Grants for African Entrepreneurs | Find Funding for Your Business & NGO

The €25,000 Startupbootcamp BOLD2 Food & AgriTech is a 3-month hybrid accelerator program starting January 2026 in Amsterdam designed for passionate early-stage founders with game-changing solutions in food and agriculture, aiming to accelerate startups and drive positive change by providing knowledge, connections, and opportunities.

SWIT is the regional innovation arm of Odu’a Investment Company, focused on driving tech and socio-economic transformation in South-West Nigeria.

From October 1st to 10th, grants, fellowships, and accelerator programs worth over $3.2 million are available for tech founders, NGOs, women entrepreneurs, researchers, innovators, and more

Eight upcoming grants and challenges for tech entrepreneurs—featuring over $455,000 in funding plus accelerator training opportunities for innovators in Africa

The Sustainable Innovation Seed Accelerator is designed for early-stage founders developing tech-enabled solutions in core sustainability sectors: agriculture, mobility, built environment, and energy.

18 upcoming grants and competitions are offering creatives, researchers, innovators, and nonprofits over $600,000 in funding opportunities. Some also provide training and non-cash support for women and youth innovators.

Are you a woman between the ages of 18 and 35 who is eager to build a career in the digital economy? This is your chance to gain in-demand skills, connect with like-minded women, and accelerate your path to employment.

Are you a young business owner, creative, or professional looking to unlock new opportunities, sharpen your skills, and access funding for growth? The ₦3 million AU30 Accelerator Summit by Ascende is here to help you do just that!

Explore upcoming grant opportunities worth over $1.6 million (₦2.63 billion) and closing soon between August 27th and 31st.

View upcoming grant opportunities for Southern African entrepreneurs, closing this August and September 2025.