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

The ₦90 million Zenith Bank Startup Pitch Competition is designed for growth-stage African startups developing technology-driven solutions.

The €75,000 SAVax Innovation Challenge identifies and supports innovative solutions addressing unmet needs in women’s health and improving access to relevant health technologies in South Africa.

The €80,000 MORE HEALTH for Africa Program (MH4A) Cohort 3 supports African social enterprises developing solutions that address healthcare gaps and improve access to quality healthcare across the continent.

The $90,000 Pave Her Way Women’s Grant Programs aims to empower women through financial support, mentorship, leadership development, and access to a network of change makers.

The $22,000 Africa Health Collaborative (AHC) Research Fund 2026 is an initiative that supports collaborative research led by Early Career Researchers (ECRs) from AHC member institutions.

The International Zendal Awards celebrate excellence in scientific research, biotechnology, and healthcare innovation by recognizing organizations and individuals whose work contributes to better health outcomes for people and animals.

The £6.25 million Wellcome Snakebite Innovation Prize 2026 is a global funding opportunity supporting innovative solutions that improve snakebite prevention, treatment, and access to care in high-burden countries.

Discover exciting opportunities for startups based in Africa. Deadlines are between June and November 2026

The $275,000 NSIA Prize for Innovation is designed to support high-potential startups developing innovative solutions to critical challenges in Nigeria.

The Africa HealthTech ExCon Accelerator 2026 is a startup support programme designed to help African health technology ventures scale innovative healthcare solutions across the continent.