The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has been a long-time promoter of growth of entrepreneurial ecosystems in Africa, by investing in and supporting companies, funds, accelerators/incubators, and other organizations. The IFC is currently conducting a study to better understand and improve the matching process between entrepreneurs like you and … Read more
Deadline: December 31, 2023 Applications are open for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Program DRC 2023-2024. The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) gives enterprising women the knowledge, networks, and access they need to launch and scale successful businesses. AWE uses a hybrid model that combines the online platform DreamBuilder (developed through a partnership between … Read more
The Gered Gereedschap has announced a call for proposals to promote vocational education and entrepreneurship. The Gered Gereedschap preferably supports vocational training programs and projects that satisfy demand for the local (labour) market. Schools and projects that promote entrepreneurship and offer further support to young people after their training are greatly appreciated. Preference is also … Read more
NerdzFactory Foundation is accepting applications for the PowerUp Entrepreneurship Program 2024. The PowerUP Entrepreneurship Program empowers young Nigerians by providing them with the necessary tools and support to excel as entrepreneurs. The program will expose participants to skills that they require to start and grow their business. To maximize impact, the program is divided into … Read more
Deimos, a renowned technology firm specializing in cloud-native solutions, unveiled Deimos Managed Infrastructure (DMI) today, an innovative solution promising to revolutionize the management of cloud infrastructure for businesses. With a primary focus on security, scalability, and efficiency, DMI aims to significantly reduce time to market for tech startups, small and midsize enterprises, and large corporations. … Read more
The ygap Kenya Accelerator Program helps ventures to refine and validate their business model, move towards financial sustainability, and grow the impact that they are having in their community. Ventures that complete the ygap Kenya Accelerator Program expand their ability to increase revenue, create employment opportunities, secure further investment, and make a real difference in … Read more
First Lady Remi Tinubu spearheaded the launch of the rebranded Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP), now named the Renewed Hope MSME Programme, aiming to provide significant support to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria. This initiative offers interest and collateral-free loans to various small-scale traders, farmers, and entrepreneurs, recognizing their role as … Read more
The Standard Chartered Women in Technology Incubator is Africa’s leading incubator program for female-led and founded businesses. It aligns with calls for more diversity in technology, and entrepreneurship and for more opportunities for women to develop entrepreneurial and leadership excellence. This speaks to the bank’s Sustainability and Community Engagement strategy and focuses on supporting innovation, … Read more
The Lagos Agripreneurship Program (LAP) was conceptualized by Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu as an intervention program aimed at creating jobs, alleviating poverty, and ensuring food security through training and empowerment of women and youths in modern agricultural practices as Agripreneurs. Benefits This is In line with the roles of the Ministry of Agriculture in the … Read more
Digital Innovation Assembly (DIA), an association of digital and technology professionals expanding the frontiers of digital innovation and enterprise in Nigeria, is delighted to announce its call for applications to entrepreneurs, digitally savvy businesses, and technology enthusiasts for its Digital Innovation Hackathon Event. The Hackathon is meant to identify, highlight and support innovative technology ideas. … Read more