Call For Applications: Women at the Front of Digital Space Fellowship 2026 (Cohort I)

Applications are now open for the Women at the Front of Digital Space Fellowship 2026 (Cohort I), a capacity-building programme designed to empower women with practical digital skills, leadership training, mentorship, and career development opportunities.

The fellowship aims to increase women’s participation and leadership in the digital ecosystem by equipping participants with the knowledge, networks, and tools needed to thrive in technology and digital innovation.

Fellowship Benefits

Selected fellows will have access to:

Comprehensive digital skills training

Leadership and professional development sessions

Mentorship from experienced professionals

Networking opportunities with women in technology

Practical learning and collaborative projects

A community of women advancing digital innovation and leadership.

Who Can Apply?

The fellowship is open to women who are interested in building careers and leadership in the digital space, including:

Students

Recent graduates

Early-career professionals

Entrepreneurs

Digital creators

Technology enthusiasts

Women seeking to develop digital and leadership skills.

Applicants should review the official application form for the complete eligibility requirements.

Programme Focus

The fellowship is designed to help participants:

Strengthen digital and technology skills

Build leadership capacity

Expand professional networks

Develop career opportunities within the digital ecosystem

Contribute to inclusive digital transformation.

Why This Matters

Although women’s participation in the digital economy continues to grow, they remain underrepresented in many technology-related fields. Programmes like the Women at the Front of Digital Space Fellowship help bridge this gap by providing mentorship, practical training, and a supportive community that enables women to build successful careers in digital innovation.

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Call for Applications: Lagos Youth Climate Action Fund 2026 for Youth-Led Climate Projects (Up To $5,000 Grants)

Young people in Lagos with innovative solutions to climate change can now apply for grants of $1,000 to $5,000 through the Lagos Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF), an initiative supported by the Lagos State Government and Bloomberg Philanthropies.

The program is designed to fund youth-led projects that promote a greener, cleaner, and more climate-resilient Lagos by supporting practical and innovative environmental solutions.

 

Who Can Apply?

Applicants must:

Be part of a youth-led group.

Be between 15 and 24 years old.

Have an innovative climate action project

 focused on addressing environmental challenges in Lagos.

Grant Amount

Successful youth groups will receive microgrants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to implement climate action projects across Lagos State.

Project Focus

The programme seeks projects that contribute to:

Climate action

Environmental sustainability

Community resilience

Green innovation

Youth-led environmental solutions

Pre-Launch Webinar

Interested applicants are required to attend a mandatory information webinar where organisers will explain the eligibility criteria, application process, funding requirements, and project expectations.

Date: Tuesday, 4 August 2026

Time: 11:00 a.m.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should:

Register for the pre-launch webinar: 

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Complete the registration form with their first name, last name, and email address.

Attend the webinar to receive guidance on the application process.

Prepare a youth-led climate action proposal once the official application portal opens.

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Call For Applications: Smart Africa & FAO Innovate Africa Challenge 2026 (3rd Edition)Up to US$50,000

Deadline: August 31, 2026

Applications are now open for the Innovate Africa Challenge 2026 (3rd Edition), an innovation challenge launched by Smart Africa in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that address Africa’s agricultural and climate challenges.

Under the theme “From Ideation to Deployment,” the challenge seeks AI-powered innovations that can improve climate-smart agriculture, enhance resilience, and deliver measurable impact for farmers across Africa.

Challenge Benefits

The winning team will receive:

US$50,000 to support the deployment, validation, and scaling of its AI solution

Technical support and validation in real-world farming environments

Exposure to leading partners in agriculture and technology

Opportunities to scale solutions across Africa

Increased visibility within the African innovation ecosystem.

Who Can Apply?

The challenge is open to:

Startups

AI innovators

Technology companies

Agritech entrepreneurs

Researchers

Organisations developing AI-powered agricultural solutions

Applicants must:

• Be a legally registered for-profit entity in one of the 39 Smart Africa Alliance member countries
• Have been operational for at least six months
• Be willing to deploy their solution in at least one of the focus countries if selected
• Develop an AI-enabled solution addressing climate-smart agriculture or related climate challenges.

Focus Areas

Eligible solutions may address areas such as:

Climate-smart agriculture

Crop monitoring and yield prediction

Precision farming

Smart irrigation

Pest and disease detection

Water resource management

Climate resilience

Sustainable food systems

Other AI-enabled agricultural innovations.

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Call for Applications: African Union CIEFFA Online Capacity Building Training 2026(Fully Funded)

DEADLINE: 31, July , 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 African Union CIEFFA Online Capacity Building Training, a fully funded virtual programme designed to equip young Africans with practical skills in digital technology, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and gender-responsive leadership.

Organized by the African Union International Centre for Girls’ and Women’s Education in Africa (AU CIEFFA) in partnership with ImpactHER, the programme supports the African Union’s vision of promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, and inclusive economic development while closing the gender gap in ICT across the continent.

The training will be delivered entirely online, allowing participants from all African countries to learn remotely and connect with experts and peers across Africa.

Training Areas

Participants will receive training in:

Gender Equality in Education

Digital Skills

Entrepreneurship

Financial Literacy

Eligibility Criteria

Be an African woman or man.

Be between 18 and 35 years old.

Demonstrate leadership or active involvement in democratic governance, youth participation, peace and security, elections, or related fields.

Be affiliated with youth-led organizations, civil society organizations, government institutions, or initiatives focused on governance, human rights, leadership, or youth development.

Be committed to participating throughout the programme.

Commit to replicating the knowledge gained within their communities or organizations after the training.

Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Successful participants will receive:

Fully funded online training and mentorship.

Practical skills in digital technology, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy.

Industry-relevant knowledge to improve employability and business growth.

Certificates in Digital Skills, Entrepreneurship, and Financial Literacy (participants must attend at least 80% of sessions in each programme).

Access to the African Union CIEFFA and ImpactHER professional networks.

Increased opportunities to participate in future fully funded in-person African Union programmes and activities.

Networking opportunities with participants and experts from across Africa.

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Call for Applications: GET Compass SMEBusinessGrant 2026 (Up to ₦2 Million in Funding)

   DEADLINE:  Aug 20, 2026

Applications are now open for the GET Compass SME Grant 2026, an initiative by the Grooming Endowment Trust (GET) designed to support early-stage small and medium-sized businesses in Nigeria with grant funding of up to ₦2 million.

Beyond financial support, the programme equips entrepreneurs with business development training, mentorship, and practical knowledge to help them scale sustainably and improve their operations.

Eligibility Criteria

Be 18 years or older

Be Nigerian citizens

Own a business that is not more than three years old.

Have a registered business (including CAC registration or other recognised business registration)

Show evidence that the business is operational.

Be available to attend the mandatory two-week workshop in Lagos.

Grant Benefits

Successful applicants will receive:

Up to ₦2 million in SME grant funding

A two-week business development workshop in Lagos

Business advisory and mentorship

Capacity-building sessions to strengthen business operations

Support to improve business growth, expansion, and sustainability.

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Call For Applications: WomenPower2030 Seed Grant 2026 for Women-Led Organisations in Nigeria and Sierra Leone (€5,000 Seed Grant)

Applications are now open for the WomenPower2030 Seed Grant 2026, an opportunity for eligible women-led and women’s rights organisations in Nigeria and Sierra Leone to receive up to €5,000 to implement initiatives that advance women’s rights, leadership, gender equality, climate action, and sustainable development.

The grant is being offered under the WomenPower2030: Feminist Accelerate Action for Sustainable Development project, implemented by the Women Environmental Programme (WEP).

Grant Benefits

Selected organisations can receive:

Up to €5,000 in seed funding

Support to implement projects lasting 3 to 6 months.

Opportunities to advance initiatives focused on women’s rights, gender equality, climate action, and sustainable development.

Who Can Apply?

The opportunity is open to organisations that:

Are women-led and focused on women’s rights

Have women making up at least 70% of their management team

Are affiliated with the Gender Advocacy Movement for the Environment (GAME) or another national, regional, or global women’s movement or network

Have demonstrable capacity to effectively deliver projects

Are based in Nigeria or Sierra Leone

Have not been convicted of fraud or other criminal activity.

Areas of Focus

Proposed initiatives should focus on one or more of the following areas:

Policy monitoring and dialogue with policymakers

Education and awareness on gender and sustainable development.

Movement building

Demonstrating equitable and sustainable solutions and services

Gender-specific training and women’s leadership training

Tracking SDG and climate policies and budgets

Social media and mainstream media campaigns.

Note: Projects focused only on awareness-raising activities or workshops will not be accepted. Priority will be given to initiatives that seek to influence policy, demonstrate sustainable solutions, and promote gender-responsive budgeting.

Project Duration

Projects must run for 3 to 6 months.

Grant Amount

Each selected initiative can receive a maximum of €5,000.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

Completed application form in Word format

Detailed budget in Excel format

Certificate of registration

Letter of reference

Track record of previous activities, such as reports, media links, or testimonials,

 compiled into one document.

The application should not exceed 10 pages, excluding attachments.

Application Deadline

July 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. WAT.

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Nigerian Entrepreneurs Can Now Apply for Wema Bank’s Free SME Business School 2026

Date: 27th – 29th July 2026

Applications are now open for the Wema Bank SME Business School 2026, a free capacity-building program designed to equip small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) owners with the practical knowledge and business management skills needed to build, grow, and sustain successful businesses.

Organized by Purple Academy, Wema Bank’s corporate university, the SME Business School aims to bridge critical knowledge gaps affecting Nigerian businesses through expert-led training and practical learning sessions.

About the Program

The Wema Bank SME Business School is designed to strengthen the capacity of entrepreneurs by providing practical insights into business management, strategy, digital transformation, funding, financial management, and sustainable business growth.

The program is open to both Wema Bank customers and non-customers and seeks to help entrepreneurs improve business structure, productivity, profitability, and long-term competitiveness.

Who Can Apply?

The programme is open to:

Small and medium-sized business owners in Nigeria.

Entrepreneurs seeking to improve business performance.

Both Wema Bank customers and non-customers.

Individuals interested in acquiring practical business management knowledge.

No academic qualification is required to participate.

Program Benefits

Participants will receive:

Free business management training

Practical business development and growth strategies.

Learning sessions facilitated by experienced industry experts.

Networking opportunities with fellow entrepreneurs.

Business advisory support.

Certificate of participation upon completion.

Access to knowledge that supports business sustainability and expansion.

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