Madica Pre-Seed Investment Program
Funder: Madica (Flourish Ventures)
Description: Now Accepting Applications from early-stage African founders with MVPs or early traction.
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/dpEknnTB
One Young World Enterprising Futures Scholarship
Funder: One Young World
Description: Open Funding Window for entrepreneur-leaders scaling impactful ventures and seeking global exposure and partnerships.
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/dqCcm3bu
iF Social Impact Prize – €100,000 Global Award
Funder: iF Design Foundation
Description: Applications Now Open for established social projects advancing the UN SDGs through design-led impact.
Application Deadline: 20 May 2026
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/ggFFmTXU
$100K+ Impact Capital Readiness Pathway for African SMEs
Funder: AfCFTA Impact Investment Readiness Initiative
Description: Open Opportunity for African Innovators seeking to strengthen governance, inclusion, and unlock impact-aligned capital.
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/dUwcgi6C
AJA Education & Foundation Grants
Funder: AJA Education & Foundation
Description: Now Open: Funding Opportunity for organizations delivering results in water, health, and education across Africa, with support to scale proven models and strengthen delivery systems.
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/d3GzmMQA
Red Bull Basement 2026 – Global Innovation Challenge
Funder: Red Bull + Microsoft + AMD
Description: A global platform for students and early-stage innovators (18+) with ideas in tech, AI, sustainability, or social impact. National winners advance to the global final for funding, mentorship, and visibility. No revenue or prototype required.
Deadline: 15 March 2026
Link: https://lnkd.in/drXwpY7Y
Africa Energy Access Fellowship
Funder: African Energy Foundation
Description: Entrepreneurs developing off-grid energy solutions can receive mentorship, funding, and exposure to investors.
Deadline: 15 April 2026
Link: https://www.africaenergyfoundation.org/fellowship
African Agritech Accelerator 2026
Funder: Agritech Africa Alliance
Description: African agritech startups can join a 12-week accelerator for mentorship, pilot opportunities, and investment support.
Deadline: 31 March 2026
Link: https://www.agritechafrica.org/accelerator
Africa Health Innovation Challenge
Funder: Africa Health Innovation Alliance
Description: African startups improving healthcare delivery can access grants, mentoring, and pilot programs with impact partners.
Deadline: 30 April 2026
Link: https://www.africahealthchallenge.org
African Renewable Energy Fund (AREF)
Funder: African Renewable Energy Fund
Description: Early- to growth-stage African clean energy startups can apply for equity and debt financing, plus technical support.
Deadline: 15 February 2026
Link: https://www.aref-africa.org/apply