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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
This call will support R&D projects that target the following fields: sustainability, medical devices, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, new materials and other areas. Eligibility criteria and funding varies depending on the country.
Organization: Eureka
Location: Austria, Belgium (Flanders), Brazil, Chile, Lithuania, Spain, Türkiye, and Ukraine
Opportunity Type:
Apply By:
10/31/2025
funding / bizdev
If your enterprise is impact-driven, based in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, and looking to scale sustainably, this is an opportunity to strengthen your growth while deepening your social impact.
Organization: Aqua for All, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, Roots of Impact
Location: Africa, Asia, and the Middle East
Opportunity Type:
Apply By:
11/02/2025
competition / bizdev
This prestigious two-year venture-building fellowship is designed to support and celebrate Africa’s youngest entrepreneurs who are creating jobs, generating revenue and driving change in their communities.
Organization: Anzisha
Location: Youth entrepreneurs in Africa (years 15 - 22)
Opportunity Type:
Apply By:
11/07/2025
funding / bizdev
100x Impact provides funding that is flexible, impact-first, unrestricted, and based on trust. We offer catalytic grants to social ventures.
Organization: 100x Impact
Location: Global
Opportunity Type:
Apply By:
11/10/2025
accelerator / bizdev
The International Climate Finance Accelerator (ICFA) supports emerging managers focused on climate impact to develop the climate finance leaders of tomorrow and to mobilize capital toward sustainable development.
Organization: ICFA Luxembourg
Location: Global
Opportunity Type:
Apply By:
11/30/2025
accelerator / bizdev
We’ve worked with some of Africa’s most successful startups. Now we want to work with you!
Organization: Accelerate Africa
Location: Africa
Opportunity Type:
Apply By:
01/01/2026
incubator / bizdev
CIMSME Fintech Challenge aims to discover, develop and scale innovative Fintech Solution that empower Startups and MSMEs in getting timely and adequate finance from formal sector with preparation of Bankable Business Project Report and Financial Projections.
Organization: Chamber of Indian Micro Small and Medium Enterprises
Location: India
Opportunity Type:
Apply By:
02/28/2026
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