✨ Looking for funding, fellowships, or competitions to boost your career or business?Here are top opportunities you can apply for before August ends or September begins. Choose the one that fits you best and submit your application today! 🚀 1. Apply: SRHIN Health Equity Champions (SHEC) 2025/2026 CohortThe SHEC Program is a 12-month virtual leadership…

The Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Innovation Network (SRHIN) is inviting applications for the Health Equity Champions (SHEC) 2025/2026 Cohort. The SHEC Program is a 12-month virtual leadership journey designed to equip young changemakers with the tools, knowledge, and networks to champion health equity, social justice, and community-driven change across Africa. Through interactive learning…

) The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) is now accepting entries for the Annual National Undergraduate Essay Competition 2025. The competition, introduced to promote local talent and intellectual contribution to Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, is open to 100 and 200 level undergraduates across public and private tertiary institutions in Nigeria—including universities, polytechnics,…

Giga Accelerator Programme 2025 (USD 50,000 in Funding) The Giga Accelerator Programme is part of the global Giga initiative, anchored at the Giga Technology Centre in Barcelona and delivered primarily in a virtual format. The programme is designed to support innovators developing solutions that advance economically sustainable and inclusive school connectivity. Through this programme, participants…

The FCMB-FMO AgriTech Investment Readiness Program 2025 is now open for applications. This national initiative is designed to support Nigeria’s most promising agritech startups and SMEs, helping them become fundable, scalable, and sustainable. Through this program, participants will receive access to up to ₦20 million in grants, advisory support, market exposure, and exclusive ecosystem opportunities…

The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Fellowship 2025 is now open for applications. The Fellowship is a unique leadership development programme designed to connect, empower, and equip the next generation of leaders from across Africa, the wider Global South, and the Global North. This initiative is a collaboration between Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and Common Purpose….

Food Safety Innovations in Africa (Up to €600,000 in Funding) FS4Africa, a Horizon Europe-funded initiative, has officially launched its first Open Call to support groundbreaking, Africa-based solutions that address urgent food safety challenges. A total of €600,000 in funding will be awarded to at least ten (10) innovative projects, with each selected project eligible for…

The African International Conference on Islamic Finance (AICIF) 2025 Pitch Competition is now open for applications. The competition aims to showcase innovative solutions in Islamic finance that drive sustainable economic growth, foster community development, and create lasting social impact across Nigeria. Entrepreneurs and innovators are invited to present groundbreaking ideas that align with the principles…

: FG Launches RHGEEP 3.0 to Empower 5 Million Nigerians by 2027 The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially launched the Renewed Hope Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (RHGEEP 3.0), a new phase of the popular GEEP loan scheme. The programme is designed to empower five million Nigerians by 2027 through interest-free micro-credit, financial inclusion,…

Apply Now: AICIF 2025 Pitch Competition – Win ₦5 Million for Halal-Focused Innovations and Financial Inclusion Solutions The African International Conference on Islamic Finance (AICIF) proudly presents the 2025 Pitch Competition, a premier platform dedicated to spotlighting innovative ideas that harness the principles of Islamic finance to drive sustainable development, financial empowerment, and inclusive economic…

Apply Now: SMEDAN ₦50,000 Conditional Grant for Micro Enterprises – 2025 The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has introduced a strategic financial support initiative targeted at micro and nano enterprises across Nigeria. This initiative—known as the Conditional Grant Scheme (CGS)—aims to boost grassroots entrepreneurship, reduce unemployment, and enhance the sustainability of…

The Africa Agri-Food Development Programme (AADP) is an initiative by the Government of Ireland designed to empower agri-businesses across Africa and Ireland through strategic partnerships, innovation, and funding support. The programme encourages private-sector collaborations between Irish and African agribusinesses, offering co-financed grants of up to €100,000 to fund sustainable and impactful projects that address key…

Apply Now: BATNF Farmers for the Future Grant 2025 – Up to ₦10 Million for Young Agripreneurs The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) is now accepting applications for the 2025 edition of the Farmers for the Future (F4F) Grant, aimed at supporting young Nigerian agripreneurs with viable agri-business ventures. The program offers equity-free funding…

Applications Open: UpSkill Universe–HP–Google Skills for Business Programme 2025 for African SMEs Free Digital Training | AI, Digital Marketing, and E-Commerce Skills for Small Businesses Small business owners across Africa can now apply for the 2025 Skills for Business Programme, an intensive training initiative designed to empower SMEs with practical digital knowledge and tools for…

Applications Open: RevUp Women Enterprise Programme 2025 for Early-Stage Women-Led Nigerian Businesses Funding Available: Up to $24,000 + Business Growth SupportDeadline: August 8, 2025 The RevUp Women Enterprise Programme – Nigeria Edition is now accepting applications for its 2025 cohort. This initiative, powered by AfriLabs, is dedicated to advancing women-led startups and small businesses in…

7 Business Grants & Opportunities Nigerian Entrepreneurs Should Apply for Before the Month Ends As July 2025 approaches its end, there’s still time for Nigerian entrepreneurs to seize life-changing opportunities designed to empower, fund, and grow small businesses. From capacity-building programmes to funding support, here are 7 powerful business initiatives currently open for application —…

Africa Agri-Food Development Programme (AADP) 2025 Grant for SMEs (Up to €100,000 in Funding) The Africa Agri-Food Development Programme (AADP) is a key initiative of the Government of Ireland aimed at fostering sustainable food systems across Africa through strategic private-sector partnerships. This annual funding program supports collaborative ventures between Irish and African agribusinesses, enabling them…

: Applications Open for the 2025 SMEDAN-Wema Bank Capacity Building Program for Nigerian Youths and MSMEs Deadline: Ongoing Nigerian entrepreneurs now have a powerful opportunity to enhance their business skills and access essential resources through the 2025 SMEDAN-Wema Bank Capacity Building Program. This initiative is a strategic collaboration between the Small and Medium Enterprises Development…

Apply Now: Youth Data Protection Awareness and Training Program for Young Nigerians By Olusola Blessing | July 2, 2025 Are you a young Nigerian eager to explore career opportunities in data security, digital rights, or technology compliance? Do you want to gain practical skills that are in high demand across today’s digital economy? The Youth…

Empowering African Women Entrepreneurs: Apply Now for the Afreximbank Export Readiness Training Program (Up to $1,000 Grant + Free Trip to Algeria) African women-led businesses have a new opportunity to gain global exposure and export knowledge through the ShowcaseHER Program—a fully-funded initiative designed to equip women entrepreneurs with the tools needed to thrive in international…