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The FAO Technical Cooperation Programme provides grants to member countries for technical assistance projects in agriculture, fisheries, forestry, and food security. In…
The UNDP SDG Finance Facility supports African governments, NGOs, and private-sector actors in mobilising innovative financing for the Sustainable Development Goals, with…
ADFI is a multi-donor initiative housed at the African Development Bank that provides catalytic grants to projects expanding digital financial inclusion across…
The UNDP SDG Finance Facility and its regional innovation challenges provide catalytic grants and blended finance to African startups, SMEs, and social…
CANEX W is Afreximbank's initiative to support women entrepreneurs in Africa's creative and cultural industries, including fashion, film, music, design, and digital…
SEDA provides non-financial support including grants for business development services, mentorship, training, and incubation to SMMEs across South Africa. The agency runs…
South AfricaAgricultureTechnologyThe Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) provides grants and repayable grants to private sector businesses that improve food systems, agricultural productivity, and…
GIZ's develoPPP programme co-finances innovative private sector projects in developing countries including Africa that contribute to sustainable development. European or African companies…
The AECF provides grants and concessional loans to private sector businesses in Africa working on climate-smart agriculture, renewable energy, and green business…
TIA's Seed Fund supports early-stage technology companies and innovators in South Africa to bridge the gap between research and commercialisation. Grants and…
South AfricaTechnologyAgricultureUSAID DIV funds breakthrough innovations that improve the lives of people in developing countries, including across Africa. Tier 1 grants support early-stage…
Google.org funds nonprofits and social enterprises using technology to address humanity's biggest challenges, including climate, health, and economic opportunity. African organisations working…
The Jobs for Youth in Africa initiative provides grants and concessional financing to enterprises and projects that create meaningful employment for young…
Afreximbank's MANSA platform supports African SMEs and financial institutions by providing a centralised KYC and due diligence data repository that reduces onboarding…
CWEIC connects Commonwealth businesses with investment and grant opportunities globally.
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Ghana+4TechnologyAgricultureSmall Enterprise Development Agency supports South African SMEs with technology adoption and business development.
South AfricaTechnologyManufacturingThe Jobs for Youth in Africa initiative supports youth-led enterprises and agribusiness ventures that create employment for Africa's growing youth population. Through…
TEF's yearly programme for African entrepreneurs. Selected founders get US$5,000 in non-refundable seed capital, along with business training, mentorship and access to…
The Jobs Fund, managed by South Africa's National Treasury, provides matching grants to public and private sector organisations that implement projects creating…
South AfricaAgricultureManufacturingUN Women's Fund for Gender Equality provides grants to women's organisations and NGOs in Africa to advance women's economic empowerment and political…
UN Women's Generation Equality Fund supports African organisations, social enterprises, and NGOs that advance gender equality through economic empowerment, ending gender-based violence,…
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