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Business, StartupsNigerian Youth Academy (NiYA) Startup Pitch 2.0 for Nigerian Startup EntrepreneursNovember 28, 2025 | Onyinye Ogboo

Applications are now open for the  ₦100million NiYA Startup Pitch 2.0. NiYA Academy is the foundation of NiYA, built to equip young Nigerians with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in today’s fast-changing economy.

UncategorizedUpcoming Grants for ResearchersNovember 25, 2025 | Onyinye Ogboo

These seven new research and fellowship opportunities offer a combined funding pool of up to $86,000+ for African researchers, academics, PhD candidates, early-career scholars, and innovators.

Business, NGOs, Startups, WomenUPCOMING GRANTS IN NOVEMBER (PART 4)November 20, 2025 | Onyinye Ogboo

View 20 verified funding opportunities closing by 30th November 2025, offering a combined total of over $1.16 million USD in grants, prizes, fellowships, business support, and tech/innovation programs.

Business, StartupsIlorin Innovation Hub Accelerator Program 2025November 20, 2025 | Onyinye Ogboo

The ₦20,000,000 Ilorin Innovation Hub Accelerator, powered by IHS Towers, is now accepting applications for its 2025 cohort. This programme supports high-potential African startups building the hardware, software and infrastructure that will drive the continent’s digital and industrial future.

UncategorizedCFPs: AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grants for Junior ResearchersNovember 19, 2025 | Onyinye Ogboo

The African-German Network of Excellence in Science is pleased to announce its €3,000 Intra-Africa Mobility Grants for Junior Researchers to strengthen the scientific capacity and networking of young researchers in Africa through the active cooperation of AGNES and potential AGNES members

Business, NGOs, StartupsExpo City Dubai Global Innovators ProgramNovember 17, 2025 | Onyinye Ogboo

Impact-driven startups and social enterprises can now apply for Expo City Dubai Foundation’s Global Innovators Programme, which offers grants of up to US$ 100,000. The programme backs scalable solutions that tackle urgent challenges, especially in the Global South.

Business, StartupsEquityTech Fellowship for Empowering Inclusive Tech InnovationNovember 14, 2025 | Onyinye Ogboo

The $6,000 Halcyon House EquityTech Fellowship is open to for-profit startups worldwide that leverage technology to increase social and financial inclusion and close equity gaps in education, wealth, and accessibility.

BusinessHalcyon’s Climate Resilience and Food Security in Africa Fellowship 2026November 14, 2025 | Onyinye Ogboo

The $6,000 Climate Resilience & Food Security in Africa Fellowship invites African entrepreneurs to accelerate solutions that strengthen climate adaptation, resilience and food security through high-impact ventures.

Business, StartupsAYuTe Africa Challenge in KenyaNovember 14, 2025 | Onyinye Ogboo

The AYuTe Africa Challenge Kenya aims to promote agricultural innovation among Kenyan youth and contribute to the country’s food security through technology-driven entrepreneurship.

Business, StartupsKelly African Business Challenge November 13, 2025 | Onyinye Ogboo

The $5,000 competition is designed to support African-based ventures with investment readiness and exposure.

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