Funding Opportunities

Funder: AgriPay Catalyst Programme
Description: Applications are now open for financial institutions and fintechs to co-create and test scalable digital agri-payment solutions, unlocking new revenue streams and expanding financial inclusion in rural markets.

Application Deadline: 27 March 2026
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/dqp5EehK

Funder: Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund
Description: Innovators in clean energy and climate tech are invited to access grant and concessional financing (~$250,000) to scale digital solutions that improve energy access, climate resilience, and green economic growth across Africa.

Application Link: https://lnkd.in/d6EZcB_c

Funder: UNDP in partnership with timbuktoo Africa, African Business Angel Network and Catalytic Africa
Description: Investor participation is now being welcomed for a matching fund that amplifies early-stage startup investments in Africa — offering 1:1 or 2:1 non-dilutive capital matching, boosting startup growth without additional equity dilution.

Application Link: Refer to programme partners for participation details

Funder: FINCA Ventures & ClimateShot Investor Coalition (CLIC)
Description: Turn your climate-smart or fintech innovation into a $100,000 reality. We are hunting for revenue-generating African startups that are solving financial inclusion. Top finalists will even fly to San Francisco to pitch directly to global leaders and secure strategic investment!

Application Deadline: Check application portal
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/dZmTm6NZ

Funder: O’Shaughnessy Ventures (OSV)
Description: Stop dreaming and start building with a $100,000 equity-free grant. This fellowship is a “no strings attached” rocket ship for creators and researchers working on ambitious, world-changing projects. You keep 100% ownership while gaining access to a global network of elite investors.

Application Deadline: April 30, 2026
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/e5p9xytQ

Founder: Concordia University & Hindsight Ventures
Description: Ready to scale your startup? Join a 4-week elite venture bootcamp designed for African founders aged 18–35. Gain access to mentorship from global industry titans, an international Demo Day, and over $600,000 in tech credits from giants like AWS and Microsoft to supercharge your growth!

Application Deadline: 27 March 2026
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/d9cM6DBp

Funder: The Baobab Network
Description: Applications are open for African startups to join The Baobab Network Accelerator, offering $100,000 in seed investment, a 12-week accelerator programme, and hands-on venture support to help founders refine product-market fit and scale their ventures.

Application Link: https://lnkd.in/emEwe-u

Funder: Hindsight Ventures in partnership with Concordia University
Description: Calls are open for young African founders (18–35) to join a 4-week virtual bootcamp, gain $600,000+ in tech credits, mentorship, and pitch opportunities to investors — designed to turn scalable ideas into investable ventures.

Application Deadline: 27 March 2026
Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dQVUrxkR

Funder: Google for Startups
Description: African tech startups (Seed to Series A) can join a 3-month hybrid accelerator to scale faster with mentorship, technical support, up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits, and access to a global ecosystem.

Application Deadline: Rolling
Apply here: https://lnkd.in/ehq-cNKt

Funder: The Iris Prize Initiative
Description: Young environmental leaders can access flexible grants, mentorship, and skills-building to scale nature-focused projects globally — from new ideas to initiatives ready to expand.

Application Deadline: 8 April 2026
Apply here: https://lnkd.in/edJY6rZR