[September 2025]
In today’s fast-paced world, young entrepreneurs are reshaping the business landscape with fresh ideas, innovation and unmatched energy. Youth-specific business opportunities are more accessible than ever, offering a perfect launchpad for young visionaries to turn their passions into profitable ventures. In this compiled listing, we’ll dive into some of the most promising and trending business opportunities tailored specifically for youth — designed to inspire, empower and help you take that crucial first step toward becoming a successful entrepreneur.
Submissions open for UN Tourism Social Innovation Challenge
Deadline: October 31, 2025
The Global Social Innovation Challenge seeks to identify and support groundbreaking startups, scaleups, SMEs and entrepreneurs who are driving change in three key areas which are Community-based Tourism, Inclusivity and Accessibility and Green Projects…[more]
Request for Applications: Savvy Fellowship Program
Deadline: Ongoing
Savvy is a rolling virtual Fellowship program for passionate and brilliant young professionals seeking to be part of the new generation of impact entrepreneurs…[more]
Request for Proposals: Pioneer Innovator Grant
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025
The Novo Nordisk Foundation has announced the Pioneer Innovator Grant to support groundbreaking academic research with strong commercial potential. This grant aims to accelerate the commercialisation of novel research and the development of new technologies by funding early-stage proof-of-concept activities…[more]
Call for Proposals: Distinguished Innovator Grant
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025
The Novo Nordisk Foundation has introduced the Distinguished Innovator Grant to support the commercialisation of research discoveries and the development of new technologies in the areas of sustainability and health. This grant targets senior faculty members or researchers with a strong innovation background, including experience in academic innovation, patents, and academic spinouts…[more]
Submit Applications for WSA Young Innovators Award
Deadline: October 31, 2025
The WSA Young Innovators Award is an open call for digital solutions, applications, projects, or products driving positive change, created by young people under the age of 26 from all UN and UNESCO member states…[more]
Grant for Circular Food MSMEs in AfriFOODlinks Hub Cities
Deadline: 17 September 2025
The European Commission (EC) is seeking applications for its grant to support circular food MSMEs…[more]
Entries open for Youth Start-Up Competition
Deadline: 20 September 2025
Entries are now open for the Youth Start-Up Competition to spotlight and support young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 25 who are developing bold, creative start-up ideas to help shape a more sustainable, inclusive, and competitive Europe…[more]
Call for Participation: e-AGE25 Conference Program
Deadline: 10 September 2025
Are you ready to engage? Whether you’re submitting a proposal, or a young researcher eager to present your work, they invite you to engage with e-AGE25 through various avenues…[more]
Call for Proposals: Capability Development Grant (Singapore)
Deadline: 15-Dec-2025
The Capability Development Grant encourages and supports the continuous professional development of the people that work in Singapore’s arts and culture sector and can support your organisation…[more]
RFAs: Inclusive Economic Development and Workplace Integration – LINC Project (Iraq)
Deadline: 15-Oct-2025
A new initiative titled LINC (Inclusive Work and Growth): Economic Development and Inclusion Paths has been launched to support economic empowerment and workplace inclusion in Iraq…[more]
CFPs: Support for Training and Entrepreneurship for Employment Development in the Tourism System Initiative (Ethiopia)
Deadline: 22-Sep-2025
The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation has opened a call for proposals aimed at enhancing training and entrepreneurship for employment development within Ethiopia’s tourism system. This initiative seeks to foster local economic development, particularly in emerging sectors, by promoting job creation and entrepreneurship…[more]
Allan Gray Scholarship Programme for Entrepreneurial Development (South Africa)
Deadline: 15-Sep-25
The Allan Gray Scholarship Programme offers high school entrepreneurial scholarships to learners who have a curious, entrepreneurial mindset; have the potential to excel academically and are financially deserving…[more]
Sustainable Solutions for Hilly Region Development and Livelihood Promotion Challenge (India)
Deadline: September 25, 2025
The Sustainable Solutions for Hilly Region Development & Livelihood Promotion Challenge invites innovative startups to address socio-economic and environmental challenges in hilly regions, with the goal of promoting sustainable development and enhancing livelihoods…[more]
Apply Now for Tanzania Clean Cooking Project Grants
Deadline: October 01, 2025
The Tanzania Clean Cooking Project aims to increase access to affordable and efficient clean cooking solutions in rural, marginalized, and underserved communities in Tanzania…[more]
Applications open for GBN Youthpreneur Challenge 2025 – Botswana
Deadline: September 28, 2025
The Gaborone Bonnington North (GBN) Youthpreneur Challenge has been launched as a flagship programme designed to empower young entrepreneurs through training, mentorship, and access to funding…[more]
Call for Proposals for the Provision of Financial Services to MSMEs under GreenTech4CE in Zambia
Deadline: September 16, 2025
The Green Recycling Enterprises Engaging in New Technology for a Circular Economy (GREENTech4CE) in Zambia is inviting eligible Financial Service Providers (FSPs) to submit applications for this request for proposals (RFPs) to provide tailor made financial services and products to startups, micro, and small enterprises under the GREENTech4CE Project…[more]
Mpumalanga Tourism Youth Fund 2025 (South Africa)
Deadline: September 30, 2025
Applications are now open for the Mpumalanga Tourism Youth Fund 2025, supporting young entrepreneurs running businesses in the tourism sector…[more]
Portugal-Germany Bilateral Cooperation 2025: Joint Competition
Deadline: 12 September 2025
Under the Cooperation Agreement, Foundation for Science and Technology and DAAD launch a competition for the financing of international researcher mobility projects…[more]
U.S. Embassy Tokyo launches Annual Program (Japan)
Deadline: 30-Sep-25
The U.S. Embassy Tokyo, through its Public Affairs Section, invites creative, engaging proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Japan through public-engagement programming that highlights shared values, promotes bilateral cooperation, and makes America safer, stronger, and more prosperous…[more]
BRIDGE-in Agriculture Training Program in Ghana
Deadline: Ongoing
Get equipped with the right skills to succeed in entrepreneurship or in the employment market through targeted training offered by the BRIDGE-in Agriculture program…[more]
Industrial Partnership Block Grant (IPBG) Programme – Luxembourg
Deadline: Ongoing
Apply for the Industrial Partnership Block Grant (IPBG) programme that fosters the cooperation between Luxembourg based companies active in R&D and public research institutions in Luxembourg…[more]
CFAs: Young Entrepreneur Fund to Support Business Growth (UK)
Deadline: October 09, 2025
The Young Entrepreneur Fund by Simply Business is awarding £5,000 each to ten young entrepreneurs to help start or grow their business…[more]
Open Call: National Science Week Grants 2026 (Australia)
Deadline: September 29, 2025
The National Science Week Grants 2026 are now open for applications, inviting community-focused initiatives to provide wide participation in science engagement activities across Australia during National Science Week from 15 to 23 August 2026…[more]
