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Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme
Provides $5,000 seed funding and training for African entrepreneurs.
Any African country$5,000 seed fundingGrantGeneral business
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No published deadline19- OpenNo deadlineacumen.org
Acumen Fellows Program
Develops leadership skills for social impact leaders across Africa.
Any African countryFellowshipSocial Impact - OpenNo deadlineafricabusinessheroes.org
Africa's Business Heroes Competition
Rewards outstanding African entrepreneurs with $300,000 funding and mentorship.
Any African country$300,000 fundingCompetitionGeneral business - OpenNo deadlineashoka.org
Ashoka Changemaker Program
Supports social entrepreneurs driving systemic social change with fellowship and funding access.
Any African countryFellowshipSocial Impact - OpenNo deadlineaws.amazon.com
AWS Activate for Startups
Provides cloud credits and technical support for startups using AWS.
Any African countryCloud creditsCredits & toolsTechnology & AI - OpenNo deadlineendeavor.org
Endeavor Entrepreneur Program
Supports high-growth entrepreneurs through global mentorship and networking.
Any African countryProgrammeGeneral business - OpenNo deadlineglobalgoodfund.org
Global Good Fund Fellowship
Develops leadership capacity for social enterprise founders.
Any African countryFellowshipGeneral business - OpenNo deadlinegogettaz.africa
GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize
Recognises young agribusiness innovators with $50,000 prize funding and exposure.
Any African country$50,000 prize fundingCompetitionAgriculture - OpenNo deadlinehalcyonaccelerator.org
Halcyon Climate Fellowship
Supports climate innovators through residency and mentorship programmes.
Any African countryFellowshipClimate & Energy - OpenNo deadlinehangapitchfest.rw
Hanga Pitch Fest
Provides African innovators with pitching opportunities and investor exposure.
Any African countryCompetitionTechnology & AI - OpenNo deadlineifc.org
IFC SheWins Africa
Supports women-led startups with investor readiness and business coaching.
Any African countryAcceleratorWomen-led - OpenNo deadlinemoonshot.techcabal.com
Moonshot by TechCabal Pitch Competition
Gives startups visibility and access to investors at major tech events.
Any African countryCompetitionGeneral business - OpenNo deadlinenorrsken.org
Norrsken Impact Accelerator 2026
Supports startups building technology solutions with social and environmental impact. A $125,000 investment is available for selected startups.
Any African country$125,000 investmentAcceleratorInvestmentAgricultureEducation - OpenNo deadlinenvidia.com
NVIDIA Inception Program
Supports AI startups with technical tools, credits and training.
Any African countryTechnical tools, credits and trainingProgrammeGeneral business - OpenNo deadlineplugandplaytechcenter.com
Plug and Play Africa Accelerator
Connects startups with corporations, investors and innovation partners.
Any African countryAcceleratorTechnology & AI - OpenNo deadlinesais-accelerator.com
SAIS Investment Readiness Program
Prepares African SMEs to attract investors and scale operations.
Any African countryAcceleratorAgriculture - OpenNo deadlineseedstars.com
Seedstars Africa Ventures
Invests in promising African startups and supports business growth.
Any African countryInvestment and growth supportInvestmentTechnology & AI - OpenNo deadlinevc4a.com
VC4A Venture Showcase Africa
Connects African startups with investors and funding opportunities.
Any African countryInvestmentGeneral business - OpenNo deadlinevilcap.com
Village Capital Africa Program
Supports impact startups through mentorship and peer-learning programmes.
Any African countryAcceleratorGeneral business - OpenNo deadlinevillgroafrica.org
Villgro Africa Eye Health Accelerator
Helps health startups improve access to eye care solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa with catalytic capital and mentorship.
Sub-SaharanCatalytic capitalAcceleratorHealth
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Kept for reference8- 13Aug 26Closedmilkenmotsepeprize.orgClosed
Milken-Motsepe Prize
Supports breakthrough African innovations solving major development challenges.
Any African countryCompetitionTechnology & AI - 31Jul 26Closedclimatelaunchpad.orgClosed
ClimateLaunchpad Africa
Helps green startups refine and scale climate-focused innovations.
Selected countriesCompetitionClimate & Energy - 25Jul 26Closedacceler8.africaClosed
Accelerate Africa Startup Programme 2026
Helps early-stage African startups scale through mentorship and investment opportunities.
Any African countryAcceleratorInvestmentTechnology & AI - 20Jul 26Closedmestaistartupprogram.smapply.usClosed
MEST AI Startup Program
Trains and invests in African software entrepreneurs and startups.
Any African countryAcceleratorGeneral business - 22Jun 26Closedzayedsustainabilityprize.comClosed
Zayed Sustainability Prize
Rewards impactful sustainability projects and innovative businesses with up to $600,000 awards globally.
Any African countryUp to $600,000GrantGeneral business - 17Jun 26Closeddigital-energy.euClosed
Digital Energy Challenge
Funds innovative digital solutions improving energy access in Africa.
Any African countryGrantGeneral business - 16Jun 26Closedcartierwomensinitiative.comClosed
Cartier Women's Initiative
Awards grants to women entrepreneurs creating impactful businesses.
Any African countryGrant fundingFellowshipGeneral business - 15Jun 26Closedsavant.co.zaClosed
Savant Build Programme Cohort 4
Supports African hardware and deep-tech startups with funding and investment support.
Any African countryAcceleratorGrantClimate & EnergyTechnology & AI
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