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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.

The €3,000 AI Adoption Program 2025, developed by INDPULS, offers a powerful pathway for startups and small-to-medium enterprises to bring their artificial intelligence solutions into real industrial settings.

Discover 50+ global opportunities closing this December with a combined funding pool of over $9.8 million

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.

EdTechnical has launched the $25,000 “Education in 2028: AIEd Forecasting Competition”, inviting submissions from anyone interested in predicting how AI will reshape teaching, learning, and higher education by 2028.

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.

The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, run by the Meltwater Foundation, is now accepting applications for its third cohort. The program offers $60,000 in equity-free funding, business acceleration, mentorship, market access, and impact-driven learning support.

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.

The Africa Agility is seeking applications for its African Girls in Tech – Cohort 9.0 to equip young African women ages (18 – 35) with cutting-edge hands-on tech training, mentorship, and real-world experience to unlock limitless global opportunities.

Aspiring entrepreneurs in Nigeria now have a fresh chance to strengthen their businesses through the €30,000 Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Programme Cohort 14.