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The the Global Women's Network for the Energy Transition (GWNET) in collaboration with the SADC Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SACREEE) is proud to launch. This entrepreneurship capacity-building programme is dedicated to advancing the careers of women energy entrepreneurs from the SADC region.
Date Posted: 06 May, 2025
Women entrepreneurs are transforming industries, yet access to world-class business education, mentorship, and funding remains a challenge. That's why the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Program was created. This a free, fully online course designed to equip you with the skills, insights, and connections to scale your business. Participants who complete this program will receive a globally recognized certification from Goldman Sachs, IFC, and the University of Leeds.
Date Posted: 05 May, 2025
Applications are invited for the Swiss Re Foundation/Bridge for Billions Changemakers Africa Program 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it
Date Posted: 05 May, 2025
Applications are open for the Hatch Startup Support Programme 2025. The Idea Hatch incubation programme (Hatch), an initiative by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has become a pillar programme in supporting Nigeria's burgeoning technology and innovation ecosystem.
Date Posted: 03 May, 2025
Applications are open for the NAWBO "Established and Ready to Grow" Entrepreneurship Program 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 02 May, 2025
Applications are open for the 2025 MDIF Amplify Innovation and Capacity building Program. The program is aimed at assisting Kenya based independent media through capacity building, leadership-focused development, and network building within the broader East Africa media landscape.
Date Posted: 02 May, 2025
Applications are now open for the Standard Chartered Futuremakers Women In Tech (WIT) Kenya Accelerator Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 02 May, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the AfDB Pan-African Fellowship for Emerging Fund Managers 2025. This 8-month fellowship is designed to support emerging African fund managers who are actively investing across the continent and seeking to scale their impact. The program directly addresses the core challenges faced by fund managers, offering a strategic blend of technical training, tailored expert support, and networking opportunities to unlock the next stage of their growth.
Date Posted: 02 May, 2025
Applications are open for the African Women's Development Fund (AWDF) Siza Grant Program 2025. "Siza" is a Zulu word that means assistance or help and creates a sense of community and collective care. Apply now!
Date Posted: 01 May, 2025
Applications are open for the Fetola Fire Program 2025 for Entrepreneurs in South Africa. FetolaFIRE is a 12-month business acceleration process designed to equip high-potential businesses with the skills, mindset, and strategic insights to attract investment and scale sustainably. This programme provides hands-on support to help entrepreneurs refine their vision, strengthen financial foundations, and prepare for external funding.
Date Posted: 01 May, 2025
Applications are open for the KPMG Al & the Future of Work: Designing What Comes Next Challenge 2025. KPMG invite startups in Europe to build scalable, people-centric innovations that leverage Al to transform how we work, learn, and collaboration, from activation and upskilling to role redesign and workforce strategy.
Date Posted: 01 May, 2025
Applications are open for the Creative Economy Development Fund (CEDF) 2025. The CEDF is designed to catalyze growth, innovation, and sustainable financing for Nigeria's creative and cultural industries, in line with the government's commitment to creating jobs, stimulating economic diversification, and boosting Nigeria's global cultural footprint. This Fund represents a significant national investment in the creative sector, recognizing its potential as a driver of economic growth and cultural diplomacy.
Date Posted: 01 May, 2025
Applications are open for the IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator - Cohort 2025. Join this four-month hybrid acceleration programme to work closely with renewable energy and business experts to consolidate your business model, widen your customer base and enhance your investment readiness.
Date Posted: 30 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the WomenEntrepreneurs4Good Accelerator 2025. Organized by the Women's Forum for Economy & Society, this program aims to support green entrepreneurs at the early stages of their journey.
Date Posted: 30 Apr, 2025
Amazon Business is awarding over $250,000 in monetary grants and prizes to support the growth of 15 small businesses. Existing Amazon Business small business customers based in the US with annual revenues of $1 million or less and have made a purchase on Amazon Business within the 12 months preceding May 1, 2025 can apply for a grant.
Date Posted: 29 Apr, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the Good Soil Forum Seed Capital Pitch Competition 2025. This is your chance to showcase your business, gain national exposure, and compete live for transformative funding in front of investors and a national audience.
Date Posted: 29 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) timbuktoo Creatives Lab 2025. The United Nations Development Programme's (UNDP) timbuktoo Creatives Lab is here to power innovation in the Cultural and Creative Industries (CC|S). Implemented by the Craft and Design Institute (CDI), this pioneering accelerator programme is designed to help 15 high-potential creative businesses thrive in 2025.
Date Posted: 28 Apr, 2025
The Futuremakers Women in Tech (WiT) Uganda Program is a transformative initiative designed to empower women-led, tech and tech-enabled businesses. The program is an initiative of Standard Chartered Foundation in partnership with Standard Chartered Bank, Village Capital and The Innovation Village, and implemented by Future Lab.
Date Posted: 28 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition 2025. Named in honour of Singapore's founding Prime Minister - who can be said to have developed the country's defining business plan in pitching Singapore into the global spotlight - it was one of the first international business plan competition platforms for the world's best and brightest next-gen innovators to solve global challenges.
Date Posted: 26 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the New Commons Challenge 2025. The New Commons Challenge is an initiative led by Microsoft and the Open Data Policy Lab, in partnership with DirectRelief, the Harvard Institutional Data Initiative, and UNESCO (international observer).
Date Posted: 26 Apr, 2025
Here is a list of some notable entrepreneurship programs, the organizations that offer them, and what participants can achieve through each program:
1. Y Combinator (YC) Startup Accelerator
• Organization: Y Combinator
YC is one of the most prestigious startup accelerators in the world. Startups receive seed funding, mentorship, and access to a vast network of investors and successful entrepreneurs. Participants work intensively on their ideas for three months and present them to investors at Demo Day.
2. Techstars
• Organization: Techstars
Techstars provides early-stage startups with access to mentorship, funding, and a worldwide network of entrepreneurs and investors. The program offers hands-on mentorship and culminates in a demo day where startups pitch to potential investors.
3. Google for Startups Accelerator
• Organization: Google
This program supports early-stage startups through mentorship, access to Google resources, and hands-on guidance from industry experts. Participants gain the technical expertise needed to grow their businesses using Google's tools and infrastructure.
4. MIT LaunchX
• Organization: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
This program targets high school students and focuses on building real startups from scratch. Participants learn the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, from ideation to market research and product development, while receiving mentorship from successful entrepreneurs.
5. Hult Prize
• Organization: Hult International Business School
The Hult Prize is a global competition that encourages university students to solve pressing social challenges through entrepreneurship. The winning team receives $1 million in seed capital to launch their startup.
6. Seedcamp
• Organization: Seedcamp
Seedcamp is a European seed fund and accelerator program that provides early-stage startups with mentorship, funding, and access to a global network of investors. Participants benefit from Seedcamp's support in refining their business models and scaling their startups.
7. Stanford Start Accelerator
• Organization: Stanford University
Start offers Stanford-affiliated startups access to a strong community of founders, investors, and mentors. The program supports founders with the resources they need to scale their companies, from fundraising to product development.