Call For Applications: BATN Foundation Graduate Agripreneur Program (GAP) – Up to (₦1,500,000) Grant . (Nigeria)

Applications are now open for the Graduate Agripreneur Programme (GAP) organized by the British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATN Foundation). The initiative supports young Nigerian graduates with innovative agribusiness ideas through funding, training, and mentorship.

About the Program

The Graduate Agripreneur Programme (GAP) is designed to help graduates establish sustainable agribusiness ventures and demonstrate that agriculture can be a profitable career path.

The program equips participants with:

Practical agribusiness training

Mentorship from industry experts

Access to land and farming tools

Seed funding to start or scale their agribusinesses

The initiative also aims to reduce youth unemployment and strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural sector by turning graduates into job creators.

The initiative also aims to reduce youth unemployment and strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural sector by turning graduates into job creators.

Grant Value

₦1,500,000 equity-free grant per winner

Total funding for participants can reach over ₦22 million across the cohort depending on the number of selected agripreneurs.

Additional Benefits

Selected participants receive:

Agribusiness capacity development training

Mentorship and business advisory

Access to farmland and farming infrastructure

Market linkages and investor connections

Opportunity to launch agribusiness ventures within partner universities

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants typically must:

Be graduates of agricultural or related faculties

Have a viable agribusiness idea or existing venture

Submit a detailed agribusiness proposal

Be willing to participate in training and pitch sessions.

Businesses can be at idea stage, prototype stage, or already operating.

Partner Universities

The program currently collaborates with institutions such as:

Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

University of Ibadan

University of Ilorin

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike

Selection Process

The application process involves:

Submission of agribusiness proposal

Technical review by experts

Shortlisting of top applicants

Live pitch session before a panel

Final selection of winners.

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Apply Now for the Bloom Grant up to ( $1000) In fundings. For Women Entrepreneurs In Nigeria..

Application Deadline: March 30, 2026

The Bloom Grant supports women entrepreneurs in Nigeria who are building businesses that create positive social impact in their communities. Selected entrepreneurs will receive up to $1,000 in funding to support the growth of their businesses.

We are looking for women who are building real businesses beyond the idea stage, demonstrating leadership, resilience, and commitment to improving their communities.

Eligibility Criteria:

✔ Must be a Nigerian woman residing in Nigeria

✔ Must own a registered business

 ✓ Business must be operational (not at idea stage)

✔ Early-stage businesses not more than 5 years in operation

✔ Must demonstrate clear social, economic, or community impact

✔ Must commit to post-grant reporting and visibility activities.

How to Apply

✔ Complete this application form

✔ Upload the required documents

Required Documents

✔ Business Registration

✔ Business Financial Statement

✔ Letter of Recommendation

✔ Up to 7 short essay responses

Please note that shortlisted applicants will be invited for a brief virtual interview as part of the selection process.

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The Concordia University/Hindsight Ventures AFRISE Challenge 2026 for young African Entrepreneurs.

Application Deadline: 3rd April 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 AFRISE Challenge. The AFRISE Challenge provides an opportunity for high potential African youth and student entrepreneurs to rise up in their entrepreneurial journey, and contribute to local and regional economic development by becoming job creators.

Concordia University and Hindsight Ventures have partnered for this program, with a central theme focusing on how youth entrepreneurs can help “African” economies to “Rise”.

Requirements

The program is aimed at 18 – 35 year old African youth. We are looking for applications from Nigeria, Uganda, Morocco, Kenya, Rwanda, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire & Senegal. 

AFRISE seeks to identify young innovators and entrepreneurs who have a scalable idea to solve a mass challenge.

Program Details

Accelerator Program

30 high-potential founders will be selected for a mentorship and leadership development accelerator, that will be delivered by successful founders, industry leaders, domain experts and investors; alongside leaders from Concordia University and Hindsight Ventures network.

International Demo Day

The Accelerator Program will culminate with an International Demo Day, wherein the Top-15 Entrepreneurs present at a Virtual Demo Day to a group of early stage venture investors and Entrepreneurship Support Organizations for accessing funding support (grant + equity based funding)

Technology Credits and other Support

Each startup gets in excess of $600,000 in technology credits from partners such as AWS, Zoho, IBM, Microsoft, Canva, DigitalOcean, FreshWorks and more.

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Applications are Open for the Free Trade Fellowship Program 2026

Deadline: March 20, 2026

The Ominira Initiative is inviting applications for its Free Trade Fellowship Program, designed for Nigerian journalists, academics, and researchers seeking to deepen their understanding of economic development and free trade.

The six-month virtual fellowship will run from April to September 2026, providing selected fellows with structured learning opportunities and incentives tied to program-related activities.

About the Fellowship

The program aims to strengthen informed public discourse around:

Economic development

Free trade principles

Market-driven growth

Policy reform and regional integration

Selected fellows will primarily promote these concepts through:

Articles and opinion pieces

Research publications

Media engagements

Policy conversations and public commentary.

The fellowship is fully virtual, enabling participation from across Nigeria.

Who Should Apply?

The fellowship is open to Nigerian professionals in the following categories:

Journalists and media professionals

Academics and researchers

Civil society or NGO staff

Other professionals with relevant experience in economic or policy discourse.

Applicants must demonstrate a strong interest in economic advancement and free trade advocacy.

Application Requirements

Applicants must complete the online application form and provide the following:

First and last name

Email address

Phone number

Gender

Occupation

Current city and country of residence

In addition, applicants must submit:

A written statement (maximum 200 words) explaining:

Their understanding of free trade and economic advancement

Why they wish to spend six months studying and advocating these concepts

Links to two of their best published articles or research outputs

A CV/Resume (maximum 10MB, accessible via link).

Only complete applications submitted before the deadline will be considered.

What Fellows Can Expect

Over six months, fellows will:

Deepen their theoretical and practical understanding of free trade principles.

Engage in structured discussions and learning sessions.

Contribute to public discourse through media and research outputs.

Receive incentives tied to program participation and deliverables.

The program is designed to foster thought leadership and strengthen evidence-based economic conversations in Nigeria.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via the official Google Form before March 20, 2026.

Applicants are advised to:

Carefully review the application questions

Ensure all uploaded documents are accessible

Adhere strictly to the 200-word limit for the personal statement.

Late or incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.

Professionals passionate about economic advancement and free trade advocacy are encouraged to apply and contribute to shaping Nigeria’s economic future.

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The Standard Chartered Ghana Foundation Women In Tech Accelerator 2026 for Women-led Businesses ($10,000 in equity-free grants)

Deadline: 27 March 2026

Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC, in partnership with Village Capital is excited to announce the call for applications for the 6th Cohort of the Standard Chartered Foundation Women In Tech Accelerator. An annual philanthropic programme for young, women entrepreneurs led by the Standard Chartered Foundation and implemented in Ghana by Ashesi University’s Ghana Climate Innovation Centre, empowers women-led and women-owned businesses with the tools, training, and funding needed to leverage technology and build scalable, innovative businesses that address Ghana's pressing economic and environmental challenges for sustainable growth and social impact.

Despite women driving 34% of formal SMEs (World Bank, 2023) and 44% of micro-enterprises (Ghana Statistical Service, 2021), persistent barriers like limited access to finance (65%), digital skills gaps (40%), and regulatory hurdles (35%) (Mastercard Index, 2023) hinder their growth. The FWIT program directly tackles these challenges, fostering sustainable businesses with measurable social impact.

Who Can Apply?

Eligible applicants must:

Be Ghanaian women owning at least 50% of a registered business

Have a business that has operated for at least 12 months

Use technology or innovation in their product/service

Demonstrate social, economic, or environmental impact

Commit to full participation in the incubation process

(Women with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply!)

Benefits of the Programme

Selected participants will receive:

World-class training

 A "Mini MBA" in business development, leadership, and digital innovation

Personalized mentorship 

One-on-one advisory sessions with industry experts

Masterclasses & networking

Access to workshops and connections with top entrepreneurs

Support services

Legal, financial, and tech development guidance

Funding opportunity

Selected participants can pitch for up to $10,000 in equity-free grants

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Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award 2026

The Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award 2026 is a global six-month accelerator program designed to empower women leaders who are building proven solutions in health and food security for low- and middle-income communities across Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East.

The award not only provides funding but is structured to boost investor readiness, strategic capacity, network access, and visibility for women founders tackling urgent global challenges, helping them scale solutions that benefit millions. 

Focus Areas

Startups and ventures that can apply should be driving measurable impact in areas such as:

Health innovations - from women’s and cardiovascular health to affordable access models and digital health infrastructure.

Food security solutions - fighting food waste, reducing malnutrition, boosting smallholder productivity, improving market access, and expanding water/sanitation services. 

 Who Can Apply

You’re eligible to apply if you are:

A woman founder, co-founder, or senior leader with decision-making authority in your venture.

Building a revenue-generating business or social enterprise that has already moved beyond the idea stage.

Addressing critical health or food security challenges with measurable impact for vulnerable communities.

Operating within the defined regions (Asia, Africa, Latin America, Middle East).

Generating traction with up to ~US$1 million in annual revenue, or strong evidence of growth if still pre-break-even.

Formally incorporated on or before 1 January 2025. 

Applications are open now and close on 13 April 2026 

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APPLY Now for Orange Corners Acceleration Programme 2026: Cohort 13, ( Ghana)

DEADLINE March 27, 2026

The Orange Corners Ghana Acceleration Programme is a business accelerator that helps young entrepreneurs grow and scale their businesses through mentorship, training, and funding opportunities.

It is an initiative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, implemented in Ghana by GrowthAfrica with partners like banks and large companies.

Applications are open for the 2026 cohort, targeting growth-stage entrepreneurs in Ghana. 

Key Highlights

 Access to up to €50,000 funding (grant + low-interest loan).

 Mentorship from industry experts.

Structured business acceleration training.

 Networking with investors and corporate partners.

 Support to scale your business sustainably.

Focus Sectors

Cohort 13 prioritizes businesses operating in high-growth and impact sectors, including:

Agribusiness

Manufacturing

Climate-focused ventures

Health and healthcare innovation

Services

Technology and digital solutions

Creative industries

Businesses outside these sectors may also apply if they demonstrate strong scalability and sustainable impact potential.

Who Is Eligible?

To qualify for Cohort 13, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

Founder Requirements

Aged between 18 and 35 years

Founder or co-founder of the business

Have a full-time co-founder dedicated to the company

Business Requirements

Operate a revenue-generating business

Minimum of 24 months of recurring revenue

Generate at least USD 30,000 annually

Employ at least three full-time staff

Address a real market need

Align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Demonstrate innovation and competitive advantage

Women entrepreneurs leading innovative ventures are strongly encouraged to apply

Who Can Apply?

Typical eligibility includes:

✔ Age 18–35 years

✔ Business operating for at least 24 months

✔ Generating revenue

✔ At least 3 employees

✔ Innovative, scalable business

✔ Impact aligned with Sustainable Development Goals

Women entrepreneurs are strongly encouraged to apply. 

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