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

Explore seven (7) business grants you don’t want to miss out on in 2026. Deadlines are between April and June.

The €35,000 Baker Hughes Energy Ideas Generation Program 2026 seeks to support start-ups, SMEs, and research projects focused on energy-related technologies.

The ₦33,000,000 ScaleUp Business Accelerator Program is Bet9ja Foundation’s flagship entrepreneurship program designed to identify, support, and accelerate high-potential Nigerian SMEs and startups.

The ₦100,000,000 Startup Innovation Challenge 2026 is an online innovation challenge and business growth experience designed for startups, SMEs, tech innovators, and entrepreneurs across Nigeria.

The $25,000 IGNITE Food Systems Challenge 4.0 supports scalable, innovative ventures within Rwanda’s agrifood value chains, with a strong focus on creating and improving jobs, especially for young women.

The $20,000 ROGEAP Regional Solar Business Plan Competition 2026 is an initiative aimed at supporting renewable energy entrepreneurs and MSMEs across West Africa.

Plus Incubation Hub has officially announced the launch of The Plus Factor Grant Program, a high-impact entrepreneurship support initiative designed to identify, nurture, and fund promising entrepreneurs across Africa with up to ₦2,000,000 non-dilutive grant funding, market access, and innovation support.

View 7 exciting opportunities for various businesses in Africa. Deadline are between February and June 2026.

The Gauteng Enterprise Propeller invites applications from Gauteng-based SMMEs in the manufacturing sector to apply for up to R5 million in funding to support business growth and development.

The S$3,000,000 Sustainability Open Innovation Challenge (SOIC) by Enterprise Singapore invites startups and innovators from around the world to partner with leading corporates in developing practical, scalable solutions for a more sustainable future.