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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.

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The programme aims to empower women entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa by enhancing their access to finance and business knowledge. It focuses on green businesses and seeks to drive economic inclusion, job creation, and sustainable development.
Organization: Tony Elumelu Foundation
Location: Women entrepreneurs from Senegal, Togo, Malawi, Uganda, Cameroon, Kenya, Mozambique, Tanzania
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01/26/2026
funding / bizdev
Now in its seventh year, the Sustainability Open Innovation Challenge (SOIC) by Enterprise Singapore invites startups and innovators from around the world to partner with leading corporates in developing practical, scalable solutions for a more sustainable future. Over S$3 million in pilot commitment and funding support is available!
Organization: Enterprise Singapore
Eligibility: Startups and innovators from around the world
Opportunity Type:
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01/30/2026
courses
This free training is for those who are explicitly investing for impact, especially in emerging markets, and is recommended for mid to senior level investment and/or impact professionals.
Organization: Agora Global, The Bertha Centre at the University of Cape Town
Eligibility: This training is for those who are explicitly investing for impact, especially in emerging markets.
Opportunity Type:
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01/30/2026
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:
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01/31/2026
fellowship / bizdev page
The She Leads African Food Futures (SHEAF) Fellowship has opened its 2026 call for applications, inviting African women professionals who are driving change in agrifood systems.
Organization: She Leads African Food Futures (SHEAF)
Location: Kenya, Malawi, and Senegal
Opportunity Type:
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01/31/2026
fellowship / bizdev page
The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship supports Ugandan ventures to grow without losing what matters most: inclusion, accessibility, and meaningful outcomes for learners who are often left behind.
Organization: Mastercard Foundation, Hive Colab
Location: Uganda
Opportunity Type:
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02/05/2026
competition / bizdev
The Livability Challenge: Decarbonisation seeks disruptive deep-tech solutions that provide scalable and impactful solutions to reduce carbon emissions across diverse industries.
Organization: Temasek Foundation & Eco-Business
Location: Southeast Asia
Opportunity Type:
Apply By:
02/09/2026
competition / bizdev
The Livability Challenge 2026: Cool Earth is seeking groundbreaking innovations that specifically address the challenges posed by climate-induced extreme weather conditions.​
Organization: Temasek Foundation, Eco-Business
Location: Singapore or Southeast Asia
Opportunity Type:
Apply By:
02/09/2026

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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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