Recent doctoral graduates with bold ideas for tackling environmental challenges can apply for Harvard’s 2027 Environmental Fellows Program, with approximately five fellowships available. Run by the Harvard University Center for the Environment, the programme gives selected researchers the opportunity to spend two years at Harvard working with a faculty mentor and developing an independent research project addressing an environmental issue. The programme welcomes research spanning science, economics, law, public policy, public health, design and the humanities. (Harvard Environmental Center) The fellowship provides a US$92,000 annual salary, eligibility for employee health insurance, up to $2,500 in relocation reimbursement, and a $2,500…
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Google is opening applications for its 2027 internship programmes, giving students opportunities to gain hands-on experience at one of the world’s leading technology companies — with paid placements and no application fee. The opportunities span fields including software engineering, data science, research, hardware engineering and site reliability, with positions available across several countries and regions. Current listings include the United States, Canada, the UK, Germany, France, Ireland, Sweden, Switzerland and Taiwan, among others. Internships typically run for 12–17 weeks and allow students to work on real Google projects alongside experienced teams. The company describes its internships as opportunities to develop…
Explore a major funding initiative supporting projects that strengthen agriculture, food systems and food security in eligible countries. This is a significant opportunity for initiatives focused on improving agricultural productivity, strengthening rural livelihoods and building long-term food security. 💰 $163 Million in Grant Funding🌍 Global Development🌾 Agriculture & Food Systems🍎 Food & Nutrition Security🌱 Climate-Smart Agriculture🚜 Smallholder Farmers & Rural Development🌦️ Climate Resilience🤝 Development Partnerships📈 Sustainable & Resilient Food SystemsTo Get Assistance with the application process, visit https://lnkd.in/d6qVGQ-t 🔗 Apply Here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dR4bbJGv
Women entrepreneurs with innovative, impact-driven ventures have an international funding opportunity through Tara’s Circle 2026, with applications closing on September 17, 2026. Organised by Spanish foundation Tara for Women, the 2026 programme is supporting women-led projects that generate social, environmental or economic impact, with no geographic restriction on applicants. Eligible ventures must be at seed stage and have a defined or functional MVP. The programme will award €100,000 across 15 winning projects in five areas: Sustainability, Environment & Mobility; Health & Wellbeing; Social Innovation, Education & Community Development; Technology & Science; and Design, Culture & Fashion with Impact. Three winners…
As demand for artificial intelligence (AI) skills continues to surge worldwide, Google has made a range of free AI training courses available, offering learners the opportunity to build in-demand skills and earn certificates at no cost. The programme provides self-paced learning designed to accommodate students, entrepreneurs, professionals and anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of artificial intelligence without the financial barriers often associated with technical education. The free learning catalogue covers a broad range of topics, including: Artificial Intelligence fundamentals Machine Learning Generative AI Prompt engineering Responsible AI Other emerging AI-related disciplines Participants can study at their own pace, allowing…
The Accelerate Africa Startup Programme 2026 is a pan-African startup support initiative designed to back early-stage founders building scalable, technology-driven solutions to some of Africa’s most pressing challenges. 12 weeks. 10 founders. 1 goalAfter over a decade of supporting several Africa focused founding teams, the programme has identified five critical areas of support to focus on, alongside some of the top experts in these fields. Storytelling: craft a compelling mission, vision and story of impactPeople & Ops: assemble, motivate, and lead a high performing teamGo to Market: find your path to the first million dollars in revenueProduct Development: build a…
Startup Abuja, in partnership with Transnet Cloud & AWS, presents Startup Innovation Challenge 2026 – an online innovation challenge and business growth experience for startups, SMEs, tech innovators, and entrepreneurs across Nigeria. Why you should not miss this opportunity Over ₦100 million worth of prizes (cash + AWS credits + mentorship + business support) Access to at least ₦1,500,000 in AWS credits via Transnet Cloud Mentorship, visibility, and investor-readiness support Free AWS-powered environment to build during the innovation challenge Apply now — It’s FREE! Applications will close on Friday, 31st May 2026 by 11:59pm. Numeris Media is Media Partner to AI…
Applications for the Entrepreneurship World Cup 2026—one of the world’s largest and most diverse startup competitions—will close May 31, 2026. Entrepreneurs from across the globe are invited to apply for a chance to access mentorship, global exposure, and millions of dollars in prizes and investment opportunities. Whether you’re at idea stage or scaling fast, this is your opportunity to take your venture to the world stage. Key 2026 EWC Dates: Applications Open: November 2025 Application Deadline: May 31, 2026 EWC 250 Selection: July 2026 Virtual Bootcamp: August 2026 EWC 100 Selection: September 2026 Global Finals (Riyadh): November 2026 The competition is open to applicants in four…
🌱 The 2027 scholarship application to study a Master of Sustainable Agriculture (University of the Free State) is now open. The University of the Free State (UFS), in partnership with RUFORUM and the Mastercard Foundation through the TAGDev 2.0 South Africa program, is inviting applications for fully funded scholarships to study a Master of Sustainable Agriculture commencing in 2027. We are looking for candidates who:✅ Demonstrate strong academic performance✅ Are passionate about agriculture and rural development✅ Are committed to transforming African food systems Women, differently abled persons, and applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. 📅 Applications open:…
Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) is the Jack Ma Foundation’s flagship philanthropic program in Africa to support entrepreneurs. Their mission is to showcase and grow local talent who are creating positive impact in their communities and beyond, and inspire a movement of African entrepreneurship. Africa’s Business Heroes supports talented African entrepreneurs through its annual Prize competition. Each year, 10 exceptional finalists are selected to receive a share of USD 1.5 million in grant funding, with the top winner receiving up to USD 300,000. In addition to the funding, finalists gain exclusive access to training, mentorship, publicity, and a vibrant network of…