SARA BY WEMA, in partnership with the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) and MasterCard Foundation, introduces a groundbreaking initiative to empower Nigerian youths, particularly young female entrepreneurs, by providing them with essential entrepreneurial and management skills. About the ProgramThe Transforming Nigerian Youths Program is designed to support and train aspiring young Nigerian entrepreneurs, with a special…

The Public Diplomacy Section of the United States Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria, invites organizations to participate in a competitive selection process for a project designed to expand access to U.S. higher education for academically talented but economically disadvantaged Nigerian students, at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Grant Overview The U.S. Embassy Higher Education Grant Opportunity…

Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award (DAAYTA) 2025: A Decade of Impact The Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award (DAAYTA) celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, marking a decade of fostering innovation among young Nigerian entrepreneurs. Launched by ARM in 2015 to honor its founding CEO, Deji Alli, the award supports Nigerian youth in building…

TractionBoost Accelerator is a comprehensive two-month program specifically designed for early-stage startups looking to fine-tune their products and accelerate customer acquisition. This program is ideal for founders who are in the crucial stages of building a scalable business and seeking the traction required to secure pre-seed funding. Through a carefully curated blend of funding, mentorship,…

The European Union (EU), in partnership with the Zuma International Film Festival and the Eastern Nigeria International Film Festival, has introduced a short film competition to support and inspire emerging filmmakers across the country. This initiative seeks to enhance participants’ understanding of modern filmmaking techniques and familiarize them with current industry trends. Additionally, the EU…

SMEDAN Conditional Grant Scheme (CGS): Empowering Micro and Nano Businesses in NigeriaThe Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has launched the Conditional Grant Scheme (CGS) to support and empower small businesses in Nigeria. This initiative is part of the government’s effort to tackle unemployment, stimulate economic growth, and encourage job creation, particularly…

The ACU Commonwealth Climate Resilience Challenge Grants are designed to empower ACU member universities to drive climate resilience initiatives. Through these grants, academic and professional staff can lead projects that support the Commonwealth Climate Resilience Network’s (CCRN) strategic priorities: Enhancing the resilience of universities themselvesBoosting universities’ role in community, business, and governmental resilienceGrant Details Three…

The TractionBoost Accelerator is an intensive, 2-month program crafted specifically for early-stage startups aiming to test their products and build a customer base. Our mission is to equip you with the traction needed to secure pre-seed funding. Through carefully allocated funds, personalized mentorship, and a structured acceleration process, we help startups enhance their products, grow…

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) represents a key U.S. government initiative aimed at empowering the next wave of African leaders. The Accra Regional Leadership Center (RLC), hosted by the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), serves nine West African nations: Togo, Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, The Gambia, Burkina Faso, Liberia, Cameroon, and…

The Ruth Titilayo Educational Foundation is excited to offer scholarships to eligible students enrolled at Federal Universities across Nigeria. This scholarship aims to support successful applicants by either fully covering their educational expenses or providing a partial contribution to help alleviate their financial burden. At the Ruth Titilayo Educational Foundation, we believe that quality education…

The African Union’s AIP Youth Fellowship and Mentorship program is designed to empower young leaders to advocate for water investment across Africa. This initiative focuses on fostering job creation through gender-inclusive investments in water security, climate-resilient development, and industrialization. Participants in the AIP Youth Fellowship will receive €6,000 in living stipends for the program duration….

The World Health Organization (WHO) Internship Program offers diverse opportunities for students and recent graduates to gain practical experience and understanding of WHO’s technical and administrative operations. This program helps participants expand their expertise in various fields, thereby supporting the progress of global public health. WHO offers internships in technical fields as well as administrative…

The Digital Impact Alliance Fellowship Program offers mid-career professionals and researchers a unique opportunity to investigate key questions related to digital public infrastructure (DPI) and data governance. Fellows are encouraged to bring their expertise and research focus to the program while also contributing to the broader goals of the Digital Impact Alliance, which include enhancing…

Are you a young African with a remarkable career story to share? AUDA-NEPAD is inviting skilled and talented African youth to highlight their successes in TVET by entering the AUDA-NEPAD Africa Skills Revolution Competition 2024. By sharing your experiences and achievements, you can inspire fellow young Africans to explore the many opportunities within TVET and…

HERCCELERATE is designed to support a select group of women entrepreneurs by offering coaching, financial grants, tech tools, and connections to potential investors. Up to 40 women-led technology startups will be chosen for this first edition of HERCCELERATE. Over the next five years, the initiative aims to empower up to 200 women-driven tech startups. HERCCELERATE…

Have an innovative idea? Take center stage at our Pitch Competition and seize the opportunity to win incredible prizes that could propel your business forward. Don’t just present—leave a lasting impression! PRIZES:– Grants of up to ₦10 million– All-expenses-paid trip to Abuja for selected finalists to pitch in front of a live audience ELIGIBILITY:Open to…

AI Fund: Empowering Nigeria’s Next Generation of AI-Powered Startups Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping industries across the globe by driving innovation, improving operational efficiencies, and enabling new business models. To harness the full potential of AI in Nigeria, the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR) in partnership with Google has introduced the…

Are you a female entrepreneur with over two years in business, seeking growth opportunities? The Fempreneur Accelerator, in collaboration with Shecluded, offers a comprehensive program designed to equip women entrepreneurs with the essential tools and resources to thrive in the business world. Program Features: Eight weeks of virtual and in-person trainingBusiness idea validation, mentorship, and…

Conditional Grant Scheme (CGS) for Micro Enterprises: Empowering Small BusinessesThe Conditional Grant Scheme (CGS) is a government initiative designed to provide financial support to micro and nano enterprises in Nigeria. The primary goal of this program is to aid these small businesses in building their capacity, procuring necessary equipment, and creating employment opportunities, ultimately contributing…

The Renewed Hope Initiative, led by Senator Oluremi Tinubu, is set to benefit around 37,000 women nationwide through a business recapitalisation grant. This grant, amounting to N50,000 each, will be awarded to 1,000 women from every state and the Federal Capital Territory. The announcement was made during a food item presentation event for Internally Displaced…

The Ugwumba Enterprise Challenge is an innovative pitch and grant competition designed to support young Africans in transforming their ideas, skills, and passions into successful business ventures or social enterprises. We chose this competition format to test and nurture the creativity and boldness of young entrepreneurs, helping them to thrive in the business world. Applicants…

Her Startup is designed to address the challenges faced by female founders in the entrepreneurial world. The program offers a blend of proven entrepreneurship training, seed funding, and mentoring to provide comprehensive, long-term solutions to the funding issues encountered by female-led start-ups. The program aims to guide and invest in early-stage companies led by African+…

The Nigerian federal government has recently introduced the NDDC Youth Internship Scheme. This initiative, spearheaded by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), aims to involve 10,000 young people from the Niger Delta in a new program. Senate President Godswill Akpabio explained that the primary goal of this scheme is to improve the skills of participants,…

Around the globe, entrepreneurship is the key driver of employment, income growth, and skill development. However, it’s not just any entrepreneurship; it’s about creating successful businesses that significantly contribute to national development and gross domestic product. Nigeria boasts numerous talented entrepreneurs, yet many Nigerian businesses struggle to endure across generations. Therefore, an entrepreneurial revolution is…

QUALIFICATIONS AND ELIGIBILITY *Applicants must be an early-stage entrepreneur. Interested female applicants are expected to be entrepre-curious in nature. Candidates selected for the annual scholarship will agree to the following terms and conditions *Candidates must agree to an active participation in the Selfmade Circle Community. Founders Fund members should comment, share, post at least 3+…