Are you a young person with an entrepreneurial spirit looking to take your business to the next level? Look no further! We’ve compiled a list of business grants and opportunities specifically designed for emerging talent like yourself. Read on to learn more and take your first step toward success!
World Justice Challenge: The Rule of Law Foundation of Democracy
Deadline: 31 January 2024
The World Justice Project (WJP) is pleased to announce the World Justice Challenge, a global competition to identify, recognize, and promote good practices and high-impact initiatives that protect and advance the rule of law…[more]
Call for Proposals: Video Games and Immersive Content Development Programme
Deadline: 24 January 2024
The European Commission (EC) is accepting proposals for the Video Games and Immersive Content Development under the Creative Europe Programme (CREA) to increase the capacity of European video game producers, XR studios and audiovisual production companies to develop video games and interactive immersive experiences with the potential to reach global audiences…[more]
Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative Fellowship Program
Deadline: 30 January 2024
Apply for the Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI) Fellowship Program, an opportunity for young European business professionals to expand their networks, gain perspective, and engage with the U.S. business sector to exchange innovative ideas and best practices…[more]
Applications open for Archipelagos Program – Africa
Deadline: 30 June 2024
Apply for the Archipelagos Program, a multi-year international cooperation program developed by Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, the Italian Financial Institution for International Development Cooperation, with the support of the European Commission…[more]
World Bank Youth Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 23 February 2024
Calling on Aquapreneurs to Join the World Bank Youth Innovation Challenge!..[more]
InnovAction 2.0: Innovation Competition for Young Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 5 April 2024
The Inter-American Foundation (IAF) and Young Americas Business Trust (YABT) have launched the “InnovAction 2.0”, an innovation competition for young entrepreneurs to support emerging businesses that reduce waste, promote clean energy, and enhance natural resources…[more]
Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge – Africa
Deadline: 1 March 2024
Submissions are now open for the Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge.
This is an exclusive platform being provided to innovative African youth in travel and tourism looking for funding, partnership and mentorship opportunities to present their projects to the global market place in order to find the required support for their programmes…[more]
FORBES AFRICA’s 30 Under 30 List (10th Edition)
Deadline: Ongoing
It’s that time of the year when anticipation gives way to excitement as FORBES AFRICA prepares to welcome and honor, yet again, the next cohort of young innovators, influencers and intellectuals taking the continent by storm…[more]
StArfrica Ghana-2.0 EXIST Idea Accelerator Program
Deadline: 2 January 2024
So you’re a university graduate or probably just about to finish your degree with an innovative business idea that also fits the global market? Then this accelerator is perfect for you!..[more]
Business Grants for Young Entrepreneurs in Wiltshire and Swindon (UK)
Deadline: Ongoing
The Wiltshire Community Foundation is working in partnership with SWEF to provide business grants of £2,000 to young entrepreneurs in Wiltshire and Swindon that are aged between 18-30…[more]
Funding Competition: Transforming Cancer Therapeutics – UK
Deadline: 24 January 2024
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £10 million to develop next generation immunotherapies for cancer or life-changing treatments for paediatric cancers…[more]
Ethiopian Green Innovation Youth Challenge
Deadline: 10 January 2024
Are you ready to make a difference and tackle climate and environmental challenges in Ethiopia? Join the Ethiopian Green Innovation Youth Challenge where young innovators like you can showcase their sustainable solutions and contribute to a greener future! Exciting prizes await the first 3 winning innovations!..[more]
An Opportunity for Young Agribusiness Entrepreneurs to visit New Zealand
Deadline: 12 February 2024
The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono is offering up to eight young Southeast Asian agribusiness entrepreneurs and business leaders the opportunity to visit New Zealand and attend the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural event, Fieldays…[more]
Apply for PHL Youth Creates Seed Fund Challenge – US
Deadline: 1 February 2024
Are you a young entrepreneur with ideas such as launching a new product, a tool for design improvements, or a digital app to create a new network for creatives? The Department of Commerce has launched the PHL Youth Creates Seed Fund Challenge, a pilot initiative to support creative entrepreneurship pathways for Philadelphia students ages 10 to 24 attending a public, charter, or undergraduate school…[more]
Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award – Nigeria
Deadline: 16 January 2024
Apply for the Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award (DAAYTA), an ARM initiative in partnership with TechnoVision’s TVC Labs that aims at providing young Nigerians with an opportunity to develop innovative start-up ventures that add economic value to Nigeria…[more]
FUTURE FOUNDERS Youth Entrepreneurship Scholarship – Australia
Deadline: 22 January 2024
Do you have an awesome idea for a new product or service and need to know best next step? Perhaps you have a startup business and want to know how to growth hack it to take it to the next level? Maybe you working in a business and have innovative ideas to change things up for the better? The FUTURE FOUNDERS Youth Entrepreneurship Scholarship is just for you!..[more]
SWEF – Enterprise & Business Grants (UK)
Deadline: Ongoing
The SWEF enterprise and business fund awards grants to young people in Staffordshire or Shropshire who need support with business start-up costs that they would otherwise not be able to afford, and particularly those who are not in education, employment, or training…[more]
