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

The ₦100,000,000 MSMEs Growth Pitch Challenge 2026 is a high-impact opportunity designed to identify and support Nigeria’s most promising local producers with funding, visibility, and business growth support.

The BOI–MTN Foundation Y’ellopreneur Program 2026 is designed to empower women entrepreneurs in Nigeria through capacity building, up to ₦5 million funding access, and business support services.

The $300,000 Jerry Eze Foundation Business & Entrepreneurship Grant Program 2026 is now open for applications, offering an important opportunity for entrepreneurs and small business owners to access funding, mentorship, and business development support.

The Orange Corners Ghana is inviting growth-oriented entrepreneurs to apply for its €50,000 Business Acceleration Programme, supporting scalable ventures in agribusiness, manufacturing, climate, health, technology, creative industries, and other high-growth sectors.

The $10,000 SIA Foundation is accepting applications for the Startup Foundry Cohort 3, a competitive entrepreneurship support programme designed to fund and scale promising young-led businesses.

The $6,000 Summerfest Tech Pitch Competition is accepting applications for its 2026 event, inviting startups across the globe to showcase innovative products and services in four major technology tracks.

The focus of this initiative is to provide ₦15 billion in funding to support over 10,000 SMEs across Nigeria, alongside capacity building, financial literacy training, and investor linkages to help women and youth-led businesses scale sustainably.

Sterling Bank, in partnership with the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN), invites women entrepreneurs across Nigeria to apply for its ₦20 billion funding scheme. The initiative is designed to help women-led businesses access affordable financing and expand their operations in key sectors of the economy.

The AI for All Global Impact Challenge invites students, professionals, researchers, and companies worldwide to propose pilot-ready AI solutions addressing critical needs across sectors to deliver inclusive and scalable impact with support through mentorship, funding, and global visibility.

The ₦1,000,000 GrowthGia Business Grant II by GrowthGia Technologies is designed to provide businesses with financial resources and support for growth.