Funding Opportunities

Funder: Harambeans Alliance
Description: Join a network of African innovators building tech-driven ventures that are shaping the continent’s future. Over $2 billion raised by Harambeans globally!

Application Deadline: October 31, 2025

Application Link: https://www.harambeans.com/apply/ 
Harambeans

Funder: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Description: Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 MIT Foundry Fellowship. This prestigious program supports visionary entrepreneurs who are driving sustainable prosperity in global growth markets. It provides a unique platform for leaders to enhance their impact, expand their networks, and gain access to world-class resources.

Deadline: July 6, 2025

Link:https://lnkd.in/d54U7MU3   

MIT Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship

Funder: Yale University

Description: The 2025 Yale Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship offers a unique opportunity for future leaders from emerging and developing countries to enhance their technical knowledge, strengthen leadership skills, expand professional networks, and engage with global leaders in clean energy and climate change.

Deadline: August 1, 2025

Application Link: https://lnkd.in/g7bcrEju  

Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs

Organizer: African Business Angels Network (ABAN)
Description: The ABAN Climate-Smart Agriculture Venture Showcases offer a platform to discover and invest in innovative startups addressing food security, smart irrigation, agri-fintech, and other climate-smart solutions in Africa. Attendees will hear live pitches from vetted founders with scalable, high-impact ventures.

Deadline/RSVP: Ongoing — early registration recommended

Link: https://bit.ly/4422Pqr

Funder: 100+ Accelerator
Description: The 100+ Accelerator is seeking bold, sustainability-focused startups solving global environmental and social challenges in areas such as packaging, climate action, water stewardship, and the circular economy. Selected startups will collaborate with major global brands including AB InBev, Coca-Cola, Colgate-Palmolive, Danone, Unilever, and Mondelēz International to scale impactful solutions.

Deadline: July 11th, 2025

Link: www.100accelerator.com

Funder: SOCAP Global
Description: Are you a bold changemaker driving social or environmental impact? Apply for the SOCAP Fellowship Program 2025 for a chance to showcase your venture at SOCAP25, happening October 27–29 in San Francisco. This prestigious platform connects fellows with investors, global innovators, and fellow changemakers.
Application Deadline: May 19, 2025

Link: https://lnkd.in/dnnGj5Y2

Funder: 776 Foundation
Description: Apply for the 776 Foundation Fellowship Program and get the chance to receive a $100,000 grant to develop and implement innovative solutions to tackle climate change. The fellowship is designed for young innovators aged 18–24, providing full-time support over two years.

Application Deadline: April 14th, 2025
Link:  https://www.776.org/

Funder: SAIS (Scaling Digital Agriculture Innovations through Startups)
Description: SAIS is an award recognizing outstanding African female founders in AgTech, FoodTech, and ClimateTech. Winners receive in-kind business support, expert coaching, and visibility to scale their impact-driven startups.

Application Deadline: May 12th, 2025
Link: https://lnkd.in/dtKgd32M

Funder: SVG Ventures | THRIVE
Description: A global challenge supporting startups with innovative solutions in agriculture and food tech. Focus areas include sustainability, AI, animal health, clean energy, water management, and food innovation.

Application Deadline: May 25th, 2025
Link: https://lnkd.in/grJ7jz3h

Funder: D-Prize
Description: ​D-Prize is offering startup grants of up to $20,000 to entrepreneurs launching new organizations that distribute proven poverty solutions in sectors such as agriculture, energy, health, and water in developing countries. The program supports for-profit ventures, NGOs, and charities aiming to scale their impact.

Application Deadline: June 26th, 2025
Link: http://www.d-prize.org/