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By Earth Focus Network News “With bundled resources, shared know-how, and joint networks, we can better solve the urgent problems of our time and anchor success sustainably.” — develoPPP Programme, German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) A powerful funding opportunity is now open for companies ready to scale sustainable business solutions, strengthen…
Are you leading an NGO, social enterprise, research institution, or impact-driven organization with a scalable solution? Explore these major global funding opportunities supporting social innovation, community development, health, education, economic empowerment, and sustainable development. 1. Global Innovation Fund Funding Up to USD 15 million Applications Rolling GIF invests in social innovations that aim to improve…
Deadline: September 10, 2026 The Nigeria Energy Forum (NEF) invites proposals for the Africa Energy Innovation Competition (AEIC), a continental challenge mobilizing young, early-stage energy entrepreneurs to develop, prototype, and scale innovative solutions across Africa’s energy sector. About the Competition Themed “Accelerating Value Addition, Youth Innovation & Community Action,” the competition supports young entrepreneurs across four strategic tracks: What’s…
Deadline: October 4, 2026 The Wege Prize is now accepting applications for its 2027 edition, challenging interdisciplinary student teams from around the world to design circular solutions that address real-world problems for people, businesses, and the environment. Organized by Ferris State University’s Kendall College of Art and Design (KCAD), this annual competition ignites game-changing solutions for the…
đź“… 1–2 September 2026 | đź“Ť Kampala Marriott Hotel, Uganda Africa needs an estimated US$400 billion annually** to address climate change, yet received only **US$47 billion in climate finance in 2022—just 3.6% of global climate finance. Meanwhile, COP29 set a new goal of US$300 billion annually by 2035**, with a broader ambition to scale climate finance to **US$1.3…
The TREE Fund, in partnership with the Canadian TREE Fund, is now accepting applications for the Jack Kimmel International Grant Program. This grant honors the late Jack Kimmel, former Director of Parks for the City of Toronto and a 46-year leader in the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), and provides essential funding for arboriculture and urban forestry…
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Smart Africa Secretariat, has launched the third edition of the Innovate Africa Challenge. This continental initiative aims to accelerate the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions that address some of Africa’s most pressing agricultural and climate challenges. Under the theme “From Ideation to…
đź“… Deadline: August 7, 2026 Are you a youth organisation in West Africa? Ghiyada Africa (Togo) , in partnership with SESG Future Ready Hub (Ghana) , is launching the Call for Projects – Spaces for Youth (West Africa) under the Africa-Europe Youth Academy (AEYA) . This programme is funded by the European Union and implemented by Expertise France in consortium with the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) ….
đź“… Date: December 2026 (Exact Date TBC)đź“Ť Venue: Gauteng, South Africa🎫 Format: In-Person Forum CNBC Africa presents “INVESTED,” a premier pan-African platform convening global investors, policymakers, and business leaders to unlock the next phase of Africa’s economic and technological transformation. The inaugural edition will be hosted in Gauteng, South Africa, the financial and technological nerve centre of Africa and the gateway…
đź“… Date: November 19, 2026đź•” Time: 5:00 PM – 11:45 PMđź“Ť Venue: Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa🎫 Format: In-Person Gala Event The All Africa Business Leaders Awards (AABLA™), in partnership with CNBC Africa, remain Africa’s largest single-business awards. Now in its 14th year, the AABLAs continue to tell an African story of perseverance, success, innovation, and accountability. The…
