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The €30,000 Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Programme supports young entrepreneurs in Lagos State with innovative and sustainable business solutions.

The ₦52.5 million National Automation Prize (NAP) challenges Nigerian innovators to develop practical solutions in automation, artificial intelligence, robotics, smart manufacturing and industrial technology.

The Agribusiness Funding Programme provides up to ₦5 million concessionary business start-up and expansion capital to current and former Leventis Foundation Nigeria trainees.

The ₦4million Ibom Air AKTW Frontier Pitch Competition 2026 is a startup and innovation pitch competition organised as part of Akwa Ibom Tech Week 2026.

The ₦50 million SMEDAN Zero to 100 Pitch Competition 2026 is a pitch competition for Nigerian small businesses as part of the GROW Nigerian National MSME Conference

The ₦90 million Zenith Bank Startup Pitch Competition is designed for growth-stage African startups developing technology-driven solutions.

The $40,000 Anzisha Venture Building Fellowship is a programme supporting young African entrepreneurs who have already launched businesses or projects and are committed to growing their ventures.

The $70,000 ARVO Foundation Research Catalyst Award aims to foster innovative research by supporting investigators at the start of their careers or those re-entering the field after a hiatus.

The $1,000 Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poetry recognizes an African poet who has not yet published a collection of poetry.

The $100,000 Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships aim to identify and mentor the future generation of outstanding African leaders.