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100x Impact Accelerator 2027/28 Cohort

100x Impact at the London School of Economics

100x Impact at the London School of Economics is seeking ventures with proven social or environmental solutions that could improve the lives of hundreds of millions of people. The accelerator supports ambitious organisations working across eight impact areas, including climate and environment, health and social care, education, equitable economies, wellbeing, refugees and social cohesion, and democracy. Selected ventures receive £150,000 in catalytic funding and a long-term partnership with 100x. Support begins with a tailored 16-week programme focused on funding strategy, impact measurement, leadership and pathways to scale. Participants also gain access to LSE research expertise and connections with advisers, funders, partners and peers. Follow-on funding may be available to selected ventures, subject to fit and funding availability. 100x is looking for impact-first ventures with evidence that their solution works, a capable team, proximity to the communities they serve and a credible route to large-scale impact. The programme aims for 70% of its portfolio to come from emerging markets and values applications whose founders or senior team members are based in the region where the organisation operates. Applications begin with an online eligibility check and full application. Up to 50 teams will progress to an initial interview. Shortlisted teams then enter detailed due diligence between January and April 2027, followed by an independent selection committee. Final outcomes are scheduled for July 2027. Applications for the 2027/28 cohort close on 2 November 2026. The organiser has not stated a closing time or timezone, so applicants should submit early.

Location: Global / online

Deadline: Nov 2, 2026

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UNICEF Femtech Ventures 2026 Funding Call

UNICEF Office of Innovation / UNICEF Venture Fund

UNICEF Femtech Ventures is selecting the second annual cohort of companies using frontier technology to improve the health, wellbeing, and sexual and reproductive health and rights of women and girls in emerging markets. Selected companies will join the Femtech Ventures portfolio and receive up to US$100,000 in funding, 12 months of technical mentorship and access to UNICEF's global network, including relationships with governments that can help solutions move towards scale. The call covers three areas. The first is healthcare access for women and girls, including point-of-care support, affordable screening, maternal and child health platforms, referral and follow-up tools, and supply-planning systems. The second is informed, safe and accessible reproductive health, including personalised information, community health worker platforms, HPV screening, health-finance access and privacy-preserving data tools. The third is mental wellbeing, safety and protection, including digital mental-health support, gender-based violence response, online-safety tools and technology for frontline workers. UNICEF is interested in locally grounded solutions with potential to scale, particularly products suited to low-resource or emergency settings. Technologies may include generative or agentic AI, machine learning, blockchain and data science. Safety by design, privacy, consent and safeguarding are central to the programme. Applicants should complete the official online application linked from UNICEF's programme page by 4 November 2026. UNICEF does not state a closing time or timezone, so applicants should submit early.

Location: UNICEF programme countries and emerging markets

Deadline: Nov 4, 2026

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fellowship

AWARD Women in Agriculture Leadership Program Fellowship Cohort 2

African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD)

Overview The second cohort of AWARD's Women in Agriculture Leadership Program Fellowship is a two-year, non-residential programme designed to strengthen the capability, confidence and influence of African women scientists leading climate-responsive agricultural research and agrifood systems. The fellowship is delivered by African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) under the Africa-Australia Partnership for Climate Responsive Agriculture. What fellows receive Selected fellows join a structured mentoring programme in which each participant is matched with a mentor and a mentee. The programme also provides training in leadership and negotiation, gender integration in climate adaptation, science communication and research proposal writing. Fellows become part of a professional network of African women working across agricultural research and agrifood institutions. The official call describes leadership development and mentoring support; it does not advertise a cash award. Who the fellowship is for The call is for mid-career African women agricultural scientists working in national agricultural research institutions, government ministries, universities or international research organisations in Egypt, Morocco, Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Senegal. Applicants need at least a master's degree in a relevant discipline and at least seven years of professional experience in agriculture or agrifood systems, including relevant work in gender, agricultural research or programming. Application and selection Applications must be submitted through AWARD's official online portal. Separate English and French application forms are available from the official call page. Applications are reviewed by an expert panel against the qualities sought by the programme. Late applications will not be accepted. The deadline is 6 November 2026 at 23:59 East Africa Time (GMT+3). AWARD will also hold an information webinar for potential applicants on 7 October 2026 at 15:00 East Africa Time.

Location: Egypt, Morocco, Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Senegal

Deadline: Nov 6, 2026

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fellowship

Anzisha Venture Building Fellowship 2027

Anzisha

Overview The Anzisha Venture Building Fellowship is a multi-year venture-development programme for young African founders who are already running businesses or projects. It is intended to help fellows strengthen their ventures, build reliable systems, increase revenue and create jobs. Support and benefits Fellows receive structured digital learning, personalised coaching and practical venture-building support. The programme includes milestone-based cash stipends linked to business progress, financial-readiness support and help preparing investor-ready materials. Fellows also take part in experiential learning with established entrepreneurs and join a peer community of nearly 300 young entrepreneurs across Africa. At the end of the second year, fellows pitch their ventures and compete for a share of a USD 40,000 prize pool. The four award categories are Job Creation, Revenue Growth, Storytelling and Systems of Delivery. Who the programme is for The fellowship is for African founders aged 15 to 22 who have already launched an operating business or project and are actively leading it. Applicants should be spending at least 20 hours each week on the venture and must have a valid national identity document or passport. Application process and timeline Applications for the 2027 intake opened on 29 September 2026 and are free. Applicants submit through the official Anzisha application portal and should use the organiser's application guide to prepare the required information, documents and images. Applications are evaluated from November 2026 to March 2027, with fellows due to be announced in May 2027. Applications close on 10 November 2026. The organiser does not state a closing time or timezone, so applicants should submit early. Important eligibility note Applicants must be founding members of the ventures they submit. The programme does not accept people who only have an idea and have not started a business or project.

Location: Africa

Deadline: Nov 10, 2026

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ITU Gender Champions Programme 2027

International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is selecting up to four young women for the inaugural ITU Gender Champions Programme. The programme recognises emerging leaders who are using technology and digital innovation to advance digital inclusion, equitable access, online safety, digital skills, artificial intelligence for social good or inclusive digital policy. Selected Champions will join an international network of experts, policymakers, innovators and fellow changemakers. They will receive support to participate in the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Switzerland, from 21 to 25 June 2027. Subject to available funding, ITU may also support a community-level project that advances women’s and girls’ digital access, skills, inclusion or empowerment. Applicants must complete the official online form in English. ITU will assess applications for their relevance to gender equality in digital transformation, leadership in closing the gender digital divide, measurable impact and potential to scale, originality, innovation, collaboration and sustained engagement. Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted. The review and selection period runs from 16 November 2026 to 7 March 2027, with the cohort announcement scheduled for 8 March 2027. Applications close at 23:59 CET on 15 November 2026.

Location: Global / Geneva, Switzerland

Deadline: Nov 15, 2026

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Unearthodox Exploration Co-Lab 2027

Unearthodox

Unearthodox's Exploration Co-Lab is a 10-month online incubation programme for early-stage initiatives that seek to transform the systems, assumptions and relationships behind environmental and social challenges. It is intended for innovators whose work reimagines humanity's relationship with nature and goes beyond incremental or surface-level fixes. Selected participants receive CHF 10,000 in grant funding. They also join a cohort-based learning journey with individual coaching, expert guidance, systems mapping, futures thinking, strategic positioning, regenerative approaches to measuring success, visibility support and access to a global community of systems innovators. The shared pool of tailored non-financial support is estimated at up to CHF 60,000 in value. The programme runs from 1 March to 31 December 2027. Applications opened on 15 September 2026 and close on 16 November 2026 at 23:59 GMT+1. Shortlisting is scheduled for 17 November to 11 December, interviews for 14 to 18 December, final selection for 5 January to 4 February, and onboarding for 5 to 28 February 2027. Applicants should read the official information and submit through the organiser's online application route. The programme is conducted in English, and regular group calls are generally scheduled within UTC-6 to UTC+6.

Location: Remote / Global

Deadline: Nov 16, 2026

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Global EbA Fund Grants 2026

Global EbA Fund / IUCN / UNEP

The Global Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Fund is accepting proposals for catalytic, innovative and inclusive projects that strengthen climate resilience through nature and ecosystems. The 2026 calls support projects that address barriers to scaling EbA, strengthen enabling environments, build evidence and learning, advance investment readiness, and connect adaptation with biodiversity, land, development and security priorities. Medium-size grants provide up to USD 500,000 for projects lasting up to 24 months. The submission window is 12 October to 16 November 2026. A separate small-size grant call provides up to USD 250,000, with submissions from 28 September to 26 October 2026. Applicants should prepare with the official call package and submit through the online platform when each window opens.

Location: ODA-eligible countries, including Africa

Deadline: Nov 16, 2026

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fellowship

Tarbell Fellowship 2027–2028 for AI Journalism

Tarbell Center for AI Journalism

The Tarbell Fellowship is a full-time, 12-month programme for journalists and artificial intelligence subject-matter experts who want to report rigorously on AI and its effects on society. The 2027–2028 fellowship begins with a three-month remote course in AI and journalism fundamentals from 7 June to 6 August 2027. Fellows then attend a week-long in-person summit, provisionally scheduled for 16–20 August 2027, before completing a nine-month newsroom placement from September 2027 to May 2028. Previous host newsrooms have included CBS News, The Bureau of Investigative Journalism, MIT Technology Review and TIME. Regular fellows receive salaries ranging from US$75,000 to US$120,000, depending on professional experience and the cost of living in the placement city. Senior fellows receive US$115,000 to US$135,000. Travel and accommodation for the fellowship summit are fully covered. The programme is hybrid. The training is remote, the summit is in person, and newsroom placements may be in person, hybrid or remote according to the host newsroom. As of September 2026, partner newsrooms were based in Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, DC. Applications close on 22 November 2026. The organiser has not stated a closing time or timezone, so candidates should apply early. The selection process includes the application and writing samples, a three-to-five-hour work test in late December or early January, interviews with Tarbell and potential newsrooms between January and March, and final selection in late March 2027.

Location: Hybrid: remote training, in-person summit, and newsroom placements in the US, UK or Hong Kong

Deadline: Nov 22, 2026

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startup program

1,000 Young Entrepreneurs Start-Up Fund Stage 1 Kenya 2026

Aiducation International / 1,000 Young Entrepreneurs

Aiducation International's Stage 1 competition supports young people in Kenya who want to turn an early business idea into a viable venture. There is no prescribed sector or theme, so applicants may propose technology, agriculture, education, health, environmental, creative, service or other innovative solutions that respond to a genuine problem or market opportunity. Selected entrepreneurs can receive financial support of up to US$1,000, mentorship from experienced professionals and access to the programme's entrepreneurial network. The support is intended to help founders develop a minimum viable product, test their assumptions in the market and strengthen practical entrepreneurial skills. The organiser describes a four-stage process: an eight-week application window, two weeks of pre-selection, a half-day jury stage and approximately two weeks for funds to be received. Applications close on 30 November 2026. No closing time or timezone is stated on the official page. Applicants must submit a valid identification card or passport, a two-minute video explaining their story, passion, vision and business, and a business plan of no more than two pages. The application form also requests an entrepreneurship programme or workshop certificate. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Applications are submitted through the official online form.

Location: Kenya

Deadline: Nov 30, 2026

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Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Programme Cohort 16

Orange Corners Nigeria / FATE Foundation

Orange Corners Nigeria is accepting applications for Cohort 16 of its six-month incubation programme in Lagos. Launched by the Kingdom of the Netherlands and implemented by FATE Foundation, the programme helps young entrepreneurs turn innovative ideas into sustainable ventures. Participants receive enterprise-management training covering strategy, finance and marketing, together with tailored business-incubation and advisory support. The programme also provides mentorship, industry exposure and connections to local and international markets. Eligible participants can access up to €30,000 for prototype development and testing. The current application is for the Lagos cohort. The official programme page marks the Ogun application as closed. Applicants should use the official application portal linked from the programme page. The portal requires an account, so candidates should register early and allow time to complete the application. Applications are open from 1 September to 30 November 2026. The organiser has not stated a closing time or timezone, so applicants should submit before the final day.

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Deadline: Nov 30, 2026

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scholarship

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at University of Cambridge 2027/2028

University of Cambridge and Mastercard Foundation

About the scholarship The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cambridge enables talented young Africans to complete a full-time, one-year master’s degree while developing their leadership potential. The 2027/2028 intake focuses on climate resilience and sustainability and welcomes applicants across the range of expertise needed to create sustainable futures in Africa. What the scholarship provides The programme covers full course fees, a monthly living allowance, a return flight, the student visa and the Immigration Health Surcharge. Scholars also receive an orientation to Cambridge, mentoring, a leadership development programme delivered with the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, a social ventures course, career planning support and support for a three-to-six-month placement with a leading Africa-based organisation. Eligible courses and deadlines Applicants may choose any eligible full-time, one-year master’s course at Cambridge except the Master of Accountancy, MBA, Master of Corporate Law and Master of Finance. Applications opened in September 2026 for courses beginning in October 2027. The two main University funding deadlines for 2027/2028 entry are 23:59 GMT on Tuesday 8 December 2026 and Wednesday 6 January 2027. The date depends on the chosen course, so applicants must check the funding deadline on the relevant course page. The earlier date is the safer deadline unless the course page clearly states that 6 January applies. Applicants who need a manual application-fee waiver must submit the waiver request by 18 November 2026. The waiver is automatic for applicants from the countries listed on the official how-to-apply page, including Zambia. Course departments make offers from December to February, and scholarship decisions are expected in March or April. How to apply Choose an eligible course in the Cambridge Postgraduate Study Course Directory and check its academic requirements, supporting documents and funding deadline. Start the course application, opt in for funding and select the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program when it appears. The scholarship statement should explain the applicant’s education and career history, leadership potential, how the scholarship supports their goals, and how they plan to contribute to sustainable futures in Africa. Applicants may apply without IELTS results. Successful applicants who still have outstanding documents will normally need to provide them by 31 July 2027. Read the official programme guidance and the requirements for the chosen course before submitting.

Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom

Deadline: Dec 8, 2026

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Claude for Startups Program 2026

Anthropic

Overview Claude for Startups is Anthropic's startup programme for founders and emerging companies building with Claude. It gives startups a pathway into Anthropic's builder ecosystem and may provide eligible companies with Claude API credits, higher rate limits, community access, events, and product updates. Who it is for The programme is relevant for startups building AI products, software platforms, developer tools, agents, research applications, productivity systems, education tools, customer-support products, and other technology-enabled businesses that use Claude as part of the product or technical workflow. Benefits and support General programme participation can give founders access to startup resources, community activities, founder events, webinars, demo opportunities, and updates from Anthropic. Eligible venture-backed startups may be considered for free Claude credits and priority API rate limits, which can reduce early product development and testing costs. Important distinction The broader startup programme is open to early-stage founders and startups building with Claude, whether or not they have venture capital. However, Claude credits and higher API limits have additional eligibility requirements. Eligibility for credits and extra benefits Anthropic states that startups seeking credits and additional benefits should have institutional equity funding, should have been founded within the last four years, and should not have previously received Anthropic startup credits. Applicants also need a Claude Console account, company email address, company website, and a short description of what they are building. How to apply Apply through the official Claude for Startups page. Founders should clearly explain how Claude is used in the product, what the startup is building, and whether the company has institutional backing or a partner VC/accelerator relationship.

Location: Global / online

Deadline: Rolling / not specified

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