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The ₦3,000,000 Women in Business Competition (WIBC) 2026 is a business growth and pitch competition for women founders and business owners in Nigeria.

The $5,000 Storytelling and Artistic Commission Grants support creative entrepreneurs in Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa to develop projects exploring digital rights, privacy, Big Tech, and the impact of technology on African life.

The ₦10,000,000 NESI Innovation Challenge seeks innovative ideas and solutions capable of addressing challenges within Nigeria’s electricity supply industry

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.

The Hafrikplay Female Creative Inclusion Programme supports women seeking to build careers in the creative industry through practical training, mentorship and direct exposure to industry professionals.

The $50,000 Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund supports biodiversity conservation projects in eligible areas of the Guinean Forests of West Africa Biodiversity Hotspot.

The ₦5,000,000 Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA) × Cascador Founders Programme supports young Nigerian entrepreneurs with business development training, mentorship and access to funding.

The $5,000 META AI Academy Nigeria Pitchathon is designed for Nigerian startups and teams developing early-stage AI ideas, working solutions, or products built using Meta’s AI technologies

The Standard Bank Young Artist Awards recognize exceptional South African artists aged 35 or younger across a wide range of artistic disciplines.

The €6,000 Nature in Gaudí Photography Competition celebrates the influence of nature on the architectural work of Antoni Gaudí.