Funding Opportunities

Funder: Techstars
Description: Applications are now open for the three-month Techstars accelerator program—connecting startups with world-class mentors, funding support, global networks, and curated resources to scale faster.

Application Deadline: November 29, 2025
Application Link: http://tsta.rs/kUUY50WJWE1

Funder: Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship
Description: Applications are open for Miller Center’s globally recognized accelerator program that supports social entrepreneurs with expert mentorship to scale their impact.

Application Deadline: November 1, 2025
Application link: https://millercenterglobal.org/accelerator/

Funder: Village Capital, with support from FMO and RVO, in partnership with Reach for Change
Description: A $4M facility supporting locally-led startups in Ghana, Nigeria, and Tanzania that are developing innovative solutions to improve economic mobility and climate resilience. Tailored financing between $75K–$500K is available for post-MVP startups with early revenue and a path to sustainability.

Application Deadline: August 31, 2025
Eligible Countries: Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania
Application Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6E1dGxA8tILeE-572J-UttuhOUBsKl6xu8tXx0uB4p5QcAA/viewform

Funder: BMZ, GIZ, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, and the European Union
Description: African-led consortia can apply for funding of €100,000–€250,000 to scale digitally enabled innovations in climate adaptation, mitigation, and resilience. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Deadline: 4 August 2025
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/eFjEWqdc
Eligible Countries: Benin, DRC, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia

Funder: FoodSafety4Africa (FS4Africa)
Description: Startups, SMEs, and research organizations can apply for up to €60,000 to test or scale food safety innovations that align with FS4Africa’s goals. Single-entity applications only (no consortia). A total of 10 projects will be funded.

Deadline: 30 September 2025 at 17:00 CET
Application Link: https://bit.ly/3T7DBSe

Funder: Reckitt
Description:
An open call for underrepresented African entrepreneurs building solutions in health and hygiene. Selected innovators will receive tailored support to scale their impact and break systemic barriers in access and opportunity.

Deadline: August 25, 2025
Application Link: https://www.reckitt.com/socialimpact/initiatives/accelerator
Eligible Countries: Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, Ghana, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Tanzania

Funder: Antler
Description: Join Antler’s Nairobi program and get $100,000 pre-seed funding, global investor access, and hands-on venture support. Whether you’re a solo founder or a launch-ready team, build from Nairobi and scale across Africa and beyond.

Application Deadline: Rolling admissions (apply early)
Application Link: https://www.antler.co/apply-new

Funder: Impact Partner
Description: A 6-month accelerator for social enterprises in sustainable tourism, education, and the green economy. Get expert coaching, mentorship, and direct access to investors to scale your impact.

Application Deadline: August 19th, 2025
Application link: https://lnkd.in/dUg_WzZH

Funder: Government of Ireland
Description: Up to €250,000 in matched grant funding for commercial agri-food partnerships between Irish businesses and African enterprises. Empowering sustainable agriculture and food innovation across Africa.
Countries: Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda, Ghana, Ethiopia, South Africa, Malawi, Uganda, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe & more.

Application Deadline: 15 August 2025
Application link: https://lnkd.in/dgWrzFqc
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Funder: Visa
Description: Empowering Africa’s most promising startups with mentorship, tech support, and funding to scale innovative solutions across the continent.

Deadline: August 15, 2025
Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/g8f5AS_5 
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