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31 December 2022 (23:59 GMT). Enter for a chance to win $1500 in seed funding! StartupXs has launched the “ChangeMakers Seed Funding Opportunity 2023” for start-ups and social enterprises who want to create positive change in their community. All early-stage business innovators, start-ups, and social enterprises are invited to apply. StartupXs supports entrepreneurs through the early stages of business development. We believe that start-ups and social enterprises can play a key role in solving social challenges, not only in their community but globally. Eligibility Participation is open to any individual or organization in any country unless prohibited by local or United States law Participants must be over 18 years of age Participants must represent a start-up or social enterprises Priority is given to early- and growth-stage start-ups and social enterprises working on an innovative product or idea Requirements The submission must be in English in the form of a Pitch deck

DEADLINE: December 9, 2022 The Anzisha Prize is Africa’s biggest award for her youngest entrepreneurs aged 15 – 22 years, and hands out over USD $200,000 every year in business support and prize money to very young entrepreneurs from all over the continent. The Anzisha Prize has championed and supported over 200 very young entrepreneurs throughout the African continent. If you are a young African entrepreneur trying to grow a small business or you’ve created something that provides you and your friends with an income – then they look forward to receiving your application in the 2023 cycle. Programme Details The Anzisha Prize is a venture building fellowship programme that has successfully supported and championed very young entrepreneurs for over 10 years. The fellowship is a three year programme that celebrates and rewards business growth. During the course of the three years, the programme will track the performance of the business and the entrepreneur. Businesses that sh

15th January 2023 (11:59 PM CET ) We are currently open to applications from changemakers who tackle the 'planetary crisis' aged 18-35 and based / with impact in Europe or the Middle East and North Africa. Participants get access to: Summits convening 25 innovators each for a 5 day intensive experience of bonding, learning, and collaborating. Capacity Building providing you with tailored skills-building sessions and connections to companions and allies. Funding to go towards systemic collaborative efforts among participants. Community giving you lifelong membership in ChangemakerXchange's vibrant global network of 1000+ changemakers from 130 countries. The programme is supported by Apple. Application deadline: 15th January 2023 (11:59 PM CET) We cannot wait to hear from you! In case you prefer to fill out a Word document first, and then copy paste your answers into this form please see the questions here. More opportunities for changemakers based in Africa, Asia

The World’s Best School Prizes are a unique chance for schools to share a $250,000 award and help transform education. The global recognition gives schools a voice in education reform, allows them to inspire others, share best practices, and improve education from the grassroots. How to apply Please read before getting started You will first need to register to start your application. Once registered, you’ll be able to start filling out the application form. You may first preview the application form questions. You can save your draft at any point and continue later by just logging into your account. Make sure you save your password! Also, while drafting, ensure your answers remain within the maximum character limit as indicated in each question. Once completed, you can submit your application form, but please note that you won’t be able to edit after submission. Who can apply? Schools or learning centres that are legally registered with their respective Ministry of Educati

Early Admissions Deadline: Feb 26, 2023 Build a Fundable, Global Business. As the world’s largest pre-seed startup accelerator, the Abuja Founder Institute helps aspiring entrepreneurs, solo entrepreneurs, and small teams get their initial traction and funding. We push you to go FARTHER and FASTER, and help you: Focus on what's important using a structured growth process that defines your next steps and has been proven to reduce the time and cost to build a startup. Make smart decisions through constant feedback on your progress and strategy from top local and international entrepreneurs and investors. Raise funding through a proven methodology, vast network of funding partners, and years of post-program support. Build a global business by leveraging the world's largest network of startup mentors, founders, and investors (based in Silicon Valley, with chapters spanning 200+ cities across six continents). Since 2009, we have helped over 6,500 portfolio companies rais

Hey there, So, I’m writing this like a letter because it’s my personal invitation to you. Every month, Techpoint Africa hosts early-stage entrepreneurs and startup enthusiasts at an event we call Pitch Friday. These entrepreneurs whose businesses are either just an idea or a few months in the market share their products with an engaging audience. Think of it as a Shark Tank or Lions Den, but without the opportunity for investments.  This month, we’re hosting the last one for the year and also doing a few things differently. Where we’ve typically had two or three entrepreneurs pitching, this time, we’re taking as many as six, so ensure you’re present this month. Register by following this  LINK  to get all the details and stay up to date with information about Pitch Friday.  Techpoint Website Date: Friday, December 9, 2022 Venue: 43b Emina Crescent, Allen, Ikeja.

December 14th 2022 The winners will receive funding, incubation support for 3 months as well as access to workspace, market and networks to aid business growth About Agrohack 2022 Agro-Hack Challenge & Summit 2022 is an AgriBusiness and AgriTech-focused challenge to crowdsource innovative solutions to challenges faced across the Agricultural ecosystem in Benue State and Nigeria at large. These challenges, mainly in the agricultural value chain, cut across the following sub-sectors:  Production (input, fertilizers, irrigation, greenhouses, vertical farming, etc). .  Processing.  Storage.  Agricultural Finance.  Agricultural Commerce.  Supply chain, etc.. We are inviting AgriTech startups, AgriBusiness Entrepreneurs, Engineers, Innovators and Solution enthusiasts across Nigeria to apply for this year's Agrohack. Benefits and Prizes  Provide Agricultural value chain players in Benue State, and Nigeria at large, the resources to grow and scale their agri-bus

Heatwaves, droughts, wildfires, floods and hurricanes increasingly feature in people’s lives and are predicted to become more frequent and intense in the coming decades. These events are having a significant yet often overlooked psychological impact not only on those directly affected by such catastrophes, but also on those who expect to be affected by them in the future. Little more than a decade ago, researchers started to note that climate change will have a deep psychological impact and that people will be exposed in different ways. Since then new terms have emerged. These include climate change anxiety, or eco-anxiety, which is experienced by those, often young, people overwhelmed with anger or anxiety and feeling that they have no control over the planet’s future. Then there’s solastalgia, described as “homesickness without leaving home”, felt by people whose native lands or familiar environment are changing fast. These feelings, along with and ecological or climate g

December 22, 2022 at 11:59pm WAT LEAP Africa’s Social Innovators Programme (SIP) is an accelerator fellowship that empowers young changemakers through a holistic approach of building their capacity, connections and credibility. It was borne out of the understanding of the challenges faced by most young social enterprises are faced with challenges such as early-stage funding, resource and connection deficit that hamper their growth and sustainability. The Social Innovators Programme (SIP) fellowship exists to support the growth of these innovative youth-led social enterprises. 3Who is eligible to apply for the program? All of the following eligibility criteria must be met by applicants in order to be accepted into the Social Innovators Programme. Citizenship/Residency : You must meet one of the criteria below: You are a citizen of an African nation OR You are a permanent resident of an African nation   Geographic Your current and future enterprise is geographically located

DEADLINE: 4 DEC 22 The United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD) is launching the #CrisesofInequality Media Contest for the best journalistic materials to showcase the key themes of the Institute’s 2022 Flagship Report: Crises of Inequality: Shifting Power for a New Eco-Social Contract launched on 21 October 2022. The purpose of this contest is to call on journalists to help us increase awareness on the urgency to build a new eco-social contract based on visions of justice, equality and sustainability.  If you are a journalist working at the intersection of social and environmental justice and want to explore the role of elites and policy makers in driving or mitigating inequalities, the impacts of inequalities and crises on people’s lives, and individual and collective strategies to reclaim rights, submit your entry to participate in UNRISD’s #CrisesOfInequality Media Contest. Last submission date is 4 December 2022 by 23:59 CET (extended deadline).

DEADLINE: 30 NOV 22 NITDA-Digital Economy Employability Programme (DEEP) Registration Form Driving inclusive digital adoption, optimization and connecting participants to deeper opportunities in the Digital Economy. SCOPE AND BENEFIT 1. Discover opportunities in the Digital Economy 2. Jumpstart one of the top 10 in-demand Digital Skills 3. Learn Skills to set up Google Business Profile, and Google Suite and monetize content online 4. Connect to learning platforms 5. Learn how to use data and analytics for business decisions -------------------------------------------------------------- Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for the NITDA-DEEP Program, You MUST: 1. Be a beginner in the Digital Economy with NO prior IT skills 2. Have an interest in IT skill development 3. Available for training in your State of Residence. 4. Ready to dedicate 2 hours daily for self-paced certification APPLY HERE

Deadline; 12 December 2022 Job Details Afrinvest is a leading capital market holding company with a focus on West Africa and active in five principal areas: investment banking, securities trading, asset management, private & corporate trust, and investment research. Since 1995, we have delivered financial advisory solutions to individuals and organizations with dedication, professionalism, and discretion.  Our Analyst Programme prepares graduates for a great career in finance. If you want to build a career as a Financial Adviser, Stockbroker, Investment Manager, Trust Manager or Research Analyst, this is your opportunity to join us. Eligibility A first degree from any recognized tertiary institution. Must have finished with a First Class or Second Class Upper. Must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service Corps not earlier than June 2022. Should be between 20 – 27 years old. Must be a recent graduate with zero (0) year post NYSC work experience. Must be avail

Deadline: 3-Jan-23 The Structural Transformation and Rconomic Growth (STEG) invite applications to the sixth call for proposals for Small Research Grants (SRGs). Research Themes Research may focus on broad systemic patterns and processes of structural transformation and growth for low- and middle-income countries, in a comparative sense across time or space, or more narrowly defined topics related to one or more of the following six research themes:Data, measurement, and conceptual framing;Firms, frictions and spillovers, and industrial policy;Labour, home production, and structural transformation at the level of households;Agricultural productivity and sectoral gaps;Trade and spatial frictions;Political economy and public investment. Areas of interest may not fit cleanly into any of the themes but are centrally relevant to STEG and are also encouraged. STEG is also focused around three cross-cutting issues that are simultaneously relevant to many areas of structural transf

DEADLINE: 30 DEC 22 The ACP-EU CULTURE PROGRAMME: SUPPORT FOR THE CULTURAL AND CREATIVE SECTORS IN WEST AFRICA) – AWA (Art in West Africa) is one of the six (06) regional projects selected under the ACP-EU Program Culture, a joint initiative of the European Union (EU) and the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), through the establishment of the new decentralized regional mechanism aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of industries culture and creativity in ACP countries. The ACP-EU CULTURE PROGRAMME: SUPPORT FOR THE CULTURAL AND CREATIVE SECTORS IN WEST AFRICA- AWA has a dual objective, namely: on the one hand, to support the revitalization of the competitiveness of cultural and creative industries while along the value chain (creation, production and distribution) in the 16 West African countries and on the other hand, to help support the development of the digital economy in West Africa by supporting players in the cultural and

1. Rwanda has competitive advantages in chilli production .  The production of fresh and processed chilli in Rwanda has the potential to capture significant demand for these products in markets such as the European Union and China. This according to a study by Manufacturing Africa in collaboration with various Rwandan government agencies. European demand for chillies is roughly 1.5 million tonnes per annum, which translates to about $2.7 billion, while China requires about 78,500 tonnes at a value of $56 million. The main African countries currently supplying these markets are Morocco and Uganda. According to the study, Rwanda is well positioned to capture this demand. Read more: Export of chilli products from Rwanda to the EU and China holds strong potential 2. Southern and east Africa’s food industry requires local packaging solutions. In several southern and east African countries, there is a shortage of quality, locally-produced packaging material, which means companie

About the Project Incubator The Commonwealth Blue Charter Project Incubator supports the development of governments’ projects under the Commonwealth Blue Charter that accelerate their transition to fair, sustainable and inclusive marine conservation and maritime development, while mitigating and adapting to climate change. The Incubator supports Commonwealth governments and their partners developing solutions that address shared ocean issues. While the grants are modest (£5k - £50k), the scope is large, and can include project-related capacity building, the writing of larger project proposals, ‘rapid assessments’, and proof-of-concept pilot projects. In summary, the Project Incubator: Encourages the development of projects under each of the Commonwealth Blue Charter Action Group themes; Focuses on the entire project cycle, including rapid assessments, proof-of-concept and small-sized projects; Assists in the development of funding proposals for medium-sized and larger proje

Deadline: 31-Mar-23 The U.S. Embassy in Namibia is currently seeking applications for its Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program. The Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program allows the U.S. Embassy to help communities improve their basic economic or social conditions. The program is designed to support smallscale activities that benefit an entire community. The focus will be on projects that assist disadvantaged or marginalized groups. Priorities The U.S. Embassy will prioritize funding projects in the following sectors for disadvantaged or marginalized groups:Food Security: Projects could include gardens, aquaculture, or hydroponics projects.Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation Measures: Projects could include physical upgrades such as predator-resistant kraals or electric fencing.Renewable Energy: Projects could include items such as solar panels or small wind turbines.Drought Mitigation: Projects could create irrigation or water supply systems in rural communities. Projects

DEADLINE: 22 DEC 22 The Facility Investing for Employment launches a regional Call for Proposals in Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Rwanda, Senegal and Tunisia. Investing for Employment provides co-financing grants for investment projects with a high job creation impact. The Facility aims for an optimal allocation of available funding to projects with the highest plausibility of success and expected return in terms of the number and quality of new jobs created. The selection of projects is based on a competitive application process and gives priority to high-quality proposals that are mature and ready for execution. The Facility will only co-finance those projects that are rated best in terms of operational viability, financial sustainability, and job creation. The following table provides an overview of the project categories and features: Not-for-profit Projects with job creation impact (no revenues):IFE covers up to 90 % of the investment costs. Not-for-profit Pro

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Mission to South Africa of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for Federal financial assistance to support projects that strengthen ties and build relationships between the United States and South Africa. Objectives PAS is seeking proposals that address one or more of the following challenges from a public diplomacy perspective. Public Diplomacy (PD) seeks to promote partnerships and information/knowledge exchange between the Americans and South African publics and institutions to enable more effective, mutually beneficial cooperation with the United States globally, benefitting the U.S. national interest and the national security as well as South Africa. PD aims to identify and fund programs and projects that broaden and deepen dialogue and empower cooperation between American citizens and institutions – including civil society and educational organizations – and their South African counterparts. Adapting

15 DEC 2022 The OPEC Fund’s Young Professional Development Program (YPDP) is a structured two-year program designed to prepare young professionals from the OPEC Fund’s member countries for a career in global development. We are currently seeking applicants with a passion for and commitment to international development who demonstrate academic excellence and relevant professional experience. We especially want to hear from those with the drive and ambition to help developing countries address their most pressing challenges in the quest for social, environmental and economic progress.    What does the YPDP offer? In short, the YPDP offers training, coaching and mentoring, the opportunity to experience different fields of work and to access professional networks. The program equips young professionals with the skills and knowledge to meet the minimum requirements for an entry-level position with the OPEC Fund.  The YPDP will enable young professionals to develop an appreciatio

December 2, 2022 Company Description Deloitte is the largest private professional services network in the world. Everyday, approximately 312,000 professionals in more than 150 countries demonstrate their commitment to making an impact that matters. Our West Africa practice serves multinationals, large national enterprises, small and medium-sized enterprises and the public sector across Nigeria and Ghana.  In Nigeria, Deloitte is one of the leading professional services firms, specializing in providing Audit, Tax, Consulting, Risk Advisory and Financial Advisory services. We serve clients in a variety of industries from financial services, consumer, telecommunications, media & technology, energy resources & Industrial and government and public services. Our professionals are unified by a collaborative culture that fosters integrity, outstanding value to markets and clients, commitment to each other, and strength from cultural diversity. They are committed to strengt