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WAWU Africa will award grants of 250,000 nairas (about $184) to 20 Nigerian entrepreneurs in June 2026.
To qualify, applicants must complete an entrepreneurship training program, operate a registered business and submit a solid business plan.
The initiative aims to support the growth of viable and sustainable businesses by prioritizing skills and preparedness over political or personal connections. Applications open on Saturday, May 30.
The SIA Startup Foundry accelerator program announced its latest cohort last week. Fifty-six early-stage startups from Nigeria, Ghana and Ethiopia will take part in an intensive month-long boot camp aimed at refining their business models. At the end of the program, ten finalists will be selected, with six receiving funding. The initiative seeks to help entrepreneurs turn tech ideas into viable businesses at a time when access to capital remains a major challenge.
Sentech Africa Tech Week 2026 will take place on May 12-13 in Cape Town, South Africa. The event will bring together business leaders, government officials and innovators to discuss the development of Africa’s digital economy. The agenda includes artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and infrastructure. It will also feature a startup competition and an awards ceremony honoring achievements in the technology sector. Organizers say the event aims to help translate policy and strategy into concrete action.
African agricultural startups can now apply for the THRIVE Global Impact Challenge, a program seeking technology-driven innovations to promote sustainable farming. The grand prize winner will receive up to $1 million in investment and an opportunity to present their project in Silicon Valley. Applications close on May 25.
Carnegie Mellon University Africa has launched applications for its 2026/2027 incubation program in Kigali, Rwanda. The 12-month program will provide selected startups with $50,000 in funding, technical mentorship, and access to global investor networks. Applicants must already have a working prototype. The application deadline is May 20. The initiative aims to help transform innovative ideas into scalable and profitable businesses.
Nigerian fintech firm Fincra has received approval from the Bank of Ghana to operate in the country, allowing merchants to collect local payments and process transfers through mobile money and bank channels. The company said the move would help facilitate cross-border transactions between international businesses and African markets.
The African Union Development Agency has launched a call for applications to support early-stage startups using digital technology to strengthen healthcare systems or address climate change in Africa. Selected companies will receive practical support to expand their operations and strengthen long-term resilience. Applications are open until May 19, 2026, with the program focused on African-led solutions.
Bellatrix on Wednesday launched the “Ndjaba Seed” fund to support innovative early-stage companies across Southern Africa. Backed by $10 million in committed funding, the program plans to invest in 35 to 50 ventures in sectors including fintech, agritech, healthtech, education, clean energy, e-commerce and enterprise software. The initiative aims to help address the shortage of local funding and support entrepreneurs in building sustainable businesses.
Ethiopian startup Gebeya, which developed the Dala Studio platform, has partnered with PROFF IT Group and Miva Open University.
The initiative aims to help entrepreneurs and more than 25,000 Nigerian students move from concept to product development. Using ideation tools and no-code platforms for app and content creation, participants will be able to launch digital businesses.
The cryptocurrency payment platform Breet is launching a $10,000 equity-free grant for African digital finance teams. The initiative targets established projects in payments, stablecoins, and banking infrastructure. Finalists will pitch their solutions at the Africa Technology Expo 2026 before an audience of investors, regulators, and industry leaders.
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Applications for the Women in Tech Accelerator program close this Friday, May 8. Tailored for female tech entrepreneurs in Nigeria, this intensive 12-week program offers $10,000 grants, hands-on training, and mentorship designed to help participants scale their businesses from the early stages to sustainable growth.
In Nigeria, fintech giant Flutterwave and the Activate Success International Foundation announced a partnership on Wednesday, April 29, to support more than 30,000 young entrepreneurs. The initiative will provide payment tools and targeted training to help business owners run their operations and accept international payments. As of 2025, more than 50 million naira has already been disbursed to fund projects and support startup creation.
In Nigeria, paying for games and digital services remains a major challenge for many gamers. To address this, content creator PlaywithTomide has partnered with OneDosh, a platform that simplifies international payments. The aim is to provide a reliable solution that integrates easily into gamers’ habits, making transactions simpler and more seamless.
The UK-Nigeria Tech Hub has launched a fund to develop digital and AI skills across Nigeria’s film, fashion and music sectors, aiming to support creators and deepen collaboration with the UK. The initiative seeks to help professionals use technology to create, innovate and scale their businesses in the creative industries.