Funding Opportunities

Funder: Reckitt
Description:
An open call for underrepresented African entrepreneurs building solutions in health and hygiene. Selected innovators will receive tailored support to scale their impact and break systemic barriers in access and opportunity.

Deadline: August 25, 2025
Application Link: https://www.reckitt.com/socialimpact/initiatives/accelerator
Eligible Countries: Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, Ghana, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Tanzania

Funder: Antler
Description: Join Antler’s Nairobi program and get $100,000 pre-seed funding, global investor access, and hands-on venture support. Whether you’re a solo founder or a launch-ready team, build from Nairobi and scale across Africa and beyond.

Application Deadline: Rolling admissions (apply early)
Application Link: https://www.antler.co/apply-new

Funder: Impact Partner
Description: A 6-month accelerator for social enterprises in sustainable tourism, education, and the green economy. Get expert coaching, mentorship, and direct access to investors to scale your impact.

Application Deadline: August 19th, 2025
Application link: https://lnkd.in/dUg_WzZH

Funder: Government of Ireland
Description: Up to €250,000 in matched grant funding for commercial agri-food partnerships between Irish businesses and African enterprises. Empowering sustainable agriculture and food innovation across Africa.
Countries: Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda, Ghana, Ethiopia, South Africa, Malawi, Uganda, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe & more.

Application Deadline: 15 August 2025
Application link: https://lnkd.in/dgWrzFqc
#AADP2025#AgriFood#IrelandAfrica#Grants #FoodInnovation #SustainableAgriculture #FundingOpportunities

Funder: Visa
Description: Empowering Africa’s most promising startups with mentorship, tech support, and funding to scale innovative solutions across the continent.

Deadline: August 15, 2025
Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/g8f5AS_5 
Visa

Funders: Goodwell Investments, IYBA-Women Entrepreneurship for Africa (WE4A)
Description: Supporting women entrepreneurs in Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, and Mozambique with technical assistance, tailored business support, and concessional financing to scale climate solutions.

Application Link: https://app.unconventional.capital/register?portfolio_id=27
Goodwell Investments #IYBA #WE4A

Funder: Milken-Motsepe Prize in AI and Manufacturing
Description: Calling African innovators transforming manufacturing! This $2M, prize rewards companies using AI and advanced technologies to boost efficiency, reduce waste, and deliver scalable impact. Winners will access global networks, pitch opportunities, and a shot at the $1M Grand Prize.

Application Deadline: July 31, 2025
Link: https://milkenmotsepeprize.org/ai-manufacturing/
Milken Institute

Funder: Global Entrepreneurship Network and Partners
Description: Compete with the world’s best startups for over $1.5M in cash prizes, a funded trip to Riyadh, and access to $3M+ in perks, training, and investor networks.

Application Deadline: July 5, 2025
Link:  https://www.entrepreneurshipworldcup.com/ewc
#EWC2025 Global Entrepreneurship Network MonshaatSA

Funder: 100+ Accelerator
Description: Cohort 7 is looking for startups with solutions in packaging, climate action, water stewardship, or the circular economy. This is your chance to collaborate with industry leaders like Unilever, Danone, and Mondelēz International.

Application Deadline: July 11, 2025
Link: www.100accelerator.com
100+ Accelerator

Funder: The Global Good Fund
Description: Are you a social entrepreneur ready to scale your impact? The Global Good Fund Fellowship offers leadership development and personalized support to help you grow.

Application Deadline: 30th June 2025
Link: https://lnkd.in/ddBxAyNW
The Global Good Fund