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NGOsCommunity Action and Social Movement Grants 2026 (Zambia)January 23, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

ActionAid Zambia has announced a call for proposals and concept notes inviting community-based organisations and social movements to access funding aimed at supporting locally driven actions that strengthen communities and advance rights-based development.

NGOsACT Trust Foundation Grant Program 2026January 22, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The ACT Trust Foundation is accepting applications for its grant programme, focused on supporting scalable, high-impact initiatives that drive sustainable development across Africa.

Business, StartupsStartup Idea Competition 2026January 22, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

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.

Business, NGOsAfrican Energy Futures Grant ProgramJanuary 22, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The $1,000,000 African Energy Futures Grant Program invites African-based universities, think tanks, and research institutions to register interest in forming research hubs that will anchor a new, Africa-wide collaboration network in energy research and policy engagement.

Business, StartupsBeyond Boundaries Program Y3 2026January 20, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The €6,000 Bridge for Billions Program seeks grant applications to support early-stage social entrepreneurs with mentoring, practical tools, and a global network to help them build strong and impactful businesses.

Business, StartupsEye Health Innovation Accelerator 2026January 19, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The $250,000 Eye Health Innovation Accelerator is a Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) program aimed at supporting companies that are developing scalable, affordable, and high-impact innovations in the eye health space.

Business, StartupsStartGate Startups & Young Innovators Tech ChallengeJanuary 19, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

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 […]

UncategorizedFAAM Artist in Residence Program 2026-2027January 19, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The $3,000 Fukuoka Asian Art Museum (FAAM) Artist-in-Residence Program 2026-2027 offers international and domestic artists the opportunity to create and exhibit work in Fukuoka, Japan.

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.

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