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This 3-month virtual training program, beginning in July 2025, seeks to empower over 100 women and girls across Africa with in-demand Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Data Analysis skills through interactive online learning, mentorship, and live bi-weekly sessions.

The new $100,000 MEST AI Startup Program is a seven-month intensive experience led by global experts in AI and business. It’s designed to equip Africa’s brightest minds to launch impactful AI-driven software startups.

Bentley is launching a new $250,000 iTwin Activate cohort focused on startups using 3D geospatial data to improve infrastructure..

The Pulitzer Center is inviting applications for the 2025–2026 cohort of its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Accountability Fellowships, offering up to $20,000 in funding.

The €10,000 Startup Challenge of The Gap in Between is an international call designed to Boost entrepreneurship as a driver of social and environmental transformation.

A new £1,000 micro-grant opportunity is now open to support small-scale creative learning initiatives across Sub-Saharan Africa. These grants aim to improve access to digital learning, boost community engagement, and increase course completion rates through local hubs and networks.

The Center for Financial Inclusion (CFI) has launched the $40,000 Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Research Grant Program.

As part of the 2025 Niger Delta Digital Summit, they are awarding a total of ₦1,800,000 in seed funding to the top three promising startups or digital innovators in the Niger Delta region.

The R3 million SA Tech Challenge is now open for applications to empower micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by providing a platform to showcase innovative solutions.

The ₦2,000,000 National PayExpo Innovation Challenge 2025 is calling on startups across Nigeria to share bold ideas and drive real impact in health, education, agri-tech, digital inclusion, and more.