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Tired of the 9–5 grind? Here’s your chance to launch your startup with expert backing. We invest $50,000–$100,000 for 8% equity and work alongside you for 6 months to build and scale your company. Solo founders are welcome. Early-stage startups are encouraged to apply.

SoCreative Communities Micro-Grants: £1,000 for Creative Hubs Across Africa Are you a creative hub, festival, or community-based initiative in Sub-Saharan Africa? The SoCreative Communities Micro-Grants offer £1,000 in funding to support learner engagement and creative education efforts. This opportunity is powered by the British Council under the SoCreative eLearning platform, aimed at enhancing access, mentorship, and completion of creative learning in African communities. Grants will be awarded to eligible organizations dedicated to driving creative education and development. Who Can Apply? Creative hubs Festivals Community-based initiatives across Sub-Saharan Africa Funding Available: £1,000 Micro-Grant Deadline: Not Specified

Are you an early-stage startup founder looking to gain visibility and secure funding? The INBattle Pitch Competition offers a unique chance to pitch your groundbreaking ideas for a shot at up to US $30,000 in prizes, alongside access to a global summit and valuable growth perks. Hosted by Funds for Companies, this high-impact competition is dedicated to showcasing the world’s most promising startups. Whether you’re building a tech solution, social enterprise, or impact-driven venture, INBattle is your launchpad to international recognition. 📅 Application Deadline: 15 August

Are you a product-based startup founder ready to take your innovation global? The Alibaba CoCreate Pitch Competition 2025 is offering up to $1 million in total prizes, mentorship, access to global manufacturers, and cutting-edge sourcing tools to help you scale. Why Apply? ✅ Compete on a global stage powered by Alibaba.com, one of the world’s largest B2B e-commerce platforms ✅ Secure financial backing and in-kind resources ✅ Connect with top manufacturers worldwide Whether you’re an early-stage entrepreneur or scaling a growing startup, this is your chance to go big. Deadline: August 15, 2025 (U.S.) | October 15, 2025 (Europe)

The Wema SARA Grant under the Transforming Nigeria Youth Program empowers young Nigerian women with ₦2.5 million in grants, mentorship, networking opportunities, and lifetime membership in the exclusive SARA community. Designed to support aspiring female entrepreneurs in building and scaling impactful businesses. Deadline: Not Specified.

The GET Compass Grant Program 2025 supports small and medium-scale businesses with funding and capacity-building opportunities. Selected entrepreneurs can access up to ₦2 million in grants to scale their ventures, along with programs to strengthen business expertise and processes. Registration: August 17 – September 7, 2025.

The Regis Ohia Foundation Entrepreneurship Grant 2025 offers ₦5 million in funding to bold Nigerian entrepreneurs in Agribusiness, Healthcare, Education, and Recycling. Winners receive up to ₦2.5M, plus a 4-week virtual accelerator, mentorship, networking, media exposure, and the chance to pitch live in Lagos. Open to founders aged 18–40 with CAC-registered businesses (1–4 years old).

Join EarlyBee’s Business Sustainability and Enterprise Program (BSEP) designed for small-scale food businesses. Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, gain practical skills to grow, and stand a chance to win a ₦100,000 grant to market your business. Open to both aspiring and existing food entrepreneurs. Deadline: Not Specified.

The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation 2026, by the Royal Academy of Engineering, rewards scalable, socially impactful engineering solutions tackling Africa’s real-world challenges. Open to innovators across sub-Saharan Africa, winners can receive up to £50,000, mentorship, and global exposure. Since 2014, the Prize has supported 149 businesses and helped alumni raise over £39M. Deadline: September 23, 2025.

Enter the $100,000 Quantum and Photonic Startup Pitch Competition by Qubits Ventures. Open to startups in quantum, photonic, or future computing solutions that have raised less than $10M or are in Pre-Seed to Series A stage. Showcase your innovation and compete for funding. Deadline: August 30, 2025.

Apply to the Sustainable Innovation Seed Accelerator Program 2025 and fast-track your seed-stage startup with mentorship, resources, and investor connections. Priority deadline: August 29. Final deadline: September 15. All applicants will receive decisions before the program launches in October

The ACT Foundation Changemakers Innovation Challenge 2025 is calling African entrepreneurs with bold, impactful solutions. Compete for funding, visibility, and support to scale your innovation and drive lasting change. Open to social innovators across Africa tackling pressing challenges. Deadline: August 22, 2025