Google has announced the launch and opening of applications of a new US$3 million Black Founders Fund (BFF) Africa programme, and a Google.org-backed US$3 million grant to the Tony Elumelu Foundation to support female entrepreneurs on the continent. Disrupt Africa reported earlier today 15 startups from across the continent had been selected for the sixth […]
The Senior Assistant on MSMEs in the Presidency Mr Tola Adekunle Johnson, made this known in a press conference held to unveil plans for weeklong activities to mark the MSMEs day and the 2021 MSMEs award ceremony. The 2021 edition of the MSMEs awards is unique for three reasons. First, there will be return to […]
Project Management Institute (PMI), the world’s leading association for project professionals and changemakers, announced the launch of their new course on 15 June 2021. Wicked Problem Solving is a brand-new course and tool kit in partnership with design thought leader and technology pioneer, Tom Wujec. The Wicked Problem-Solving course mentors individuals and organisations to build […]
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF NEED (EON)Does your business make impact in the following space? Agriculture and Agricultural Processing Manufacturing: Production of affordable products/services with high relevance for women, youth and (or) small holder farmers ICT and Media Recycling and Renewable Energy. Nextzon has been commissioned by Oxfam to implement an Oxfam funded business development service […]
Seven African tech startups have been named by the World Economic Forum (WEF) among its selection of the 100 most promising Technology Pioneers of 2021 – companies that are shaping industries from healthcare to retail and many more. The WEF Technology Pioneers are early to growth-stage companies from around the world that are involved in […]
As a small business owner, growing your business and meeting your customers’ needs should be your top priorities. If you just said, “But I need money to reach my goals,” you’re not alone. I hear you, and I’ve received mail from small business owners with the same needs. Getting a loan is an option if […]
The Social and Inclusive Business Camp (SIBC) has launched its fifth call for applications for high-impact entrepreneurs from across Africa, aiming to help them scale. Since being set up by the Campus AFD (French Development Agency) in 2017, the SIBC has helped scale-up nearly 200 African entrepreneurs with a strong social impact. The SIBC aims […]
Five African startups have been awarded US$5,000 each in grant funding from the Southern Africa Innovation Support programme and Seedstars after completing the Investment Readiness Programme. Run by Southern Africa Innovation Support and Seedstars, the Investment Readiness Programme 2019-2020 selected 15 startups with SDG-focused tech solutions and provided them with tools and knowledge that brought […]
Established by Campus AFD (French Development Agency), The Social & Inclusive Business Camp (SIBC) has officially opened applications for this year’s programme. Innovative African entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply to the programme as it aims to drive growth in the continent’s ecosystem. Campus AFD is committed to assisting African social entrepreneurs with its unique programme. […]
Building on its work to boost food security in Nigeria through technology-driven agricultural services, Thrive Agric has launched an ambitious 1-year project to support 50,000 smallholder farmers growing rice, maize, and soybean. As part of its commitment to strengthening agricultural value chains in the country, including for these three staple crops, the USAID-funded West Africa […]
