Funding, accelerators, fellowships, and startup opportunities across Africa, organized by deadline so you know exactly what needs your attention first.
Deadline: September 4, 2026
AfCFTA Digital Innovation Challenge 2026 Mentorship, ecosystem access, partnerships, and investment opportunities for innovative digital solutions that strengthen intra-African trade. Eligibility: Individuals, teams, startups, and enterprises from any African Union member state. Apply: https://au-afcfta.org/afcfta-digital-innovation-challenge-2nd-edition-2026/
GreenTech Innovation Challenge (GTIC), Cohort 3 (Fidelity Bank Ghana) Mentorship, innovation support, funding opportunities, and ecosystem connections for technology-driven, sustainable solutions addressing Ghana’s agricultural value chain. Eligibility: Idea-stage innovators. Apply: https://www.innohub.com.gh/gtic
Deadline: September 5, 2026
2026 Pre-Accelerator Program (Qatar Development Bank) Up to $75,000 in equity funding, mentorship, and market-readiness support to validate demand and strengthen your investment case. Eligibility: Early-stage startups with an MVP or early product. Apply: https://buff.ly/tDmOROk
Deadline: September 8, 2026
2027 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation A total prize pot of £85,000, not just the headline £50,000: the overall winner receives £50,000, three runners-up receive £10,000 each, and a One to Watch award carries £5,000, alongside an eight-month commercialisation programme with mentorship and training. Eligibility: Entrepreneurs, individuals, or teams from Sub-Saharan Africa. Apply: https://africaprize.raeng.org.uk/about-the-prize/how-to-apply/
Orange Corners Ghana Accelerator, Cohort 14 Up to €50,000 in grant and low-interest business funding, plus mentorship and access to networks, implemented by GrowthAfrica. Eligibility: Creative entrepreneurs and tech or digital service providers based in Ghana. Apply: https://bit.ly/OCGhana1
Deadline: September 10, 2026
MORE HEALTH for Africa Programme, Cohort 3 (Villgro Africa and Boehringer Ingelheim) Up to €80,000 in catalytic grant funding, tailored business support, and global exposure for health-focused social enterprises. Note that the application deadline is September 10, one day earlier than sometimes listed. Eligibility: Post-revenue, health-focused social enterprises across Africa with strong revenue traction and demonstrated impact. Apply: https://villgroafrica.org/funding_calls/more-health-for-africa-program-mhfa-cohort-3/
Deadline: September 15, 2026
The Morocco Accelerator, Cohort 3 (TECHNOPARK Maroc and Plug and Play) A three-month accelerator offering non-dilutive funding, growth support, and access to global innovation networks. Eligibility: Morocco-based startups, or founders from the Moroccan diaspora. Apply: https://share.hsforms.com/1o3QhkXHkTy-ry01m0wSK2w1zlna More information: https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/locations/casablanca/morocco-accelerator
