Are you a business owner looking to register your business for free? The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), in partnership with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), is offering free business name registration for 250,000 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The aim is to break cost barriers, formalize informal businesses, and …

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Call for Submissions: Build Your AgriCanvas. Build Your Future: Submit your innovative ideas focused on Cocoa, Maize, Livestock ( cattle, sheep, goats) or Cashew value chains When is the Application Deadline: Tell Me About The Award: The Agribusiness e-Academy is inviting young and emerging agripreneurs to submit innovative ideas in selected agricultural value chains. This …

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The Women Investment Readiness Accelerator (WIRA is designed to help women-led businesses scale through practical training, expert mentorship, and market linkages, equipping them to access funding and thrive in today’s fast-changing business landscape. This application is open to Nigerian women-led businesses with at least ₦5 million in revenue and no prior institutional funding. The program …

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TheFutureCo (formerly FoodFutureCo) is the world’s first consciousness-centric accelerator and venture studio for Food, Agriculture, Health, Wellness, and Consciousness (HWC). Cohort 13 offers 4 months of intensive support, mentorship, and exposure to scale up mission-driven ventures. Read Also: When is the Application Deadline: September 30, 2025 Which Fields are Eligible?Food & agriculture, AgTech/FoodTech, consumer food …

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The Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge is an innovation challenge designed to provide young people and youth-led SMEs the opportunity to develop innovative, long-term solutions and ideas to pressing environmental challenges and promote sustainability in Nigeria. Read Also: When is the Application Deadline? 📅 To be announced by MTN Nigeria. Tell Me About the Award: The Nigeria PachiPanda …

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If your startup in Africa or Latin America is generating revenue, the Q4 2025 Kuya Grant provides a unique opportunity for non-dilutive capital, enabling growth without equity loss. Winners will also receive pitch coaching, mentor support, and access to a network of VC professionals, making it particularly beneficial for MSMEs and early-stage ventures aiming to …

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The Youth in Work (YiW) Project, implemented by Self Help Africa with support from the World Food Programme in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, aims to strengthen livelihoods, create employment opportunities, and enhance the resilience of young women and men in Kano State. The Innovative Challenge is a strategic initiative to identify, nurture, and support …

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The Youth Entrepreneurship Accelerator 2025, organized by the Kenya Institute of Business Training (KIBT) in partnership with GIZ Kenya’s Programme for Promotion of Self-Employment and Entrepreneurship and GFA Consulting Group GmbH, is designed to equip young entrepreneurs with skills, mentorship, finance access, and tailored business support to help them scale their enterprises. Special encouragement is …

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The Tech FoundHER Africa Challenge 2025, powered by Naspers and Prosus and delivered in partnership with Lionesses of Africa, is now open for applications! This is your opportunity as a woman tech (co)founder in Africa to win up to $100,000 in equity-free grants, mentorship and visibility to accelerate your business growth. We encourage women founders …

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