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funding / bizdev
The Circular Food MSME grant from the AfriFOODlinks will allow MSMEs to develop a particular aspect of their business over a period of up to 12 months.
Organization: AfriFOODlinks project sponsored by the European Commission
Eligibility & Location: Circular Food MSMEs; Mbale (Uganda), Kisumu (Kenya), Cape Town (South Africa), Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) and Tunis (Tunisia)
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09/17/2025
accelerator / bizdev
The Sustainable Innovation Seed Accelerator is designed for early-stage founders in Africa developing tech-enabled solutions in core sustainability sectors: agriculture, mobility, built environment, and energy.
Organization: 500 Global
Location: Nairobi
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09/19/2025
training courses/ bizdev
500 Global’s Pre-Acceleration Academy is an immersive 5-day bootcamp. Based in Nairobi, this bootcamp is part of UNDP’s timbuktoo initiative.
Organization: Global 500, UNDP
Location: Nairobi
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09/19/2025
competition / bizdev
This annual event is the platform to recognize and celebrate exceptional talent and achievements in the African solar and storage market. The application process is open to everyone and applicants can choose among 14 award categories.
Organization: Africa Solar Industry Association
Location: Africa
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09/20/2025
accelerator / bizdev
Join the Giga Accelerator Programme, a virtual program, to access funding, mentorship, and global partnerships that help you scale up your product and position you to contributing to connecting schools to the Internet worldwide.
Organization: Giga, a global UNICEF-ITU initiative
Location: International Telecommunication Union Member States
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09/21/2025
funding / bizdev
The Agrifood Investment Connector is CLIC's platform to support early- and growth- stage agri-SMEs with access to funding.
Organization: CLIC
Location: Latin America, Caribbean
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09/22/2025
funding / bizdev
Apply now for the FoodSafety4Africa Open Call 1 — eligible African startups, SMEs, and research organizations working on food safety. Max budget per project: €60,000.
Organization: Food Safety for Africa
Location: Africa
Opportunity Type:
Apply By:
09/30/2025

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