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The SME Bootcamp 2026 is a two-month program designed to equip growth-stage African SMEs with the knowledge, systems, and networks required to scale across African markets.

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 ₦33,000,000 ScaleUp Business Accelerator Program is Bet9ja Foundation’s flagship entrepreneurship program designed to identify, support, and accelerate high-potential Nigerian SMEs and startups.

The ₦100,000,000 MSMEs Growth Pitch Challenge 2026 is a high-impact opportunity designed to identify and support Nigeria’s most promising local producers with funding, visibility, and business growth support.

The BOI–MTN Foundation Y’ellopreneur Program 2026 is designed to empower women entrepreneurs in Nigeria through capacity building, up to ₦5 million funding access, and business support services.

The $300,000 Jerry Eze Foundation Business & Entrepreneurship Grant Program 2026 is now open for applications, offering an important opportunity for entrepreneurs and small business owners to access funding, mentorship, and business development support.

The Orange Corners Ghana is inviting growth-oriented entrepreneurs to apply for its €50,000 Business Acceleration Programme, supporting scalable ventures in agribusiness, manufacturing, climate, health, technology, creative industries, and other high-growth sectors.

The $10,000 SIA Foundation is accepting applications for the Startup Foundry Cohort 3, a competitive entrepreneurship support programme designed to fund and scale promising young-led businesses.

The $6,000 Summerfest Tech Pitch Competition is accepting applications for its 2026 event, inviting startups across the globe to showcase innovative products and services in four major technology tracks.

The focus of this initiative is to provide ₦15 billion in funding to support over 10,000 SMEs across Nigeria, alongside capacity building, financial literacy training, and investor linkages to help women and youth-led businesses scale sustainably.