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Cavista Technologies will hold its fourth hackathon on February 21-22, 2026, in Ikeja, Lagos. Open to students from universities and colleges in and around Lagos, the event will feature a 24-hour team challenge focused on developing practical technology solutions. Participants will compete for prizes worth several million naira and receive mentorship from members of Nigeria’s tech ecosystem.
African social entrepreneurs can now apply for the Ashoka Venture & Fellowship Program, which leads to Ashoka Fellow status. Selected participants receive a needs-based stipend, tailored support, pro bono services and access to a global network of peers, designed to help scale their solutions and increase their systemic impact.
The Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF) has opened applications for its GROW programme, targeting South African startups. The fund offers hybrid financing split evenly between a grant and an interest-free loan, with amounts ranging from $12,000 to $59,000. The loan is repayable over 18 months and is followed by support to help startups prepare for further financing and investment. Applications close on Dec. 31.
Villgro Africa, in partnership with The Fred Hollows Foundation, is accepting applications in Kenya for the Eye Health Innovation Accelerator 2026. The programme targets Sub-Saharan African startups developing technology solutions to improve access to eye care.
Selected startups will receive strategic support and may secure between $100,000 and $250,000 in seed funding.
On Tuesday, Dec. 9, the Global South Alliance launched the second round of its Datafication and Democracy Fund, allocating $72,000 to support research and advocacy projects in 2026 examining how datafication affects democratic processes. Organizations based in the Global South and working on digital rights can apply for grants of up to $8,000. Applications must be submitted in English through the online form by Jan. 30, 2026.
Goodwell Investments is seeking partnerships with revenue-generating companies across Africa. They specifically target enterprises led by African founders that provide essential goods or services with a strong social or environmental impact. Selected companies will receive funding, hands-on operational support, mentorship, and access to an extensive global network. Submissions are due online by Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
The Imagine H2O Accelerator has opened its application window to African water startups. Eligible companies must be under seven years old, have less than $5 million in revenue, and have secured less than $10 million in total funding. This program is non-equity-taking and provides mentorship, specialized training, and introductions to a massive worldwide network of industry leaders, investors, and founders. The application deadline is December 31st.
The D-Prize global competition is accepting applications from African and international entrepreneurs developing solutions to reduce extreme poverty.
Selected startups working in sectors such as health, water, agriculture, energy and education can receive up to $20,000 in seed funding to launch a pilot.
The application deadline is Jan. 4, 2026.
NBA Africa has selected ten startups from five countries for the second edition of its Triple-Double program, which supports young technology ventures in sports and the creative industries. The selected companies include Athlon Technology and Fitclan (Egypt), Novate and Reborn (Morocco), ProPath Sports and Safia Health (Kenya), and Contestify, Atsur and SongDis (Nigeria). They are scheduled to pitch their projects in Kigali on Friday, December 5.
At the BimaLab Africa Insurtech Summit, held on Wednesday, November 26 and Thursday, November 27 in Nairobi, FSD Africa announced the creation of the Inclusive Insurtech Investment Fund. This $30 million venture capital fund is dedicated to supporting early-stage African insurance technology (insurtech) startups. Building on the BimaLab program, this funding vehicle will back solutions designed to improve the accessibility, affordability, and relevance of insurance, particularly in the areas of climate, health, and financial inclusion for underserved populations.
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OceanHub Africa has opened applications for the seventh edition of its 12-month acceleration program, which will support up to twenty-four African impact startups focused on ocean preservation.
Selected startups will receive a mix of in-person and remote support, access to an international network of experts, investors, and customers, and various service and software benefits. Applications are open until December 30.
The Gabon chapter of the Congo Digital Economy Summit (Codes Africa) will host a regional meeting on cooperation, interoperability, and digital sovereignty in Central Africa on Thursday, December 4, at the Radisson Blu in Libreville.
The event, backed by the Association of Central African Telecommunications Regulators and consulting firm Deloitte, will bring together public- and private-sector leaders to discuss key digital issues.
Applications are now open for the tenth cohort of the develoPPP Ventures program, aimed at Kenyan startups that already generate revenue. Selected companies can receive up to €100,000 (about $113,000) in non-dilutive financing, along with technical support, to accelerate their growth and increase their social, economic or environmental impact in the region.
Seedstars is partnering with the SANAD Fund to launch the SANAD Elevate Her program, which targets women-led startups in Africa and the Middle East. Forty startups will receive tailored support, investment-readiness coaching, and access to networks designed to promote job creation and strengthen economic resilience. Applications are open until Wednesday, November 26.