The Global Entrepreneurship Congress Africa (GEC+Africa) has launched a multi-country pitch competition targeting early-stage technology startups and post-revenue micro, small,…
Google has opened applications for the tenth edition of its accelerator programme targeting growth-stage tech ventures across Africa, marking a…
The Nigeria Youth Future Fund (NYFF) has launched its 2026 call for applications, to support youth-led projects focused on governance,…
KPMG has launched the 2026 edition of its Female Founders in Africa Competition, inviting women entrepreneurs from across the continent…
The difference between securing funding and walking away empty-handed often comes down to a single conversation. In Africa’s competitive startup…
Eleven startups are redefining access to education, healthcare, communication, mobility, and employment for persons with disabilities across Africa following their…
East African agribusinesses working to reduce food losses and build more sustainable models have a fresh opportunity through the O-Farms…
AfriLabs has kicked off the enterprise development phase of its RevUp Women Initiative in Nigeria, bringing 150 women-led businesses into…
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has selected eight startups for the first cohort of its flagship Accelerator Programme, a three-month…
Bridge Seed Global, a non-profit initiative supporting early-stage entrepreneurship across the continent, is inviting applications for its 2026 accelerator cohort….
When African startups reach the point of regional expansion, a clear pattern has emerged: Kenya comes before South Africa. This…
Starting a technology company or startup in Nigeria requires navigating a financial landscape shaped by infrastructure deficits, regulatory complexity, and…
Building a startup in Africa is not for the faint-hearted. The market here is dynamic, infrastructure can be unpredictable, capital…
The most recent iteration of Qualcomm’s Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program, which gives companies access to engineers, coaching, and…
Applications are currently being accepted for the 2026 cohort of the Alliance for Women and Girls’ (AFWAG) Her Africa Early…
Applications from aspirational innovators and startup founders throughout Africa are now being accepted for the African Impact Challenge. This program…
Nigeria has built one of Africa’s most visible startup ecosystems over the past decade. Venture funding, accelerators, and technology hubs…
The Accelerate Africa program’s fourth edition, which will begin in Lagos in March, is already accepting applications. Accelerate Africa intends…
Applications are now open for the 5th cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award, the prestigious…
Ashoka’s Venture and Fellowship pathway, which identifies, elects, and supports high-impact social entrepreneurs as Ashoka Fellows, is open to African…
For incubators across the continent, Timbuktoo, the UNDP-backed innovation engine for Africa, is creating a significant new opportunity. The Timbuktoo…
The Imagine H2O Accelerator, that provides businesses the resources they need to develop their solutions, commercialize their technology, and break…
Startups are invited to apply for up to US$800,000 in funding and in-kind support services from the Draper Richards Kaplan…
The D-Prize Competition, which provides up to US$20,000 in funding to social impact enterprises, is open to entrepreneurs worldwide. The…
The seventh iteration of the 12-month OceanHub Africa accelerator, which will support up to 24 of Africa’s most promising impact…
The SANAD Technical Assistance Facility (TAF) and Swiss venture capital firm and ecosystem support organization Seedstars have partnered to launch…
The most recent iteration of the Harvard Business School’s Africa Business Club’s New Venture Competition, which offers companies the opportunity…
The 2026 Yale Africa Startup Review (YASR), an annual Yale Africa student-led and alumni-supported program that highlights firms influencing innovation…
There is now a significant chance for startups developing cutting-edge waste management solutions to expand internationally. The Open Call for…
Origin Stories, a brand-new live theater and media event in Cape Town, is bringing attention to the genuine, unvarnished experiences…