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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.

This nine-month programme supports early-career African women researchers dedicated to improving women’s health through data-driven research and innovation.

ImpactHER is inviting female entrepreneurs across Africa’s processing sector to apply for its Foundation for Business Growth Training, a fully funded capacity development program designed to help women scale their businesses sustainably and competitively.

Women entrepreneurs across Africa can now apply for the second cohort of the Investing in Young Businesses in Africa: Women Entrepreneurship for Africa (IYBA-WE4A) programme — an initiative designed to support and scale women-led businesses with $5,000 in seed capital, alongside world-class training, mentorship, and access to investment networks.

The African Masterclass Series (AMS) 5.0 is now accepting applications for its flagship incubation program; a free, intensive 12-week virtual learning experience designed to help social innovators, NGO leaders, and development practitioners turn bold ideas into sustainable, scalable ventures across Africa’s emerging markets.

The programme equips female entrepreneurs with the skills, networks, and resources they need to attract investors and scale their businesses.

Applications are now open for the 2026 WiSER Pioneers Program, a globally recognized, year-long leadership initiative designed to equip young women with the skills, mentorship, and networks needed to lead the transition to a sustainable future.

The Naffiexquisite Empowerment Initiative (NEEI) Mentorship Cohort 2025 offers a chance not only to receive mentorship and business support but also to compete for a grant of ₦3,000,000 to help scale your venture.

The ₦5,000,000 Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton program is a unique women-in-business support initiative offered by Access Bank’s W Initiative, aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs through expert training and financial grants.

The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA), in partnership with Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST), invites applications for its €2,000 Small Grants Initiative.