African Social Impact Accelerator
Funder: Social Enterprise Africa
Description: African social ventures can join an accelerator offering mentorship, networking, and funding opportunities to scale impact.
Deadline: 31 March 2026
Link: https://www.socialenterpriseafrica.org/accelerator
African Circular & Green Innovation Grant
Funder: Green Africa Network
Description: African startups implementing circular economy and green solutions can access grants and expert mentorship.
Deadline: 28 February 2026
Link: https://www.greenafricanetwork.org/grant
African Development Bank Youth Entrepreneurship Fund
Funder: African Development Bank
Description: Young African entrepreneurs can secure funding, advisory, and incubation support to scale businesses with social impact.
Deadline: 31 May 2026
Link: https://www.afdb.org/en/youth-entrepreneurship
Africa Women’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) 2026
Funder: AWIEF
Description: African women-led businesses can apply for grants, visibility, and mentorship through this prestigious forum.
Deadline: 15 March 2026
Link: https://awief.org/awards
African Circular Economy Fund
Funder: Circular Economy Africa
Description: Startups tackling waste, recycling, and sustainable production in Africa can access funding and advisory support.
Deadline: 30 April 2026
Link: https://www.circularafrica.org/fund
Africa Innovation Summit Grants
Funder: Africa Innovation Summit
Description: Early-stage African innovators can receive funding, showcase opportunities, and mentorship at the annual summit.
Deadline: 31 March 2026
Link: https://www.africainnovationsummit.com/grants
Women in Tech Africa Grant
Funder: Women in Tech Africa
Description: African women-led tech startups can access grants, mentorship, and networking to accelerate growth.
Deadline: 28 February 2026
Link: https://www.womenintechafrica.com/grants
Africa Tech Challenge 2026
Funder: Africa Innovation Foundation
Description: African tech startups can compete for cash prizes, mentorship, and exposure to investors and global partners.
Deadline: 15 March 2026
Link: https://africatechchallenge.org
African Diaspora Fellowship Programme
Funder: African Diaspora Network
Description: Entrepreneurs in the diaspora working on African-focused projects can access mentorship, funding, and partnership opportunities.
Deadline: 31 March 2026
Link: https://africandiasporafellowship.org
GSMA Innovation Fund – Connect Africa Digitally
Funder: GSMA Foundation
Description: African tech startups improving mobile services for low-income populations can apply for grants and strategic support.
Deadline: 30 April 2026
Link: https://www.gsma.com/innovationfund