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Are you a Nigerian female entrepreneur looking to develop the next big GreenTech or AgriTech business?

Are you passionate about technology and sustainability and looking to build a business that would create a positive social impact and benefit your community?

Then this programme is for you! It’s been designed to give you the clarity, vision and ability to focus and execute the right strategies, that will build your thriving tech-enabled dream business.

The programme supports founders who are already working on GreenTech or AgriTech solutions and are ready to upskill and utilise technology to sustainably grow their businesses and create impact.

It begins in August 2022

To apply, click the link below✅
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-future-females-business-school-august-2022/

Startup World Cup is a global series of conferences and competitions that bring together top startups, investors, entrepreneurs, and tech CEOs from around the world. Selected startups will have four minutes to pitch their idea, followed by a two-minute question-answer period from the judging panel.

Apply for a chance to win $1,000,000 at the competition.

Click the link below for more information ✅
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-startup-world-cup-2022-1000000-prize/

Dedicated to impact entrepreneurs, from farm-to-plate, creating and implementing innovations to build an inclusive food economy.

Visit the link below to apply
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-oribi-food-system-cohort-2022/#google_vignette

For Nonprofits, Social enterprises and Businesses

Three winners of the Changemakers Innovation Challenge will receive N12 million while all 10 finalists will receive support and mentoring from ACT Foundation and its partners.

For more information on how to apply, click the link below

https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-changemakers-innovation-challenge-n12m-prize/

Deadline - July 24, 2022

For E-health Startups

The pan-African “Investing in Innovation” i3 program, supported by the Gates Foundation, will give 30 African e-health startups each year access to a regular grant of $50,000 USD, market and federal govt access events across the region, and connections to a top-tier global ecosystem in the healthcare industry.

Entrepreneurs in Nigeria are encouraged to apply.

For more info, visit the website below.

https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-investing-in-africa-i3-program-for-e-health-startups-50000/

Deadline - August 15

For Women-led Social Enterprises

The HerMeNow Accelerator is designed for women-led social enterprises focusing on building impactful solutions in culture, mindset, and education, this program is almost entirely remote and online and so accessible to enterprises across Africa

For more info, click the link below.

https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-hermenow-accelerator-program-for-women-led-social-enterprises-2000-grant/

Small Medium Enterprises

The World Trade Organization (WTO) Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Informal Working Group (MSME Group), in partnership with the International Chambre of Commerce (ICC) and the International Trade Centre (ITC), is calling for proposals that help small businesses to transition to more sustainable business practices and contribute to global decarbonization.

Businesses, industry associations, chambers of commerce and non-governmental organizations are invited to submit proposals.

Deadline - August 5, 2022

Visit MSME Africa to apply.
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-icc-wto-small-business-champion-initiative/

The second round of the Startup Wise Guys accelerator is now accepting applications. Selected B2B SaaS startups can access EUR65,000 (US$71,000) in cash as well as five months of rigorous mentoring.

Click the link below to apply: https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-wise-guys-saas-africa-startup-accelerator-e48000-funding/

The Young Entrepreneurs Empowerment Program (YEEP) offers to support entrepreneurs by providing the cash, mentorship, and scholarships they’ll need to grow their businesses.

To begin your application, click the link below

https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-young-entrepreneurs-empowerment-program/

Female Entrepreneurs have access to as low as N500,000 and N3,000,000 loans if they satisfy the eligibility criteria.

Are you interested?

Visit our website NOW to read more

https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-first-bank-single-loan-digit-scheme-for-female-entrepreneurs/

Are you looking for Grants in Nigeria for Agriculture? USADF grant Nigeria is available and ongoing in Ekiti state Nigeria.

The Ekiti State Government (EKSG) and the U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) invite proposals from African cooperatives, producer groups, and businesses for grant financing and local support for creative solutions that expand their own capacity to boost earnings, create jobs, raise farmer incomes, and achieve sustainable market-based growth.

Award Range: US $50,000 – US $250,000

Deadline - July 31, 2022

To apply, click the link below

https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-usadf-ekiti-state-opens-250000-agriculture-grant/

Are you a Nigerian female entrepreneur looking to develop the next big GreenTech or AgriTech business?

Are you passionate about technology and sustainability and looking to build a business that would create a positive social impact and benefit your community?

Then this programme is for you! It’s been designed to give you the clarity, vision and ability to focus and execute the right strategies, that will build your thriving tech-enabled dream business.

Applicant Requirements:

– Applicants MUST be based in Nigeria

– The business MUST be a GreenTech OR AgriTech business that solves a problem

– The business MUST impact respective communities/industries

Kindly visit our website for more information
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-future-females-business-school-august-2022/

Creative Business Cup Nigeria
Creative Business Cup is much more than just a competition – it is a global year-round initiative that empowers entrepreneurs in the creative industries, helping them grow their business ideas, connecting them to investors and the global markets, and strengthening their innovative capabilities to the benefit of industry and society.

Benefits
- A chance to win 1 million naira

- Accelerator programme

- 5-day enterprise Bootcamp

- Mentoring from a pool of international
mentors

- Business support services

Deadline- September 5, 2022

Visit our website for more info⬇️

https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-creative-business-cup-nigeria-2022-n1-million-grand-prize/

Creative Business Cup is much more than just a competition – it is a global year-round initiative that empowers entrepreneurs in the creative industries, helping them grow their business ideas, connecting them to investors and the global markets, and strengthening their innovative capabilities to the benefit of industry and society.

Benefits
• A chance to win 1 million naira
• Accelerator programme
• 5-day enterprise Bootcamp
• Mentoring from a pool of international mentors
• Business support services

Areas of Focus
Design
Leisure Activities
Publishing
Fashion
Film, Video & Photography
Software, computer games & electronic publishing (for creative industries)
Toys & Games
3D printing maker
Craft & Artisan
Music
Gastronomy
Architecture
Experiences technologies

Eligibility Criteria

You must:
• Be an entrepreneur from the creative sector
• Show creativity and innovation
• Have an idea with business potential

Deadline: September 5, 2022

For more information, visit our website
https://msmeafricaonline.com/call-for-applications-creative-business-cup-nigeria-2022-n1-million-grand-prize/

The World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (WBG YPP) is a great place to start if you want to work at the World Bank Group.

Young Professionals with varied academic and professional backgrounds relevant to the World Bank, IFC, and MIGA are recruited from all over the world.

As 2023 nears, the WBG is looking for people with passion for international development, a graduate degree, relevant professional experience, and the ability to rise into influential leadership roles across our organizations.

The WBG YPP is a 2-year leadership development curriculum at the start of a 5-year employment contract.

YPs are offered five-year contracts with varying terms and conditions depending on the institution. During the offer stage, candidates will be given more information in accordance with the most recent policies of their specific employing institution.

It interests you to know, that YPs also receive a competitive salary and benefits package as part of the five-year term contract. Benefits include health, life and accident insurance, a pension plan and possible relocation and mobility benefits depending on WBG guidelines. Candidates will be provided with further detail during the offer stage.

Deadline - July 15, 2022

For more info, kindly click the link below.
https://msmeafricaonline.com/world-bank-group-opens-application-for-ypp-2023/