UN Global Pulse Accelerator & Scale Grants Programme
Funder: UN Global Pulse
Description: Open Opportunity for African innovators using data, AI, and digital tools to scale proven SDG-aligned solutions.
Application Deadline: 11 February 2026
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/eM_Gz3_7
OpenAI EMEA Youth & Wellbeing Grant Programme
Funder: OpenAI
Description: Applications Now Open for NGOs, nonprofits, and research institutions advancing youth wellbeing, education, and AI safety across EMEA.
Application Deadline: 27 February 2026
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/eUCNRtzV
SOCAP 2026 Global Impact Entrepreneurship Convening
Funder: Social Capital Markets (SOCAP)
Description: Open Opportunity for African innovators and impact leaders to connect with global investors, ecosystem builders, and capital partners in Chicago.
Application Deadline: Event dates: 12–14 October 2026
Application Link: https://bit.ly/4pO2gsU
Investment Readiness & Access-to-Finance Programme for Agri-MSMEs
Funder: Aceli Africa (Implemented by TechnoServe)
Description: Now Accepting Applications from agri-MSMEs in East Africa seeking to strengthen governance, financial management, and investor readiness.
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/dJnwgBZm
DRK Foundation Social Impact Grant & Investment Opportunity
Funder: Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Description: Open Funding Window for early-stage social impact organizations and mission-driven ventures seeking up to USD 300,000 in grant or investment capital.
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/eZQTj-nB
African Cities Innovation Fund Urban Innovation Grants
Funder: African Cities Innovation Fund (ACIF) / Million Lives Collective
Description: Open Opportunity for African innovators developing smart, inclusive, climate-resilient urban solutions for underserved communities.
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/eAPC-WRs
Tanzania Founder Cohort for Regenerative Agri-Food Ventures
Description: Applications Now Open for entrepreneurs building scalable regenerative agri-food ventures in Tanzania, with up to TZS 40M in startup capital and venture-building support.
Application Deadline: 15 February 2026
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/d_rYyqer
Entrepreneurs Catalyst Hub: CHF 300K–1M Growth-Stage Debt Financing for African Businesses
Funder: Entrepreneurs Catalyst Hub (ECH)
Description: Now Open: Funding Opportunity for post-revenue African businesses seeking CHF 300,000–1,000,000 in senior secured debt to finance working capital, capex, and expansion.
Application Link: Email pitch deck to info@entrepreneurscatalysthub.com
Mitigation Action Facility – Up to €25M per Climate Mitigation Project
Funder: Mitigation Action Facility
Description: Applications Now Open for governments and public authorities in ODA-eligible countries to lead transformational, policy-anchored decarbonisation programmes.
Application Deadline: 25 February 2026
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/ePYKDkSn
Honnold Foundation Core Grants for Community-Led Solar Access
Funder: Honnold Foundation
Description: Now Accepting Applications from organizations advancing equitable, community-led solar energy solutions with strong local ownership and impact delivery.
Application Deadline: 12 February 2026
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/djtjB8U