Bolanle Ahmed
12 Jul
12Jul

If you are building in Africa and seeking funding round to expand, these are list of fundings that are open for applications:


1. Accelerate Africa Startup Programme

- Funding: Potential investment of US$250,000–US$500,000

- Who it’s for: Early-stage African tech startups

- Focus: Fintech, HealthTech, ClimateTech, AgriTech, AI, Education, Infrastructure

Deadline: July 25, 2026


2. Greenovate Challenge 2026

- Funding: US$10,000

- Who it’s for: Climate-tech startups

- Focus: Sustainability and green innovation

Deadline: August 15, 2026


3. Antler Residency

- Funding: Pre-seed investment opportunity

- Who it’s for: Early-stage founders across Africa

- Focus: Technology startups

Deadline: Varies by cohort


4. Founder Support Initiative

- Funding: ₦750,000–₦7.5 million (non-dilutive)

- Who it’s for: African founders with an MVP or early traction

- Focus: Early-stage businesses

Deadline: July 31, 2026


5. Baobab Network Accelerator

- Funding: Investment plus venture support

- Who it’s for: Early

-stage African startups

- Focus: Scalable technology businesses

Applications: Rolling


6. Founders Factory Africa

- Funding: Venture

-building support and investment opportunities

- Who it’s for: African startups

- Focus: Fintech, HealthTech, ClimateTech and Digital Commerce

Applications: Rolling


7. Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub

- Funding: Up to US$150,000 in Azure credits

- Who it’s for: Technology startups

- Focus: Product development and scaling

Applications: Rolling


8. AWS Activate

- Funding: Up to US$100,000 in AWS credits

- Who it’s for: Eligible startups

- Focus: Cloud infrastructure and growth

Applications: Rolling


9. Google for Startups Accelerator Africa

- Funding: 

Equity-free accelerator with mentorship and Google Cloud support

- Who it’s for: 

Seed to Series A African startups

- Focus: AI and technology-enabled businesses

Deadline: Check the current cohort announcement.


Please review the official application guidelines before applying.

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