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Masterclass for women in the digital and e-commerce sectors
The eTrade for Women initiative, championed by United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD), invites women entrepreneurs in the digital and e-commerce sectors. Apply by Sunday 26 April 2026.
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10th cohort of Google for Startups Accelerator Africa
Growth-stage startups are invited to apply for the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa, a flagship program designed to support AI-driven and machine-learning-powered startups.
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2026 KPMG Female Founders in Africa Competition
Applications are officially open for the 2026 KPMG Female Founders in Africa Competition.
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1 Million AfCFTA Impact: support for women, youth and PwD-led businesses
The 1 Million AfCFTA Impact Hub invites African women, youth and PwD-led Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to apply for grants and catalytic funding of USD100,000.
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WE4A Program: Grant opportunities now open
The “Women Entrepreneurship for Africa” (WE4A) program aims to improve the business capacity of women-led enterprises and increase their chances of raising follow-on funding.
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African Impact Initiative Challenge (Cohort 6) - Call for applications
The African Impact Initiative Challenge has designed four tracks to support ambitious founders at different stages of their journey and is aiding startups across two streams. Deadline for application is 31 January 2026.
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Home-Grown Solutions Agribusiness Accelerator: Apply now
Applications are open for the 2026 AUDA-NEPAD Home-Grown Solutions Agribusiness Accelerator (HGSA-A) Program. This opportunity is available to growth-stage agribusinesses in the COMESA region.
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Apply for the African Masterclass Series for social innovators
The African Masterclass Series (AMS) 5.0 is a free, intensive 12-week virtual learning and incubation experience...
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IYBA-WE4A: Grant opportunity for African women entrepreneurs
An opportunity for 1,000+ women-led green businesses to receive direct financial and capacity support to scale their ventures and create jobs in sustainability-focused businesses.
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Fast Forward Accelerator Programme 2025
Applications are open for the Fast Forward Accelerator Programme 2025, designed specifically for tech nonprofit founders aiming to create large-scale social impact.
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ELISA Business Scholars Program: 2025 Call for Applicants
The ELISA Scholars Program aims to embolden Africa focused entrepreneurs and leaders to advance their ideas and create jobs on the continent. Application deadline is 31 August 2025.
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Join the Google Startups for Sustainable Development program
The Google Startups for Sustainable Development program aims to support impact startups and entrepreneurs focused on one or more of the SDGs, providing advisory services, fundings and platform technology.
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Women Creating Wealth: Calling women entrepreneurs
The Women Creating Wealth programme of the Graça Machel Trust is giving you the chance to fast-track your way to powerful business coaching. Apply before 24 June 2025.
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Cartier Women's Initiative 2025: Apply now
Cartier's regional and thematic awards recognize and fund talented impact entrepreneurs from around the world who are leveraging business as a force for good.
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50MAWSP implementing RECs hold coordination meeting
COMESA, EAC and ECOWAS, the three regional economic communities implementing the 50 Million African Women Speak digital platform met 24-25 April in Arusha, Tanzania to review progress of the initiative.
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TiE Women Program 2025 for women entrepreneurs (Up to $50,000)
Applications are now open for the TiE Women Program 2025, an incredible opportunity for women founders to showcase their innovative business ideas on a global stage and win up to $50,000 in cash prizes.
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Empowering Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Africa 2025
Empowering Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Africa 2025 is Phase Two of an initiative to strengthen climate innovation across Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania.
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Funding opportunity for women-focused tech solutions (Up to $100,000)
The UNICEF Venture Fund is calling for applications from start-ups developing cutting-edge tech solutions to improve access to quality health care and services. Deadline: 8 May 2025
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Co-investment grants for women in Kenya
Applications are open for the Women Entrepreneurship Incubator Program (WEIP) aimed at supporting Women-Owned Small and Growing Businesses (WO-SGBs) across Kenya. Application deadline: February 6, 2025
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Grant opportunity for SMEs and entrepreneurs in the agricultural sector
The Agribusiness Challenge Fund calls for proposals from African SMEs and entrepreneurs that can create work opportunities at scale for young women and men, young persons with disabilities, and refugee youth.
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Call for Applications: Fashionomics Africa incubator and accelerator programs
The Fashionomics program has opened its call for applications for the second cohort. Interested? Use the links below to register.
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NWEC organizes National Women Entrepreneurs Award
The National Women Entrepreneurs Award 2024 will celebrate women entrepreneurs for their outstanding contributions to business and society.
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Madagascan women and youth get trained on regional trade
COMESA holds a multistakeholder dialogue to sensitize women and youth in business about trade facilitation tools for regional trade.
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Ye! Youth Ecopreneur Programme: Support for green entrepreneurs
The YECO Programme aims to support and nurture the next generation of green entrepreneurs by providing access to essential resources, mentorship, seed capital, and networking opportunities. Deadline: 22 March 2024.
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50MAWSP - Training for African Women Entrepreneurs. Applications are open!
The 50MAWSP Bootcamp for African Women Entrepreneurs is here. Applications for this program are open today: February 28, 2024. The Bootcamp will provide training and mentoring sessions to women entrepreneurs from 36 African countries.
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Calling women entrepreneurs leading innovative change
Are you a woman entrepreneur driving change in Africa? The Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award (WEA) is looking for you. Deadline: 27 March 2024.
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100 women and youth in Mauritius get sensitized about 50MAWSP
The women and youth were equipped with the necessary tools to enhance their participation in regional trade.
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She WINS Africa: Opportunity for African women entrepreneurs
The IFC has opened applications for the She WINS Africa programme, designed to assist women entrepreneurs across sub–Saharan Africa.
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NWEC holds sales exhibition for women entrepreneurs
The National Women Entrepreneur Council organized a “Sales Exhibition for Women Entrepreneurs” whose key objective was to promote locally manufactured products.
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Empowerment of women and the fight against gender-based violence
Collaboration between the Ministry of Population, Social Protection and Promotion of Women