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

Explore the top 2026 funding opportunities for Nigerian entrepreneurs. Discover deadlines, cash prizes, and application details to scale.

The United Nations–Nippon Foundation Fellowship on Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea is a fully funded nine-month advanced training programme for mid-level professionals from developing countries working in ocean affairs and marine governance.

The Cohort III of the ImagineMiah Africa Elevate1M Incubator Programme is a 12-week business incubation programme designed to help African startups and MSMEs strengthen their businesses, become investment-ready, and prepare for sustainable growth.

The AI Skills for Women Programme 2026 is a free artificial intelligence training initiative designed to equip Nigerian women with practical AI skills and prepare them for opportunities in the digital economy.

The ₦50,000 Bosun Tijani Foundation Gen AI Fellowship Cohort 2 is a six-month intensive programme designed to equip young Nigerians with practical Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills.

The programme is designed to identify and support promising entrepreneurs building innovative solutions for the creative economy.

The START by Triift Africa is a six-week weekend accelerator program (Fridays and Saturdays) designed to help youth-led startups scale. The program provides practical business training, expert mentorship, and essential resources to overcome common early-stage challenges like limited access to funding and professional networks. . The programme addresses common challenges faced by early-stage entrepreneurs, including […]

The 2026 Amazon Web Services (AWS) She Builds Mentorship Program is a free 12-week mentorship initiative designed to support women and early-career professionals seeking career growth, professional guidance, and meaningful connections within the technology industry.

The Pitch n Grow is AWIEF’s flagship annual women entrepreneurship pitch competition programme, designed to identify, develop, and amplify the most promising women-led ventures across Africa.

The Standard Chartered Women in Tech (WiT) Incubator South Africa 2026 is a programme designed to support and accelerate women-led and women-owned businesses leveraging technology and innovation to solve pressing challenges.