Funding Opportunities

Funder: Red Bull + Microsoft + AMD
Description: A global platform for students and early-stage innovators (18+) with ideas in tech, AI, sustainability, or social impact. National winners advance to the global final for funding, mentorship, and visibility. No revenue or prototype required.

Deadline: 15 March 2026
Link: https://lnkd.in/drXwpY7Y

Funder: African Energy Foundation
Description: Entrepreneurs developing off-grid energy solutions can receive mentorship, funding, and exposure to investors.

Deadline: 15 April 2026
Link: https://www.africaenergyfoundation.org/fellowship

Funder: Agritech Africa Alliance
Description: African agritech startups can join a 12-week accelerator for mentorship, pilot opportunities, and investment support.

Deadline: 31 March 2026
Link: https://www.agritechafrica.org/accelerator

Funder: Africa Health Innovation Alliance
Description: African startups improving healthcare delivery can access grants, mentoring, and pilot programs with impact partners.

Deadline: 30 April 2026
Link: https://www.africahealthchallenge.org

Funder: African Renewable Energy Fund
Description: Early- to growth-stage African clean energy startups can apply for equity and debt financing, plus technical support.

Deadline: 15 February 2026
Link: https://www.aref-africa.org/apply

Funder: Social Enterprise Africa
Description: African social ventures can join an accelerator offering mentorship, networking, and funding opportunities to scale impact.

Deadline: 31 March 2026
Link: https://www.socialenterpriseafrica.org/accelerator

Funder: Green Africa Network
Description: African startups implementing circular economy and green solutions can access grants and expert mentorship.

Deadline: 28 February 2026
Link: https://www.greenafricanetwork.org/grant

Funder: African Development Bank
Description: Young African entrepreneurs can secure funding, advisory, and incubation support to scale businesses with social impact.

Deadline: 31 May 2026
Link: https://www.afdb.org/en/youth-entrepreneurship

Funder: AWIEF
Description: African women-led businesses can apply for grants, visibility, and mentorship through this prestigious forum.

Deadline: 15 March 2026
Link: https://awief.org/awards

Funder: Circular Economy Africa
Description: Startups tackling waste, recycling, and sustainable production in Africa can access funding and advisory support.

Deadline: 30 April 2026
Link: https://www.circularafrica.org/fund