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UncategorizedFunding for Innovative Research Projects to strengthen Climate Resilience Strategies in RwandaSeptember 22, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The National Council for Science and Technology (NCST), Rwanda, is inviting applications for innovative research projects that can strengthen climate resilience in Rwanda. Selected projects can receive up to RWF 133.7 million per project.

StartupsJasiri Talent Investor For SMEs Cohort 9September 07, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The $28,000 Jasiri Talent Investor Cohort 9 is a 13-month entrepreneurship programme designed to support high-potential East African founders before their ventures are created.

Business, WomenAgri SME Enterprise Support ProgramSeptember 03, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The Agri SME Enterprise Support Program is designed to support high-potential youth- and women-led agribusinesses in selected African countries.

BusinessAgDevCo Ventures Investment Programme for Early-Stage Agribusinesses in East AfricaAugust 25, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

AgDevCo Ventures is seeking high-potential early-stage agribusinesses in East Africa for investment of between US$1 million and US$3 million.

NGOsMountains ADAPT Small Grants Programme in East AfricaAugust 19, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The $30,000 Mountains ADAPT Small Grants Programme supports community-based organisations working in mountain regions of East African Community (EAC) countries to implement projects that strengthen climate resilience.

Business, StartupsSmart Africa and FAO Innovate Africa Challenge 2026 (3rd Edition)July 30, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The $50,000 Innovate Africa Challenge (3rd Edition) is an innovation challenge to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that address Africa’s agricultural and climate challenges.

Business, StartupsDevelopp Ventures Ideas Competition 2026May 18, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The €100,000 develoPPP Ventures Ideas Competition is an opportunity supporting high-impact startups and young entrepreneurs building innovative solutions across emerging markets.

Business, Startups, WomenUpcoming Grants for StartupsMarch 24, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

More than $3,000,000 is available to startup entrepreneurs across Africa. Deadlines are between April and June 2026

Business, Startups, WomenThe IGNITE Food Systems Challenge 4.0 (Rwanda)March 23, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The $25,000 IGNITE Food Systems Challenge 4.0 supports scalable, innovative ventures within Rwanda’s agrifood value chains, with a strong focus on creating and improving jobs, especially for young women.

Business, StartupsdeveloPPP Ventures Ideas Competition 2026November 18, 2025 | Onyinye Ogboo

The develoPPP Ventures Ideas Competition 2026 supports young entrepreneurs whose innovative business models improve living conditions in developing or emerging countries. Selected companies receive non-dilutive capital of 100,000 euros through a matching-funds model funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

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