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Business, StartupsNational Automation Prize (NAP) 2026October 01, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

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.

NGOsEffective Altruism (EA) FundsSeptember 24, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The $500,000 Effective Altruism Funds provide grants to individuals, projects, nonprofit organisations and institutions working on projects that could create significant positive impact.

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.

NGOsOPEC Award for the Best Energy Research Institute 2027September 21, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The €10,000 OPEC Award for the Best Energy Research Institute recognizes outstanding non-profit research institutes for their long-term contributions to advancing knowledge and understanding of the oil and energy industry.

UncategorizedALC Knowledge Exchange Programme 2027September 14, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The R60,000 African Laser Centre Knowledge Exchange Programme promotes research mobility and knowledge exchange among African research institutions in laser and photonics-related fields.

Business, NGOsGlobal EbA Fund – Medium-Size Grants 2026September 09, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The $500,000 Global EbA Fund’s Medium-Size Grants support projects that use Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) to address climate change and strengthen the resilience of people and ecosystems.

Business, NGOsGlobal EbA Fund — Small-Size Grants 2026September 09, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The $250,000 Global EbA Fund’s Small-Size Grants support innovative and catalytic projects that use Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) to address climate change and strengthen the resilience of people and nature.

UncategorizedCompact Research GrantsSeptember 02, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The £25,000 ReCIPE Compact Research Grants (CRGs) supports researchers worldwide to conduct policy-relevant research on conflict, economic performance, and development challenges in designated ReCIPE Focus Countries.

Business, StartupsKenya Artificial Intelligence Accelerator Programme 2026 for Kenyan Startups and InnovatorsAugust 27, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The Kenya Artificial Intelligence Accelerator Programme aims to identify and support safe, responsible and high-impact AI use cases that strengthen public-service delivery and advance Kenya’s green transition.

StartupsSAVax Innovation Challenge 2026 (South Africa)August 21, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The €75,000 SAVax Innovation Challenge identifies and supports innovative solutions addressing unmet needs in women’s health and improving access to relevant health technologies in South Africa.

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