Sustainable Innovation Seed Accele
Funder: 500 Global + Shell Foundation (with UK aid)
Description: Join the Sustainable Innovation Seed Accelerator supporting founders across the Global South. The programme provides mentorship, capital, and networks to scale solutions in Agriculture, Energy, Mobility & Built Environment.
Apply here: https://500.co/founders/africa/seed-accelerator-nairobi
SAIS Investment Readiness Programme 2026
Funder: VC4A | Scaling digital Agriculture Innovations through Start-ups (SAIS)
Description: Applications are now open for African tech & impact start-ups ready to scale. This fully-funded programme offers €20K technical support, €50K affordable loans, €10K digital advisory, investor access, and sponsored travel.
Deadline: 28 September 2025
Apply here: https://vc4a.com/giz-sais/2026
Youth Ecopreneur Programme (YECO
Funder: Youth Ecopreneur Programme (YECO)
Description: Join the YECO Programme for youth-led green businesses driving impact in renewable energy, circular economy, and land restoration. Founders under 35 can access up to $100K grants, plus $10K awards and global visibility.
Deadline: 14 September 2025
Apply here: https://social.yecommunity.com/topics/49027/page/yecoClick to Apply
GTIA 2025 Grants
Funder: Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA)
Description: $600K in grants ($25K–$50K+) for nonprofits & schools using tech to bridge the digital divide, advance EdTech & workforce innovation.
Deadline: 15 September 2025
Apply here: https://gtia.org/giving/grants
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Fellowship
Funder: Draper Richards Kaplan (DRK) Foundation
Description: Funding bold early-stage orgs (2–5 yrs) with scalable models impacting 10,000+ lives. Includes mentorship + global network. 🌍
Deadline: Applications open year-round
Apply here:https://www.drkfoundation.org/apply-for-funding/what-we-fund/