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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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THRIVE Global Impact Challenge 2026

The THRIVE Global Impact Challenge is a worldwide search for startups developing breakthrough solutions to the most critical challenges across the agrifood value chain. Finalists compete for up to $1M in investment while pitching on stage in Silicon Valley at the THRIVE Global Impact Summit.
Organization: THRIVE by SVG Ventures
Location: Global
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05/15/2026
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funding / bizdev

UNICEF Venture Fund

UNICEF Venture Fund calls on startups developing frontier tech solutions for children at the intersection of climate and health to join its Climate Ventures cohort. We are offering up to US$100,000 in equity-free funding for early-stage and ready-to-deploy technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and blockchain.
Organization: UNICEF
Location: Global
Opportunity Type:
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05/17/2026
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accelerator / bizdev

Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator

We’re on the hunt for game-changing startups building the future of FinTech. Learn what it takes to win with a program that covers product design, marketing, finance, sales, and more.
Organization: Visa
Location: Africa
Opportunity Type:
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05/17/2026
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accelerator / bizdev

Home Grown Solutions (HGS) Accelerator: Healthcare

The Home Grown Solutions (HGS) Accelerator is looking for diverse companies across Africa operating in the healthcare space, especially those who are passionate about expanding their business across borders and contributing to the socio-economic development of Africa.
Organization: African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Location: Africa
Opportunity Type:
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05/19/2026
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accelerator / bizdev

Home Grown Solutions (HGS) Accelerator: Climate

Recognizing the growing need for climate action in Africa driven by escalating climate risks, the accelerator is expanding its mandate for the first time in 2026 to also support climate ventures, especially those who are passionate about expanding their business across borders and contributing to the socio-economic development of Africa.
Organization: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Location: Africa
Opportunity Type:
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05/19/2026
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competition / bizdev

Startup Worldcup Nigeria Challenge

Startup World Cup is a global series of conferences and competitions with the aim of connecting startup ecosystems globally and inspiring the most talented entrepreneurs to compete for the honour of winning the Startup World Cup and a US$1 million investment prize.
Organization: RegTech Africa
Location: State House Banquet hall, presidential villa; Abuja, Nigeria
Opportunity Type:
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05/20/2026
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competition / bizdev

IF Social Impact Prize

The iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE supports projects that contribute to improving our society. If you work towards achieving one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, your project is eligible.
Organization: iF Design
Location: Global
Opportunity Type:
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05/20/2026
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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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