September 9, 2026
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UNICEF Venture Fund Offers $100,000 Equity-Free Funding for Climate Tech Startups in Emerging Markets.

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One billion children live in countries facing high climate risk. UNICEF wants your open-source solution to change that. The UNICEF Venture Fund is on the hunt. For this funding call, the organization is seeking climate-focused startups from emerging markets that are building open-source frontier technology solutions—artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, and beyond—with the potential to…

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International Foundation Opens 2026 Grant Cycle for Global South Nonprofits.

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A 150-LOI cap means early submission isn’t just smart—it’s essential. The portal closes April 29, or sooner if the limit is hit. For nonprofits working across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, the wait is finally over. The International Foundation (TIF) has officially opened its 2026 grant cycle, offering funding for impactful programs in agriculture, education,…

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ESA and African Space Agency Launch 2026 Research Fellowships for African Earth Observation Scientists.

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Four African researchers will spend a year at ESA’s Italy center, working on solutions to the continent’s most pressing environmental and climate challenges. The European Space Agency (ESA), in partnership with the African Space Agency (AfSA) and the African Union Commission, is now accepting applications for the 2026 African Research Fellowship (ARF) program. Since its launch…

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Iganze Muhinzi Mworozi: US$300 Million Agricultural Transformation Fund Powers Rwanda’s Farmers.

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Rwanda—Agriculture remains the backbone of Rwanda’s economy, yet farmers and agri-entrepreneurs have long faced a persistent challenge: access to affordable, patient capital. The risks of drought, pest infestation, and volatile market prices have made traditional lenders hesitant to finance the sector. Enter Iganze Muhinzi Mworozi—a Kinyarwanda name meaning “The Excellent Farmer and Livestock Keeper” a transformative…

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Kataza Products: Revolutionizing Agricultural & Tourism Finance with 9% Interest and Harvest-Aligned Repayment by BRD.

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Rwanda – For smallholder farmers and young tourism entrepreneurs, the timing of cash flow rarely matches the timing of loan repayments. A maize farmer cannot pay a monthly installment in the middle of a dry season, just as a tour operator cannot predict last-minute booking cancellations. Recognizing this fundamental mismatch, Kataza Products has launched two distinct, affordable loan…

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Terimbere MSME Facility: Unlocking Rwanda’s Economic Potential by Empowering Small Businesses.

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Kigali, Rwanda—For many of Rwanda’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), the gap between potential and performance is often defined by two critical barriers: access to finance and access to tailored business knowledge. Even the most innovative entrepreneur cannot scale without capital, and capital is rarely sustainable without sound management. Recognizing this dual challenge, Access to…

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