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The Internet Society Foundation Common Good Cyber Fund (CGCF) 2026 is accepting applications from June 23 to August 4, 2026. This initiative offers multi-year operational grants from $100,000 to $300,000 USD to cybersecurity nonprofits protecting high-risk communities, independent media, and digital infrastructure. Prioritization is given to organizations based in the global majority and those addressing technology-facilitated gender-based violence.
The Amazon Web Services (AWS) She Builds Mentorship Program 2026 is now accepting applications for its upcoming cohort. Operating as a free, 12-week virtual initiative from September to November, this program offers hands-on career coaching, leadership development, and tech ecosystem insights. The opportunity is open globally to women and early-career professionals looking to break into cloud computing. Applications must be submitted through the official portal by June 30, 2026.
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 Internet Society Foundation Common Good Cyber Fund (CGCF) 2026 is accepting applications from June 23 to August 4, 2026. This initiative offers multi-year operational grants from $100,000 to $300,000 USD to cybersecurity nonprofits protecting high-risk communities, independent media, and digital infrastructure. Prioritization is given to organizations based in the global majority and those addressing technology-facilitated gender-based violence.
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.