This week's brief covers active Requests for Proposals and Expressions of Interest across healthcare, technology, agriculture, climate, gender, education, trade, and infrastructure. Verified. Deadline-sorted. Ready to act on.
African startups raised $487 million in the first two months of 2026 alone, but the composition of that capital shifted significantly debt and development finance now account for 57% of total funding, up from 24% the year before.
This category covers two types of opportunities. The first is direct — grants, accelerators, and competitions you apply to yourself. The second is indirect — credit lines and financing facilities that flow through local partner banks
Paid fellowships currently open for African innovators, entrepreneurs and professionals. Full details, eligibility and application links below for subscribers.
Three accelerator programmes currently open for African startups. Equity-free options available. Full eligibility, deadlines and application links below for subscribers
Active venture capital firms are currently writing cheques for African startups. Sectors attracting the most investment in 2026 include fintech, logistics, clean energy, and agritech. Full investor profiles, check sizes, and how to pitch are below for subscribers.
Verified grants open right now for African entrepreneurs and innovators. Deadlines this month. Full details, eligibility and application links below for subscribers