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The iHatch Cohort 5 Startup Incubation Programme is a nationwide incubation initiative designed to support early-stage founders across Nigeria in building scalable and investment-ready businesses.
More opportunities are available for businesses in Nigeria and Africa. Deadlines are between May and June 2026
The 2026 edition of the €35,000 Pierre Castel Prize is designed as a catalyst for entrepreneurial excellence, targeting founders who combine innovation with a clear commitment to sustainable development.
1) JOB CREATION AND DIGITAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT (SOUTH AFRICA) 2) NHC HERITAGE FUNDING APPLICATIONS 2026 (SOUTH AFRICA) 3) GDARD/NEF AGRO-PROCESSING BLENDED FINANCE PROGRAMME (SOUTH AFRICA) 4) GRANTS FOR CREATIVES AND ARTISTIC PRACTITIONERS (SOUTHERN AFRICA) 5) GRANT ASSISTANCE FOR GRASSROOTS HUMAN SECURITY PROJECTS IN ZAMBIA ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. At Opportunity Square, we help African entrepreneurs and organizations access […]
The May 2026 funding list features more than 60 opportunities worth $50M+ (₦75B+) in grants, prizes, fellowships, and investments across sectors such as climate, health, AI, agriculture, education, and social impact. It supports entrepreneurs, startups, NGOs, researchers, and creatives globally, with strong opportunities for Africa.
The NEF and GDARD have opened applications for blended finance funding to support Black-owned agro-processing enterprises in Gauteng with up to R10,000,000.
The $10,000 Transformative Research Challenge (TRC) is a global competition by the World Food Forum designed to support young researchers working on innovative agrifood solutions.
The FCI4Africa Open Call 2026 is offering up to €50,000 in funding to support innovative projects aimed at transforming food systems across Africa.
The Thrive Grant supports organizations outside the United States working to advance sustainable, plant-based food systems and alternatives to industrial animal agriculture with up to $30,000.
Eleven unique opportunities in April and May 2026 for young entrepreneurs (18 to 35), you don’t want to miss out on
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