Hired Programme 2026, an employability programme designed to help young people in Lagos State develop the skills, confidence, and workplace readiness needed to secure meaningful employment. The programme is delivered in partnership between the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) and King’s Trust […]

Call for Applications: African Union Commission Chairperson’s Youth Envoy (AUCYE) 2026 (Annual Salary of Up to US$96,921)

Call for Applications: African Union Commission Chairperson’s Youth Envoy (AUCYE) 2026 (Annual Salary of Up to US$96,921)

Applications are now open for the 2026 African Union Commission Chairperson’s Youth Envoy (AUCYE), an opportunity for exceptional young African leaders to serve as the African Union’s chief advocate for youth development, participation, and empowerment across the continent. The African Union is seeking to appoint the 3rd African Union Commission Chairperson’s Youth Envoy, who will […]

Call for Applications: SEEDINVEST Acceleration Program 2026 for Nigerian Entrepreneurs (Up to ₦5 Million in Asset Grants, Training & Mentorship)

SEEDINVEST Acceleration Program 2026

Applications are now open for the SEEDINVEST Acceleration Program 2026, a flagship entrepreneurship initiative by the Biodun and Ibikunle Foundation (BIF) designed to support Nigerian nano, micro, and small businesses with entrepreneurial training, mentorship, business advisory services, and asset grants worth up to ₦5 million. If you’re a Nigerian entrepreneur looking to grow your business […]

Call for Applications: SMEDAN Cluster Development Support (CDS) for MSMEs 2026

Call for Applications: SMEDAN Cluster Development Support (CDS) for MSMEs 2026

Applications are now open for the SMEDAN Cluster Development Support (CDS) for MSMEs 2026, a Federal Government initiative approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to strengthen and formalize 250,000 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria. Implemented by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), the programme is designed to support […]

FG Launches $170.6 Million iDICE Fund to Boost Nigerian Tech Startups and Creative Businesses

FG Launches $170.6 Million iDICE Fund to Boost Nigerian Tech Startups and Creative Businesses

The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a $170.6 million investment fund aimed at improving access to financing for technology startups, creative enterprises, and innovation-driven businesses across the country. The initiative, known as the DICE Fund of Funds, is one of the largest government-backed investment programmes for startups in Africa and is expected to strengthen […]

START by Triift Africa 2026 Accelerator: How to Apply for the 6-Week Programme for Student Entrepreneurs and Recent Graduates (Step-by-Step Guide)

START by Triift Africa 2026 Accelerator Programme

Applications are now open for the START by Triift Africa 2026 Accelerator Programme, a six-week entrepreneurship programme designed to help student entrepreneurs and recent graduates build, grow, and scale successful businesses. If you’re a student founder, fresh graduate, or young entrepreneur with an existing business or startup idea, this programme offers practical business training, mentorship, […]