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10/08/2026

Call For Applications: Africa Business Innovation Lab (ABIL) Open Calls – Funding and Support for Earth Observation Innovation in Africa.
Applications are open for the Africa Business Innovation Lab (ABIL), an initiative supporting African innovators and businesses developing solutions using Earth observation data and technologies to address real-world challenges across the continent. Business Operations.
The programme provides opportunities for innovators to access funding, technical assistance, business development support, and other resources to turn Earth observation technologies into commercially viable solutions.

What the Programme Offers
Selected applicants may benefit from:

Funding opportunities for eligible innovations
Technical and business support
Access to Earth observation data and technologies
Capacity-building and mentorship
Opportunities to develop and test innovative solutions
Connections with industry, government, and other ecosystem stakeholders
Support for commercialisation and market development

Who Can Apply?
The ABIL open calls are targeted at African innovators and organisations developing solutions that use Earth observation technologies.

Potential applicants may include:

Startups and businesses
Technology innovators
Research institutions
Entrepreneurs
Universities and other organisations developing Earth observation applications
Applicants should check the specific requirements for each open call, as eligibility and funding conditions may differ.

Areas of Opportunity
Earth observation technologies can be applied to several sectors, including:
Agriculture and food security
Climate change and environmental monitoring
Disaster risk management
Water resources
Urban development
Natural resource management
Infrastructure and land management
Why This Matters
Earth observation data can help African businesses and institutions make better decisions about agriculture, climate resilience, natural resources, and other development challenges.

The ABIL programme aims to help innovators move beyond developing technology to creating solutions that can be adopted, scaled, and used to address challenges across African markets.

Application Deadline
Deadlines vary by open call. Applicants should review the individual opportunity listed on the ABIL platform for the applicable closing date.

How To Apply
Interested applicants can explore the available opportunities and select the call that best matches their project: Link in comment

10/08/2026

Call For Applications: KCDF Young Environmentalist Innovation Challenge 2026
Applications are open for the Kenya Community Development Foundation (KCDF) Young Environmentalist Innovation Challenge (YEIC), a funding opportunity supporting young people and youth-led organisations developing practical solutions to environmental challenges in Kenya.
The 2026 edition focuses on scaling innovations for environmental impact, building on solutions that have already demonstrated success at the community level and are ready to expand their reach.

What the Challenge Supports
The programme prioritises innovations addressing areas such as:

Climate resilience
Sustainable agriculture
Circular economy
Renewable energy
Ecosystem restoration
Environmental conservation
Other locally relevant environmental challenges.

Who Can Apply?
The challenge is targeted at young innovators aged 15–35 and youth-led organisations working on environmental solutions in Kenya. Charity & Philanthropy

Applicants should have an innovation with demonstrated potential and a clear opportunity to increase its community-level impact.

Funding and Support
KCDF has previously provided substantial grant funding through the challenge. In the second edition, 10 community organisations and two individuals received a combined KSh 53 million to advance environmental innovations.

Beyond financial support, KCDF provides capacity strengthening to selected innovators, including guidance around budgeting, monitoring and evaluation, communications, governance, and financial systems.

Why This Matters
Young people are increasingly developing solutions to environmental challenges affecting their communities. The YEIC provides a pathway for promising innovations to move from small-scale community initiatives toward solutions with broader and more sustainable impact.

KCDF describes its approach as community-led development, combining grant support with capacity building to help local organisations strengthen and sustain their work.

Application Deadline
Applicants should check the official KCDF application page for the current deadline and detailed eligibility requirements.

How To Apply
Interested young innovators and youth-led organisations can review the official challenge information and application details here: Link in comment

10/08/2026

Call For Applications: TTS Nigeria Program 2026 (Free Training +Job Placement)
Applications are open for the TTS Nigeria Programme, an initiative in partnership with the Mastercard Foundationand Tech4Dev, designed to equip young Nigerian women with skills for tech-enabled career opportunities.
The programme offers free training and job placement opportunities across several sales, banking, and customer-focused roles.
Who Can Apply?
The opportunity is open to women aged 18–35 who are interested in developing their careers in tech-enabled roles.

Available Career Opportunities
Participants may be trained and considered for roles including:

Sales Executive
Telesales
Direct Sales Agent
Retail Banking Officer
Relationship Officer
Customer Acquisition Officer
What You’ll Get
Free professional training
Job placement opportunities
Skills development for tech-enabled careers
Exposure to the financial and technology sectors
Inclusive career opportunities

How to Apply
Interested applicants can complete the online application form: Link in comment

10/08/2026

Call For Applications: Startup Abuja Nationwide Scholarship Program 2026 (Full Tuition+ Stipend + Paid Internship)
Applications are now open for the Startup Abuja Nationwide Scholarship Program 2026, an initiative designed to support Nigerian students by reducing the financial burden of higher education while equipping beneficiaries with practical skills for their future careers.

Unlike scholarships that focus solely on tuition, the program combines financial assistance with paid internship opportunities, entrepreneurship training, mentorship, and career development support.

Why Apply?
The programme goes beyond financial support. Scholars will have the opportunity to gain real-world work experience, develop entrepreneurial skills, receive professional mentorship, and connect with industry professionals.

It is particularly valuable for students looking to combine academic support with practical career development.

Eligibility
Applicants must:
Be enrolled in a recognized Nigerian university, polytechnic, or college of education.
Demonstrate academic commitment.
Meet any additional requirements specified during the application process.
Complete the application before the deadline
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive: Geographic Reference

Full tuition fee coverage
Monthly stipends
Paid remote internship opportunities
Entrepreneurship training
Professional mentorship
Career development support
Networking opportunities with industry professionals
Exposure to innovation and startup ecosystems.

How to Apply
Interested applicants should:

Visit the scholarship application page.
Complete the online application form with accurate information.
Upload any required supporting documents.
Review the application carefully.
Submit the application before the deadline.
Only successful applicants will proceed to the next stage of the selection process.

Application Deadline
31 August 2026

Apply Here: Link in comment

10/08/2026

Call For Applications: Global Integrated Flood and Drought Management Competition for Youth-Led Projects 2026–2027
Applications are now open for the Competition for Youth-Led Projects 2026–2027, an international opportunity supporting young people who are developing practical solutions to help communities prepare for and respond to floods and droughts.

The competition, organised under the Integrated Drought Management Programme (IDMP), will provide funding and expert support to selected youth-led projects focused on strengthening community resilience to water-related climate risks.

Grant Benefits
Two winning projects will each receive:

CHF 3,000 in funding
Expert guidance and support on floods and drought management
Nine months to implement the proposed project
An opportunity to demonstrate and strengthen youth-led climate resilience solutions.
Who Can Apply?
The competition is open to students and young professionals aged 18–35 who are leading projects that involve young people in addressing flood and drought risks.

Proposed projects must:

Be youth-led and actively involve young people under 35
Have clearly defined objectives, timelines, and scope
Provide practical and measurable results
Strengthen community resilience to floods or droughts
Be completed within a maximum of nine months
Have potential for long-term sustainability and scalability
Include an innovative element.

What Kind of Projects Are Eligible?
The competition is looking for practical ideas that can make communities more resilient to floods and droughts.

Innovative approaches could include:
Combining indigenous and scientific knowledge
New approaches to community engagement
Low-cost climate adaptation solutions
Projects that increase women’s participation in resilience activities
Community preparedness and disaster-risk reduction initiatives
Solutions that improve local responses to flood and drought risks.
Why This Matters
Young people are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, including increasing flood and drought risks. At the same time, they can play an important role in developing locally relevant solutions and strengthening community preparedness.

This competition gives young innovators an opportunity to turn their ideas into practical projects while receiving funding and guidance from experts in flood and drought management.

Application Deadline
August 31, 2026.

Applications can be submitted in English or Spanish, and applicants are required to submit their proposal through the official application form

How To Apply
Interested young people can review the submission guidelines and apply through: Link in comment

10/08/2026

Call For Applications: Interledger Local Impact Mini-Grant 2026 (Up to $3,000)
Applications are open for the Interledger Local Impact Mini-Grant 2026, an opportunity supporting community-led projects that promote open payments, digital financial access, financial inclusion, and digital financial infrastructure.
The programme provides flexible funding to individuals and community organisations working on practical initiatives that help their communities understand, explore, and benefit from more inclusive digital financial systems.

Grant Benefits
Selected applicants can receive:

$500 to $3,000 in grant funding
Flexible funding for eligible project activities
Access to Interledger resources and the broader open payments community
Opportunities to connect with practitioners working on digital financial access globally.

Who Can Apply?
The programme is open to individuals and organisations worldwide, including:

Individual community leaders
Civil society organisations
Cooperatives
Community and innovation hubs
Hackerspaces and open-source communities
Incubators and accelerators
Startup communities
Fintech and financial-access communities
Social enterprises and mission-aligned businesses
Research and policy groups.
Projects serving communities in the Global South, rural areas, and peri-urban communities with limited access to formal financial services are particularly encouraged to apply.

What Projects Are Supported?
Grant funding can support initiatives such as:

Workshops and training sessions
Community meetups and conversations
Hackathons, sprints, and innovation challenges
Local ecosystem events
Research and policy projects
Storytelling and awareness campaigns
Development of educational content and materials around open payments and digital financial infrastructure.
What Applicants Need
Applicants are required to submit a short application, including:
A two-page concept note
Project budget
Implementation timeline and key milestones.
Projects must be completed within six months of accepting the grant.

Why This Matters
Access to affordable and inclusive digital financial services remains a challenge for many communities. The Interledger Local Impact Mini-Grants provide small, flexible funding to people already working within their communities, allowing them to organise practical activities around financial access and open payment technologies.

Importantly, previous experience with Interledger is not required. Applicants should, however, demonstrate an interest in learning about open payments and introducing members of their community to the ecosystem.

Application Deadline
November 11, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET/EDT.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so applicants are encouraged to submit early.

How To Apply
Interested individuals and organisations can review the requirements and submit their applications through: Link in comment

07/08/2026

Call For Applications: Global Integrated Flood and Drought Management Competition for Youth-Led Projects 2026–2027: Applications are now open for the Competition for Youth-Led Projects 2026–2027, an international opportunity supporting young people who are developing practical solutions to help communities prepare for and respond to floods and droughts.

The competition, organised under the Integrated Drought Management Programme (IDMP), will provide funding and expert support to selected youth-led projects focused on strengthening community resilience to water-related climate risks.

Grant Benefits
Two winning projects will each receive:

CHF 3,000 in funding
Expert guidance and support on floods and drought management
Nine months to implement the proposed project
An opportunity to demonstrate and strengthen youth-led climate resilience solutions.

Who Can Apply?
The competition is open to students and young professionals aged 18–35 who are leading projects that involve young people in addressing flood and drought risks.

Proposed projects must:

Be youth-led and actively involve young people under 35
Have clearly defined objectives, timelines, and scope
Provide practical and measurable results
Strengthen community resilience to floods or droughts
Be completed within a maximum of nine months
Have potential for long-term sustainability and scalability
Include an innovative element.
What Kind of Projects Are Eligible?
The competition is looking for practical ideas that can make communities more resilient to floods and droughts.

Innovative approaches could include:
Combining indigenous and scientific knowledge
New approaches to community engagement
Low-cost climate adaptation solutions
Projects that increase women’s participation in resilience activities
Community preparedness and disaster-risk reduction initiatives
Solutions that improve local responses to flood and drought risks.
Why This Matters
Young people are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, including increasing flood and drought risks. At the same time, they can play an important role in developing locally relevant solutions and strengthening community preparedness.

This competition gives young innovators an opportunity to turn their ideas into practical projects while receiving funding and guidance from experts in flood and drought management.

Application Deadline
August 31, 2026.

Applications can be submitted in English or Spanish, and applicants are required to submit their proposal through the official application form.

How To Apply
Interested young people can review the submission guidelines and apply through: Link in comment

07/08/2026

Call For Applications: Fembol Student Innovation Grant (SIG) 2.0 (Up to ₦10M in Funding)
The Fembol Student Innovation Grant (SIG) is an annual student innovation competition and funding program by Fembol Group, designed to identify, support, and fund innovative student-led solutions across Nigeria. SIG 2.0 is built for undergraduate students and student teams who want to solve real problems in their communities and build sustainable, youth-led businesses.

Whether you’re at the idea stage or already running an early solution, this student entrepreneurship grant gives you the funding, training, and mentorship to take your innovation further.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
Grant Funding

Cash Prizes up to ₦2.5 Million
Winner: ₦2,500,000
First Runner-Up: ₦1,500,000
Second Runner-Up: ₦1,000,000
Consolation Prizes (7 Finalists): ₦1,400,000 shared

Free Training & Mentorship
All semi-finalists get access to a 2-day virtual Innovation and Entrepreneurship Bootcamp covering business planning, marketing, fundraising, legal frameworks, and leadership — plus a dedicated mentor for one-on-one guidance ahead of the final pitch.

Business Growth Support
The top three winners receive free legal/CAC registration, business setup support, and advisory services for up to three months after the event — real help turning your idea into a running business.

A Stage to Shine
Present your idea at the Fembol Student Innovation Conference in Lagos — a full-day event with 250+ attendees, live-streamed nationwide, featuring industry leaders, investors, and media coverage.

Ongoing Support
Grant monitoring and the possibility of further funding from Fembol Group and its partner network for standout innovations.

HOW IT WORKS (Program Journey)
Step 1 — Apply Online Submit your application between July 22 – August 21st, 2026.

Step 2 — Get Reviewed Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Semi-finalists are selected and notified in September.

Step 3 — Bootcamp Join the free 2-day virtual Innovation & Entrepreneurship Bootcamp to sharpen your business plan and pitch. September 25 – 27

Step 4 — Become a Finalist Top teams are selected as finalists by September 30.

Step 5 — Pitch & Win Present your solution to expert judges and a live audience for a shot at the top cash prizes on October 17.

Step 6 — Get Funded & Grow Winners receive their grant, business registration support, and up to 3 months of advisory services.

Apply Here: Link in comment

07/08/2026

Call for Applications: How To Apply for NACCIMA’s $150 Million Fund For Nigerian Businesses.
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has opened applications for a $150 million offshore financing facility aimed at supporting eligible Nigerian businesses with long-term funding for expansion and growth.
The facility, launched in partnership with German banking group ODDO BHF SE, provides loans starting from $10 million at single-digit interest rates, with repayment periods of at least 7.5 years.

The financing is available to businesses operating in sectors including manufacturing, agriculture and agro-processing, energy, oil and gas, ICT and technology, logistics, infrastructure, mining, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, tourism, consumer products, financial services, entertainment, retail and trade.
How to Apply
Interested businesses are required to create an account on the NACCIMA application portal and complete the registration process by providing the following details:

1. Company Details

Registered company name
CAC registration number
Date of incorporation
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
Registered address
Operational address
Contact details
2. CEO/Managing Director Information

Name of CEO or Managing Director
Primary contact person
Designation
Official email address
Phone number

Chamber Membership Details
Applicants must provide:

Chamber affiliation
Membership registration ID
Trustmark ID (where applicable)
Eligible business associations include:

Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA)
Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN)
Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME)
Nigerian Association of Small Scale Industrialists (NASSI)
Any recognised chamber of commerce affiliated with NACCIMA

Business Information
Applicants must provide:

Primary business sector
Number of employees
Annual turnover
Gender composition of workforce
Staff age distribution

Financing Request Details
Businesses must state:

Project title
Purpose of the financing
Brief project description
Total amount requested (minimum of $10 million)
Percentage allocated to European procurement
Target market
Description of European machinery, equipment, technology or services to be acquired
Proposed European country of origin
6. Financial Information
Applicants must provide:

Paid-up capital
Turnover for the last three years
Current debt exposure
Classified debt details
EBITDA reports for the last three years

7. Required Documents
Applicants must submit: Nigerian tech opportunities

Signed letter of intent
Project summary
CAC certificate of incorporation
Three years audited financial statements
Proof of chamber membership
Tax Clearance Certificates for the last three years
Ownership and management profile
Identification documents of directors and shareholders
ESG sustainability policy (where available)
Under the programme, between 35 per cent and 50 per cent of the financing must be used to purchase approved machinery, equipment, technology or services from Europe. Also, 20 per cent of the facility has been reserved for digital economy projects.

Businesses must confirm that the funds will not be used for defence, military purposes or speculative trading before submitting their applications.

Application Portal: Link in comment

07/08/2026

Call for Applications: Halton Foundation Grant 2026 (Up to $30,000 Grants)
Applications are now open for the Halton Foundation Grant 2026, an annual funding opportunity supporting non-profit organizations conducting research or developing innovative solutions that improve indoor environmental quality (IEQ) and human wellbeing.
The programme welcomes applications from eligible organizations worldwide and provides funding for projects that advance healthier, safer, and more sustainable indoor environments. Grants of up to $30,000 per year are available, with opportunities for multi-year funding depending on the project scope.
unding Amount
Up to $30,000 USD per grant year
Multi-year funding (up to two years) may be available for eligible projects.
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants include:

Registered non-profit organizations
Universities
Research institutes
Registered charities
NGOs
There are no geographic restrictions, making the programme open to organizations worldwide. For-profit organizations are not eligible.

Eligible Projects
The Foundation supports projects that focus on:

Indoor air quality and ventilation
Thermal comfort and indoor environmental conditions
Human health and wellbeing in indoor environments
Solutions that improve indoor environmental quality
Research addressing illnesses linked to poor indoor environments, including respiratory diseases and asthma.

Grant Types
Applicants may apply for:

One-time research grants
Multi-year research grants
Start-up programme grants for new initiatives focused on indoor environmental quality.

Application Timeline
Applications Open: 1 July 2026
Application Deadline: 1 September 2026
Grant Decisions Announced: 1 November 2026

Important Requirement
Successful applicants may allocate no more than 10% of total project costs to administrative and overhead expenses. This requirement is mandatory.

How to Apply
Applications must be submitted electronically through the official Halton Foundation application portal: Link in comment

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