The African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) has announced the 13th edition of its Continental Essay Competition, inviting young Africans to share their ideas on how harmonised standards can reduce trade barriers and strengthen fair trade across the continent and beyond. This annual competition encourages students to think critically about Africa’s economic future, sustainable development, and the role of standards in shaping fair, inclusive markets. By engaging Africa’s youth, ARSO aims to inspire solutions that drive regional integration and make the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) more effective. ThemeThe theme for the 2025/2026 edition is “The Role of Harmonised Standards…
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Foundational Learning Research Grants 2025 – Up to $15,000 for Africa-Based Researchers The REAL Centre (University of Cambridge) and ESSA have launched a research grant opportunity to support Africa-based foundational learning research, offering up to US$15,000 per award for researchers working in Ghana, Kenya, Senegal, or Zambia. The initiative is designed to strengthen locally led education research and provide evidence to inform policy and practice. What You’ll Receive Apply Also: Tara for Women Opens Call for Women in Tech and STEM — Funding, Mentorship & Global Exposure Eligibility Applicants must: Deadline Friday, 31 October 2025 (11:59 PM GMT) (essa-africa.org) How to Apply…
Call for Applications: ISN Annual Gathering 2025 Deal Room for High-Growth Nigerian Startups (over $20,000 in seed funding and prizes) The Innovation Support Network (ISN) Annual Gathering 2025 Deal Room is set to take place on November 20, 2025, at the Convocation Center, Bayero University Kano, from 11 AM – 3 PM. This flagship event themed “The Pitch Perfect Deal” brings together visionary startup founders, investors, development partners, and venture capitalists for a high-stakes, one-day investment showcase. ISN represents 230 innovation hubs across Nigeria, collectively supporting over 900 startups nationwide. Only 50 high-potential startups will be shortlisted for Deal Day,…
The DHL GoTrade GBSN Fellowship Program is now open for applications for the 2026 cohort, offering a powerful bridge between postgraduate business students and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in emerging markets. Through an eight-month experiential learning journey, the programme equips future business leaders while supporting SMEs to expand into global markets. Developed by the Global Business School Network (GBSN) in partnership with DHL, this initiative provides real consulting and advisory experience, giving SMEs access to international trade expertise and students a platform for practical learning, mentorship and global impact. Why It Matters for SMEs in Africa Many African SMEs…
Afreximbank Recruitment : African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) is hiring massively today. Please ensure you have read the job requirements before apply for Afreximbank Recruitment. About African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) was established in Abuja, Nigeria in October, 1993 by African Governments, African private and institutional investors as well as non-African financial institutions and private investors for the purpose of financing, promoting and expanding intra-African and extra-African trade. The Bank, headquartered in Cairo, the capital of the Arab Republic of Egypt, commenced operations on 30 September, 1994, following the signature of a Headquarters Agreement with…
Afreximbank Internship Program 2026 – Paid Global Internship for Young Africans (Monthly stipend of USD $1,000). Please ensure you read the internship requirements before sending your application. The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has opened applications for its Internship Programme for 2026 — offering young Africans a chance to gain practical experience in trade, finance and economic development at a leading pan-African financial institution. This initiative is designed to nurture emerging talent, deepen understanding of African trade finance and support career growth in high-impact sectors. What’s on Offer Who Can Apply Application Details How to Apply
The Global Impact Business Community (GIBC) has announced the official Call for Applications for the Impact Conference 2025, scheduled to hold from 28th – 30th November 2025 in Lagos. The Impact Conference is a landmark initiative designed to facilitate access to finance for over 10,000 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Nigeria, with a targeted disbursement of ₦15 billion in funding support. The program will also deliver capacity building, financial literacy training, and investor linkages to help women and youth led businesses scale sustainably. Applications close on Friday, 7th November 2025. At GIBC, our mission is to catalyze inclusive economic…
ComCashew’s e-MOVE AgriCanvas Fund is a support scheme for emerging agripreneurs in cashew, cacao, maize, or livestock (cattle, sheep, goats) value chains. It enables idea owners to convert knowledge from free e-MOVE courses into fundable projects with real investment potential. Who It’s For:Young entrepreneurs (18+) based in countries that are members of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) who apply business ideas from what they learn in the e-MOVE online courses. Projects must show viability, resilience, climate smart practices, and readiness to scale. What You’ll Receive Important Dates & Submission Windows Submission WindowStartEnd1st period15 September 20257 November…
Tara for Women has opened applications for the second edition of its Call for Entrepreneurship, a transformative initiative dedicated to empowering women founders and innovators in technology and STEM-driven sectors. The program is designed for women with vision, leadership, and social impact, offering them access to mentorship, visibility, and financial support to scale their businesses and lead innovation across Africa and beyond. By addressing the persistent gender gap in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM), Tara for Women aims to provide equal access to resources, strengthen leadership capacity, and inspire more women to take bold steps in building solutions…
The Bank of Industry (BOI) has launched the Guaranteed Loans for Women (GLOW) — a dedicated fund created to empower women-owned and women-led businesses across Nigeria. The GLOW initiative provides accessible financing designed to help female entrepreneurs expand their businesses, create jobs, and strengthen their participation in the Nigerian economy. This initiative forms part of BOI’s broader agenda to promote inclusive economic growth by enabling more women to access credit and business support services without the usual barriers to financing. The GLOW Fund is designed to close the gender finance gap by providing guaranteed, easy-to-access loans to women who own…