[April 2021]
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation’s Grants Program
Deadline: Ongoing
The Draper Richards Kaplan (DRK) Foundation is inviting proposals for its grants program to support outsized impact through entrepreneurs and enterprises that create a transformational paradigm shift to meaningfully address a pressing societal problem affecting people’s lives…[more]
World Summit Awards: Promoting Local Digital Innovation with High Impact on Improving Society
Deadline: 30 September 2021
Nominations are now open for the 2021 World Summit Awards to promote local digital innovation with high impact on improving society. It is a non-monetary award system with a focus on sustainable knowledge transfer through a worldwide network. Winners benefit not from a one-time financial reward, but a lifelong partnership and integration…[more]
UNWTO’s Global Rural Tourism Startup Competition
Deadline: 1 July 2021
UNWTO invites applications for the Global Rural Tourism Startup Competition to accelerate Rural Development through Tourism. The competition aims to bring together all entrepreneurs who are deploying models that positively contribute to the planet, people and prosperity or technology that can be applied to the sustainable development of tourism in rural areas in its three pillars – economic, social and environmental…[more]
Charity Entrepreneurship: Incubation Program offering $20,000 to $100,000 Seed Funding
Deadline: 15 April 2021
The Charity Entrepreneurship is currently seeking applications for the 2021 Incubation Program. The next two-month Incubation Program will run from 28 June to 27 August 2021. The program will run online, so you can participate fully remotely. Depending on the Covid situation, they may also organize part of the course offline for those who are able to travel to London…[more]
2021 Innovating Justice Challenge
Deadline: 30 April 2021
The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) is currently accepting applications for the 2021 Innovating Justice Challenge, it is calling to all game-changing justice startups that want to grow their impact and business. HiiL is looking for the most promising startups from East Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa, the MENA region and Ukraine that aspire for everybody to have access to justice at work, at home, in the neighbourhood and in business…[more]
WE Empower UN SDG Challenge 2021
Deadline: 15 April 2021
Applications are now open for the WE Empower UN SDG Challenge 2021. The WE Empower UN SDG Challenge is the first-of-its-kind global competition for women social entrepreneurs who are advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals and inspiring entire communities to act to create the world they want by 2030…[more]
hello tomorrow Global Challenge: €100K Grand Prize, €30K 2nd prize and €20K 3rd prize
Deadline: 18 June 2021
The Global Challenge is a renowned international startup competition organized by Hello Tomorrow since 2014. It is uniquely designed to address the needs of early-stage deep tech startups across all industries. The Challenge gives deep tech and science-based entrepreneurs around the globe a platform for their projects, providing opportunities for equity-free funding, global visibility and connections with key players in the deep tech ecosystem…[more]
Pursuit Incubator Program for Socially Innovative Product
Deadline: 18 July 2021
The Because International is seeking applications for its Pursuit Incubator Program which is designed to help entrepreneurs take their innovative products to the next level. The Pursuit Incubator was created for early to middle stage entrepreneurs that have product related ideas. Although the Because have helped entrepreneurs with a range of ideas and at different stages, best positioned to work with those who have ideas for physical products and have a prototype that has proven market attractiveness…[more]
ASIP Accelerator Program (Upto €500,000)
Deadline: 14 May 2021
Startupbootcamp AfriTech is looking for the next generation of African startups disrupting industry sectors including FinTech, InsureTech, AgriTech, eCommerce, Digital Health, and CleanTech. Backed by anchor partner Telecel Group, the program is ideal for startups with a mobile tech focus…[more]
Call for Proposals: Sustainable Fisheries Challenge
Deadline: 9 May 2021
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Ocean Innovation Challenge (OIC) has announce the second Call for Proposals, on sustainable fisheries and aquaculture focusing on SDG…[more]
Bridges for Enterprise Incubation Programme
Deadline: 1 May 2021
Applications are now open for the Bridges for Enterprise (BfE) Incubation Programme to scale your business, completely free-of-charge. The goal is to support social enterprises on the path to financial sustainability and creating impact in their communities. They consider all applications to the BfE Incubation Programme carefully and holistically over several stages to determine the startups that best fit the mission and vision…[more]
ABH Prize Competition 2021
Deadline: 7 June 2021
The initiative aims to be as inclusive as possible. Applications are open in English and French to entrepreneurs from all African countries, all sectors, and all ages that operate businesses formally registered and headquartered in an African country, and that have a 3 year-track record…[more]
2021 WIA54 Programme for African Women Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 7 May 2021
Applications are now open for the 2021 Women in Africa (WIA) 54 Programme for African Women Entrepreneurs to support more than 10,000 women entrepreneurs, indirectly contributing to the creation of 100,000 jobs, by 2030. Each year, it endows 54 African women entrepreneurs from 54 African countries with a comprehensive support package consisting of training, communication, and networking…[more]
Land Accelerator- A Training and Mentorship Program for Africa
Deadline: 11 April 2021
The World Resources Institute has launched applications for the Land Accelerator Program. In 2018, World Resources Institute (WRI) launched the Land Accelerator Africa, the world’s first training and mentorship program targeted specifically toward businesses that restore degraded forests, farmland, and pasture…[more]
Savvy Fellowship Program: New Generation of Impact Entrepreneurs
Deadline: Ongoing
Applications are now open for the Savvy Fellowship Program, it is a virtual Fellowship program for passionate and brilliant young professionals seeking to be part of the new generation of impact entrepreneurs. Savvy Fellowship isn’t just a 12-weeks learning, assessment, and mentorship program. No, it’s much more. It’s a life-long journey as an impact entrepreneur…[more]
Open Call for 2021 E-Mobility Innovation
Deadline: 30 April 2021
Siemens Stiftung is thrilled to announce its first E-Mobility Innovation Call and has opened applicationsfor impact-driven entrepreneurs across Africa. The call focuses on “Electric Mobility Made in Africa for Africa” and is looking for innovative technical solutions and circular economy approaches…[more]
The Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East
Deadline: 4 June 2021
Are you an entrepreneur with an ICT solution that contributes to the socio-economic development of your country? If yes, then apply for Orange Social Venture Prize. This Prize rewards projects or start-ups created less than three years ago that offer high-tech solutions based on mobiles or the Internet to meet the needs of the populations in Africa and the Middle-East. The Award embodies the Group’s values and commitments in the MEA region…[more]
Call for EU Startups and SME’s with game-changing Solutions
Deadline: 19 May 2021
The GALACTICA has opened call for EU Startups and SME’s with game-changing Solutions. The main goal of the GALACTICA project is to create, validate and scale-up new cross-sectoral and cross-border value chains among textile, aerospace and advanced manufacturing fields…[more]
A Digital Path to Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Latin America
Deadline: 15 April 2021
The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) is seeking applications for A Digital Path to Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Latin America to create a network of journalists, technologists and media entrepreneurs across the region. This program is part of the Professional Fellows Program of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Exchange and Cultural Affairs…[more]
ClimateLaunchpad: The Green Business Ideas Competition
Deadline: 18 April 2021
ClimateLaunchpad: The Green Business Ideas Competition’ has been launched to unlock the world’s cleantech potential, they support start-ups that address climate change and shape the world’s next economy. ClimateLaunchpad is the world’s largest green business ideas competition. Innovation and invention can lead the way to a clean future. That’s why they create a stage for the people who have great cleantech ideas and help them develop those ideas into startups making global impact. ClimateLaunchpad is part of the Entrepreneurship offerings of Climate-KIC…[more]
GroFin: Seeking Applications for Small and Growing Business Fund
Deadline: 31 December 2021
GroFin is seeking applications for its Small and Growing Business Fund. GroFin is a pioneering development financier specializing in financing and supporting small and growing businesses (SGBs) across Africa and the Middle East. GroFin combines patient capital and specialized business support to grow emerging market enterprises…[more]
Postcode Lotteries Green Challenge 2021
Deadline: 15 April 2021
The 15th edition of the Postcode Lotteries Green Challenge has been launched to support Green start-ups from the Netherlands, Germany, Great Britain, Norway and Sweden. This is one of the biggest annual competitions in the field of sustainable businesses. With this competition, the Postcode Lotteries help start-ups from Germany, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden to bring their green innovations to market…[more]
Business Partnership Facility offering grants to achieve SDGs in Developing Countries
Deadline: 7 September 2021
The Business Partnership Facility (BPF) is initiated and financed by the Belgian Directorate-General for Development Cooperation (DGD) to stimulate private sector involvement in achieving the SDGs in developing countries. The Business Partnership Facility (BPF) grants financial support to companies contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing countries…[more]
The Land Accelerator – Latin America
Deadline: 1 October 2021
Applications are now open for The Land Accelerator – Latin America to build networks and skills necessary to scale businesses.
The Land Accelerator is a six-month program and curated network for entrepreneurs dedicated to restoring degraded forests and lands. There is no charge to join, and the program does not take equity in your business…[more]
SHEBA-ShEquity Business Accelerator Program
Deadline: 16 April 2021
The ShEquity and MBC Africa is pleased to launch the ShEquity Business Accelerator (SHEBA) Program to support to African female entrepreneurs with impactful and scalable businesses viewed as potential ShEquity investment candidates in agribusiness (agtech, production, processing, wholesale & retailing, any other agribusiness value chain aspects) , healthcare, technology (fintech, clean-tech, etc.), renewable energies, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)…[more]
GNI Innovation Challenge: Grants of up to USD $250,000
Deadline: 3 May 2021
The Google News Initiative (GNI) is seeking applications for its Innovation Challenges in Latin America to support projects that focus on new business models and new news products to advance a more sustainable and diverse ecosystem…[more]
Call for Proposals for Investigating Environmental Policy in Latin America
Deadline: 14 April 2021
Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is offering reporting grants to support the production of enterprise stories that will explore how international diplomacy is shaping environmental policy in Latin America as well as the health and well-being of certain communities…[more]
2021 Women in Africa Young Leaders Programme
Deadline: 15 April 2021
The Women in Africa (WIA) is launching the first edition of the Women in Africa (WIA) Young Leaders programme, developed in collaboration with its partners Dior and Lazard. Through this programme, WIA and its partners want to support and promote young African women leaders. In 2021, five selected Young Leaders will benefit from an international support program. The goal is to roll out this program every year, with the vision of opening it up to more than 400 young women by 2030…[more]
EU4Business: Connecting Companies’ project
Deadline: 30 April 2021
Proposals are now invited for the ‘EU4Business: Connecting Companies’ programme to support sustainable economic development and job creation in the EaP countries by helping SMEs to grow – especially by promoting trade, encouraging inward investment and fostering business links with companies in the EU…[more]
Open Call for 2021 E-Mobility Innovation
Deadline: 30 April 2021
Siemens Stiftung is thrilled to announce its first E-Mobility Innovation Call and has opened applicationsfor impact-driven entrepreneurs across Africa. The call focuses on “Electric Mobility Made in Africa for Africa” and is looking for innovative technical solutions and circular economy approaches…[more]
2021 Global Investors Hub Challenge
Deadline: 31 May 2021
The Global Investors Hub is calling on all startups, entrepreneurs and companies to join this unique competition to get a financial lifeline, mentorship and networking uplifting, marketing insight and other crucial benefits which propel your operations in the entrepreneurship journey…[more]
Africa Regional Services Paris Statement of Interest: ARS Speaker Program
Deadline: 30 September 2021
The Africa Regional Services based in Paris (ARS) of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs, Office of Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs has announced an open competition for U.S. citizen individuals to submit a statement of interest (SOI) to be considered for a small grant as a guest speaker or artist to conduct outreach activities that enhance the understanding of the United States in sub Saharan Africa…[more]
Call for Proposals – Climate Change Capacity Building Training for SMEs and Financial Institutions
Deadline: 12 April 2021
The African Development Bank (AFDB) is pleased to launch a call for proposals for the Climate Change Capacity Building Training for SMEs and Financial Institutions. The private sector, especially Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Local Financial Institutions (LFIs) in Africa are critical forces that drive economic activities across all sectors on the continent. The positive impact created by this category of business entities are enormous and gradually transforming the continent into the world’s most exciting economic frontier…[more]
YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program
Deadline: 16-Apr-2021
Applications are now open for the YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program…[more]
Call for Proposals for EU4Business: Connecting Companies
Deadline: 30 April 2021
Within the EU4Business initiative, EUROCHAMBRES, the Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry, signed a grant contract n° ENI/2019/411-865 in 2019 to implement the project ‘EU4Business: Connecting Companies’ (EU4BCC)…[more]
