Funding Opportunities

Funder: iF International Design Forum
Description: Social innovators can submit projects that positively impact communities and win international recognition and mentorship.

Deadline: 28 February 2026
Link: https://www.ifworlddesignguide.com/social-impact-prize

Funder: 60 Decibels
Description: Early-stage off-grid energy ventures can apply for fully funded impact measurement studies.

Link: https://airtable.com/shrX…

Funder: O’Shaughnessy Ventures
Description: Independent innovators can apply for a USD 100,000 fellowship or early-stage grants.

Deadline: 30 April 2026
Link: https://lnkd.in/e5DsCg-v

Funder: Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO)
Description: Impact startups can apply for CHF 100,000–500,000 in early-stage debt financing.

Deadline: Rolling
Link: https://lnkd.in/g9Rbipfb

Funder: Invest in Africa Summit Organisers
Description: Register to connect with global investors, policymakers, and entrepreneurs at this high-level investment forum.

Deadline: Event: 14 April 2026
Link: https://lnkd.in/eKBmCEwP

Funder: Cartier Women’s Initiative
Description: Women-led ventures can apply for up to USD 100,000 in funding, mentorship, and global visibility.

Deadline: 16 June 2026 (Applications open 16 April 2026)
Link: https://lnkd.in/gVCWRRHW

Funder: KAC-Afrika
Description: Agribusinesses can apply for €300K–€3M investment and export-market growth support.

Link: https://www.kac-afrika.de

Funder: Antler
Description: Join Antler’s Nairobi residency to build your startup and access up to USD 100,000 in pre-seed investment.

Link: https://lnkd.in/gn7V6a6v

Funder: Eisenhower Fellowships
Description: Mid-career leaders can apply for a fully funded leadership programme in the United States.

Deadline: 14 February 2026
Link: https://lnkd.in/eM7nYZq

Funder: Mercedes-Benz & beVisioneers
Description: Young changemakers can apply for funding, mentorship, and global training in climate innovation.

Deadline: 25 January 2026
Link: https://lnkd.in/dg-vjDFa