Grants for African Entrepreneurs | Find Funding for Your Business & NGO

The $10,000 Social Fiction Design Competition invites writers, filmmakers, artists, animators, and creative thinkers worldwide to imagine the life of a young person in the year 2050 through powerful Social Fiction storytelling.

The $10,000 Social Business Design Competition supports entrepreneurs, innovators, students, and changemakers worldwide, developing sustainable business solutions that address social and environmental challenges. 

Seven opportunities available for non-profits in Africa and internationally. Deadlines are between May and September 2026.

The $10,000 Nature Awards AI for Discovery is inviting applications from research groups using artificial intelligence and machine intelligence to accelerate scientific discovery and solve major global challenges

The Next Big Bet is a platform designed to find and fuel bold founders building scalable solutions to real-world challenges.

The $5,000 Future Energy Leaders Innovation Challenge highlights, supports, and accelerates low-carbon and energy solutions tailored for Africa.

Explore 5 unique opportunities for entrepreneurs in the tech sector. Deadlines are between May and June 2026

The €1,200 RESONANCE Residency Programme supports creative professionals based in Nigeria through an international residency hosted in Paris, France.

The $250,000 FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund is a global grant initiative designed to improve access to education and sports opportunities for children in underserved communities.

The program is designed to identify and support high-potential African startups by strengthening their business capabilities, facilitating market expansion, and fostering strategic partnerships between Africa and the Republic of Korea.