The Africa Jobs Fund (AJF) and the Somali Development and Reconstruction Bank (SDRB) are looking for ambitious founders and operating teams ready to build the next generation of Somali export businesses.
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The program aims to help African higher education institutions and research centres establish or strengthen their enterprise support organisations, incubators, hubs, and technology transfer offices where campus ideas can become enterprises.
Through this initiative, community organizations and local community leaders worldwide may apply for funding ranging from USD $500 to $3,000 to design and implement projects that explore interoperable payment systems and expand awareness of equitable financial technologies.
Selected companies join the Femtech Ventures portfolio and receive up to US$100,000 in funding, 12 months of technical mentorship and access to UNICEF's global network, including our relationships with governments, to set solutions on pathways to scale.
Pitch to us. If we back your pitch, we will fund your immediate needs on the spot and—if you make good progress—give you up to $200k in grant funding within two weeks.
The HBS Africa Business Club New Venture Competition (NVC) is open to startups building in and for Africa. Selected startups present to investors and judges at the Africa Business Conference at Harvard Business School on February 5–6, 2027.
IFC's SME Growth Accelerator is designed to help small and medium enterprises scale operations, expand into new markets, and create quality jobs. Includes mentorship, access to networks, and follow-on financing opportunities.
D-Prize will award winners up to $20,000 to fund your pilot, with the goal that you fundraise
from others to scale.
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