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The 2026 Women in STEM Traineeship Programme by Sustainable Energy for All is a six-month traineeship designed for young Nigerian women seeking practical experience in sustainable energy, climate finance, energy policy, and project implementation. . The programme offers participants the opportunity to work alongside government officials and project partners while gaining technical knowledge and professional […]

The $10,000 Social Business Design Competition supports entrepreneurs, innovators, students, and changemakers worldwide, developing sustainable business solutions that address social and environmental challenges. 

The ₦2,000,000 Climate and Health Challenge by The Dawn Project is a global creative competition that explores the link between climate change and human health through writing, art, design, and music.

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 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 Rainforest Trust offers grants starting from $250,000 to support the creation and expansion of protected areas that conserve biodiversity and combat climate change.

The $100,000 OPEC Fund Youth Entrepreneurship Award 2026 is a global opportunity designed to recognise and support young innovators who are actively developing solutions to some of the world’s most pressing development challenges.

Six more opportunities are available for African startup entrepreneurs.

The PRIMA Young Innovators Award 2026 is an international award designed to recognise and support young innovators who are developing impactful and sustainable solutions across the Mediterranean region. This award celebrates creativity, leadership, and innovation in addressing some of the most pressing challenges related to agriculture, water systems, and environmental sustainability. . The PRIMA (Partnership for Research […]

The UNICEF Venture Fund is inviting startups to apply for up to $100,000 funding to develop frontier technology solutions at the intersection of climate and children’s health.