MAX, a Nigerian mobility startup, unveiled a solar-powered battery swap station.
The first-ever solar-powered battery swap station was introduced by Nigerian electric mobility startup MAX, which claims that this innovation in…
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Africa’s Business Heroes Names Top 50 Finalists in $1.5M 2025 Prize Competition
A record-breaking year for participation and regional representation, Alibaba Philanthropy’s flagship philanthropic initiative, Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH), has revealed the…
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Apply Now: Joint Innovation Facility Offers Up to €250K for African-Led Innovations
Applications for catalytic funding ranging from €100,000 to €250,000 are being accepted by African-led innovation consortia under the Joint Innovation…
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MEST Opens 2026 AI Program for West African Startups; $100K Pre-seed Funding Available
Are you an aspiring business owner or software engineer from West Africa prepared to establish a significant AI startup? Applications…
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African Startups Can Now Apply for the TractionBoost Early-Stage Accelerator
The globally oriented TractionBoost Accelerator, which helps early-stage firms prepare for pre-seed fundraising, is open to African startups. For early-stage…
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Applications Now Open: 5th Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator
Applications are now being accepted for the fifth iteration of Visa’s biennial Africa Fintech Accelerator, which gives businesses access to…
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Apply Now: RevUp Women 2025 Program Offers $24K & Training for Nigerian Female Founders
Apply now for the RevUp Women Initiative: Nigeria Edition, an enterprise development program from AfriLabs that aims to boost early-stage,…
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Google, HP & UpSkill Launch ‘Skills for Business 2025’ to Empower African SMEs
The 2025 “Skills for Business” initiative was started by UpSkill Universe in collaboration with Google and HP Inc. to equip…
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Shoptreo, a Nigerian e-commerce startup, has raised funding to expand its artisan products worldwide
Shoptreo, a Nigerian e-commerce business, has raised an undisclosed amount of money to help export regional handcrafted goods. By giving…
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Request for Applications: Cohort 2 of the IgniteHER Entrepreneurship Bootcamp
In partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has formally declared that…
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Applications for Visa’s “She’s Next” initiative are being accepted from SA startups
The world leader in digital payments, Visa, has opened applications for its She’s Next program to South African female-run businesses…
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Applications for the Afreximbank Flagship Accelerator Program are being accepted from African businesses
The Afreximbank Flagship Accelerator Program, which aims to encourage entrepreneurs creating creative solutions to promote intra-African commerce, is open to…
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UNDP Nigeria Global Plastics Innovation Program: Call for Applications ($10,000–$20,000 Grants)
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will fund creative ways to combat plastic pollution with funds from the UN Peace…
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African Startups: Apply for $20k D-Prize Competition
The D-Prize Competition, which provides social impact enterprises with up to US$20,000 in funding, is open to entrepreneurs worldwide. Social…
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Applications for the EY SDG Accelerator for Women Entrepreneurs are being accepted from African startups.
The EY SDG Accelerator for Women Entrepreneurs, which seeks to support the scaling of women-led AI solutions for social impact…
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10 Startups Chosen for Qualcomm’s Latest Make in Africa Mentorship Program
The Qualcomm Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program, which provides businesses with access to engineers, coaching, and IP protection advice,…
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African Entrepreneurs: Get $250K, Market Access & Mentorship with Afreximbank Accelerator Program
An innovative program called the Afreximbank Flagship Accelerator Program was created to support African business owners who are creating creative…
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13 startups will pitch at Africa Tech Summit London
On June 6, 13 startups will make their product and service pitches at the ninth Africa Tech Summit London, which…
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Applications for the ClimateLaunchpad competition are being accepted from African startups.
The largest green business idea competition in the world, ClimateLaunchpad 2025, is accepting applications from African startups. By giving participants…
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Application Request: Nigerian Startup Innovation Hub Business Catalyst Incubation Program 2025
Are you a driven businessperson with an innovative concept? Do you have aspirations to create the next big thing? Start…
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Rwandan, Kenyan entrepreneurs invited to apply for Jasiri Growth Accelerator
The Jasiri Growth Accelerator, which offers complete support for existing businesses with significant development potential, helps them accomplish critical growth…
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Applications for the THRIVE Global Impact Challenge are open to African agrifood startups
The THRIVE Global Impact Challenge, which supports the shift to a net-zero future for agriculture, is open to African agrifood…
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WEMA Bank ALAT Tech Bootcamp for Nigerians: Call for Applications (Monthly Stipends, Training, and Employment Opportunity)
Are you a youthful, passionate tech enthusiast ready to experience the unlimited potential of the World of Tech? The 13-week…
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Nigeria organizes its first digital trade hackathon to harness AfCFTA benefits for small businesses.
Africa’s first AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol Hackathon was held in Nigeria, bringing together trade experts, researchers, and tech innovators to…
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Applications for Google’s Startups Accelerator Africa program are being accepted from African AI businesses
The Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program is now accepting applications. It is a three-month program that supports early-stage firms…
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WomenPower2030 Seed-Grant 2025 for Nigeria and Seirra Leone: Call for Applications
Women-led and women’s rights organizations are encouraged to apply to the Women Environmental Programme (WEP) in order to help achieve…
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MEDA, Capital Connect Africa, and the Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund collaborate to support African SMEs
In order to increase investment in micro, small, and medium-sized businesses (MSMEs), which find it difficult to obtain the funding…
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Request for Applications: HANGA SRH Program 2025 Funding (up to $10,000 Grant Funding) for Sub-Saharan African Tech Startups
Entries are now open for HangaPitchFest to investigate the opportunity that exists for technology enabled businesses to solve critical issues…
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Unilever, UK Government and EY, announce grant of £500,000 for five West African Startups, including three in Nigeria
Five West African businesses that prioritize circularity and regenerative agriculture have received £500,000 in grant financing from TRANSFORM West Africa,…
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Invitation to Apply: “UpGreyed Her” Accelerator Program for Female Entrepreneurs (Grants Up to $9500)
The second iteration of Y Combinator-backed fintech Grey’s “UpGreyed Her” initiative has begun, providing women entrepreneurs with $9,500 in equity-free…
