Startups
AfCFTA Launches 2026 Startup Acceleration Programme
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has launched the AfCFTA Startup Acceleration and Partnership Programme 2026 to support...
BusinessInvestment
Ecobank, Proparco to Invest €300m in African Agriculture, Women Businesses
Ecobank and Proparco have signed a new partnership agreement aimed at mobilising up to €300 million to support agricultural value...
Fintech
Tulupay launches pan-African system for cross-border payments and digital wallets
Tulupay has announced the prelaunch of its pan-African Financial Operating System (FOS), a new platform designed to connect banks, mobile...
Innovation
Call for Researchers: Omniverse Research Exchange 2026
NITDA, in partnership with TechQuest STEM Academy, has opened applications for the Omniverse Research Exchange 2026, a major research-focused programme...
Startups
Call for Applications: Accelerate Africa Startup Programme 2026
The Accelerate Africa Startup Programme 2026 is now accepting applications from early-stage founders building global businesses that solve Africa’s biggest...
Fellowship
Call for Applications: UGO Fellowship 2026 Cohort for Africans in Green Economy
The UGO Fellowship Programme has opened applications for its 2026 cohort, targeting young Africans interested in leadership and sustainable development...
AgribusinessTraining
Call for Applications: Inclusive Afrika 2.0 Agribusiness Bootcamp 2026
Applications have officially opened for the Inclusive Afrika (I.A) 2.0 Agribusiness Bootcamp 2026, an initiative by Green Growth Agribusiness Innovation...
FinanceInternational
Ecobank moves to enable direct yuan payments for Africa–China trade by 2026
Ecobank is advancing plans to enable direct yuan settlements for African trade with China, in a move that could significantly...
Innovation
APPO Praises NASENI Innovation Hub as Model for Africa
The Secretary General of African Petroleum Producers Organisation (APPO), Farid Ghezali, has commended the innovation capacity of National Agency for...
Competition
Apply: Afreximbank 2026 Edordu Research Competition for postgraduate students
The African Export-Import Bank has opened applications for the 2026 Afreximbank–Edordu Research Competition, inviting postgraduate students to submit policy-focused research...
Training
Call for Applications: 2026 Africa Macroeconomic Analysts Program (AMAP)
The 2026 Africa Macroeconomic Analysts Program (AMAP) is now open for applications, offering a strong opportunity for high-performing African students...
Grant
Call for Applications: CAFF Youth Challenge 2026 (€200–€300 Grant)
The CAFF Youth Challenge 2026 is now open for applications, offering a unique opportunity for young people to transform traditional...
Business
Providus Bank launches Training to Transaction export programme for SMEs
Providus Bank has launched its Training to Transaction (T2T) Programme, a new trade-focused initiative aimed at helping African small and...
GrantStartups
Africa’s Business Heroes Prize Competition 2026 ($1.5 Million) for African Entrepreneurs
The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition, a flagship programme of the Jack Ma Foundation, has opened applications for its...
Creative EconomyTech
RHUCE launches monetisation platform targeting $3bn African creator economy
A new social platform, RHUCE, has officially commenced operations with a focus on enabling African creatives to monetise their skills...
AITraining
Google Hustle Academy opens 2026 AI training to individuals across Africa
Google, in partnership with UpSkill Universe, has unveiled a major redesign of its Hustle Academy programme, signalling a shift towards...
Fellowship
Cardinal Onaiyekan Foundation for Peace (COFP) Fellowship Programme 2026/2027
Applications are now open for the Cardinal Onaiyekan Foundation for Peace (COFP) Fellowship Programme 2026/2027, a one-year leadership and peacebuilding...
Grant
Cascador ScaleUp Program 2026 for African Founders ($5,000 Stipend + $50,000 Pitch Prize)
Applications are now open for the Cascador ScaleUp Program 2026, a high-impact initiative designed for growth-stage founders across Nigeria and...
Fellowship
African Youth Negotiators Fellowship Opens Applications for Cohort 5
The African Youth Negotiators Fellowship (AYNF) has opened applications for its fifth cohort, targeting young Africans interested in climate policy,...
Business
Transcorp, TEF surpass $2m investment in African entrepreneurs
Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp Group), in partnership with the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), has surpassed $2 million in direct investment...
