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If you’re an African businessperson looking for an opportunity to grow your venture, this is your chance. Apply now for the 2026 TEF Entrepreneurship Programme on TEFConnect.com/Register.
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Amref Health Africa is inviting applications from talented Kenyan communicators to join its 2026 Amref Health Africa County Storytellers Roster. This exciting initiative aims to build a dynamic nationwide network of skilled writers, photographers, and digital content creators
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Applications are officially open for the 2026 edition of the prestigious AKO Caine Prize for African Writing, widely regarded as Africa’s leading literary award for short fiction
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UNDP in Nigeria has officially opened applications for its groundbreaking national initiative: the Youth Tech Solutions Challenge on Digital Violence.
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KAS Media Africa Local Journalism Award, organised by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Regional Media Programme Sub-Saharan Africa.
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The United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network Youth Initiative (SDSN Youth) is now accepting applications for the 2026 UN SDSN Local Pathways Fellowship (LPF) – a high-impact, 10-month paid-voluntary program that turns passionate young urban innovators into powerful drivers of Sustainable Development Goal 11: making cities inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. Since 2018, the LPF has built a vibrant global movement of over 750 fellows from more than 180 cities in 80 countries. In 2026, the program will again select outstanding youth aged 18–30 who are ready to design and deliver real-world projects that tackle pressing urban challenges in their own communities – from climate-resilient infrastructure and affordable housing to
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applications for the 2026 SAIIA Africa Youth Portal and Research Programme – a flagship initiative that marks the exciting relaunch of the continent’s premier online platform for youth-led policy research
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Villgro Africa has officially opened applications for the 2026 cohort of its Villgro Africa Eye Health Innovation Accelerator Program, a targeted initiative designed to identify, strengthen, and scale the most promising technology-driven solutions that make quality eye care more accessible, affordable, and effective in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
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The Global Schools Prize 2026 carries a headline prize of US$1 million and provides a unique opportunity to showcase and reward the most innovative, inclusive, and future-ready schools on the planet-institutions that are boldly pushing the frontiers of what education can achieve in the 21st century
Read MoreWe are SLB, a global technology powerhouse reimagining how the world accesses and uses energy. Our mission? To deliver breakthrough solutions that power progress while protecting the planet—because energy innovation should benefit everyone, everywhere. What truly sets us apart isn’t just cutting-edge technology—it’s our people. We believe the best ideas come from diverse minds working together. That’s why we intentionally build teams that reflect a rich mix of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. At SLB, inclusion isn’t a slogan; it’s the foundation of everything we do. We create spaces where every voice is heard, every contribution is valued, and every individual feels they truly belong. Respect, trust, and empowerment aren’t just
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Every year, the Jemila Abubakar Essay Competition invites university students from every corner of Nigeria to speak up, write boldly, and help break the silence around mental health
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Global Dialogue, is excited to invite applications from dynamic young climate champions across the Global South to attend our flagship annual event – Ideas Lab 2026 – on 2–3 March 2026 in Brussels.
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Applications open for the WeWork Green and Decent Jobs for Youth Project 2026 for Early-Stage Green Entrepreneurs in Africa. Young innovators across Africa now have a golden chance to propel their eco-conscious startups forward with the launch of applications for the 2026 WeWork Green and Decent Jobs for Youth Project
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The call for applications for the second edition of the JournalismAI Innovation Challenge, supported by the Google News Initiative, is closing soon. This year’s theme is all about audience intelligence and revenue growth. APPLY HERE
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The Institute for Ethics in AI at the University of Oxford is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 cohort of the University of Oxford Accelerator Fellowship Programme
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Apply now for the Refugee Youth Changemakers Global Digital Pathways Program. In a world where the digital economy is projected to add $15.7 trillion to global GDP by 2030, according to the International Finance Corporation
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Applications are now open for the NiYA Startup Pitch 2.0. competition. In a nation where youth unemployment hovers around 53%—with over 13 million young Nigerians actively seeking work, according to the National Bureau of Statistics—the Nigerian Youth Academy
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Accelerate Africa Innovation Hub Accelerator Program is an early stage, pre-seed focused accelerator program that runs 2 cohorts per year for up to 10 startups, from across the continent who get support in areas such as storytelling, team development, go to market
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The Africa Impact Fundraising Grant PROGRAM (AIFG) is a fresh program launched by the New Africa Fund to strengthen African nonprofits, grassroots groups, and social ventures by giving them the tools and knowledge they need to raise funds more effectively.
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Join the Africa Design Challenge for African Creatives and showcase your creativity. Open to all young people across Sub-Saharan Africa, this Canva challenge invites you to create a practical template that helps local businesses grow
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The Youth Activators Lab Program Cohort 2026 is calling for applications — and this could be your opportunity to become a changemaker and leader in your community!
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Applications are now open for the 2026 AUDA-NEPAD Home-Grown Solutions Agribusiness Accelerator (HGSA-A) Program.
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Applications are now open for the Expo City Dubai Foundation’s Global Innovators Programme. Based on the belief that impact entrepreneurship is a valuable investment and a powerful instrument for positive change
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Applications are now open for the 2025 AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grant, which offers two distinct opportunities for junior researchers pursuing doctoral studies in sub-Saharan Africa.
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The EMERGE leadership accelerator Program created by TheBoardroom Africa in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is accepting applications from rising professionals and purpose-driven changemakers who want to sharpen their influence
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