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Business, Startups, WomenThe IGNITE Food Systems Challenge 4.0 (Rwanda)March 23, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

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.

Business, StartupsECOWAS ROGEAP Regional Solar Business Plan Competition 2026March 11, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

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

Business, StartupsThe Plus Factor Grant Program 2026February 23, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

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.

Business, WomenUPCOMING GRANTS FOR BUSINESSESFebruary 12, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

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

BusinessGauteng Manufacturing SMMEs to Boost Growth (South Africa)February 06, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

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.

Business, StartupsSustainability Open Innovation Challenge 2026January 16, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

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.

BusinessEridanseed SME Scale Program 2026 (Nigeria)January 08, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

Eridan City is seeking applications from growth-ready Nigerian SMEs to participate in the $25,000 EridanSeed SME Scale Programme

Business, Startups, WomenWASSMAS Agriculture Grant For Agro-EntrepreneursDecember 22, 2025 | Onyinye Ogboo

The $10,000 West African Support for Small and Mid-Scale Agro Startup (WASSMAS) is a non-governmental initiative focused on strengthening the agricultural sector by providing grants, technical support, and market access to small and mid-scale agribusinesses.

Business, StartupsINCiTiS-FOOD 2nd Open Call for Independent InnovatorsDecember 22, 2025 | Onyinye Ogboo

INCiTiS-FOOD has launched its €60,000 second Open Call for Independent Innovators to support solutions addressing challenges identified by the project’s Living Labs.

BusinessAsset Assist Program in South AfricaDecember 09, 2025 | Onyinye Ogboo

The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) has relaunched its R250,000 Asset Assist Programme, providing much-needed support to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across South Africa.

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