UNICEF Startup Lab EdTech Innovation Programme
Funder: UNICEF
Description: Applications Now Open for EdTech startups in Ghana, building inclusive education solutions for children and youth.
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/djFmjFVw
I&P Acceleration WE4A Programme for Women-Led SMEs
Funder: I&P Acceleration (IYBA WE4A – EU, OACPS, GIZ)
Description: Now Accepting Applications from women-led SMEs in Uganda’s green and transition sectors to strengthen operations and access finance.
O-Farms Accelerator for Agri-Food Startups
Funder: O-Farms
Description: Open Opportunity for African agri-food startups seeking structured acceleration and access to up to €100,000 in follow-on investment opportunities.
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/entMi6Mw
Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Programme
Funder: Google for Startups
Description: Applications Now Open for growth-stage African tech startups seeking technical mentorship, product support, and equity-free acceleration.
Application Deadline: 18 March 2026
Application Link: https://opd.to/4a2KDBi
Roots Growing Roots Youth Climate Justice Micro-Grants
Funder: Roots
Description: Now Open: Funding Opportunity for youth-led climate justice initiatives across the Global South.
Application Deadline: 28 February 2026
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/e45zZzEs
UN Global Pulse Accelerator & Scale Grants Programme
Funder: UN Global Pulse
Description: Open Opportunity for African innovators using data, AI, and digital tools to scale proven SDG-aligned solutions.
Application Deadline: 11 February 2026
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/eM_Gz3_7
OpenAI EMEA Youth & Wellbeing Grant Programme
Funder: OpenAI
Description: Applications Now Open for NGOs, nonprofits, and research institutions advancing youth wellbeing, education, and AI safety across EMEA.
Application Deadline: 27 February 2026
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/eUCNRtzV
SOCAP 2026 Global Impact Entrepreneurship Convening
Funder: Social Capital Markets (SOCAP)
Description: Open Opportunity for African innovators and impact leaders to connect with global investors, ecosystem builders, and capital partners in Chicago.
Application Deadline: Event dates: 12–14 October 2026
Application Link: https://bit.ly/4pO2gsU
Investment Readiness & Access-to-Finance Programme for Agri-MSMEs
Funder: Aceli Africa (Implemented by TechnoServe)
Description: Now Accepting Applications from agri-MSMEs in East Africa seeking to strengthen governance, financial management, and investor readiness.
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/dJnwgBZm
DRK Foundation Social Impact Grant & Investment Opportunity
Funder: Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Description: Open Funding Window for early-stage social impact organizations and mission-driven ventures seeking up to USD 300,000 in grant or investment capital.
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/eZQTj-nB