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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.

incubator / bizdev
Yasika is an incubator for Congolese startups and companies developing innovative solutions in the agritech, agroenergy and cleantech sectors.
Organization: Joule, Cariplo Factory, Seedstars, AVSI Foundation and BeEntrepreneurs APS
Eligibility: Congolese startups and companies developing innovative solutions in the agritech, agroenergy and cleantech sectors
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01/15/2026
accelerator / bizdev
They are looking for registered Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) operating in Kenya. They prioritize inclusivity and sustainable business practices.
Organization: Hand in Hand Eastern Africa, Hand in Hand Sweden & Embassy of Sweden
Location: Kenya
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01/15/2026
funding / bizdev
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, South Asia
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01/16/2026
competition / bizdev
The Hindu Kush Himalaya Innovation Challenge for Entrepreneurs (HKH-ICE) 2.0 are looking for innovative, scalable solutions that enhance resilience for communities and ecosystems across the Hindu Kush Himalaya region.
Organization: Global Resilience Partnership
Location: Bhutan, Bangladesh (Chittagong Hill Tracts only), India (Indian Himalayan Region), and Nepal
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01/16/2026
funding / bizdev
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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01/19/2026
Grand Challenges India: Women’s Leadership in STEM Entrepreneurship
This fully funded, 12-month programme provides talented mid- to senior-career women entrepreneurs and innovators in STEM and public 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
Eligibility: Mid- to senior-career women entrepreneurs and innovators in STEM and public health
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01/23/2026

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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.
 
Please note: NextBillion is not the organizer of these opportunities, we do not perform in-depth vetting of individual opportunities or organizations, and we source many of them online. So plan to conduct your own due diligence before applying.

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