Welthungerhilfe and the Seeding The Future Foundation are calling on all scientists, engineers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and multidisciplinary teams from non-governmental organizations (NGOs), non-profits, social enterprises, universities, research institutions and small/emerging for-profit enterprise to submit game-changing innovations that will help transform food systems. Hosted by Welthungerhilfe (WHH) and funded by the Seeding The Future Foundation (STF), the Seeding the Future Global Food System Challenge is intended to recognize and support breakthrough innovations that can spark transformations of our food systems, with a particular focus on addressing critical challenges in the Global South. The Challenge aims to inspire impactful and transforming innovations that reside…
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This is a call for transformative innovation. The Gates Foundation ‘Accelerating Development of Innovative, Exceptionally Low-Cost Maternal and Child Nutrient Ingredients and Products’ Challenge seek solutions that ensure every mother and child – regardless of where they live – can access the essential nutrients to survive and thrive. Background Malnutrition remains one of the most urgent and pervasive threats to maternal, newborn, and child health in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). It contributes to nearly half of all under-five child deaths and is a significant driver of maternal and child morbidity and mortality. During the first 1,000 days of a…
Ilorin Innovation Hub are excited to announce applications are open for their very first Accelerator, powered by IHS Towers in partnership with Accelerate Africa [click here for program background.Africa’s digital and industrial future will be built not only on software, but on a deep integration between software and hardware + infrastructure. From telecom towers and energy systems to mobility devices and locally made electronics, the continent faces urgent challenges in scaling tools, energy, connectivity, and sensing infrastructure.These challenges create billion-dollar opportunities for startups to design, manufacture, and finance the hardware backbone of Africa’s economy — while enabling talent to build…
Kwara is building the next wave of innovators — and this is your runway.At the Kwara AI Summit 2025 Hackathon, participants will build solutions that matter across three high-impact tracks:1. eGovernment2. Agritech3. Creative EconomyOrganisers give an insight into what to expect from the Hackathon: Build fast. Build smart. Build with vibes.Winners get cash prizes, access to the Ilorin Innovation Hub Accelerator, and the opportunity to pitch to IHS Towers. Date: November 27 & 28, 2025Location: Ilorin Innovation Hub. Ilorin. Kwara State. NigeriaAttendees outside of Iorin will be able to join virtually. To register, click here. Sponsored by Lovable
If you’re an African nonprofit driving gender equality in STEM, here is a funding opportunity you must seize. The FREE STEM Fund, a collaboration between Women Win and the Optiver Foundation, has opened applications, this time offering two-year grants to organisations advancing STEM education and training for adolescent girls, women, and young people across Latin America, Asia, and Africa (including North Africa). The FREE STEM Fund is committed to narrowing the gender gap in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics by empowering girls and women, especially from under-represented and marginalised communities to become confident leaders and changemakers. Applications close December 01,…
For African students and recent graduates who want to solve pressing problems and bring entrepreneurial ideas to life. The Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship gives African students and recent graduates the opportunity to access training, resources, financial support and a network of mentors to develop their entrepreneurial skills and start building their own venture. The 8-month program develops the exceptional entrepreneurial skillset and mindset of leaders to drive social and financial impact. Click here to apply!
Have you e𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 un𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 or how 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭? Are you a professional, entrepreneur, or business leader ready to become an angel investor and fuel Africa’s innovation story? The Lagos Angel Fellowship, delivered by the Lagos Angel Network (LAN) in partnership with the African Angel Academy (AAA) and supported by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), is your gateway to mastering the art and science of startup investing.This 6-week, fully funded fellowship is designed to help you:1. Build confidence in evaluating and investing in startups2. Learn directly from experienced African angel investors3. Access real…
In furtherance of its goal to connect business students from around the world through impactful, experiential learning opportunities, GBSN has partnered with one of its corporate members DPDHL to develop the GoTrade GBSN Fellowship Program. This Fellowship Program partners selected postgraduate business students with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the developing world to foster greater cross-border trade. The aim is to enable SMEs to access the global market and to enhance student development with practical learning opportunities. Pairing Students + SMEs The Fellowship Program will pair graduate business students (MBA/MSc/Masters/PhD) with SMEs for 8 months. Each GoTrade GBSN Fellow will…
📸 undpafrica.org The United Nations Development Programme Africa has put forth a public Call for Funding Proposals for the Accelerate Africa Entrepreneurship Challenge, involving the UNDP Youth and Women Entrepreneurship Portfolio. UNDP’s Accelerate Africa Entrepreneurship Challenge is an initiative of UNDP’s Youth and Women Entrepreneurship Portfolio designed to address Africa’s youth bulge, economically empower youth and women, and impact job creation across Africa. The Accelerate Africa Entrepreneurship Challenge is intended to invest in Micro, Small, and Mid-Size enterprises (MSMEs) that: Formalize market opportunities and supply chain linkages for youth and women-owned MSMEs. Address Africa’s youth bulge by prioritizing job creation…
Are you ready for a four-month, intensive leadership development opportunity at the Jackson School of Global Affairs at Yale University? Applications are now open to be a Yale World Fellow. Apply, tag someone you know, or repost!Criteria✅️ 5- 25 years professional experience✅️ Citizen of a country other than US✅️ Fluent in English✅️ Must be resident at Yale for 4 months (August – December)Provided✅️ Stipend to cover cost of living (4 months)✅️ Furnished apartment for duration of stay✅️ Medical insurance✅️ Round trip airfareView the details and apply here by December 3, 2025!