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The Oyo State Government has opened the Expression of Interest (EOI) for the development of its Focus 5 Tourism Sites: Eleyele Lake Ibadan Cultural Centre Bower’s Tower Iyake Lake Idere Hill Interested respondents can download the Instruction to Respondents document and submit their proposals before September 30, 2025. This initiative is aimed at boosting tourism, cultural heritage, and economic growth in Oyo State. Deadline: September 30, 2025

The Beauty in the Motherland Pitch Competition, powered by Enterprise Development Centre and Shecluded, is calling on African beauty entrepreneurs ready to scale their brands. Participants will gain access to expert training, tailored mentorship, market opportunities, and connections to funding and investors. This initiative is designed to boost visibility, growth, and long-term impact for women-led beauty businesses across the continent. 🌍 Build. Scale. Shine.

MSME Africa, in partnership with Bridge for Billions, invites experienced professionals, entrepreneurs, and experts to mentor Nigerian startups in the StartCraft Incubator Program. As a mentor, you’ll: ✅ Guide idea-stage and early-stage entrepreneurs from concept to execution ✅ Share practical insights and business expertise ✅ Join a global network of mentors and ecosystem builders Be part of shaping the future of African entrepreneurship!

Diageo’s Learning for Life Program 2025 is now open for Nigerians seeking to build careers in business and hospitality. The fully-funded training program equips participants with essential skills to boost employability and entrepreneurship in the hospitality industry. Deadline: September 10, 2025

The Create Her Future Initiative (CHFI) invites applications for the Invest in Her Pitch Competition 2025, happening on October 18th in Abuja. Fifteen women founders will pitch their scalable, high-growth businesses to a panel of judges and investors for a chance to win: 🥇 ₦3M, 🥈 ₦2M, 🥉 ₦1M. Open to women-led businesses in any industry, from tech to fashion, food, or health. 📅 Opens: Sept 1 | ⏳ Deadline: Sept 22, 2025 | 📍 Abuja

Techstars Anywhere Accelerator is the original remote-first program, supporting startups across all industries since 2017. Designed for founders who can’t relocate, it delivers the full value of a top-tier Techstars accelerator in North American time zones with remote flexibility and three in-person meetups across the Americas. Gain access to world-class mentorship, funding, and a powerful global network to scale your company from anywhere. Applications Open: Aug 25, 2025 Final Deadline: Nov 19, 2025

Are you a young African entrepreneur or youth-led SME driving sustainable solutions? The MTN-WWF Africa PachiPanda Challenge 2025 supports innovative ideas tackling environmental challenges, from protecting biodiversity to promoting climate resilience. Winners will receive up to $5,000 in funding, mentorship, and visibility to scale impact. Open to youth (18–35), SMEs, and organizations committed to sustainability. Deadline: Varies by country.

Description: Join one of the world’s most founder-friendly accelerators! MassChallenge 2025 offers startups a 4-month zero-equity program in Boston and London, providing mentorship, office space, and access to a global network. Selected finalists will compete for over $2 million in non-dilutive cash grants. This is your chance to scale with world-class support, without giving up equity

Are you building in Web3, the decentralised internet, or tokenised economies? The Techstars Web3 Accelerator supports visionary founders shaping the future of the decentralised web from infrastructure and interoperability to security, identity, and new application layers. Accepted startups receive investment, mentorship, and global access to the Techstars network to help onboard the first one billion Web3 users. Location: Anywhere (remote-friendly)

Are you building a bold, tech-enabled solution for West Africa’s creative economy? This is your moment to shine! Apply now for the Creative Economy Award 2025 and compete for a share of the $30,000 prize pool, plus global visibility and connections to industry leaders.

Are you a bold young African entrepreneur transforming the agrifood sector? The GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize 2025 is calling for applications! Stand a chance to win up to $50,000 in grant funding, gain mentorship, global exposure, and access to top investors. Now in its 7th edition, this premier competition highlights Africa’s brightest youth-led agribusinesses driving sustainable and scalable solutions to food system challenges

Are you ready to tackle Africa’s biggest challenges with bold ideas? The Smart Africa Challenge 2025 offers $20,000 in seed funding, global exposure, and investor connections to scale your solution. Don’t miss this chance to step into the spotlight and transform your vision into impact. Deadline: September 10, 2025