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UncategorizedGrants for the Conservation of Endangered Tortoises and Freshwater TurtlesJanuary 13, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The $5,000 Turtle Conservation Fund supports research and conservation projects for highly endangered tortoises and freshwater turtles, prioritizing Critically Endangered or Endangered species. 

UncategorizedLeslie Brown Research Grant Program 2026 (Africa)January 13, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The $5,000 Leslie Brown Research Grant Program by the Raptor Research Foundation (RRF) supports research focused exclusively on African birds of prey.

UncategorizedNominations Open for Frontiers of Knowledge Awards (19th Edition)January 08, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The €400,000 nineteenth edition of Frontiers of Knowledge Awards to recognize and reward world-class research and artistic creation, prizing contributions of singu­lar impact for their originality and significance.

Business, StartupsStartup Seed Funding in NigeriaDecember 09, 2025 | Onyinye Ogboo

Through this program, a total of ₦1,800,000 in seed funding will be awarded to the top three digital or tech‑led startups, giving them a chance to scale their operations and grow their impact.

Uncategorized11th Edition of the Harambee International Award in AfricaNovember 12, 2025 | Onyinye Ogboo

Harambee Africa International Foundation has announced the 11th edition of the International Award “Conveying Africa – Telling the Africa that Surprises,” aimed at promoting an authentic narrative that reflects the complexity, vitality, and transformative energy of the African continent.

Business, StartupsEntrepreneurship World Cup 2025June 25, 2025 | Onyinye Ogboo

The Entrepreneurship World Cup is one of the largest and most diverse pitch competitions and support programs of its kind. Every year, tens of thousands of entrepreneurs from 200 countries compete for a share of US$1 million dollars in cash prizes and millions more worth of investment, support and publicity and a global finals event attended by leading investors.

BusinessCassava Change-Makers Pitch Competition 2025 June 20, 2025 | Onyinye Ogboo

The ₦5,000,000 Cassava Change-Makers Pitch Competition invites Nigerian youth to submit game-changing ideas under the theme: “Youth-Led Innovations for a Sustainable Cassava Future.”

Business, WomenGreen Acceleration Programme in South AfricaJune 19, 2025 | Onyinye Ogboo

The WomHub is inviting applications for its Green Acceleration Programme (GAP) to support female founders and women-led businesses operating within the green economy to access capital by ensuring investor readiness and compliance.

UncategorizedAccelerating Change through Innovation in Agricultural TVET (ACTIVATE) Project—GhanaJune 18, 2025 | Onyinye Ogboo

Are you between the ages of 15–35 and passionate about agriculture, tech or entrepreneurship? The AgroLeadership Centre in partnership with WUSC Ghana and the Mastercard Foundation is offering free skill-based short courses under the ACTIVATE Project (Accelerating Change Through Innovation in Agricultural TVET)!

UncategorizedCFI Digital Public Infrastructure Research Grant Program 2025June 17, 2025 | Onyinye Ogboo

The Center for Financial Inclusion (CFI) has launched the $40,000 Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Research Grant Program.

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