Funding Archives

The Aguka Ideation Programme

The AGUKA IDEATION ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME is a partnership with the Tony Elumelu Foundation, UNDP Rwanda and the Rwandan Ministry of Youths and Arts to support 100 Rwandan entrepreneurs between 18 -30 with business ideas with a seed capital of $3000 each.

Organization: The AGUKA IDEATION ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME, Tony Elumelu Foundation, UNDP Rwanda and the Rwandan Ministry of Youths and Arts

Location: Rwanda

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Apply By: January 10, 2026

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MIT Climate and Energy Prize

The MIT Climate & Energy Prize (MIT CEP) is the longest running and largest climatetech & energy startup competition for university students all over the world. MIT CEP teams compete for more than $100,000 in Grand Prize* and other monetary prizes.

Organization: MIT

Location: Global

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Apply By: January 11, 2026

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Investment Catalyst Facility (ICF)

ICF will provide tailored financial and technical support to 15 high-potential GDC member companies preparing to raise debt investments between €50,000 and €500,000. Through the ICF programme, GDC aims to strengthen investment readiness, support successful due diligence, and catalyse funding for locally led and women-led enterprises delivering energy access across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Organization: Global Distributors Collective

Location: sub-Saharan Africa

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Funding

Apply By: January 12, 2026

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ClimaFii Alliance – India

By selecting a dynamic cohort of SMEs or startups focused on sectors like Food, Agriculture & Allied, Waste Management & Circularity, Mobility & Logistics, Bioenergy, and Textiles & Handicrafts, the program will drive sustainable growth in these key areas. Through strategic partnerships, financing options, and technical support, the program aims to foster job creation, boost income, and enhance climate resilience among rural micro-entrepreneurs.

Organization: Shell Foundation, Accion, UK aid, Upaya

Location: India

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Apply By: January 12, 2026

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ClimaFii Alliance – Sub-Saharan Africa

ClimaFii focuses on the “missing middle”: microentrepreneurs who power local economies but are underserved by climate finance and technology. Each selected business in the Sub-Saharan Africa program can receive up to $85,000 in funding, comprising cash grants and in-kind support.

Organization: Shell Foundation, Accion, UK aid and delivered in partnership with BFA Global

Location: Sub-Saharan Africa

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Apply By: January 16, 2026

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Financing for Nature-Positive Private Sector Enterprises in Central Africa

UNCDF, under the Pro-Congo programme, is seeking Expressions of Interest from private enterprises operating in selected countries in the Congo Basin region (the Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, Gabon, Cameroon) to access blended financing and technical assistance for nature-positive, deforestation-free, and climate-resilient business models. Applicants may request support ranging from USD 250,000 to USD 1,500,000.

Organization: UNCDF, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), CAFI

Eligibility: MSMEs in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Congo-Brazzaville, Gabon, Cameroon

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Funding

Apply By: February 28, 2026

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Common Fund for Commodities (CFC): Call for Proposals

The CFC welcomes applications from SMEs, cooperatives, social enterprises, NGOs, and public or private sector entities that are based or have active operations in one of the 101 CFC member countries, with projects that enhance smallholder livelihoods and drive inclusive local development. The maximum funding amount is USD 1.5 million for regular projects, and up to USD 300,000 under the Fast-Track procedure.

Organization: Common Fund for Commodities (CFC)

Location: Global

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