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NextBillion publishes free ads for business development opportunities available to enterprises working in low- and middle-income countries. These may include accelerators, competitions, funding opportunities, incubators, requests for proposals, and training courses. To submit an ad, click on the “Submit BizDev Opportunity” button above.

WomenLift Health’s 2027 Southern Africa Leadership Journey
The fully funded, 12-month WomenLift Health Southern AfricaLeadership Journey is designed to provide talented women leaders in health with the safe space to explore their authentic leadership through vulnerability and reflection, an inclusive and diverse network which fosters a strong sense of belonging, tools and strategies for enhancing their voice, presence, and influence – all the while being supported by a powerful group of peers, mentors, and coaches.
Organization: WomenLift Health
Location: South Africa
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09/18/2026
WomenLift Health’s 2027 Nigeria Leadership Journey
The fully funded, 12-month WomenLift Health Nigeria Leadership Journey delivered in partnership with WILAN Global is designed to provide talented women leaders in health with the safe space to explore their authentic leadership through vulnerability and reflection, an inclusive and diverse network which fosters a strong sense of belonging, tools and strategies for enhancing their voice, presence, and influence – all the while being supported by a powerful group of peers, mentors, and coaches.
Organization: WomenLift Health
Location: Nigeria
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09/18/2026
coronavirus india / healthcare
The fully funded, 12-month WomenLift Health India Leadership Journey is designed to provide talented women leaders in health with the safe space to explore their authentic leadership through vulnerability and reflection, an inclusive and diverse network which fosters a strong sense of belonging, tools and strategies for enhancing their voice, presence, and influence – all the while being supported by a powerful group of peers, mentors, and coaches.
Organization: WomenLift Health
Location: India
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09/18/2026
competition / bizdev
Pitch n Grow is AWIEF's flagship annual women entrepreneurship pitch competition programme, designed to identify, develop, and amplify the most promising women-led ventures across Africa.
Organization: Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF)
Eligibility: Women entrepreneurs across all African nations
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09/20/2026
RFP / BizDev
Aqua for All is now accepting applications from growth-stage, sustainable and impact-driven water and sanitation enterprises in Kenya that are ready to scale their market-based solutions. Selected applicants will receive grant funding and/or technical assistance to eligible enterprises to support their scaling pathway, strengthen their long-term financial sustainability and improve access to finance.
Organization: Aqua for All
Location: Kenya
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09/20/2026
fellowship / bizdev page
Designed for high-impact youth aged 20-30, our intensive program goes beyond traditional training. We accelerate the careers and initiatives of young Africans who are already driving bold, community-centered solutions for a sustainable continent.
Organization: LeadGreen
Eligibility: 18 to 29 years old, from a limited-income or first-generation background
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09/20/2026
funding / bizdev
The AU-EU Youth Action Lab offers funding for youth-led initiatives in Africa and Europe. If you have an idea or project that helps tackle global challenges in your own context, you can apply for funding and bring your ideas and solutions to life! The Innovation Grants provide grant opportunities of 42,000 EURO to which individual youth-led organisations can apply.
Organization: AU-EU Youth Action Lab
Location: Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia (Somaliland Region), Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
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09/23/2026

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NextBillion curates and publishes business development opportunities available to enterprises working in low- and middle-income countries. These may include accelerators, competitions, fellowships, funding opportunities, incubators, requests for proposals, and training courses. Our staff sources many of these items, but readers can submit items of their own. To submit an opportunity, click on the “Submit BizDev Opportunity” button above.
 
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