Invitation for Applications: Oribi x AfriFOODlinks Incubation Program 2024 for Sustainable Agri-food Enterprises
The Oribi-run program, powered by AfriFOODlinks, is situated in Cape Town and aims to facilitate and bolster the growth of early-stage entrepreneurs into successful social entrepreneurs within the agri-food industry.…
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator 2024 ($100,000 Funding Opportunity)
The HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator, powered by gener8tor, invests up to $100,000 in ten high-growth startups annually, with cohorts consisting of five startups each, operating at the forefront of agricultural innovation.…
African entrepreneurs eye opportunities in China’s Xiong’an New Area
Two young African entrepreneurs were attracted to the potential opportunities in Xiong'an New Area, located in Hebei Province in northern China, and took the initiative to set up their companies…
AFRICAN IMPACT INITIATIVE HEALTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP CHALLENGE 2024 FOR EARLY-STAGE AFRICAN ENTREPRENEURS ($ 25,000 CAD IN FUNDING AND FULLY FUNDED TO TORONTO, CANADA).
Application Deadline: April 15, 2024 Applications are now open for the 2024 African Impact Initiative Health Entrepreneurship Challenge. Inspired by The Prosperity Paradox, AIC is run in different African countries…
Aliko Dangote Foundation Distributes Over One Million Bags of Rice Across Nigerian States
The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has commenced the distribution of over one million bags of 10kg rice across 774 local governments in Nigeria, with 17 states already receiving their shares.…
AfDB signs $15m Transaction Guarantee Facility with NMB Bank Zimbabwe
The African Development Bank and NMB Bank Limited Zimbabwe, NMB, have signed a $15 million Trade Finance Transaction Guarantee Facility to unlock trade finance opportunities for Zimbabwean small and medium-sized…
Federal Government of Nigeria Launches National Land Transportation Policy to Transform Sector
The federal government is taking steps to overhaul Nigeria’s land transport sector with the introduction of a National Land Transportation Policy (NLTP), aimed at addressing current inefficiencies. Transportation Minister, Sen…
Call For Applications: Société Générale Women in Africa (WIA) 2024 Responsible Entrepreneurs Competition for African Women Entrepreneurs.
Deadline: April 20, 2024 This year, in partnership with Société Générale, WIA’s long-standing partner on the WIA54 program, WIA Philanthropy is proud to launch the “Responsible Entrepreneurs” competition to generate…
Call For Applications: Burning Heroes Africa Startup Awards Contest 2024
Deadline: April 1, 2024 The competition is a part of the Burning Heroes Founders Association’s mission to equalize access to global opportunities for talented founders. All Associations’ events are collaborative…
Call For Applications: World Bank Group Youth Summit (Hybrid (Online and Washington DC)
After a successful 10th edition, the World Bank Group Youth Summit is back for an 11th time on the theme of Digital Transformation, engaging youth on the most pressing topics facing their…
