Funding Opportunities

Funder: Cartier Women’s Initiative
Description: Women-led ventures can apply for up to USD 100,000 in funding, mentorship, and global visibility.

Deadline: 16 June 2026 (Applications open 16 April 2026)
Link: https://lnkd.in/gVCWRRHW

Funder: KAC-Afrika
Description: Agribusinesses can apply for €300K–€3M investment and export-market growth support.

Link: https://www.kac-afrika.de

Funder: Antler
Description: Join Antler’s Nairobi residency to build your startup and access up to USD 100,000 in pre-seed investment.

Link: https://lnkd.in/gn7V6a6v

Funder: Eisenhower Fellowships
Description: Mid-career leaders can apply for a fully funded leadership programme in the United States.

Deadline: 14 February 2026
Link: https://lnkd.in/eM7nYZq

Funder: Mercedes-Benz & beVisioneers
Description: Young changemakers can apply for funding, mentorship, and global training in climate innovation.

Deadline: 25 January 2026
Link: https://lnkd.in/dg-vjDFa

Funder: ClimaFii Alliance
Description: Early-stage climate ventures can apply for catalytic funding and venture-building technical assistance.

Deadline: 16 January 2026
Link: https://lnkd.in/g-kfKsuQ

Funder: Aceli Africa & TechnoServe
Description: Apply to strengthen your agribusiness and become investment-ready with expert advisory and investor linkages.
Deadline: 28 February 2026
Link: https://lnkd.in/de9Zggfs

Funder: GITEX Global
Description: Register to attend Africa’s flagship tech event and connect with global investors and innovators.

Deadline: Event: 7–9 April 2026
Link: https://lnkd.in/dNUUGEui

Funder: Africa Tech Summit
Description: Pitch your startup to curated investors and unlock capital, partnerships, and ecosystem visibility.

Link: https://lnkd.in/eh62paPX

Funder: MIT Kuo Sharper Center & Government of Botswana
Description: Growth-stage African founders are invited to join this selective MIT-led scaling and leadership programme.

Deadline: 26 January 2026
Link: https://lnkd.in/ep-Fk8tV