Growth Opportunities for Women (5/January/2026)
Nigeria for Women Project (NFWP) — Empowerment Program for Nigerian Women
The Nigeria for Women Project (NFWP) is a federal government and World Bank partnership designed to strengthen economic opportunities, livelihoods, and social capital for women in targeted Nigerian communities. APPLY HERE: https://nfwp.gov.ng/register/
SFDP Health Innovation Challenge 2026 ( Up To $300 Grant)
The Society for Disease Prevention (SFDP) has officially opened applications for the SFDP Health Innovation Challenge 2026, inviting young people across Nigeria to turn practical public health ideas into real community action. APPLY HERE: https://tinyurl.com/mr3s9h7v
Qualcomm Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program 2026 (Equity-Free Support & $5,000 Stipend For African Tech Startups)
The Qualcomm Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program 2026 is open for African early-stage tech startups ready to build and scale with advanced connectivity and processing technologies. This equity-free mentorship programme helps founders access expert coaching, engineering guidance, IP support, and visibility across the innovation ecosystem. APPLY HERE: https://tinyurl.com/y3s4bmte
NCDMB Oil & Gas Field Readiness Training Program 2025 (Free Training + Stipend for 10,000 Nigerians)
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has launched its Oil and Gas Field Readiness Training Program a nationwide initiative to train over 10,000 Nigerians in high-demand technical and professional skills needed for the growing oil and gas industry. This fully sponsored program prepares participants for real job opportunities created by new investments and projects in Nigeria’s energy sector. APPLY HERE: https://nogicjqs.gov.ng/
Freshmango Accelerator 2026 Remote, Equity-Free Startup Program for Early-Stage Founders
The Freshmango Accelerator is a remote, equity-free pre-seed startup program designed to help early-stage founders and teams transform ideas into fundable, scalable businesses. Built for founders with concepts or minimal products ready for testing and growth, this programme combines personalised mentorship, practical tools, and investor readiness support to accelerate progress. APPLY HERE: https://freshmango.ee/accelerator/
12-Week Hybrid Digital Training in Agribusiness and Climate-Smart Skills – Agrisiti & TAGDev 2.0 Program for Young Africans
Agrisiti, in partnership with TAGDev 2.0 PROGRAM , RUFORUM, and the Mastercard Foundation, is offering a Free 12-week Hybrid Digital Training in Agribusiness and Climate-Smart Skills. This program is designed to equip young Africans with practical agribusiness knowledge, climate-smart agriculture skills, and enterprise development guidance, enabling participants to secure income, create value, and build sustainable careers. APPLY HERE: https://forms.gle/9LQjKxo4YdtdTP1j9
OHDI One Health Internship Program 2026
The One Health and Development Initiative (OHDI) is a nonprofit organization committed to advancing One Health and sustainable development by addressing the interconnected challenges of human, animal, plant, and environmental health. This internship is designed to provide graduates with meaningful, hands-on experience across multidisciplinary One Health program areas, while strengthening professional skills, applied learning, and overall career readiness. APPLY HERE: https://tinyurl.com/ftj82uh8
Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Grant 2026 ($5,000 Seed Funding + Training & Mentorship)
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has opened applications for its 2026 Entrepreneurship Programme, a flagship initiative that empowers African entrepreneurs with business training, expert mentoring, and non-refundable seed funding. This programme supports visionary founders with scalable business ideas or early-stage ventures across the continent. APPLY HERE: https://tefconnect.com/home
She Code Africa Academy Program 2026 For Nigerian Women
The She Code Africa Academy is a flagship capacity-building programme created to address the gender gap in tech by providing women with accessible, high-quality, and industry-relevant digital skills. Sponsored by HP, the programme combines hands-on learning, mentorship, and career development support to help participants transition confidently into the tech ecosystem. APPLY HERE: https://tinyurl.com/4caxjupn
FGN–ALAT Digital Skillnovation Programme
The programme is designed to equip Nigerian youths with future-ready digital, entrepreneurial, and professional skills that align with today’s fast-evolving market realities. By combining training, mentorship, and practical exposure, the initiative aims to unlock youth potential, drive innovation, and strengthen Nigeria’s position in the global digital economy. APPLY HERE: https://learning.alat.ng/
AU–EU Youth Action Lab Entrepreneurship Grant (30,000 Euros)
Applications are now open for the AU–EU Youth Action Lab Entrepreneurship Grant, a funding opportunity designed to support youth-led organisations working to strengthen economic opportunities for young people across Africa and Europe. The grant aims to empower young innovators and social entrepreneurs who are building responsible, sustainable, and income-generating solutions that address youth unemployment and economic exclusion. APPLY HERE: https://aueuyouth.com/entrepreneurship-grants/
UNDP Skill Our Future Learning Platform — Free Online Skills for Career Growth Anytime, Anywhere
Skill Our Future is a free online learning platform launched by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with partners including the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and Microsoft. It aims to bridge digital disparities by helping young people access essential 21st-century skills in digital technologies, employability, and soft skills — preparing learners to thrive in the evolving global job market. APPLY HERE:https://www.skillourfuture.org/