1.Green Growth and Sustainability in Kenya (REACT 2.0) programme

The AECF is inviting applications for the Energy for Green Growth and Sustainability in Kenya (REACT 2.0) programme.

Deadline: Sunday, 11th May 2025 at 11:59 PM EAT
Click the link below to apply: https://lnkd.in/ekSdX-xC

Questions? Kindly Reach out to: AECFREACTKenya@aecfafrica.org

Let’s power Kenya’s green growth with solutions that create jobs, boost incomes, and protect our planet.

2.Mercy Corps Ventures’ Climate Venture Lab

Mercy Corps Ventures’ Climate Venture Lab is committing $1M to test first-of-a-kind water innovations in emerging markets.

Up to $50K in equity-free funding
Mentorship + impact support
Apply by May 2, 2025

Know a startup or entrepreneur developing tech-driven solutions for water efficiency, access, conservation, or safety? Share this opportunity with them!

Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eXeUNQg6

3.Sabou Capital Sandbox 2025

Apply Now to the: Sabou Capital Sandbox 2025

Are you an SME founder seeking to raise funding but struggling even with a strong revenue, great customer demand, and a promising business? Then, the Sabou Capital Sandbox is for you.

Join the 3- month technical assistance program to learn practical strategies from experts to:

• Fuel your fundraising
• ⁠Catalyse market expansion
• Build your governance structure
•  ⁠And take your business to the next level.

Open to SME founders operating in Nigeria (outside Lagos), Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, and Senegal.

Only 20 spots available.

Apply now: bit.ly/SabouSandbox

Applications close: 28 April, 2025

4.Wicked Innovation Labs Ideathon: Call for Problem Statements

The Innovate Africa Fund backs innovators addressing the world’s most wicked problems through innovative and sustainable solution. This year, we’re pleased to launch our annual Wicked Innovation Prize Competition in partnership with the Innovate Africa Foundation. 

From land titles to business permits and more—Africa’s paper-based system problem is costing time, trust, and transparency.

Can you lead a team to build digital solutions that will fix this wicked problem?
Apply now → https://lnkd.in/ecrGKmx7 

For more info visit:https://bit.ly/IdeathonProblemStatements

5.ALL CLIMATE GAME-CHANGERS 

Across the globe, communities urgently need scalable, sustainable solutions to protect our planet for future generations. Could your idea be the next great climate innovation that transforms industries, empowers communities, and builds a healthier, greener world?​
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Now’s your moment to turn your vision into reality!​
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Join the world’s largest green business ideas competition, a vibrant community that has propelled over 5,000+ teams across 97 countries, delivered 500 bootcamps, and helped startups raise over 500 million euros in investment. Since its launch in 2014, ClimateLaunchpad has been empowering climate innovators. Following its debut in Africa in 2017, it has become a transformative platform for entrepreneurs, unlocking opportunities for funding, mentorship, and a global network.​
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What’s in it for you?​
✔️ Expert coaching and mentoring to grow your idea​
✔️ A structured programme to test, learn, and validate your business model.​
✔️ Direct exposure to funders, investors, and a global network​
✔️ The chance to pitch locally, rise regionally, and compete at the Global Grand Final in Vienna, Austria​
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Early-stage start-ups, researchers, students, and innovators are welcome to apply to our incubation programme!​
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You’re eligible if your venture meets the following criteria:​
✅ Less than 2 years old​
✅ Received less than 200,000 euros in funding​
✅ Has already shown potential and is ready to take the next step in addressing climate change.​
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Apply before 26th May here: https://bit.ly/3EJgPMU​
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ClimateLaunchpad is part of Climate KIC, Europe’s climate innovation agency, catalysing climate action through innovation, radical collaboration, and place-based approaches – with the support of Bank of America and Irish Aid.​

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Growing your Nigerian business in 2025? Funding is key. Explore available grants and opportunities, whether you’re starting or scaling. Crucial: Always check specific deadlines, eligibility, and how to apply for each option—details change! With good planning and the right funding, you can elevate your business this year.