Year: 2025

Conferences
NITDA/Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) call for Nigerian Startups (Fully Sponsored Opportunity to Exhibit at the 2025 GITEX Africa in Marrakech, Morocco)

GITEX Africa is the continent’s largest tech and startup exhibition, bringing together global investors, technology leaders, policymakers, and innovative startups. This is a unique opportunity to showcase Nigeria’s best tech talents to the world. National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), is

Fellowships
The Business Growth Initiative for Startups (BGIS) Program 2025 for Nigerian growth-stage businesses.

Applications are now open for the 2025 Business Growth Initiative for Startups (BGIS) Program. The Business Growth Initiative for Startups is a programme designed to empower growth-stage business in Nigeria by providing tailored support, mentorship, and resources to scale sustainably and profitably. The programme includes both virtual and in-person components, ensuring flexibility

Fellowships
Chatham House Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship 2025/2026 for young emerging African Leaders (Fully Funded to London, UK & £2,365 monthly stipend)

Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Chatham House Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship. This fellowship is a joint initiative with the Mo Ibrahim Foundation. It offers candidates at the early-to-mid-stage of their career the opportunity to spend ten months at Chatham House working on an individual research project of their choosing. Fellows take part

Fellowships
Chatham House Richard and Susan Hayden Academy Fellowship 2025/2026 for mid-career professionals (Fully Funded to UK with monthly stipend of £2,365)

Applications are now open for the 2025 Chatham House Richard and Susan Hayden Academy Fellowship. This fellowship is a joint initiative with Richard and Susan Hayden. It offers candidates at the early-to-mid-stage of their career the opportunity to spend ten months at Chatham House working on an individual research project of their

Fellowships
The African STARS Fellowship Programme 2025 for young health professionals and Entrepreneurs (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the 2025 African STARS Fellowship Programme. The Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) at Stellenbosch University (South Africa) and the Institut Pasteur de Dakar (IPD) (Senegal) invite applications for the African STARS Fellowship Programme, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. This prestigious initiative is

Fellowships
WISE Edtech Accelerator Programme 2025/2026 for early-stage EdTech startups.

Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 WISE Edtech Accelerator Programme. For over six years, WISE have supported edtech founders from around the world scale innovative solutions to key challenges within the world of education. Each year, WISE deliver a bespoke program aimed at supporting startup growth through one-to-one coaching, masterclasses with industry experts, as well as access