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- ClosedBuilder$100,000
Seedstars Accelerator
Seedstars supports high-growth startups in emerging markets through acceleration, mentorship, investor connections, and access to funding opportunities.
Other Benefits:
- Mentorship
- Residency Support
- Investor access
- +2
Deadline: Nov 30, 2025
- ClosedBuilder$50000
Villgro Africa Fellowship
The Villgro Africa Fellowship supports entrepreneurs and innovators developing scalable healthcare and life sciences solutions that improve the lives of underserved communities in Africa. The program combines mentorship, business incubation, technical support, leadership development, and access to investors
Other Benefits:
- Funding
- Mentorship
- Networking
- +1
Deadline: Jan 14, 2026
- ClosedCreative$15000 - $25000
Sundance Institute Screenwriters Lab
The Sundance Institute Screenwriters Lab is a prestigious 4–5 day intensive development program for emerging filmmakers working on first or second fiction feature films. It is part of the Sundance Feature Film Program and focuses on helping writers develop their screenplays through deep mentorship, script sessions, and creative feedback from established filmmakers and advisors.
Other Benefits:
- Residency Support
- Mentorship
- Residency
Deadline: Jan 30, 2026
- ClosedBuilder$220,000
Techstars Accelerator
The Techstars Accelerator Program is one of the world's leading startup accelerators. Founded in 2006, Techstars has invested in more than 4,800 startups across over 50 accelerator programs worldwide. The program is designed to help founders rapidly build, scale, and fundraise through mentorship, capital, and access to a global network of entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate partners. The accelerator follows Techstars' philosophy of "Give First", emphasizing collaboration and mentorship. Startups participate in a highly intensive 13-week program involving one-on-one mentoring, workshops, founder meetups, and investor preparation. The program concludes with Demo Day, where companies pitch to a global audience of investors and ecosystem partners
Other Benefits:
- Capital Investment
- Mentorship
- Workshops and Masterclasses
- +1
Deadline: Jun 10, 2026
- ClosedBuilder$100,000
Cartier Women's Initiative 2027
Cartier Women's Initiative is an international entrepreneurship program supporting women impact entrepreneurs through grants, leadership training, and networking
Other Benefits:
- Networking
- Fellowship
Deadline: Jun 16, 2026
- ClosedBuilderAmount varies
Google for Startups Accelerator Africa
Google for Startups Accelerator Africa is a three-month hybrid, equity-free accelerator designed for Seed to Series A technology startups across Africa. The program provides founders with technical mentorship from Google engineers and industry experts, strategic guidance, AI and cloud resources, workshops, and access to Google's global startup ecosystem. The accelerator helps startups tackle technical challenges, refine products, scale operations, and accelerate growth.
Other Benefits:
- Mentorship
- Networking
- Technology Tool
- +1
Deadline: Jun 18, 2026
- ClosedBuilderAmount varies
Global Good Fund Fellowship 2027
The Global Good Fund Fellowship is a year-long leadership development program designed for founders and executive leaders of mission-driven social enterprises. The fellowship equips leaders with executive coaching, leadership assessments, targeted business support, and access to a global community of entrepreneurs working to solve pressing social and environmental challenges.
Other Benefits:
- Networking
- Project Support
Deadline: Jun 30, 2026
- ClosedBuilderAmount varies
Global Good Fund Fellowship 2027
The Global Good Fund Fellowship supports leaders of mission-driven businesses through one-on-one executive coaching, leadership assessments, peer learning, and business growth support. The fellowship focuses on developing entrepreneurs who are creating measurable social impact.
Other Benefits:
- Executive coaching
- Global alumni community
- Networking
- +1
Deadline: Jun 30, 2026
- ClosedBuilderAmount varies
The Nature: First Innovation Lab (NFIL) 2026
The Nature-First Innovation Lab is a 12-month accelerator created by FSD Africa to support African enterprises whose business models generate revenue directly from protecting or restoring biodiversity. Unlike most climate accelerators, NFIL focuses on commercially viable businesses where nature-positive products or services: not carbon credits: are the primary source of income. Selected ventures receive intensive business support and introductions to investors focused on sustainable finance
Other Benefits:
- Funding
- Networking
- Accelerator
Deadline: Jul 8, 2026
- ClosedCreativeAmount varies
RMB Latitudes CuratorLab 2026
The RMB Latitudes CuratorLab is a professional development and mentorship initiative created by RMB Latitudes and Art School Africa to support emerging curators across Africa. The programme provides practical curatorial training, peer engagement, and one-on-one mentorship with established art professionals. Participants conceptualize and curate their own online exhibitions featuring artists from their communities. The programme is conducted through weekly online sessions and culminates in curated exhibitions hosted on Latitudes Online
Other Benefits:
- Residency Support
- Mentorship
- Project Support
- +3
Deadline: Jul 10, 2026
- ClosedBuilder$250,000 - $500,000
Accelerate Africa Startup Accelerator 2026
Accelerate Africa is a founder-focused accelerator designed specifically for African startups. The program helps early-stage founders build scalable businesses through intensive mentorship, operational guidance, fundraising preparation, and access to investors. The accelerator culminates in a Demo Day where startups can receive investment consideration from the Accelerate Africa Fund and Future Africa. The program does not take equity upon admission.
Other Benefits:
- One-on-one founder coaching.
- Demo Day
- Investor access
- +2
Deadline: Jul 26, 2026
- ClosedBuilder$5,00,000
Y Combinator
Y Combinator (YC) is one of the world's most prestigious startup accelerators. It provides early-stage startups with seed funding, mentorship, access to an extensive founder network, and investor introductions. The program runs four times per year and culminates in Demo Day, where founders pitch to investors.
Other Benefits:
- Funding
- Mentorship
- Networking
- +1
Deadline: Jul 27, 2026
- ClosedBuilder$10,000
Frame Fellowship: AI Creator Accelerator 2026
The Frame Fellowship is a 10-week accelerator for creators producing educational content about artificial intelligence and its societal impact. Selected fellows receive accommodation, meals, flights, mentorship, workspace, and, where available, a stipend to develop high-quality public-facing content in San Francisco
Other Benefits:
- Accommodation
- Flights
- Meals
- +6
Deadline: Aug 1, 2026
- ClosedBuilderAmount varies
Elevate 1M Incubator: Cohort III
Elevate 1M Incubator is an entrepreneurship programme designed for African founders, startup entrepreneurs, small-business owners and innovators seeking to strengthen their businesses. Cohort III combines virtual business training, mentorship, networking, business tours and an investor-facing Demo Day in Ibadan. The programme runs through training, growth and follow-up phases and is designed to help participants build more sustainable and scalable businesses.
Other Benefits:
- Mentorship
- Investor access
- Networking
Deadline: Aug 10, 2026
- ClosedBuilderAmount varies
ASIF Ignite: Africa Cohort 1
ASIF Ignite supports African founders building AI-powered solutions for climate adaptation and agriculture. The programme is designed for early-stage startups with a working prototype and offers mentorship, technical support, and access to an international community of AI entrepreneurs.
Other Benefits:
- Mentorship
- Community Engagement
- Technical Support
- +1
Deadline: Aug 17, 2026
- ClosedBuilderAmount varies
Founder Institute
Founder Institute is one of the largest startup incubators globally. It helps entrepreneurs turn ideas into fundable companies through structured training, mentorship, and access to investors
Other Benefits:
- Mentorship
- Investor access
- Startup Incubator
Deadline: Aug 19, 2026
- ClosedBuilderAmount varies
Innovandi Open Challenge 2026
The Innovandi Open Challenge connects startups with leading global cement and concrete companies to pilot innovative AI-driven solutions. Selected startups receive the opportunity to work directly with GCCA member companies through an accelerator programme and industry partnerships.
Other Benefits:
- Mentorship
- Partnerships
Deadline: Aug 20, 2026
- ClosedBuilder$200,000
Berkeley SkyDeck Accelerator 2026
Berkeley SkyDeck combines the resources of UC Berkeley with a global network of investors and advisors. It is regarded as one of the world's top university accelerators.
Other Benefits:
- Investor access
- Mentorship
- Demo Day
- +1
Deadline: Aug 21, 2026
- ClosedBuilderAmount varies
Officially Green Leaders Fellowship
The Officially Green Leaders Fellowship is a fully funded national leadership programme organized by The Green Institute to identify and develop one outstanding sustainability leader from each of Nigeria's 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Fellows participate in an intensive residential programme focused on climate leadership, environmental advocacy, collaboration, and project development.
Other Benefits:
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Transportation
- +3
Deadline: Aug 26, 2026
- ClosedBuilderAmount varies
Entrepreneurs First
Entrepreneurs First invests in talented individuals before they have even formed a company. Participants receive support to find co-founders, build startups, and raise venture capital.
Other Benefits:
- Mentorship
- Investor access
- Networking
- +1
Deadline: Aug 30, 2026
- ClosedBuilderAmount varies
Alibaba Netpreneur Masterclass
The Alibaba Netpreneur Masterclass provides entrepreneurs with practical insights into digital transformation, leadership, and innovation inspired by Alibaba's business ecosystem.
Other Benefits:
- Networking
- Training
- Training and Mentorship
Deadline: Aug 31, 2026
- ClosedBuilderAmount varies
Timbuktoo CreativeTech Launchpad 2026
The timbuktoo CreativeTech Launchpad is a pan-African incubation programme for CreativeTech startups developing technology-enabled solutions for Africa's creative economy. The programme is designed for entrepreneurs building scalable products or businesses across areas such as digital content, animation, gaming, music, film, design, creator-economy platforms, immersive technologies and AI-powered creative solutions. Selected startups receive incubation support and access to a wider African entrepreneurial ecosystem
Other Benefits:
- Mentorship
- Accelerator
- Airfare
Deadline: Aug 31, 2026
- ClosedBuilder$500,000
Plug and Play Accelerator 2026
Plug and Play is one of the world's largest innovation platforms, connecting startups with corporations, investors, and governments. It operates over 60 accelerator programs globally and has helped companies such as PayPal, Dropbox, and Honey.
Other Benefits:
- Mentorship
- Funding
- Accelerator
Deadline: Aug 31, 2026
- ClosedBuilder€5,000 - €50,000
Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF)
Orange Corners Innovation Fund supports young entrepreneurs through funding, technical assistance, and business development support. It complements Orange Corners incubation and acceleration programs and helps startups access capital that traditional lenders often consider too risky.
Other Benefits:
- Living Expenses
- Technical Support
- Investor access
- +2
Deadline: Sep 1, 2026
- ClosedBuilderAmount varies
Commonwealth Startup Fellowship 2027
The Commonwealth Startup Fellowship supports entrepreneurs from low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries. Participants receive intensive business training, mentorship, and a fully funded residential program in the UK designed to help founders scale innovative businesses.
Other Benefits:
- Flights
- Accommodation
- Mentorship
- +2
Deadline: Sep 1, 2026
- ClosedBuilder$150,000
Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub
Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub supports startups with cloud credits, AI resources, technical support, and access to Microsoft partners. Founders at all stages can apply without requiring venture capital backing.
Other Benefits:
- Technology Tool
- Grant
Deadline: Sep 1, 2026
- ClosedBuilderAmount varies
AI for Good Innovation Factory 2026
The AI for Good Innovation Factory supports startups using artificial intelligence to solve global challenges in healthcare, agriculture, education, climate, accessibility, and digital inclusion. Selected startups receive mentorship, investor exposure, and the opportunity to pitch their solutions before global industry leaders during the AI for Good Global Summit.
Other Benefits:
- Mentorship
- Exhibition Support
- Accelerator
Deadline: Sep 1, 2026
- ClosedCreativeAmount varies
Berlinale Talents 2027
Berlinale Talents is one of the world's most respected development programs for emerging filmmakers. Every year, hundreds of filmmakers, producers, writers, editors, and creative professionals are selected to participate in masterclasses, workshops, project labs, and networking sessions during the Berlin International Film Festival.
Other Benefits:
- Workshops and Masterclasses
- Networking
- Project Support
- +1
Deadline: Sep 2, 2026
- ClosedBuilder£100,000
Digital Twin Adoption Accelerator 2026
The Digital Twin Adoption Accelerator 2026 is a nine-month accelerator programme supporting partnerships between UK technology SMEs and industry adopters to develop and deploy digital twin solutions. The programme focuses on accelerating innovation across sectors such as manufacturing, clean energy, aerospace, maritime, agriculture, life sciences, and the creative industries. Selected partnerships receive grant funding, technical support, mentoring, and access to specialist facilities.
Other Benefits:
- Grant
- Mentorship
- Career Development
Deadline: Sep 6, 2026
- ClosedCreativeAmount varies
Earth Journalism Network: Virtual Media Workshop on Mining, Environment & Human Rights Reporting in Africa 2026
This virtual workshop is designed for African journalists and media practitioners reporting on the intersection of mining, environmental issues and human rights. Participants receive training and practical guidance on investigative and evidence-based environmental reporting.
Other Benefits:
- Training
- Mentorship
- Networking
Deadline: Sep 6, 2026
- ClosedBuilderAmount varies
Fast Forward Accelerator 2027
The Fast Forward Accelerator supports technology nonprofits using digital tools to address major social challenges. Selected organisations receive intensive accelerator support designed to strengthen their technology, fundraising, leadership and organisational capacity.
Other Benefits:
- Accelerator
- Mentorship
Deadline: Sep 7, 2026
- ClosedBuilderAmount varies
OASIS Accelerator Programme: Fourth Support Call 2026
The OASIS Accelerator Programme supports startups and SMEs developing innovative energy transition solutions. The programme provides technical and commercial training, expert mentoring, networking opportunities, and participation in the OASIS "Pressure Cooker" innovation event to help businesses accelerate market adoption of their technologies.
Other Benefits:
- Mentorship
- Networking
- Training
Deadline: Sep 7, 2026
- ClosedBuilderAmount varies
AWIEF-Nedbank Women Enterprise Growth & Export Programme 2026
A 12-month enterprise-development programme for established black women-owned, product-based businesses in South Africa. Selected businesses receive intensive support to strengthen operations, improve market and financial readiness, access larger buyers and prepare for regional and international expansion.
Other Benefits:
- Technical Support
- Mentorship
- Networking
- +3
Deadline: Sep 7, 2026
- ClosedBuilder£50,000 - £85,000
Royal Academy of Engineering Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation 2027
The Africa Prize supports African innovators developing engineering-based solutions with potential for commercialisation and social or economic impact. Up to 16 innovators receive an eight-month programme focused on business development, commercialisation and technical mentoring, with finalists competing for prize money.
Other Benefits:
- Technical Support
- Mentorship
- Networking
- +1
Deadline: Sep 8, 2026
- ClosedBuilderAmount varies
Ecosystem Builders Algeria: Agritech Ideas & Startups Tracks 2026
This programme supports innovators and startups developing solutions for agriculture and agrifood systems. It provides an opportunity for early-stage innovators to develop their ideas, connect with experts and strengthen their ventures within the African innovation ecosystem.
Other Benefits:
- Mentorship
- Networking
- Startup Incubator
- +1
Deadline: Sep 10, 2026
- ClosedBuilder€80,000
MORE HEALTH for Africa Program 2027
MORE HEALTH for Africa supports post-revenue African social enterprises developing innovative solutions that improve access to healthcare. Selected enterprises participate in a 12-month programme combining business incubation, capacity building and catalytic funding to help them strengthen operations and scale across Africa.
Other Benefits:
- Mentorship
- Technical Support
- Funding
Deadline: Sep 11, 2026
- ClosedBuilderAmount varies
WomenLift Health Nigeria Leadership Journey 2027
The Nigeria Leadership Journey is a leadership-development programme designed to strengthen the influence and leadership capacity of women working in health. Participants receive structured leadership training, mentorship, coaching and opportunities to build a strong professional network.
Other Benefits:
- Performance Coaching
- Networking
- Mentorship
Deadline: Sep 18, 2026
- ClosedBuilder$10,000
Jobtech Alliance Mombasa Founder Call 2026
Jobtech Alliance is looking for founders building startups, apps and digital services that help people in Mombasa, Kenya find work, earn income or grow businesses. Selected founders join a network of more than 600 African startup founders and may receive investment and technical support.
Other Benefits:
- Technical Support
- Investor access
Deadline: Sep 18, 2026
- ClosedBuilderAmount varies
Young Africa Innovates: Cohort 2
Young Africa Innovates is a Nigerian entrepreneurship programme focused on identifying, incubating and scaling youth-led solutions to socioeconomic challenges. Cohort 2 will include a bootcamp followed by an incubation period where selected innovators receive support to strengthen their ventures and develop solutions with potential for wider impact.
Other Benefits:
- Startup Incubator
- Mentorship
Deadline: Sep 20, 2026
- ClosedCreativeAmount varies
Yennenga Academy 2027
Yennenga Academy is a professional development programme for young African filmmakers and filmmakers from the African diaspora. The programme forms part of the 30th edition of FESPACO and gives emerging filmmakers an opportunity to interact with experienced film professionals, discover the industry environment and build professional relationships. The 2027 edition will take place from 28 February to 5 March 2027 in Ouagadougou.
Other Benefits:
- Workshops and Masterclasses
- Mentorship
- Networking
- +1
Deadline: Sep 20, 2026
- ClosedBuilderAmount varies
Boosting Creative Startups for Disruptive Innovation
The Boosting Creative Startups for Disruptive Innovation programme supports startups developing innovative solutions for the cultural and creative sectors. Selected startups participate in an acceleration programme designed to strengthen their business models, connect with investors, and prepare for international growth through tailored mentoring and innovation support
Other Benefits:
- Mentorship
- Networking
- Accelerator
- +1
Deadline: Sep 23, 2026
- ClosedBuilderAmount varies
Enterprise Africa Network (EAN) Fellowship Programme 2026/27
The EAN Fellowship is an African Union startup acceleration programme designed to help promising African businesses grow through structured training, expert mentorship, intellectual-property support and access to markets across Africa and beyond. Cohort 2 will support 100 fellows from all 55 African Union Member States.
Other Benefits:
- Training
- Mentorship
- Networking
Deadline: Sep 30, 2026
- ClosedBuilderAmount varies
MEST Africa Training Program
The MEST Africa Training Program is a fully sponsored entrepreneurial training and incubator program that equips African founders with technical, business, and leadership skills to build globally scalable software startups. Top teams may receive seed funding and incubation support.
Other Benefits:
- Mentorship
- Seed Capital
- Training
- +1
Deadline: Sep 30, 2026
- ClosedBuilderAmount varies
Halcyon Fellowship
Halcyon Fellowship empowers impact-driven entrepreneurs through residency programs, mentorship, and business development support to help scale solutions to global challenges.
Other Benefits:
- Residency Support
- Training
- Mentorship
- +3
Deadline: Sep 30, 2026
- ClosedBuilderAmount varies
MassChallenge Accelerator
MassChallenge is one of the world's leading zero-equity startup accelerators. It helps founders scale through mentorship, expert support, and access to partners and investors.
Other Benefits:
- Mentorship
- Cash Award
- Networking
- +1
Deadline: Sep 30, 2026
- ClosedBuilder$150,000
500 Global Flagship Accelerator 2026
The 500 Global Flagship Accelerator is the signature startup acceleration program of 500 Global, one of the world's leading venture capital firms. Founded in 2010 as 500 Startups, the organization has invested in more than 3,000 companies across over 80 countries and has supported founders through funding, mentorship, and access to international networks. The Flagship Accelerator is designed to help early-stage startups achieve product-market fit, develop scalable growth strategies, and prepare for fundraising. The program combines intensive mentorship, founder workshops, office hours, and direct interaction with experienced investors and entrepreneurs. Over the years, 500 Global has backed notable companies such as: - Canva - Talkdesk
Other Benefits:
- Equity Investment
- Mentorship
- Training
- +1
Deadline: Sep 30, 2026
- ClosedBuilder$350,000
Radical AI Founders Masterclass 2026: Virtual
The Radical AI Founders Masterclass is a free, four-week virtual programme designed for AI researchers, technical entrepreneurs and students interested in building AI-first companies. The programme features sessions with leading AI researchers and founders, alongside practical training on AI product development, fundraising, go-to-market strategy, team building and commercialization. The 2026 programme runs throughout October 2026.
Other Benefits:
- Mentorship
- Training
- Workshops and Masterclasses
Deadline: Sep 30, 2026
- ClosedBuilder₦1,000,000
TechTrinity Africa Pitch2Launch 2026
TechTrinity Africa Pitch2Launch is a nationwide AI startup programme that helps innovators transform startup ideas into investor-ready businesses. Successful applicants receive mentorship, build an MVP during an AI-powered sprint, and pitch to investors during Demo Day in Lagos
Other Benefits:
- Mentorship
- Pitch Coaching
- Investor access
Deadline: Oct 1, 2026
- 5d leftBuilderAmount varies
National AI Innovation Challenge (NAIC) 2026
The National AI Innovation Challenge (NAIC) 2026 is a national build-only challenge for Nigerians to develop working AI tools, applications, datasets or fine-tuned models using N-ATLAS, Nigeria's open-source multilingual AI model. Participants can build under three problem areas: Developer Infrastructure, Voice-First Access, or Sectoral Fine-Tuning.
Other Benefits:
- Technical Support
- Accelerator
- Investor access
Deadline: Oct 12, 2026
- 2w leftBuilderAmount varies
Founders Factory Africa
Founders Factory Africa (FFA) is a venture development and accelerator platform that helps early-stage African startups build, grow, and scale across the continent. Founded in 2018, FFA combines capital with hands-on operational support from a team of experts in product, engineering, growth, partnerships, and fundraising. Unlike traditional accelerators, FFA works closely with founders over several months, acting as "co-founders" to help startups achieve product-market fit, raise capital, and expand across Africa. Programs are tailored to each startup's needs and focus on long-term growth rather than fixed curricula.
Other Benefits:
- Studio Support
- Funding
- Networking
- +1
Deadline: Oct 15, 2026
- 2w leftBuilder$$50,000
Miller Center Global Social Benefit Accelerator
The Miller Center Global Social Benefit Accelerator is a world-renowned accelerator for impact-driven enterprises addressing poverty, climate resilience, food security, healthcare, education, and economic inclusion. Selected ventures receive intensive executive mentoring, investor readiness support, business strategy coaching, and access to a global network of mentors and partners to help scale their social enterprises.
Other Benefits:
- Mentorship
- Accelerator
Deadline: Oct 16, 2026
- 3w leftBuilder$100,000
Echoing Green Fellowship
The Echoing Green Fellowship is a prestigious global fellowship that supports early-stage social entrepreneurs building organizations that address pressing social, environmental, economic, and human rights challenges. Founded in 1987, Echoing Green invests in leaders rather than projects, providing seed funding, leadership development, wellness support, expert resources, and access to a lifelong global community. The Fellowship lasts 18 months and is designed to help founders turn innovative ideas into sustainable organizations. Fellows receive intensive capacity-building support, mentorship, networking opportunities, and unrestricted seed capital. Funding for for-profit organizations is structured as a recoverable grant.
Other Benefits:
- Stipend
- Health Insurance
- Fellowship
Deadline: Oct 22, 2026
- 4w leftBuilder₦2 million
Bido Venture Studio: Cohort 1
Bido is a Nigeria-first venture studio designed to identify promising Nigerian founders and work with them to build, structure and scale real businesses. Unlike a conventional grant or accelerator, bido provides capital, infrastructure, strategic support, systems and governance in exchange for an equity stake in the supported venture. Cohort 1 is targeting six ventures, with applications opening in September 2026.
Other Benefits:
- Startup Incubator
Deadline: Oct 31, 2026
- 4w leftBuilder$20,000 - $1,000,000
Harambeans Admissions: Class of 2027
Harambeans is a pan-African network for ambitious innovators building businesses and social ventures focused on Africa. Successful applicants become part of the Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance and gain access to its entrepreneurial ecosystem, including knowledge-transfer sessions, fellowships and venture-capital opportunities.
Other Benefits:
- Mentorship
- Fellowship
Deadline: Oct 31, 2026
- 4w leftBuilder€250 - €500K
Norrsken Impact Accelerator
Norrsken Evolve invests in founders and visionaries who will redefine how we generate energy, rebuild manufacturing, move goods, construct buildings, produce food, treat our sick, secure our information, protect democracy, and safeguard our societies from climate disruption. Europe stands at a defining moment. In the face of unprecedented risks, our economies, industries, and ways of living, must evolve.
Other Benefits:
- Funding
- Mentorship
- Networking
- +1
Deadline: Nov 1, 2026
- 5w leftCreative€20,000
Swarovski Foundation
The Creatives for Our Future programme is a global grant and education initiative created by the Swarovski Foundation in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Partnerships. It supports young creatives who are developing innovative solutions that advance one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Selected participants receive a substantial grant, one-to-one mentoring, educational masterclasses, and access to an international network of creative leaders.
Other Benefits:
- Mentorship
- Grant
Deadline: Nov 9, 2026
- 8w leftBuilder$50,000
Anzisha Prize 2027
The Anzisha Prize supports very young African entrepreneurs aged 15–22 who are running and growing businesses. Participants join a venture-building fellowship that provides training, mentorship, and access to funding opportunities. The program aims to nurture job creators across Africa.
Other Benefits:
- Mentorship
- Cash Award
- Networking
- +2
Deadline: Nov 30, 2026
- 13w leftBuilder$600,000
AI2 Incubator 2026
AI2 Incubator helps entrepreneurs build AI-first companies through capital, compute resources, and technical guidance.
Other Benefits:
- Mentorship
- Funding
- Investor access
- +1
Deadline: Dec 31, 2026
- 13w leftBuilder$100,000
Baobab Network Accelerator Programme 2026-2027
The Baobab Network Accelerator is a venture-building programme that invests in early-stage African technology startups. Selected founders receive investment, intensive venture support, product and growth mentorship, fundraising preparation, and access to an international network of investors. Since its launch, the programme has supported startups across multiple African countries in scaling their businesses and raising follow-on funding.
Other Benefits:
- Mentorship
- Project Support
Deadline: Dec 31, 2026
- 13w leftBuilder€15,000
Startupbootcamp Global Accelerator 2027
Startupbootcamp is one of Europe's largest accelerator networks. It connects startups with mentors, investors, and corporate partners. Selected founders receive seed funding and gain access to one of the world's most extensive entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Other Benefits:
- Mentorship
- Demo Day
- Networking
- +2
Deadline: Jan 1, 2027
- 15w leftBuilder€75,000
Women TechEU 2027
Supports women-led deep-tech startups with grant funding and business acceleration.
Other Benefits:
- Networking
- Accelerator
- Mentorship
Deadline: Jan 14, 2027
- 15w leftBuilder$1 million
MIT Solve Global Challenges 2027
MIT Solve seeks innovative technology-driven solutions addressing global challenges in areas such as health, climate, learning, economic prosperity, and sustainability. Selected innovators join the MIT Solve community and gain access to mentorship, investors, strategic partners, and funding opportunities.
Other Benefits:
- Mentorship
- Networking
- Funding
Deadline: Jan 18, 2027
- 17w leftBuilderAmount varies
Westerwelle Young Founders Programme 2027
The Young Founders Programme is a six-month international fellowship that supports outstanding entrepreneurs from emerging markets. Participants receive mentorship, peer learning, expert sessions, and access to a global network. Top fellows are invited to a fully funded conference in Berlin.
Other Benefits:
- Mentorship
- Fellowship
Deadline: Jan 31, 2027
- 34w leftBuilder$250,000
Antler Africa
Antler Africa is the African arm of Antler, a global early-stage venture capital firm and startup generator. Antler Africa invests in exceptional founders at the pre-seed stage and supports them through a structured residency program. Entrepreneurs can apply with or without a startup idea and receive support to find co-founders, validate ideas, build products, and secure funding.
Other Benefits:
- Funding
- Co-founder Matching
- Mentorship
- +1
Deadline: Jun 1, 2027
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