Iris Prize 2026 for Youth-Led Nature Projects Applications are now open for the Iris Prize 2026, a global award supporting young environmental leaders working to protect and restore nature in their communities. Africa tech innovation. Organised by The Iris Project, the prize recognises youth-led initiatives. These address environmental challenges through innovative and community-driven solutions. In…
Presidential African Youth in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Competition highlights the growing AI opportunities for Africans. The competition is a flagship continental initiative advancing Africa’s leadership in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) through Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Emerging Technologies. It also highlights AI opportunities for Africans and inspires engagement in new frontier technologies. It is…
Google Africa Accelerator Program – Growth-Stage Startups This is a three-month hybrid accelerator program designed for growth-stage technology startups across Africa. The program leverages Google’s products, people, and technology to support startup growth through mentorship, technical guidance, and hands-on workshops. Program Overview Cohorts: Each cohort consists of 10-15 startups working together to address technical challenges….
UNICEF Technovation Entrepreneurship Program for Young Women Application Link: https://go.yoma.world/4mUmCQW The UNICEF and Technovation Entrepreneurship Program for Young Women is currently accepting applications for the AI Ventures Accelerator, a structured entrepreneurship and innovation program. This program was created to support young women between the ages of 19 and 24 to build and launch AI powered…
Entrepreneurship Incubator for HealthTech Startups with Evon Labs The Evon Labs Entrepreneurship Incubator for HealthTech Startups is now open to early stage founders and startup teams building technology driven solutions in the health sector. This intensive incubation program is designed to support HealthTech entrepreneurs with the tools, mentorship, and resources needed to validate their ideas….
Economic empowerment programme for women The Renewed Hope Women Agro Value Expansion Programme known as RH WAVE 774 is a national economic empowerment and agricultural value chain development initiative. It is designed to address economic exclusion, food insecurity, and structural inequality in Nigeria. The program is anchored on strengthening the economic participation, productivity, and leadership…
The Federal Government has launched the Grow Fund to provide affordable financing to over six thousand young entrepreneurs trained under the Inspire Create Start and Scale programme. This is a strategic move to close the persistent funding gap facing micro, small and medium enterprises in Nigeria. The initiative is being implemented by Small and Medium…
Call for Applications: IGNITE Community Innovation Challenge The Ife Institute of Advanced Studies, in collaboration with LÓRI, is inviting applications for the IGNITE: Community Innovation Challenge, a transformative program designed to support individuals and teams in developing innovative solutions that create meaningful community impact across Africa. This program is ideal for innovators, changemakers, and aspiring…
Call for Applications: Youth Organisation Database (YODA) Since 2011, YouthHubAfrica has been supporting youth-led organisations across Nigeria. We are now inviting youth organisations in all 36 states and the FCT to register for YODA, a national effort to map youth impact and strengthen support for the youth ecosystem. Why apply? Access tailored resources and technical…