This comprehensive guide reveals high-impact Business opportunities across sectors like technology, renewable energy, agribusiness, and more. Whether you’re looking to launch a new project or expand an existing enterprise, these opportunities provide the insights and pathways you need to succeed in Africa’s evolving business landscape. Take a step forward and explore the possibilities for making a difference while driving profit!
Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship Program on Entrepreneurship
Deadline: 4 December 2024
Applications are now open for the Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship Program for African students and recent graduates who want to solve pressing problems and bring entrepreneurial ideas to life…[more]
Call for Proposals: Common Fund for Commodities
Deadline: 1 April 2025
The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) invites applications for financial support from projects that aim to transform commodity value chains and uplift smallholder and SME-based enterprises in CFC member countries…[more]
Call for Applications: Czech Challenge Fund
Deadline: 06-Dec-2024
Are you ready to make a sustainable impact in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ethiopia, Georgia, Cambodia, Moldova, or Zambia? Submit your project now and stand a chance to receive up to $40,000 for implementation…[more]
YALI RLC Accra announces 52nd Cohort (On-Site Training)
Deadline: 16 November 2024
The YALI Regional Leadership Center is pleased to announce its 52nd Cohort for young African leaders who meet their criteria with the necessary skills, tools, and opportunities to serve their organizations, communities, and countries better…[more]
Applications open for USADF Off-Grid Energy Challenge
Deadline: 12 December 2024
The United States African Development Foundation (USADF) is excited to request proposals for the Off-Grid Energy Challenge…[more]
P4G announces Call for Partnerships
Deadline: 7 March 2025
The P4G is now accepting applications for partnerships working on climate mitigation or adaptation solutions in the areas of food, energy and water…[more]
UP-RISE Project for Fermented Food Processors
Deadline: 6 December 2024
The European Union is accepting grant applications to foster collaboration between the UP-RISE project team and local food processors, together with connected operators, from value chains of fermented foods consumed domestically…[more]
Business & Human Rights Accelerator Programme
Deadline: 20 December 2024
The United Nations Global Compact is currently accepting applications for the Business & Human Rights Accelerator programme to help businesses swiftly move from commitment to action on human rights and labour rights through establishing an ongoing human rights due diligence process…[more]
Google Hustle Academy Business Bootcamp
Deadline: Ongoing
The Hustle Academy is a free, 5-day virtual bootcamp for small businesses in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, focusing on building future-proof business success…[more]
The Agribusiness Challenge Fund
Deadline: 22 November 2024
Submissions are now open for the Agribusiness Challenge Fund that will offer direct financial support to address the resource flow barriers faced by SMEs looking to scale-up and, in turn, create and sustain employment opportunities for young women and men…[more]
GrowthAfrica Accelerator Opens for 2023 Cohort Applications: Receive Investment Support
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
Are you an ambitious and committed entrepreneur from Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia or Ghana with the potential to grow and create impact through their businesses? Then this Accelerator program is for you…[more]
Invest in Senegal: Economic, Social and Solidarity Development Program
Deadline: 20-Dec-2024
The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation has launched the Invest in Senegal: Economic, Social and Solidarity Development Program to contribute to the sustainable and inclusive economic growth of Senegal through the promotion of a business culture with a positive social and/or environmental impact…[more]
Apply for Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Programme
Deadline: 21 December 2024
The Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Programme—a proud partnership between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and FATE Foundation—is excited to announce the application call for the 12th cohort of Orange Corners Nigeria in Lagos…[more]
USADF/SBIL Grant for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Uganda
Deadline: 22 November 2024
The Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL) and the Stanbic Bank Uganda (SBU), in partnership with the United States African Development Foundation (USADF), an independent U.S. government agency that invests directly in African grassroots enterprises and social entrepreneurs invite applications for grant financing and local support from Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)…[more]
Applications open for Community College Initiative Program (South Africa)
Deadline: 24 November 2024
The Community College Initiative Program (CCIP) is a U.S. Department of State exchange program that provides a one–year non-degree academic and personal development experience at a U.S. community college…[more]
Growth4Her Accelerator Program (Cohort 4) – Nigeria
Deadline: 22 November 2024
The Growth4Her is a 6-month Investor Readiness Accelerator Program, open to women in West and Central Africa…[more]
Applications open for Green Tourism Incentive Programme (South Africa)
Deadline: 28 February 2025
The Green Tourism Incentive Programme (GTIP) is an initiative of the Department of Tourism with a key objective of encouraging and assisting privately-owned tourism enterprises to adopt responsible tourism practices through installing solutions to reduce their energy and water consumption and costs…[more]
Zambia Business Angel Network Funding Program
Deadline: 31 December 2024
If you are an entrepreneur with a great business idea, Zambia Business Angel Network (ZBAN) can help you get the capital and support you need to succeed…[more]
The youthrive Program to Empower, Uplift and Accelerate MSMEs – Nigeria
Deadline: Ongoing
Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of a revolutionary program shaping the future of Nigerian MSMEs. Together, let’s build a brighter and empowered tomorrow! Apply for The youthrive Program…[more]
Villgro Africa: Business Incubator Program in Kenya
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
Villgro Africa is a business incubator in Kenya looking for innovative solutions that address the lack of access to quality and affordable health services in low-income populations across Africa…[more]
Development of the Food Processing Sector in Ethiopia
Deadline: 9-Oct-25
The Leverist.de is accepting applications for Development of the Food Processing Sector to support the development of the food processing industry with your expertise…[more]
Win up to Kshs 300,000! WIDU Local Call on Food Security for Kenya
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
Are you an entrepreneur running a micro or small enterprise that contributes to sufficient, safe and/or nutritious food and agricultural production in Kenya? If yes, then the new WIDU Local Call: #FoodCallKenya is your opportunity to scale-up or start off your business…[more]
Business Linkage Program in Madagascar
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
A new call for applications has been launched, open to all Malagasy small and medium-sized enterprises wishing to join the programme…[more]