HICOOL Global Entrepreneurship Competition 2023 for African Startups ($10m Prize). Apply below. When is Application Deadline? 31st January 2023 Tell Me About Award: The HICOOL Global Entrepreneur Summit and Entrepreneurship Competition are for Entrepreneurs. It aims to build a multi-level, multi-dimensional, and diversified international entrepreneurial model, seeking high-quality startups worldwide, and facilitating entrepreneurs to grow …

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Flourish Africa N1 Billion Grant 2023 for Female Entrepreneurs. Apply below. When is Application Deadline? 29th January, 2023. Tell Me About Award: The Flourish Africa Grant for Female Entrepreneurs is a One Billion Naira Fund created to support and promote African female-owned businesses over 5 years through training, mentoring, and funding. The programme seeks to …

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Multichoice Earthshot Prize Africa (US$1.2 million/R20 million). Apply below. When is Application Deadline? 27th January 2023. Tell Me About Award: MultiChoice calls on climate change activists and innovators across Africa to submit nominations for the prestigious Earthshot Prize with a chance of winning US$1.2 million/ R 20 million (£1 million) prize Launched in 2020, The …

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UK South Africa Tech Hub Plastics Innovation & Circularity Challenge 2023. Apply below. When is Application Deadline? 17th January 2023 Tell Me About Award: Over 300 million tons of plastic is produced annually, half of which goes into single-use items such as shopping bags, cups and straws. More than 8 million tons of this ends …

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UN SDSN Innovation Readiness Program 2023: Have an innovative idea or a sustainable solution for social and environmental impact? Apply to the Innovation Readiness Program! When is Application Deadline? 10th February 2023 Tell Me About UN SDSN Innovation Readiness Program: The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network – Youth Initiative (SDSN Youth) calls for applications for …

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has opened applications for its annual ICT Innovation Competition. Apply below. When is Application Deadline? 15th January 2023 Tell Me About Award: The NCC invites startups, tech hubs, investors and the entire ICT ecosystem to participate in its competition themed “Utilizing Indigenous Digital Solutions to Bridge the Digital Divide” in …

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BOI/FMYSD 60-day App Development Challenge (N1M Cash Prize, Laptop + MORE). Apply below. When is Application Deadline? 10th March 2023 Tell Me About Award: The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development in partnership with the Bank of Industry invites Nigerian youth to participate in the 2nd National Sixty-Day App Development Challenge. The Sixty-Day App …

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Apply below. When is Application Deadline? 13th January 2023 Tell Me About Award: MTN Foundation in partnership with the National ICT innovation hub and Centenary Technology Services implement the MTN Innovation Program, dubbed the Ace Tech program. The program is delivered by Refactory whose focus is on skilling work ready talent for software engineering and …

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African Development Bank (AfDB) Fashionomics Africa Contest: If you are an African designer and a fashion entrepreneur over 18 years old, based in Africa, operating in the textile, apparel or accessories industry and you have launched a fashion business (with a maximum of 50 employees), submit your proposal below. Application Deadline: 18th January 2023 About …

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Realness Institute in partnership with Netflix calls for submissions for Episodic Lab and Development Executive Traineeship 2023. Apply below. When is Application Deadline? 22nd December 2022. Tell Me About Award: Realness Institute in partnership with Netflix, the world’s leading entertainment streaming service, has opened the calls for submissions to its 2023 Episodic Lab and Development …

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