Deadline: July 25, 2026. Applications are open for the Accelerate Africa Startup Programme 2026, a 12-week, equity-free accelerator for early-stage African founders. Selected startups will receive mentorship, business support and potential access to follow-on investment opportunities.
Deadline: 30 July 2026
The Creative Fund 2026 is now open for applications from Nigerian creative businesses, studios, production houses, fashion enterprises, and music organisations seeking support to strengthen the technical quality and production capacity of their projects.
Deadline: 30 June 2026
The Africa Fellows in Education Program (AFEP) 2026/2027 offers fully funded research and policy fellowships for young African researchers working to improve education systems through evidence-based research and quantitative analysis.
Deadline: 2 June 2026
The Lagos Business School Young Talents Programme 2026 is open to outstanding young Nigerian graduates seeking leadership development, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities through an intensive learning experience.
Deadline: Open-Ended
The Afreximbank Internship Opportunities 2026 provide students and young professionals with hands-on experience in African trade finance, economic development, and international banking through placements within Afreximbank Group offices.
development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC) joined policymakers, development experts, academics, diplomatic representatives, and civil society actors from across Africa at the Panel Discussion and Study Lunch organised by Trust Africa and Centre for Democracy and Development West Africa in…
Deadline: 8 May 2026.
The UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the Use of ICT in Education 2026 is now open for nominations, recognizing innovative projects that use digital technologies and artificial intelligence to improve teaching and learning worldwide. The award highlights initiatives that strengthen creativity, critical thinking, and inclusive education while advancing global efforts toward quality education for all.
Deadline: 29 May 2026.
Applications are now open for the Art4Change Storytelling Fellowship 2026, a six-month programme for young creatives using storytelling to spotlight youth-led innovation and community impact across Africa, Europe, and the diaspora. The fellowship provides training, mentorship, a monthly stipend, and a publishing platform for selected storytellers working across writing, photography, video, audio, and digital media.
Deadline: 7 June 2026.
Applications are now open for the ICMM Young Leaders Scholarship 2026, a fully funded opportunity for exceptional young changemakers working in sustainability, climate action, and responsible resource development. The programme supports selected participants to attend the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa, providing access to global leaders, leadership development sessions, and an international network of impact-driven peers.
