Growth & Investment Program for AGRI-SMES(COHORT 5 2025)
Funder: Aceli Africa
Description: Agri-SMEs in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania can apply for Cohort 5 of the Growth & Investment Program by TechnoServe and Aceli Africa, offering training, advisory support, and investor connections.
Link:https://lnkd.in/dymcpu-8
Application Deadline: 10th January 2025
Resilient Agriculture Innovations for Nature (RAIN) Challenge phase III
Funder: GRP, Shockwave Foundation, and Munich Re Foundation.
Description: The RAIN Challenge, led by GRP, Shockwave Foundation, and Munich Re Foundation, supports innovative, nature-positive agricultural solutions in East Africa. Open to nonprofits, businesses, farmers, and entrepreneurs in Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda, RAIN offers mentorship, investor connections, and cash prizes up to $50,000
Link:https://lnkd.in/eFxuTwAu
Application Deadline: 31 January 2025
African Development Fund ( ADF ) Climate Action Window 2025
Description: The ADF Climate Action Window is calling for proposals under its Technical Assistance Sub-Window, offering USD 56 million in grants to enhance climate project bankability in 37 African countries. The focus is on capacity building, project preparation, and mobilizing climate finance for Paris-aligned initiatives. Eligible beneficiaries include governments, NGOs, intergovernmental bodies, and non-sovereign entities.
Link: https://lnkd.in/eztjr6-y
Application Deadline: 5th February 2025
Call For Applications: THRIVE Academy for Agri-food Tech Startups 2025.
Funder: SVG Venture
Description: THRIVE Academy is a 12-week pre-accelerator program supporting pre-seed agrifood tech startups to validate ideas, develop market strategies, and prepare for fundraising.
Link: https://lnkd.in/g8jhBtTP
Application Deadline: January 12, 2025
Localization Development Accelerator (LDA) 2025 Cohort!
Funder: Mama Hope
Description: MAMA HOPE is seeking passionate changemakers of locally-led grassroots organizations based in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, or Rwanda.
Link:https://hubs.la/Q02_4cfV0
Application Deadline: January 15th 2025
BeVisioneers Fellowship – Cohort 3 Now Open!
Funder: Mercedes-Benz
Description: Join a global movement empowering young changemakers to build a sustainable future. Backed by Mercedes-Benz and The DO School Fellowships, this fully funded, multi-year program offers award-winning innovation training, expert mentorship, and hands-on support to turn your eco-innovation ideas into reality. Transform your vision into impactful action—apply now!
Link: https://lnkd.in/erYqsFW8
Application Deadline: 12th January 2025
Launch of the Seed Lab’s second Call for Applications
Funder: African Development Bank Group
Description: Seed Lab equips you with essential skills to support sustainable growth and measurable impact to your business.
Apply: https://lnkd.in/d5B3qhbx
Application Deadline: December 20th 2024.
Agribusiness Challenge Fund
Funder: Mastercard Foundation.
Description: Agribusiness Challenge Fund main objective is to unlock enterprise growth and catalyze where Eligible SMEs can receive $500,000-$2,500,000
Apply:https://lnkd.in/d3FYzR5u
Application Deadline: November 22,2024
D-Prize Challenge 2025
Funder: D-Prize
Description: Unlock up to $20,000 in Funding: Apply Now to the D-Prize Challenge 2025 and Drive Social Impact in the Fight Against Poverty!
Apply:https://d-prize.org/
Application Deadline: 24th November 2024
Mastercard Foundation Agribusiness Challenge Fund
Funder: Mastercard Foundation.
Description: Get $500K to $2.5M in grants! The Mastercard Foundation Fund supports African agripreneurs, SMEs, and marginalized groups. Apply now and grow your impact!
Apply: https://frp.org/
Application Deadline: 22nd November 2024