Month: March 2024

If your startup has the ability to create innovative, technology-driven solutions in your industry, then we invite you to submit your application to NPI 2.0. By participating, you have the chance to win up to US$220,000 in prizes in the NSIA Prize for Innovation and also receive an all-expense paid training program in Silicon Valley, USA. NPI, sponsored by the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), aims to promote innovation in Nigeria’s digital ecosystem and support local solutions that can contribute to socio-economic development. The program is designed to foster creativity within the digital ecosystem and provide funding for early-stage, growth-oriented solutions. Its ultimate goal is to drive transformative economic growth,

Applications are now being accepted for the Agribusiness Challenge Fund, part of the Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity Agribusiness Challenge Fund. This fund is the second phase of a program initiated by the Mastercard Foundation, following the successful implementation of the Mastercard Foundation Fund for Rural Prosperity. The first phase of the program, which ran for eight years starting in 2014, supported 38 participants from 15 African countries. These participants focused on developing and scaling financial products and services for the rural population, with a particular emphasis on agriculture. The Fund exceeded its initial target by enabling over 5.3 million people to access financial products and services. Building

Applications are currently being accepted for the TEF Women Entrepreneurship For Africa (WE4A) Program. The initiative, known as the “Women Entrepreneurship for Africa” (WE4A) program, is a collaborative effort supported by the European Union (EU), the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). It is being executed by the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) and the German Development agency GIZ (E4D program). The program’s primary focus is on empowering marginalized communities in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly women, youth, and those in the informal sector. The Acceleration/Growth Programme will be carried out with the assistance of SAFEEM (Swiss Association for Entrepreneurship

Applications for the 2024 Next Generation Foresight Practitioners (NGFP) Fellowship are now being accepted. This fellowship offers young professionals the opportunity to receive additional support as they delve into the field of futures and foresight. Recognizing that being a futurist can often feel isolating, especially for young individuals balancing this passion alongside their regular jobs, the fellowship aims to create a community where like-minded individuals can connect, access mentorship, enhance their foresight skills, engage in regional and sector-specific activities, and secure funding for their projects. Fellows will also have the chance to participate in relevant events within the futures and foresight realm and network with influential decision-makers. Eligibility for the

Applications are currently being accepted for the 2024 IBM Sustainability Accelerator Program. This program is specifically designed for technology-driven projects that aim to advance resilient cities. In line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11, which focuses on creating inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable cities, this year’s cohort will work towards finding innovative ways to foster urban resiliency in the long run. The IBM Sustainability Accelerator is open to nonprofit and government organizations worldwide. It aims to support communities that are vulnerable to environmental challenges by selecting a new sustainability topic and a cohort of organizations each year. Key features of the IBM Sustainability Accelerator include: – Global reach