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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 Programme offers Irish and African Agri-food businesses the opportunity to receive matched grant funding of up to €100,000 for commercial feasibility studies, or €250,000 for joint commercial projects.
Organization: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM)
Location: Ireland & Africa
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08/15/2025
accelerator / bizdev
Reckitt Catalyst is an initiative to scale access to health and hygiene across the world. By providing funding, mentorship, and expertise to female and underrepresented founders.
Organization: Reckitt, Acumen America, Health Innovation Exchange
Location/Eligibility: Open to entrepreneurs in multiple countries in the WASH sector
Opportunity Type:
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08/17/2025
competition / bizdev
By targeting these areas, the challenge aims to improve long-term sustainability, reduce vulnerabilities, and foster adaptable, integrated systems to achieve a water-safe future for all.
Organization: HCL Group
Location: Global
Opportunity Type:
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08/17/2025
RFP / BizDev
The CookFund targets: Producers, importers, distributors, assemblers, wholesalers, innovators and retailers engaged in clean cooking technologies.
Organization: UNDP Quantum
Location: Tanzania
Opportunity Type:
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08/18/2025
accelerator / bizdev
Selected solutions will be informed by September 12th, and subsequently showcased and promoted across multiple platforms including key events such as UNGA.80 side events through participating UN organizations.
Organization: UNIDO, UN Trade & Development, UNDCO
Location: Global
Opportunity Type:
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08/18/2025
funding / bizdev
The selected film will receive up to £20k funding, and is supported by a mentor and an Executive Producer.
Organization: The Pulitzer Center, the Financial Times, One World Media
Location: Global
Opportunity Type:
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08/20/2025
training courses/ bizdev
Join a talented cohort of aspiring software entrepreneurs to explore business ideas, form strong teams, and build high-impact AI startups through training and potential incubation with world-class tech and business experts.
Organization: MEST
Location: West Africa
Opportunity Type:
Apply By:
08/22/2025

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