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The Nobellum Innovator Program is a pivotal component of Nobellum’s strategic plan to empower the establishment of a minimum of 100 Black-owned businesses in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) by the year 2025. This unique accelerator initiative will provide training and guidance to over 100 emerging startups worldwide that have integrated STEM into their business framework to ensure its innovative and enduring nature. Our Innovator Program aims to foster an environment that champions inclusive excellence, while also paving the way for Black youth to embrace innovation, entrepreneurship, and STEM. Criteria: Nobellum Innovator Program for Black Innovators in STEM The Nobellum Innovator Program is a meticulously curated initiative designed to

Applications for the 2024 UNU INRA INFoCAT Innovation Agriculture Challenge are now open. The United Nations University, Institute for Natural Resources in Africa, is launching the Innovate for Clean Agricultural Technologies (INFoCAT) project. This initiative, sponsored by IDRC under the Clean Energy for Development: A Call for Action program, is in partnership with Enda Energie and UNU INRA. The INFoCAT Innovation Challenge aims to support agritech innovators who utilize low-cost clean energy solutions. The goal is to provide reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy technologies to smallholder women and youth farmers in Ghana, Senegal, and Cote D’Ivoire. By doing so, it aims to enhance agricultural productivity and income. Objectives: UNU INRA INFoCAT

Applications for the 2024 develoPPP Ventures Ideas Competition are now open. Start-ups eligible for funding through develoPPP Ventures are chosen through an open call for applications, which occurs multiple times a year for six weeks at the end of a quarter. The announcement for a new application window will be made on the website before it begins, and all start-ups meeting the participation criteria are welcome to apply. Criteria for Participation: develoPPP Ventures Ideas Competition – Your company is either registered in the target country or plans to register there before receiving the co-financed growth investment. – You have an innovative business model with initial revenue generation (proof of concept).

The 2024 Ashoka Young African Climate Changemakers Challenge is now accepting applications. In partnership with the Anglo American Foundation, Ashoka is inviting young individuals aged 16-25 from South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Botswana to showcase their agency and innovation in addressing climate change through their ideas and existing initiatives. Together, let us shape a more sustainable world and create a lasting impact on the future of our planet. To be eligible for the Ashoka Young African Climate Changemakers Challenge, participants must meet the following criteria: 1. Age: Applicants must be between 16 and 25 years old at the time of application, and not exceed the age of 25 by the

We are extending an invitation to students in Nigerian secondary schools to share their innovative and practical ideas on how to prevent non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in their community. Nigeria is currently grappling with a growing burden of major NCDs, including cardiovascular diseases, cancers, respiratory diseases, and diabetes. These diseases are often influenced by behavioral risk factors such as physical inactivity, excessive alcohol consumption, unhealthy diet, air pollution, and tobacco use. It is crucial to raise awareness and educate young people about the prevention strategies for NCDs, as these behaviors often begin during adolescence. Requirements: NCDs Prevention Competition for Nigerian Secondary School Students Interested adolescents are encouraged to submit their ideas

Applications are currently being accepted for the 2024 Global Environmental Education Partnership (GEEP) Youth Innovation Challenge. In collaboration with the Taiwan Ocean Conservation Administration (OCA), GEEP is calling for submissions for the 2024 Youth Innovation Challenge (YIC): Advancing Marine Conservation! This challenge offers young individuals aged 15–30 worldwide the chance to present their creative solutions for the protection of marine resources. This year’s challenge focuses on addressing marine-related issues such as biodiversity loss, marine debris, lack of awareness, and other relevant topics, while encouraging individuals of all ages to become active stewards of marine environments. Eligibility Criteria: Global Environmental Education Partnership Youth Innovation Challenge The Youth Innovation Challenge is designed

Applications for the D-Prize Challenge for Social Entrepreneurs to Fight Poverty are currently being accepted. D-Prize offers startup grants of up to $20,000 to entrepreneurs who are establishing new organizations. The organization aims to promote the creation of more social impact organizations worldwide, supporting for-profit ventures, NGOs, and charities in low- and middle-income countries where extreme poverty persists. D-Prize Challenge sectors and Areas: D-Prize Challenge for Social Entrepreneurs to Fight Poverty Health Water Agriculture Livelihoods Energy Public Services Custom Eligibility Criteria: D-Prize Challenge for Social Entrepreneurs to Fight Poverty D-Prize challenges are open to individuals and teams, with the only restriction being that individuals and their immediate family members on