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

SEFAA provides flexible financing solutions to agribusinesses operating across the agricultural value chain, particularly enterprises creating measurable economic impact for smallholder farmers.

The $50,000 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition rewards Africa’s most innovative young food and agribusiness entrepreneurs with funding, mentorship, and global visibility.

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.

The Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Programme Cohort 15 is offering young Nigerian entrepreneurs access to business incubation, mentorship, enterprise training, and funding support of up to €30,000 for innovative businesses.

The Power of Diversity Grants 2026 is a EUR 2.2 million funding programme designed to strengthen opportunity crop value chains across Kenya, Nigeria, Zambia, Tanzania, Uganda, and Colombia.

The iHatch Cohort 5 Startup Incubation Programme is a nationwide incubation initiative designed to support early-stage founders across Nigeria in building scalable and investment-ready businesses.

More opportunities are available for businesses in Nigeria and Africa. Deadlines are between May and June 2026

The 2026 edition of the €35,000 Pierre Castel Prize is designed as a catalyst for entrepreneurial excellence, targeting founders who combine innovation with a clear commitment to sustainable development.

1) JOB CREATION AND DIGITAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT (SOUTH AFRICA) 2) NHC HERITAGE FUNDING APPLICATIONS 2026 (SOUTH AFRICA) 3) GDARD/NEF AGRO-PROCESSING BLENDED FINANCE PROGRAMME (SOUTH AFRICA) 4) GRANTS FOR CREATIVES AND ARTISTIC PRACTITIONERS (SOUTHERN AFRICA)  5) GRANT ASSISTANCE FOR GRASSROOTS HUMAN SECURITY PROJECTS IN ZAMBIA ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. At Opportunity Square, we help African entrepreneurs and organizations access […]

The May 2026 funding list features more than 60 opportunities worth $50M+ (₦75B+) in grants, prizes, fellowships, and investments across sectors such as climate, health, AI, agriculture, education, and social impact. It supports entrepreneurs, startups, NGOs, researchers, and creatives globally, with strong opportunities for Africa.