Funding

NTF5 ITC Digital Trading & Freelancing Training…
TECHFARM Hub | Status: Ended
Amount: N/A | Deadline: August 13, 2024
This training aims to equip (aspiring) digital freelancers and MSMEs with essential skills and knowledge in digital trade and freelancing. By participating in this program, you will have the opportunity to learn about building an online business, digital marketing, legal and regulatory compliance, freelance tools and more.
EU Youth Empowerment Fund Youth-Led Action for the SDGs 2024…
MSME Africa | Status: Ended
Amount: N/A | Deadline: July 21, 2024
The European Union, in partnership with the Global Youth Mobilization (GYM) and the “Big Six” youth organizations, is excited to announce the launch of the Open Call for the EU Youth Empowerment Fund (YEF) through the Global Youth Mobilization. This initiative aims to empower young people to drive positive change in their communities by providing micro-grant funding for innovative, youth-led solutions that advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
AI Excellence Workshops…
The Ladies Entrepreneurship Club | Status: Ended
Amount: $25/month | Deadline: July 16, 2024
Get Instant Access to the AI Excellence Series to Grow Your Business with AI Tools! Register at: https://ladiesentrepreneurshipclub.com/events/ai
KIC AgriTech Challenge Pro…
Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) | Status: Ended
Amount: N/A | Deadline: November 23, 2023
Applications are open for the 2024 AgriTech Challenge Pro. The KIC AgriTech Challenge Pro is an *accelerator program* aiming to support young entrepreneurs to launch and grow commercially viable, scalable solutions to key problems in the *agricultural sector* . The program aims to drive technology and innovation as a catalyst to enhancing productivity, improving yields, and creating more jobs within Ghana’s agricultural sector. ​ ​ *Apply* via https://bit.ly/2024KICPro to join the AgriTech Challenge Pro to transform your business idea and accelerate your entrepreneurial journey. ​ ​ Read more about the program & *apply* https://lnkd.in/dUiiMTn8​
DEVELOPPP VENTURES IDEAS COMPETITION…
Innohub | Status: Ended
Amount: up to EUR 100,000 | Deadline: June 30, 2023
DEG Impulse gGmbH and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH with funds from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) support young companies to scale innovative business models in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and Tanzania that create positive impact and contribute to achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Assessment criteria Innovation: The business model is innovative with regard to the target country Scalability: The company has a high growth potential due to the size of the market and the target group Financial Sustainability: The break-even point will be reached timely (maximum within 3 years) Adequate Management: The company has the necessary expertise as well as management capacity and human resources to substantially scale its business Developmental Impact: • The business model has a significant developmental relevance • The impact is measurable, i.e. positive effects on the target groups • The company is contributing to reaching the SDGs by increasing local income, saving natural resources, improving access to resources and services, and creating decent jobs
Pitch to Save the World…
Ghana Hubs Network | Status: Ended
Amount: GHS 100,000.00 | Deadline: June 1, 2023
Are you an entrepreneur in Ghana?! Are you working towards achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in combatting climate change and sustainabilitv? Apply now for The Pitch to Save the World competition and win a non-dilutive start-up capital to bring your vision to life. With a chance to win a share of GHC 100,000, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss. The competition is open to registered revenue-generating and for-profit companies with substantial operations in Ghana.
Jack Ma Foundation’s Africa Business Heroes Initiative…
MEST | Status: Ended
Amount: 10 finalists will win their share of $1.5 million | Deadline: May 12, 2023
ABH aims to identify, support, and inspire the next generation of African entrepreneurs who are making an impact in their local communities, working to solve the most pressing problems, and building a more sustainable and inclusive economy for the future. The initiative aims to be as inclusive as possible. Applications are open in English and French to entrepreneurs from all African countries, all sectors, and all ages who operate businesses formally registered and headquartered in an African country, and that have a 3 year-track record.
Ghana Startup Scaling Fund (GSSF) – 3rd Cohort Acceleration Program
Ghana Tech Lab | Status: Ended
Amount: N/A | Deadline: December 19, 2022
The Ghana Startup Scaling Fund (GSSF) is accepting applications for its Third Cohort (Acceleration) program. Only startups that have already completed an acceleration and incubation program at Ghana Tech Lab or one of its affiliated hubs are eligible to apply.
Call for Applications-Business Idea Competition…
GIZ Ghana | Status: Ended
Amount: N/A | Deadline: December 10, 2022
Are you currently running a small business and in dire need of an equipment to enhance productivity? Do you have a business idea you would like to kickstart? Are you based in the Ashanti Region? Apply now via http://bit.ly/gizbc2022 for the business idea competition and get the opportunity to receive training, mentoring and in-kind support for your business. Deadline for application is on 12th October 2022
Orange Corners 2023 Acceleration Programme…
Ghana Innovation Hub | Status: Ended
Amount: EUR50,000 | Deadline: November 30, 2022
The Orange Corners Ghana programme is a 6-month acceleration programme made up of online and in-person training sessions, masterclasses and individual coaching sessions, including access to working space at our various training centres in Accra, Ho, Kumasi, Takoradi and Tamale. After successful completion of the programme some of the selected companies can apply for the Orange Corners Innovation Fund (managed by our partner Fidelity Bank Ghana)
SESA Call for Entrepreneurs 2022…
Siemens Stiftung / Smart Energy Solutions for Africa (SESA) | Status: Ended
Amount: €70,000 | Deadline: November 20, 2022
Siemens Stiftung on behalf of the Smart Energy Solutions for Africa (SESA) consortium is calling Small and Medium-sized Enterprises with a focus on sustainable energy solutions from Ghana, Malawi, Morocco and South Africa to apply for its first SESA Call for Entrepreneurs. Enterprises with innovative, scalable and impactful business ideas will join the SESA Incubator Programme and receive grant funding of up to 70,000 Euro.
AgriPitch 2022…
Generation Africa | Status: Ended
Amount: $140,000 | Deadline: November 3, 2022
AgriPitch 2022 is open for applications – French and English Applicants Welcome! A total of $140,000 in grants available, along with a 2-week bootcamp and 6 months of mentorship. Download the Application Guide: English version: https://bit.ly/3EL8A0F Téléchargez le guide ici: Version Française: https://bit.ly/3eF3HeU The aim of the 2022 #AgriPitch Competition is to support #agripreneurs by focusing on building the bankability of their businesses and ensuring that they are pitch ready for potential investors. Youth-led and woman-led #agribusinesses are encouraged to apply. (no any payments at any stages of your application)
Call for Start Ups -Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH’s 2023
Ande West Africa | Status: Ended
Amount: N/A | Deadline: October 31, 2022
Are you running a tech start-up and want to challenge the status quo of the agriculture and food tech industry? Do you have a solution that makes the industry more sustainable and profitable while at the same time empowering value chain actors? Do you want support to learn how to raise investment, reach more customers, and have a more significant impact? Then apply for Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH’s 2023 SAIS Investment Readiness Programmes (IRPs). It offers African tech start-ups from the agriculture, food, and livestock sectors a year-long tailor-made support program to make them investor ready and scale up their business! (Available in English and French). Apply here: http://ow.ly/ZnrQ50Lkt7k Deadline: October 31, 2022.
National Acceleration Program – Call for Partner Hubs…
Ghana Tech Lab | Status: Ended
Amount: N/A | Deadline: October 21, 2022
Are you a hub passionate about scaling tech startups in the Ghanaian ecosystem? If so, we want you to join our National Acceleration Program! This program is designed to help entrepreneurs take their businesses to the next level. We provide access to resources, mentorship, and a community of like-minded individuals committed to helping startups succeed. Don’t miss this opportunity – apply today!
2022 KIC AgriTech Challenge Pro…
Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) | Status: Ended
Amount: N/A | Deadline: October 14, 2022
Do you have an innovative business idea in agriculture? – Do you need the right tools and support to bring your idea to market? – Do you already have a team? If yes, apply for the 2022 KIC AgriTech Challenge Pro! Apply via www.kicghana.org For further enquiries, call 055 969 2863 Application Deadline: 14th October 2022
Women in TVET Business Competition…
Innohub | Status: Ended
Amount: N/A | Deadline: October 14, 2022
Are you a woman with a business or idea in a male-dominated TVET industry, and looking forward to scaling your enterprise? Then this is for you! The Women in Technical Vocational Engineering and Technology (TVET) Business Competition has been launched to provide technical and financial support to women graduate trainees and entrepreneurs (start-ups and established businesses) to help incubate and scale their enterprises in key male-dominated trades. The program benefits include – Access to business development services and peer support network – Start-up capital (for competition winners), and – An opportunity to grow your business acumen and enterprise in an enabling environment, and gain access to the major private sector and industry players in technical sectors. See the flyer for more details on eligibility criteria and eligible sectors.
Alibaba’s Netpreneur Training African Program…
Alibaba Group | Status: Ended
Amount: N/A | Deadline: October 10, 2022
If you are an African founder, co-founder, or business owner, then Alibaba’s Netpreneur Training African Program has an exciting opportunity for you. The program, which will run from October 10th to October 11th, 2022, will bring together business owners and industry leaders. Find out how you can leverage digital transformation to create infinite possibilities for your business and community.
The Impact Entrepreneurship Competition…
Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) | Status: Ended
Amount: USD20,000 | Deadline: October 10, 2022
Kosmos Innovation Center Ghana , Glovo and Open Value Foundation are organizing an #ImpactEntrepreneurshipCompetition for #entrepreneurs and early-stage companies generating #positive #impact in #Ghana. 🤝​💰​ Over 20,000USD in cash prizes powered by @OpenValueFoundation & @FundaciónAnesvad and more than 5,000USD of in-kind prizes will be awarded to the selected entrepreneurs during the competition. The competition will be made up of 2 stages. The first stage will be through an #online submission while the second stage will be a #physical event the 4th of November in Accra where the entrepreneurs get to pitch their businesses in person to a panel of judges and investors. 📍​ Apply before 10th October 2022: www.kicghana.org
YouthAdapt Challenge…
Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) | Status: Ended
Amount: $100,000 | Deadline: October 4, 2022
Global Center on Adaptation (GCA), African Development Bank (AfDB) and Climate Investment Funds have launched the second edition of the African Youth Adaptation Solutions #YouthAdapt Challenge. The African Youth Adaptation Solutions Challenge (YouthADAPT) is an annual competition and awards program for youth-led enterprises (50% women-led) as part of the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program YouthADAPT Flagship Program. This challenge seeks to boost sustainable job creation through support for entrepreneurship and youth-led innovation in climate change adaptation and resilience across Africa. The competition invites young entrepreneurs and Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in Africa to submit innovative solutions and business ideas that can drive climate change adaptation and resilience across Africa. Selected innovators will receive access to $100,000 each in grants, capacity-building training, and mentorship to support their climate change adaptation innovation across their community and Africa. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dkXfUG4a on or before 4th October 2022.
GIZ Ghana Idea business Competition…
GIZ Ghana | Status: Ended
Amount: N/A | Deadline: October 4, 2022
Do you have a business idea? Are you currently running a small business and in need of an equipment to expand your production or service? Based in the Greater Accra Region? Apply for the business Idea competition for the chance to obtain in-kind equipment support to grow your business!