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The AEYA New Leaders Lab 2026 is a fully funded, 3-to-4-month hybrid leadership and entrepreneurship initiative for young Africans aged 18–30 across 19 countries. Funded by the European Union and implemented by Expertise France and AICS, the program provides practical workshops, peer learning, and 1-on-1 mentorship to scale grassroots community projects. No formal degree is required; applicants must submit an innovative project idea in sectors like climate action or social inclusion.
Capitec Bank has just opened applications for its Graduate Programme 2027. This initiative gives young South African graduates real business ownership, moving past traditional entry-level tasks to let participants manage projects and influence decisions affecting millions of clients.
The Airtel Africa Foundation has awarded ₦50 million in tech scholarships to 100 undergraduate students across Nigerian public universities. Part of the Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship, the initiative provides each scholar with ₦500,000 for tuition, stipends, and a laptop. Targeting fields like AI and Cybersecurity, the program includes mentorship to build Africa’s digital talent pipeline.
The AEYA New Leaders Lab 2026 is a fully funded, 3-to-4-month hybrid leadership and entrepreneurship initiative for young Africans aged 18–30 across 19 countries. Funded by the European Union and implemented by Expertise France and AICS, the program provides practical workshops, peer learning, and 1-on-1 mentorship to scale grassroots community projects. No formal degree is required; applicants must submit an innovative project idea in sectors like climate action or social inclusion.
The Women-Led Business Grant 2026 is accepting applications from female founders globally. Offering up to $750,000 in non-dilutive funding, this initiative helps women-led startups and SMEs expand into new markets, accelerate growth, and innovate without sacrificing equity. Eligible sectors include technology, healthcare, agriculture, and renewable energy.
Abeokuta founders are set to gather for a high-energy meetup focused on one thing that actually moves products forward: visibility. Hosted by Founders Friday x Edfrica, the session will unpack how builders can stop shipping in silence and start getting seen.
EDFRICA has held a strategic engagement meeting with the Ogun State chapter of the Nigerian Association of Small Scale Industrialists (NASSI) to explore collaboration opportunities aimed at supporting entrepreneurs and strengthening MSME development.
Applications are now open for the 2027 CECIL Renaud Overseas Scholarships, offering outstanding young South Africans funding for postgraduate study in the United Kingdom.