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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.

funding / bizdev
The FUNGUO Innovation Programme is a multi-partner initiative designed to unlock the potential of impact-driven startups and innovative micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Tanzania.
Organization: Co-funded by the European Union, the British Government (FCDO), and the Republic of Finland
Location: MSMEs in Tanzania
Opportunity Type:
Apply By:
07/19/2025
competition / bizdev
Apply now for the Startup Innovation Challenge/Hackathon 2025 — An online hackathon and business growth experience designed for startups, SMEs, tech innovators and entrepreneurs across Nigeria.
Organization: Startup Abuja, AWS, TRANSNET Cloud
Location: Africa
Opportunity Type:
Apply By:
07/20/2025
fellowship / bizdev page
LEAP Africa’s Social Innovators Programme is a 9-month fellowship programme that recognises the importance and potential of social innovation and has designed a programme that addresses systemic issues and promotes sustainable development by equipping early-stage social entrepreneurs with the much-needed support.
Organization: LEAP Africa
Eligibility: Young Africans between 18-35 years of age with Social Enterprises addressing challenges within Africa.
Opportunity Type:
Apply By:
07/24/2025
fellowship / bizdev page
"The Jasiri Talent Investor programme is dedicated to discovering and investing in promising entrepreneurs with the potential to establish high-impact businesses."
Organization: Jasiri
Location: Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda
Opportunity Type:
Apply By:
07/25/2025
training courses/ bizdev
Are you 16-25 with a creative or tech idea? Join InnovateX to learn, build, and pitch your way to the spotlight through bootcamps, mentorship, and national recognition.
Organization: Ecobank, Heave Ventures 
Location: Nigeria (anywhere in Africa is okay)
Opportunity Type:
Apply By:
07/25/2025
competition / bizdev
Each year the RELX Environmental Challenge is awarded to projects that best demonstrate how they can provide sustainable access to safe water or sanitation. There is a $50,000 prize for the first place entry and a $25,000 prize for the second place entry.
Organization: RELX
Location: Global
Opportunity Type:
Apply By:
07/27/2025

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