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Explore 6 unique opportunities for startups innovating in various sectors

Bridge Seed Global (BSG) has opened applications for its Impact Fund–Driven Accelerator Program, a three-month accelerator designed to support young African startup founders aged 18–35 with equity-free funding, mentorship, training, and global market access.

This fully supported incubator programme is designed to empower early-stage social entrepreneurs who are building ventures, organisations, or initiatives that advance gender justice and improve the lives of women and girls across Africa.

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This ZAR27,500 fellowship is a short-term, intensive research training programme designed for postdoctoral scientists working in life sciences and biotechnology-related fields. The opportunity targets early-career postdoctoral researchers from Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda seeking international research exposure and skills that benefit their home countries.

The Science Park Graz is inviting young inventors to submit their business ideas to the €12,000 Startup Idea Competition in one of six categories, including Energy & Environment.

The $100,000 Impact Investment Readiness Accelerator designed to strengthen women-owned, youth-led, and disability-focused small and medium-sized enterprises across Africa.

StartGate is spotlighting opportunities for startups and young innovators, including the Tech Challenge, an open innovation competition where technology-focused ventures can solve real business problems and gain ecosystem support. The programs are designed to help early-stage teams build, test, and refine solutions in collaboration with industry partners, accelerating their path to impact and scale. . The Tech Challenge brings together startups and […]

Explore five unique funding opportunity for entrepreneurs in East Africa

More than $1 million available in funding and award for educators and educational institutions