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

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 $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 $20,000 CANEX Creative Pitch Session is designed to unlock capital for Africa’s promising creative enterprises.

The $3,500 Roy W. Dean Film Grant supports independent films that are unique and make a contribution to society.

The Council provides up to N$75,000 financial support to artists, cultural organisations and community projects that contribute to the development of Namibian arts and culture.

The €40,000 Thuthuka Film Co-production Fund supports South African–Dutch co-productions developing feature films, animated feature films and feature-length documentaries intended for theatrical release.

The competition provides entrepreneurs with a platform to put their businesses in the spotlight and access up to ₦1,000,000 in potential funding to support business growth.