Growth Acceleration for African Startups – Pula Xecelerator Programme
Funder: Pula Advisors
Description: High-growth African startups generating strong revenues can engage with the Pula Xecelerator, a programme designed to help companies expand through strategic partnerships, market access, and ecosystem collaboration. The initiative targets ventures in agriculture, insurance, fintech, and technology looking to scale across African markets.
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/dpBwra3Q
Up to $120,000 Investment – Techstars Accelerator Programme
Funder: Techstars
Description: The Techstars Accelerator is welcoming ambitious startups building scalable technology solutions to join its mentorship-driven programme. Selected companies receive up to $120,000 in investment, intensive founder mentorship, and access to Techstars’ global investor and corporate partner network.
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/d9PiADEU
Up to $1 Million Investment – THRIVE Global Impact Challenge
Funder: SVG Ventures
Description: Early-stage startups developing breakthrough solutions for agriculture and food systems can step forward for the THRIVE Global Impact Challenge. The winning company receives up to $1 million in investment, along with global exposure and the opportunity to pitch at the THRIVE Global Impact Summit in Silicon Valley.
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/eHsfAA96
Up to $300,000 Grant – Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition 2026
Funder: Jack Ma Foundation
Description: Africa’s Business Heroes Prize Competition is accepting entries from outstanding African entrepreneurs building impactful businesses across the continent. Each year 10 founders share a $1.5 million grant pool, with the overall winner receiving up to $300,000, alongside mentorship, leadership training, and global exposure.
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/dZG5eicU
€25,000 Non-Dilutive Funding – Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award
Funder: Bayer Foundation
Description: Women entrepreneurs across the Global South are invited to compete for the Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award, offering €25,000 in non-dilutive funding plus a six-month accelerator programme. The initiative recognises founders building impactful ventures in health, nutrition, and food security, while providing mentorship, investor exposure, and global visibility.
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/eBbPjdh8
Up to CAD $1.5M – Being Initiative Youth Mental Health Innovations
Funder: Grand Challenges Canada
Description: Grand Challenges Canada is inviting organizations to put forward bold solutions improving youth mental health and wellbeing through the Being Initiative. The programme supports innovations addressing early drivers of mental health challenges among underserved young people aged 10–24, with funding ranging from CAD $250,000 for Proof-of-Concept projects to up to CAD $1.5 million for Transition-to-Scale initiatives.
Application Link:
https://lnkd.in/dN7NaRsG
$10,000 Seed Funding + Mentorship – SIA Startup Foundry (African Founders)
Funder: SIA Foundation
Description: The SIA Startup Foundry is currently welcoming early-stage African startups into its incubator programme, designed to accelerate growth through seed funding, expert mentorship, and investor exposure. Six outstanding ventures will receive a share of a $10,000 grant pool, alongside intensive training, business model refinement, and the opportunity to pitch at a high-visibility Demo Day.
Application Link: https://siafdn.org
Up to USD 100,000 Equity-Free Funding – UNICEF Venture Fund Blockchain Cohort
Funder: UNICEF Venture Fund
Description: Applications are open for early-stage blockchain startups in emerging markets to access up to USD 100,000 in equity-free funding, disbursed in crypto (ETH, BTC, or USDC), alongside tailored mentorship and technical support. The UNICEF Venture Fund backs open-source, impact-driven solutions strengthening transparency, digital finance, governance, and public service delivery over a 12–18 month acceleration period.
Application Deadline: 10 March 2026
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/dpHAn3A2
Sankalp Africa Summit 2026 in Nairobi – Top Impact Investment & Entrepreneurship Event in Kenya
Funder: Sankalp Forum
Description: Join 1,200+ global founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders at Sankalp Africa Summit 2026 in Nairobi (25–26 February 2026). A premier platform connecting impact-driven entrepreneurs with deployable capital across climate, agriculture, health, and financial inclusion.
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/dnqKXC-j
Up to EUR 2 Million – develoPPP Classic Ideas Competition 2026
Funder: German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
Description: Applications are now open for established companies seeking EUR 100,000 to EUR 2 million in co-financing support to implement sustainable business projects in developing and emerging markets under the develoPPP Classic Ideas Competition.
Application Deadline: 31 March 2026
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/eTAiX3Yr