Funding

Girls in Tech Startup Challenge 2024…
VC4A | Status: Ended
Amount: N/A | Deadline: August 15, 2024
Are you a female founder with a groundbreaking idea ready to disrupt the market? The 10th Annual Girls in Tech Startup Challenge is your golden opportunity to transform your vision into reality. This premier competition invites you to join a global community of trailblazing women entrepreneurs, showcase your innovative product, and compete for seed funding to fuel your startup’s growth. The journey culminates at Vanderbilt University’s Wond’ry on October 17th, where the top 10 finalists will present their startups to a panel of esteemed judges and an audience of potential investors. This is your chance to shine, network with industry leaders, and secure the funding and support your startup deserves. Should you hopefully make it to the final round, you’ll need to make your way to Nashville, TN to attend and pitch at the live event. A Startup Challenge for Female Entrepreneurs During this exciting hybrid startup competition, female founders will submit a video pitch for their early-stage startup and fill out a short application form. Pitches will be judged based on the innovativeness, framework, and market viability of the product. ELIGIBILITY Individual participants must be at least 18 years old. All teams must have at least one female founder. All startups must be younger than 24 months. The startup must have a software or hardware product. The startup cannot have received more than 2M in funding. Participants are strongly encouraged to attend in person for the final judging round on October 17, 2024 in Nashville, TN, USA. Participants will need to cover the cost of their travel and accommodations. REQUIREMENTS 1. Submission Form Submit your project to the Girls in Tech YouNoodle before the deadline and complete the submission form questionnaire. Submissions (including both a video pitch and pitch deck) can be edited until the deadline. 2. Pitch Video Presentation & Deck Upload a short pitch video presentation including your pitch deck. This video can be submitted as a YouTube link on your YouNoodle application. The video should be a maximum of 5 minutes long and include the following details: Problem Explain the problem that you are solving and how consumers will benefit from your solution. Use a story to paint the picture so investors can understand your business. Vision Explain your vision and the mission of your company. Keep it short and straight to the point. Unique Value Proposition What makes your solution different from other companies who are addressing the same customer problem? About the Team Highlight your team members’ expertise and how these competencies and skills will contribute to the startup. Milestones Tell us about any growth or milestones you have achieved so far and how a new funding round might expedite that growth. Business Model Tell us how the business works or will work? How does the business make or will make money? Do you have a marketing strategy? Competition Who are your competitors and what makes you better than them? JUDGING CRITERIA Business Description: How well was the concept explained? Market Analysis: Is there a genuine need for the product? How well was the target market defined? Product Analysis: Is the description of the product clear? Is the product feasible? Competition: Has the startup clearly identified its potential competitors and defined their strengths and weaknesses? Marketing Strategy: How well defined and realistic is the startup’s current marketing plan? Presentation: Did the individual/team engage the audience? Did the individual/team speak with confidence? Were the visual aids (i.e PowerPoint slides, etc) clear and straight to the point? Was the overall pitch compelling?…
Post-Harvest Loss Innovation Prize…
Shell Foundation and the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) | Status: Ended
Amount: $50,000 | Deadline: August 14, 2024
Shell Foundation and the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) aims to increase farmer incomes by reducing post-harvest losses in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. To accomplish this objective, it is necessary to implement scalable, cost-effective solutions that cater to the post-harvest requirements of smallholder farmers. These solutions should encourage sustainable agricultural practices while harnessing the benefits of clean energy technologies. About the Prize The Post Harvest Loss Innovation Prize is seeking innovative solutions that reduce post-harvest loss for smallholder farmers in emerging markets. Funding from the prize is unrestricted. This prize offers more than just a $50,000 financial reward for the winning applicant. Finalists gain access to a network of experienced industry leaders and receive media exposure to showcase their innovation. The winner will also benefit from access to Factor E’s post investment support . Gain the resources and recognition you need to accelerate your agritech journey, grow your innovation, and create impact. Applications will be reviewed by the Factor E investment team, and the top five finalists will be announced on September 17th. The final award announcement will be on September 25, 2024. How will applications be assessed? We prioritize innovative solutions with the potential to create substantial impact within our target markets. While not all criteria are mandatory, we evaluate submissions based on the following key factors: – Innovation: The innovation must be for smallholder farmers. Submissions should demonstrate a novel approach to solving a problem faced by farmers in emerging markets. Innovative solutions are defined as technologies, business models, hardware and/or software that have the potential to become commercially viable. – Solution Validation: We are seeking solutions that have undergone successful testing, either in a controlled laboratory environment or directly in the field. – Global Applicability: Innovations can come from any geography globally but must have relevance for direct application in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa with the ability to scale to other emerging markets in the future. – Gender Impact: We prioritize solutions with a demonstrably positive impact on female farmers. – Scalability and Reach: The ideal solution should have a clear path to scale with significant commercial returns in the future. The technology should have a direct economic impact with the potential to empower over 1 million farmers and demonstrate future return on investment (ROI). – Farm-Level Implementation: The solution should be designed for use by farmers, not through retail channels. – Minimal Behavioral Change: Solutions with a low barrier to adoption are preferred. They should require minimal adjustments to farmers’ existing routines. – Financial Traction: Evidence of progress towards financial sustainability is a positive factor. Prior fundraising success is also considered. – Technology Readiness Level (TRL): We look for well-developed technologies at or beyond the validation stage, with preferably existing paying customers. – Founding Team: A strong, balanced, and diverse founding team with a proven and visionary leader (CEO) is crucial. Eligibility Applications may be submitted by any entity including startups, universities, non-profit organizations or for-profit companies.…
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…

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