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The ₦1,000,000 WE-Elevate Accelerator Program is a growth-focused initiative created to support women entrepreneurs in adopting digital tools and online sales channels.

Explore five unique funding opportunity for entrepreneurs in East Africa

O-Farms is an African business accelerator that helps agribusiness SMEs build and scale circular food production ventures.

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has launched the InnovateNaija Challenge, a nationwide innovation competition that invites young Nigerians with science, technology, engineering, and manufacturing ideas to compete for a share of a ₦140 million prize pool, mentorship, and ecosystem support.

The $100,000 World Food Programme Innovation Accelerator is calling on innovators across the world to apply for support aimed at scaling solutions that address some of the most urgent humanitarian and development challenges of our time.

The $10,000 West African Support for Small and Mid-Scale Agro Startup (WASSMAS) is a non-governmental initiative focused on strengthening the agricultural sector by providing grants, technical support, and market access to small and mid-scale agribusinesses.

The Blue Food Futures is accepting applications for its $10,000 Fellowship Program to empower early-career researchers dedicated to advancing the role of blue foods in global food systems transformation.

Sterling Bank, in partnership with the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN), invites women entrepreneurs across Nigeria to apply for its ₦20 billion funding scheme. The initiative is designed to help women-led businesses access affordable financing and expand their operations in key sectors of the economy.

The African Masterclass Series (AMS) 5.0 is now accepting applications for its flagship incubation program; a free, intensive 12-week virtual learning experience designed to help social innovators, NGO leaders, and development practitioners turn bold ideas into sustainable, scalable ventures across Africa’s emerging markets.

The Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) Rapid Response Window (RRW) is accepting concept notes from eligible applicants in countries with active peace processes.