Up to $1.5 Million Funding — Development Innovation Ventures (DIV)
Funder: Development Innovation Ventures
Description: Innovators are invited to apply for tiered funding up to $1.5 million to pilot, test, and scale evidence-based solutions addressing global development challenges.
Application Deadline: Rolling basis
Application Link: https://www.div.fund/apply
Up to €100,000 Non-Dilutive Funding — East Africa Startup Opportunity
Funder: East Africa Startup Programme (Regional Innovation Support Initiative)
Description: Applications are now open for startups across East Africa to access up to €100,000 in non-dilutive funding, plus mentorship and business development support to scale impactful, sustainable solutions.
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/d6YkJPJC
$3M–$15M Agribusiness Investment — Sub-Saharan Africa
Funder: AgDevCo
Description: Agribusinesses across Sub-Saharan Africa are invited to explore $3M–$15M in long-term investment capital to scale operations, strengthen food systems, and drive sustainable agricultural growth.
Application Deadline: Rolling basis
Application Link: AgDevCo Official Website
Up to €250,000 Funding — EU Due Diligence Fund for Sustainable Supply Chains
Funder: Due Diligence Fund
Description: Applications are now open for projects improving human rights, sustainability, and traceability in agricultural supply chains, with funding of up to €250,000 available for scalable solutions linked to EU markets.
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/eDx_zmFt
$2 Million Prize — Milken-Motsepe Prize in Circular Economy
Funder: Milken Institute in partnership with Motsepe Foundation
Description: Applications are now open for African innovators transforming waste-to-value and circular economy solutions, with up to $2 million in prize funding available for scalable climate and sustainability ventures.
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/g63pStGd
RAISEAfrica 2026 — Clean Energy Investment Opportunity
Funder: RAISEAfrica
Description: Applications are now open for clean energy startups and SMEs to connect with investors, partners, and financing opportunities to accelerate growth and scale impactful solutions across Africa.
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/d2z-Pibz
$100,000+ Funding — MIT Solve Global Challenge 2026
Funder: MIT Solve
Description: Submissions are now being accepted for a global challenge offering $100,000+ in unrestricted funding, plus access to MIT’s network, mentorship, and a platform to scale high-impact solutions worldwide.
Application Deadline: 21 May 2026
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/dVwAUKEA
Up to $100,000 Grant — Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards
Funder: Cartier Women’s Initiative
Description: Applications are now open for women entrepreneurs to secure up to $100,000 in grant funding, alongside mentorship, leadership training, and global visibility to scale impact-driven businesses.
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/gVCWRRHW
Fully Funded Entrepreneurship Fellowship — Global Leadership Program
Funder: Entrepreneurship Foundation (EF World Fellowship)
Description: Applications are now open for a fully funded global fellowship empowering young entrepreneurs and leaders with mentorship, leadership training, and global collaboration opportunities to scale impactful initiatives.
Application Link:https://lnkd.in/gjBVtXAe
$300,000 Funding + Global Support — Elevate Prize 2026
Funder: Elevate Prize Foundation
Description: Changemakers are invited to compete for $300,000 in unrestricted funding plus a 2-year support programme to scale high-impact solutions globally.
Application Deadline: Refer to official programme page
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/eJDRmVS8