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💡 Whether you’re launching locally or going global, these programs and accelerators can fast-track your startup’s funding, structure, and growth, says Ibukun Amosu (Founder, The Intern Place).👩🏽‍💻 OFO Founder Fellowship (Cohort 2)Led by YC Alum, 3x Founder, and angel investor, Ogochukwu Francis Osifo, this 12-week free remote founder fellowship provides mentorship, accountability, and startup guidance.📌 Who: Early-stage founders worldwide, industry-agnostic🗓️ Deadline: July 30, 2025🔗 Apply: https://lnkd.in/eqrZwANr🌍 Africa Ecosystem Catalysts FacilityA $4M initiative by Village Capital, FMO – Dutch entrepreneurial development bank and Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) | Partner in Sustainable Development, implemented by Ennovate Ventures.📌 Eligibility: Post-MVP startups in Ghana,…

BBC Media Action is expanding its MENA Pool of Experts – and this is your chance to be part of something meaningful, innovative, and impactful. They are looking for creative minds who believe in the power of media and communication to inspire change. Whether you’re a trainer, media professional, researcher, producer, facilitator, or communication specialist — your time has come. Sign up if you are passionate about: Media for Development Climate & Environmental Storytelling Digital Media Literacy Humanitarian Communication Gender and Youth-focused Media Strategic Communication & Public Messaging Experts in the pool may be engaged on a flexible, short-term basis…

Antler Africa – the regional arm of Antler, a global early-stage venture capital firm and startup generator – is looking to invest $100k in idea-stage startups raising their very first cheque! 🚀 💸The company works with early stage founders (solo-founders and teams) that are building, validating, or looking to scale their business ideas with the right VC and partner. What sets Antler Africa apart is its founder-first, pre-idea, and pre-team investment approach, specifically tailored for the African innovation landscape. Here is a summary of what makes it unique: 🔹 1. Pre-team, pre-idea investment: Antler Africa is one of the few VC…

The SheSustains Accelerator Program Cohort 3 is now open for applications!The SheSustains Accelerator is a three-month training program designed for Nigerian women-led enterprises focused on climate action and sustainability to  receive tailored support, mentorship, access to industry network and resources, and access to funding opportunities. Following the incredible success of Cohorts 1 and 2, the organisation is thrilled to announce the launch of SheSustains Cohort 3. If you’re a female entrepreneur tackling climate challenges and driving sustainability in your community, this is your chance to take your business to the next level. Through SheSustains, selected participants will gain access to:…

The Tony Elumelu Foundation is currently seeking proposals from experienced learning and curriculum developers, to create engaging educational case studies on green entrepreneurs in Francophone African countries..🔗Click here to read the Terms of Reference: Submissions should be made to: tender@tonyelumelufoundation.orgProposal deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025 Numeris Media is official Media Partner to GITEX Nigeria x AI Everything Nigeria [03 – 04 September, 2025 – Lagos]

The countdown is on! GITEX NIGERIA’s Supernova Pitch Competition is here – big, bold, and offering cash prizes across 6 verticals, and a $10,000 prize for the overall champion. If you’re a startup already exhibiting at GITEX NIGERIA Startup Festival, now is your chance to compete for visibility, funding, and global recognition. BOOK YOUR STARTUP POD Six winners will be crowned live in Lagos; plus, one ultimate Supernova Champion. ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE STAGE? JOIN THE COMPETITION YOUR ULTIMATE PLATFORM TO UNLOCK LIFE-CHANGING FUNDS 👉 Apply for the Supernova Pitch Numeris Media is official Media…

Olabanjo Alimi – Founder & CEO of Qoray Mobility and Energies Limited Qoray Mobility, a leading Nigerian electric mobility solutions provider, has officially launched a DC fast charging station at the Marriott Hotel Ikeja, marking a major milestone in the expansion of EV infrastructure in Lagos. Installed in Car Park B2, the station is strategically placed within the busy corridors of Ikeja—close to GRA and Airport Road—making it convenient for hotel guests, conference attendees, and daily commuters. Fully operational and open to the public, it addresses a growing demand from both existing EV drivers and those considering the transition to…

Y Combinator (YC), widely recognised as one of the world’s most influential startup accelerators, is accepting applications for the Fall 2025 Batch funding cycle. The batch will take place from October to November in San Francisco. The deadline to apply on-time is August 04 at 8pm PT; if you apply before the deadline, you will get a decision by September 05. About applying to YC If you want to apply, please submit your application online. People who apply before the regular deadline will hear back by September 05. If you apply after the deadline, your application may still be considered, but there is no promise about when you will receive…

Jonny Baxter, Deputy British High Commissioner in Lagos As Nigeria navigates rising energy costs and the growing urgency of the climate crisis, the British Deputy High Commissioner, Mr. Jonny Baxter, reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to supporting inclusive economic growth and sustainable development across the country. He made this statement at the second edition of W.O.M.A.N by Alitheia, a high-level forum for Women in Manufacturing, Agribusiness, and Nutrition and key stakeholders, hosted by Alitheia Capital, a pioneer in gender-lens impact investing private equity firm, in collaboration with Manufacturing Africa, a UK government programme focused on attracting Foreign Direct Investment into the…

Are you building something groundbreaking in AI, Healthtech, Edtech, Fintech, Agritech, or the Creative Economy? This is your moment. GITEX NIGERIA 2025 Supernova Pitch Competition is calling the boldest innovators to take the stage and pitch to global investors, tech leaders, and VCs at West Africa’s most dynamic tech gathering. APPLY NOW! PITCH, WIN, & SCALE! Pitch Like a Pro! All applicants must submit:• A 60-second pitch video (YouTube/ Vimeo link)• A pitch deck (in English) following Y Combinator’s best practicesOnly 10 startups per category will make it to the semi-finals. Only 2 per category will reach the finals. Ready…