Funding Opportunities

Organizer: F.M. Kirby Foundation
Description: Call for applications for the 2025 Kirby Prize offering USD 150,000 in unrestricted funding to fast-scaling social and environmental enterprises.

Deadline: 3 December 2025
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/e6dRzT8M

Organizer: Fledge Accelerator & Africa Eats
Description: Apply now for the 2026 Fledge Africa Accelerator supporting agrifood startups reducing hunger and poverty, with guaranteed investment and Nairobi residency.

Application Link: https://lnkd.in/dQRrmKXv

Funder: The Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance
Description: Applications are now open for climate and clean-energy solutions unlocking private capital and supporting MSMEs, smallholders, and climate resilience.

Application Link: https://lnkd.in/dgJzzt2

Funder: DRK Foundation
Description: Call for applications for early-stage, high-impact ventures addressing social and environmental challenges, with up to USD 300,000 in unrestricted support.

Application Link: https://lnkd.in/eEKNPyU

Funder : Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs + Pegasus Tech Ventures
Description: Applications are now open for the 2026 HAE Accelerator, offering global mentorship, investor access, and growth support for Harvard alumni–founded startups.
Deadline: 5 December 2025
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/deGR3CQK

Funder: D-Prize
Description: Apply now for the 2025 D-Prize Global Competition supporting bold founders launching high-impact ventures in health, agriculture, clean water, WASH, and poverty solutions.

Deadline: 14 December 2025
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/d6-xkhHx

Funder: Madica, GrowthAfrica
Description: Applications are now open for African founders to receive up to USD 200,000 in investment, tailored mentorship, and long-term venture support — with a focus on local founders, women entrepreneurs, and teams outside major tech hubs.

Application Link: http://www.madica.vc/apply

Funder: 500 Global + Shell Foundation (with UK aid)
Description: Join the Sustainable Innovation Seed Accelerator supporting founders across the Global South. The programme provides mentorship, capital, and networks to scale solutions in Agriculture, Energy, Mobility & Built Environment.

Apply here: https://500.co/founders/africa/seed-accelerator-nairobi

Funder: VC4A | Scaling digital Agriculture Innovations through Start-ups (SAIS)
Description: Applications are now open for African tech & impact start-ups ready to scale. This fully-funded programme offers €20K technical support, €50K affordable loans, €10K digital advisory, investor access, and sponsored travel.

Deadline: 28 September 2025
Apply here: https://vc4a.com/giz-sais/2026

Funder: Youth Ecopreneur Programme (YECO)
Description: Join the YECO Programme for youth-led green businesses driving impact in renewable energy, circular economy, and land restoration. Founders under 35 can access up to $100K grants, plus $10K awards and global visibility.

Deadline: 14 September 2025
Apply here: https://social.yecommunity.com/topics/49027/page/yecoClick to Apply