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Call For Applications: Hult Prize Challenge 2024 ( Up to $1Million Cash Prize)
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Call for Applications: African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative (AWEC) Program 2024 for African Female Business Owners (Cohort 7)
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-african-women-entrepreneurship-cooperative-awec-program-2024-for-african-female-business-owners-cohort-7/

Call for Applications: IDEAS Emerging Technology Skills Scholarship Program
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-ideas-emerging-technology-skills-scholarship-program/

Call For Applications: AgriVuno Women in Agri Accelerator Program
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Call For Applications: Microsoft Internship 2024 (Free Verified Certificate)
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Call For Applications: One Young World/Deloitte Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 13 ($50,000 grant)
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-one-young-world-deloitte-lead2030-challenge-for-sdg-13-50000-grant/

Call For Applications: Spark Accelerator for StartUps( Access To Product and Technology Support, Market and Capital Fund)
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-spark-accelerator-for-startups-access-to-product-and-technology-support-market-and-capital-fund/

Call For Applications: Startup Studio-UM6P Smart Port Challenge ($30K)
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Call For Applications: NIGCOMSAT Accelerator Program 2024 For Entrepreneurs and Startups in Nigeria
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-nigcomsat-accelerator-program-2024-for-entrepreneurs-and-startups-in-nigeria/

Call For Applications: MEST Africa Class 2025 Tech Entrepreneurship Training For Africans ( 12-month, fully sponsored Training)
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-mest-africa-class-2025-tech-entrepreneurship-training-for-africans-12-month-fully-sponsored-training/

Call for Applications: BlueInvest Africa 2024 For African SMMEs and Startups ( Access to coaching and mentoring sessions, Opportunity to pitch for grant,s and lots more)
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-blueinvest-africa-2024-for-african-smmes-and-startups-access-to-coaching-and-mentoring-sessions-opportunity-to-pitch-for-grant-and-lots-more/

Call For Applications: FELLOWSHIPS YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program Cohort 47
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-fellowships-yali-rlc-west-africa-emerging-leaders-program-cohort-47/

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Call for Applications: Graça Machel Trust’s Women Creating Wealth (WCW) Entrepreneurship Program 2024 for African women entrepreneurs
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-graca-machel-trusts-women-creating-wealth-wcw-entrepreneurship-program-2024-for-african-women-entrepreneurs/

Call For Applications: USADF African Women Entrepreneurs Program Reimagined 2024 (Award: $50,000 – $100,000)
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-usadf-african-women-entrepreneurs-program-reimagined-2024-award-50000-100000/

Call For Applications: Resilient Agriculture Innovations for Nature (RAIN) Challenge 2024 for Africans
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-resilient-agriculture-innovations-for-nature-rain-challenge-2024-for-africans/

Call For Applications: Allard Photography Competition 2024 (CAD$1,000 prize)
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Call For Applications: CcHub and Mastercard Foundation Edtech Acceleration Cohort II For African Edtech Startups ( Up to 100k USD Equity Free Grants)
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-cchub-and-mastercard-foundation-edtech-acceleration-cohort-ii-for-african-edtech-startups-up-to-100k-usd-equity-free-grants/

Call For Applications : LBS-BOI Business Innovation Accelerator Cohort III Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-lbs-boi-business-innovation-accelerator-cohort-iii-entrepreneurship-accelerator-program/

Call For Applications: The Sustainable Enterprise Challenge Program 2024( Skills development, Mentorship, and Pitch for grant)
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-the-sustainable-enterprise-challenge-program-2024-skills-development-mentorship-and-pitch-for-grant/

Call For Applications: UR³ , Microsoft & Wootlab Foundation Free certification program
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MSME Africa Today 

News, Opportunities, Business Articles and Resources for MSMEs, Startups and Entrepreneurs

Enterprise Challenge for young entrepreneurs holds January 23 in Ekiti With up to #1.5 million prize
https://msmeafricaonline.com/enterprise-challenge-for-young-entrepreneurs-holds-january-23-in-ekiti-with-up-to-1-5-million-prize/

UBA Surpasses N1 Trillion Market Cap Milestone Amid Unprecedented Growth
https://msmeafricaonline.com/uba-surpasses-n1-trillion-market-cap-milestone-amid-unprecedented-growt/

NCC Grants Partial Approval for MTN to Disconnect Globacom Over Interconnect Charges
https://msmeafricaonline.com/ncc-grants-partial-approval-for-mtn-to-disconnect-globacom-over-interconnect-charges/

Dangote Refinery Prepares for Production after receiving the 6th batch of one million barrels of crude oil
https://msmeafricaonline.com/dangote-refinery-prepares-for-production-after-receiving-the-6th-batch-of-one-million-barrels-of-crude-oil/

Nigerian Women in Public Relations Announces Theme for 2024 Experiencing PR Conference
https://msmeafricaonline.com/nigerian-women-in-public-relations-announces-theme-for-2024-experiencing-pr-conference/

Charting Success- Unleashing Your MSME’s Inner Growth Giant in 2024
https://msmeafricaonline.com/charting-success-unleashing-your-msmes-inner-growth-giant-in-2024/

9mobile Equips Photojournalists with New Technologies in Photography
https://msmeafricaonline.com/9mobile-equips-photojournalists-with-new-technologies-in-photography/

Call For Applications: Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Program 2024 for African Entrepreneurs ($5,000 Seed funding, Training and Mentorship) and tips on how to apply
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-tony-elumelu-foundation-entrepreneurship-program-2024-for-african-entrepreneurs-5000-seed-funding-training-and-mentorship/

Call For Applications: Awele Creative Trust Award 2023 (N50,000 prize)
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-awele-creative-trust-award-2023-n50000-prize/

Call For Applications: IFAD Agrihub Cohort 4 Agribusiness Training For Nigerians (capacity-building, training, and mentoring services)
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-ifad-agrihub-cohort-4-agribusiness-training-for-nigerians-capacity-building-training-and-mentoring-services/

Call For Applications: Sustainable Youth MSMEs through Urban Farming (SYMUF) Project Cohort 3
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-sustainable-youth-msmes-through-urban-farming-symuf-project-cohort-3/

Call For Applications: Impact Toolbox Youth in Development Fellowship 2024
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-impact-toolbox-youth-in-development-fellowship-2024/

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Dear entrepreneur, Forget those stale resolutions; 2024 isn't about "new year, new me." This year, let's roar with "new year, new growth explosion" for your MSME!
While the business world may be full of challenges, it's also brimming with opportunities for growth. So don't let fear hold you back - instead, put on your toolbelt of success and get ready to propel your business to new heights!
Your business is as one-of-a-kind as that mismatched sock you can never seem to find the pair for. So, ditch the one-size-fits-all approach and focus on what makes your business special. Your customers will thank you for it!
To know the most important things to focus on this year, Read HERE https://msmeafricaonline.com/charting-success-unleashing-your-msmes-inner-growth-giant-in-2024/

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FATE Foundation 2023 Business Resilience Programme for African Women Entrepreneurs (Grant Funding for 200 Participants)

Benefits for Participants in Nigeria
✓ Micro Grant financing to 200 participants

✓ Free Business Registration for 200 participants

✓ Free access to Foundation’s Business Plan Developer Tool

✓ Certificate of Completion

✓ Opportunity to be featured on FATE Foundation’s or the partners Social Media pages

Targeted Beneficiaries
> Female entrepreneurs who run nano (less than 3 employees) and micro (between 4 to 9 employees) businesses in Nigeria.

> A minimum of secondary school completion qualification.

> Ability to understand and communicate in English.


> Access to the internet and a Smartphone device with the ability to use the device.


> Special consideration will be given to women who are breadwinners, widows, and single parents.

Application Deadline – 10th February, 2023

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BRAVE Women Nigeria in partnership with Wema Bank invites Female Entrepreneurs, Lead Firms and Business Associations to apply for its grant programme.

Under the this BRAVE project, female entrepreneurs can access from $5000 – $15000 grant, while women associations can access up to $50,000 (naira equivalent) as matching grant to finance asset (for businesses in Lagos and Abuja only)

Click here to read more and apply✅
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-brave-women-nigeria-grants-for-women-entrepreneurs-lead-firms-and-business-associations-receive-between-5000-50000/

Winners receive up to N2,000,000 each

Click here for more information ✅
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-flourish-africa-grant-for-female-entrepreneurs-receive-up-to-n2m-funding-each/

Application Deadline - January 29, 2023

BRAVE Women Nigeria in partnership with Wema Bank invites Female Entrepreneurs, Lead Firms and Business Associations to apply for its grant programme.

Under the this BRAVE project, female entrepreneurs can access from $5000 – $15000 grant, while women associations can access up to $50,000 (naira equivalent) as matching grant to finance asset (for businesses in Lagos and Abuja only)

Visit MSME Africa to read more and apply ✅
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-brave-women-nigeria-grants-for-women-entrepreneurs-lead-firms-and-business-associations-receive-between-5000-50000/

Receive $5,000 seed funding to kickstart your Business

Click here to apply✅
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• Enjoy a competitive salary and performance bonuses annually

Programme Benefits/Remuneration
> YELPers get a competitive salary and performance bonus in year 1.

> Successful applicants would also have the opportunity to branch out to build a business and will be able to apply to get funding support.

Timeline
Application Deadline – January 8th, 2023
> Interviews will be held on the 22nd of January, 2023
> Offer letters and acceptance will be between the 20th of January, 2023 to the 24th of January, 2023.
> Program Start Date – February 9, 2023

Click here to know more and apply✅
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-liveable-young-entrepreneurship-and-leadership-program-yelp-for-nigerians-kenyans-and-ugandans/

The Google Career Certificate program is an online training program that offers professional certificates in fast-growing, high-demand technology fields.

Get trained in Information Technology, UI/UX Design, Project Management, other skills with free professional certificates

Click here to apply ✅
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-2023-google-career-online-training-program-get-free-professional-certificates/

Click here to read more and apply ✅
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-skillup-imo-project-phase-one-for-nigerian-youths/

If you want to learn any of these skills:
> Web development
> Mobile Apps Development
> Robotics and Mechatronics
> 3D Technology
> Simulation and Gamification
> UI/UX design
> Cyber Security and Forensics
> Networking and Hardwares Engineering
> Internet of Things (IoT)
> Drone Technology
> Social Media and Digital Marketing
> Data Science
> Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning
> Animation and Multimedia
> Engineering Design and Fabrication
> Project Management
> Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Benefits
> Business incubation and coaching by Lagos Innovates experienced and seasoned mentors

> Access to Lagos Innovates network including Government, Corporates, Startups, Investors, etc.

> Access to administrative services such as legal, accounting, HR, etc.

> An opportunity to pitch for Lagos Innovates Workspace Vouchers for 6 or 12 months (valued between N120,000 – N1,800,000)

> Founders will be ambassadors of the Idea Hub program and join Lagos Innovates network of startups

Click the link below to read more and apply ✅
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-lagos-innovates-idea-hub-program-for-startups/

This opportunity is for Nigerian Women in need of funds for their businesses.

Application Deadline is 16th December, 2022

Click on the link below to apply ✅
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-360-woman-africa-n5m-grant-for-women-in-business/

Benefits to RYSA Trainees:
1. Monthly Stipend

Beneficiaries of the program will receive the minimum monthly stipend of N50,000 in the course of their 6(six) months training with RYSA.

2. Startup-Packs

The Startup-packs for RYSA Nigeria program are;

Work Tools
Seed Grants
The Work Tools are equipments that will be given to beneficiaries at the end of the training, which will be used to start up their own enterprise. While the Seed Grant supports their ventures as new employers of manpower.

Click the link below to read more and apply ✅
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-rural-youth-skill-acquisition-programme-for-nigerian-youths-receive-n50000-monthly-stipend/

Click the link below to read more and apply ✅
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-stanbic-ibtc-short-term-loan-for-healthcare-businesses-get-up-to-n10m-loan/

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) in partnership with Sterling Bank Plc announces the commencement of the SMEDAN/STERLING Bank Matching Fund Programme For Nano, Micro and Small Enterprises.

Apply for the opportunity to get the grant funding between N500,000 and N2.5M

Apply before it closes

Click the link below to read more and apply ✅
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-smedan-sterling-bank-matching-fund-programme-for-micro-and-small-enterprises-get-btw-n500k-to-n2-5m/

Lagos State Government has unveiled a N255m grant award up for grabs for NGOs, Social Entrepreneurs, Civil Society Organisations, Social Impact Ventures.

Get the opportunity to win N5M Grant for any SDG project (s) you embark on.

Click the link below to read more and apply now
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-lagos-state-sdg-grants-get-n5m-per-project/

Application Deadline - November 30, 2022

Click the link below to read more and apply ✅
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-the-future-agrihack-hackathon-start-up-pitch/

Application Deadline - November 25, 2022

Application Deadline – 28th November, 2022

Click on the link below to read more and apply✅
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-nitda-blockchain-scholarship-programme-for-nigerians/

Application Deadline - November 15, 2022

Click the link below to know how to apply✅
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-application-kilsah-small-business-grant-get-n500000-grant/

Click the link below read more and apply✅
http://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-world-food-programme-innovation-challenge-2022-get-100000-equity-free-funding/

Application Deadline - November 3, 2022

Click the link below to read more ✅
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-tourism-hackathon-nigeria/

Application Deadline - November 4, 2022

Call for Applications: The Enterprise and Leadership Program for Female Entrepreneurs (win $10,000 funding)- Powered by Coca Cola Foundation & Leading Ladies Africa

Click the link below to apply✅
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-the-enterprise-and-leadership-program-for-female-entrepreneurs-get-10000-funding/

Click the link to read about this opportunity ✅
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-sme-growth-lab-africa-accelerator-program-cohort-4/

MTN Nigeria has rolled out a massive opportunity for MSMEs and Entrepreneurs to vie for a chance to pitch their business ideas and get the opportunity to be picked for funding and business trainings.

According to MTN, 20 people will walk away with cash and training worth N68 million (N68,000,000) to take their hustles to the next level, while business grants, training, and data are available for all entries that reach the final stage.

Are you ready to snap this opportunity?

Click https://mtnpulsebmh.com/ to apply now.

Deadline is October 30, 2022.

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Application Deadline – Friday, 11th November 2022

Click on the link below to read more and apply ✅
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-proposals-afawa-women-entrepreneurship-enablers-program-get-between-100k-250k-grant/