Reckitt Nigeria Provides N37.8 Million in Seed Funding to Six Social Businesses Reckitt Nigeria has awarded N37.8 million in seed funding to six social businesses to support their innovative solutions aimed at addressing critical health challenges in Nigeria. This initiative is part of Reckitt’s WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) Accelerator program held in Lagos, which seeks to foster collaboration and innovation in the health, hygiene, and nutrition sectors. Beneficiary Businesses The recipients of the seed funding include: Each business will receive N6.3 million, along with comprehensive support to ensure their success and sustainability. Support Package In addition to the financial…
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Call For Applications: SMEDAN, Sterling Bank N5 Billion SME Databanc Loan, (Eligibility Requirements, How to Apply and Benefits) Sterling Bank and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) have launched a N5 billion loan program aimed at driving business growth. This single-digit interest rate facility is designed to boost Nigeria’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs), providing much-needed financial support to both new ventures and expanding businesses. Sterling Bank has partnered with SMEDAN to create a comprehensive database of SMEs, enabling the provision of financial solutions and intervention programs. This partnership is highly important as it concerns Nigeria’s…
Call For Applications: Sustainable Ocean Alliance Ecopreneur Network Class of 2024 (up to $100,000) The Ecopreneur Network is a program of lifetime support that is advancing the world’s most ambitious ocean startups for life and amplifies their efforts to achieve transformative planetary impact. Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA) invites startups to join their Ecopreneur Network who are incorporated and building a for-profit company with at least a pre-seed or seed stage financing round completed that aligns with one or more of the following ocean impact areas: Read Also: Is Farming/Seeds/Milling A Good Career Path (All you need to know) Eligibility Benefits Deadline: October…
Call For Applications: UNITAR Training Program – Entrepreneurship and Innovation 2024 UNITAR calls for applications for its 2024 Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Promoting Food Security and Economic Development in Egypt, Iraq and Lebanon Training Programme for young entrepreneurs from ages 18-45 in Egypt, Iraq and Lebanon. Participants will learn entrepreneurship fundamentals and knowledge and develop advanced skills for achieving economic development and fighting food insecurity. Phases of the Program Read Also: YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program – Cohort 50 training in Agri-business Eligibility The program is open to motivated entrepreneurs from Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon, who are/have: Benefits Deadline: June 30,…
Call For Applications: LSETF Power Learn Project Software Development Scholarship ( A16-week course Immerses in Tech Skills, Entrepreneurship and Employability skills) The Power Learn Project (PLP) is a Pan-African social impact organization committed to empowering young Africans with essential tech skills and fostering comprehensive talent development. In collaboration with The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund, the Power Learn Project offers a unique opportunity to join the coveted PLP Scholarship in Software Development. This 16-week course immerses participants in coding languages, complemented by entrepreneurship and employability skills. The program culminates in graduates becoming junior software developers capable of initiating their careers…
Call For Applications: Junior Achievement Nigeria Venture in Management Program 2024 (All expenses paid Business Management Program) The Venture in Management Program (ViMP) is an annual week-long intensive program designed by JA Nigeria in partnership with Lagos Business School (LBS) to prepare selected members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and recent graduates of not more than 27 years for the workforce while introducing them to the different facets of managing a business, making crucial business decisions and developing skills for General Management. Applications are encouraged from recent graduates who are entrepreneurs, business owners or aspiring entrepreneurs in diverse focus areas.…
Call for Applications: YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program – Cohort 50 training in Agri-business YALI RLC West Africa, Accra’s Hybrid Sector-specific Training Program “YOUTH IN AGRI-BUSINESS.” Selection for participation in the YALI Regional Leadership Center West Africa, Accra training programs is conducted as a merit-based, open competition. All eligible applications are reviewed by a selection panel and shortlisted. Shortlisted applicants are interviewed and a final selection is made. Read Also: South African Reserve Bank External Bursary Scheme for undergraduate studies Join Cohort 50 Onsite training for agri-business actors serving vulnerable groups on the agri-business value chain. Get networking…
Call For Applications: Mastercard, data.org Artificial Intelligence to Accelerate Inclusion Challenge (AI2AI Challenge) The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and data.org has launched the Artificial Intelligence to Accelerate Inclusion Challenge (AI2AI Challenge), a global call for AI solutions to accelerate inclusion and economic empowerment. With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, there is a pressing need to ensure that AI solutions advance inclusive economic growth, promote inclusion, and address inequalities for individuals and communities. With the launch of this challenge, data.org and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, with regional support from Dasra, aim to foster applications focused on inclusive growth that are…
Call For Nominations: Elevating the Voices of Women in Agriculture in Africa Award ( Up to $5,000 In Prizes) The Elevating the Voices of Women in Agriculture (EVWA) Campaign aims to raise awareness of the lived realities of women farmers in Africa. With the EVWA Changemakers Campaign and the EVWA Council, the BKMC is on a mission to highlight and galvanize action for the empowerment of women farmers in Africa. Women account for nearly half of the world’s smallholder farmers. In Africa, they produce 70% of the continent’s food. Yet, they are the most vulnerable members of the farming community,…
Call For Applications: RUFORUM/Mastercard Foundation TAGDev Scholarships 2024/2025 for young Africans The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) in partnership with Mastercard Foundation, Gulu University (Uganda), Egerton University (Kenya), Africa University (Zimbabwe), University of Free State (South Africa), Malawi University of Science and Technology (Malawi), University of Eldoret (Kenya), Uganda Martyrs University (Uganda), University of Port Harcourt (Nigeria), University of Cape Coast (Ghana), University of Bamenda (Cameroon), National University of Agriculture (Benin), and Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique (Morocco) are implementing a 10 year (2023-2033) Transforming African Agricultural Universities to Meaningfully Contribute to Africa’s Growth and Development (TAGDev 2.0)…