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

The €5,000 Young Inventors Prize recognizes young innovators from around the world who are developing technology-driven solutions that address global sustainability challenges and contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The €60,000 Georg Forster Research Award is designed for researchers whose work contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and helps improve living conditions in developing and transition countries.

The program provides grants of up to EUR 5,000 to women-led and women’s rights organizations in Nigeria and Sierra Leone for projects that strengthen gender equality, climate action, sustainable development, and women’s leadership.

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

The $15,000 Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge is designed to support young, impact-driven entrepreneurs and innovators who are creating solutions to social and environmental challenges.

The $10,000 programme is designed for young leaders running non-profit organisations that are already making a difference in their communities.

The 2026 AIMS SDGs Innovation Challenge is an initiative designed to support innovative young Africans building solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The €100,000 develoPPP Ventures Ideas Competition is an opportunity supporting high-impact startups and young entrepreneurs building innovative solutions across emerging markets.

Explore five international funding opportunities currently open for young entrepreneurs, innovators, and researchers.

The DROP Brand Accelerator Award 2026 is requesting applications to support early-stage founders in Africa by providing $3,000 equity-free seed funding, a comprehensive brand acceleration package, and six months of expert mentoring to help transform their ventures and scale their impact.