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Archivi.ng Fellowship is a six-month fully funded programme designed for storytellers, researchers, and technologists who are passionate about reinterpreting Nigerian history through archives. The fellowship offers a ₦1 million monthly stipend, project funding, mentorship, and publishing support to help participants complete original projects that educate, challenge, or inspire.

AI for Economic Opportunity Demonstration and Scaling Fund is a major initiative by the GitLab Foundation that supports organizations using artificial intelligence to advance economic mobility and inclusion.

The $1,500 Robert Rauschenberg Foundation Archives Research Residency Grant Program is an opportunity for researchers and scholars interested in visiting the Rauschenberg Foundation and its Archives in New York City.

Explore 20+ grants, prizes, and accelerator programs closing between 28th and 31st October 2025—supporting startups, researchers, nonprofits, and innovators across sectors from AI and education to conservation and climate action.

The REAL Centre (University of Cambridge) and ESSA have launched a research grant opportunity to support Africa-based foundational learning research, offering up to US$15,000 per award for researchers working in Ghana, Kenya, Senegal, or Zambia.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nigeria, in partnership with FSD Africa through the BimaLab Insurtech Accelerator, has launched the Inclusive Insurance Innovation Challenge 2025 — a ₦90 million innovation fund aimed at accelerating inclusive insurance solutions for Nigeria’s underserved populations.

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.

Explore 8 upcoming opportunities for startups, innovators, and entrepreneurs closing between October and December 2025.

The Fine & Country Foundation runs a £3,000 biannual grant programme supporting charities that combat homelessness and poverty worldwide.

The Founders and Leaders Academy (FLA) 1.0 is more than just a workshop. It’s a strategic gathering of industry experts, business leaders, investors, and ambitious professionals committed to building sustainable, scalable businesses and transformative leadership.