Welcome to the MBN Funding Hub

We recognize the difficulties in securing funding, which is why we've curated a comprehensive list of resources to assist you in finding the ideal support for your business.

Welcome to the MBN Funding Hub

Funding Options

Grants

Grant funding provides financial support for businesses with a social or environmental impact. These typically don't require repayment but come with specific eligibility criteria.

Debt Financing

Debt financing involves borrowing money from a lender, which you repay with interest over time. This option offers more flexibility in terms of use of funds.

Equity Financing

Equity financing involves selling a share of ownership in your company to investors in exchange for capital. This can provide significant funding but dilutes your ownership stake.

Finding the Right Opportunity

Carefully review the details of each opportunity before applying. Here are some key factors to consider:

  1. Industry Focus: Does the program target your specific industry or sector?
  2. Stage of Development: Is the funding suitable for startups, established businesses, or both?
  3. Funding Amount: Does the program offer the amount you require?
  4. Eligibility Requirements: Ensure your business meets all the criteria, such as location, registration status, and revenue generation.
  5. Application Deadline: Don't miss out! Apply well before the deadline to increase your chances of success.

Disclaimer: MBN is not affiliated with any of the funding programs listed unless otherwise stated.

Grants

NameTypeAmountDeadlineWebsite
MEST Africa ChallengeAward / Competition50,000 USD26-Sep-25Visit
UNESCO-UNEVOC Skills in Action Photo CompetitionAward / Competition1,600 USD15-Sep-25Visit
MTN-WWF Africa Pachipanda ChallengeAward / Competition5,000 USDNot specifiedVisit
Alibaba Co-Create Pitch CompetitionAward / CompetitionNot specified15-Oct-25Visit
Kokuyo Design AwardAward / Competition2,000,000 JPY8-Oct-25Visit
NurseHack4Health Pitch-A-ThonAward / Competition175,000 USD30-Sep-25Visit
International Ideas Competition House Of No WasteAward / Competition30,000 EUR1-Dec-25Visit
Commonwealth Short Story PrizeAward / Competition5,000 GBPNot specifiedVisit
Commonwealth Youth AwardsAward / Competition5,000 GBP17-Oct-25Visit
Alexandar Nderitu Prize For World LiteratureAward / Competition50,000 KES15-Nov-25Visit
NEF 10th Africa Energy Innovation ChallengeGrant10,000 USD15-Sep-25Visit
Get Compass Grant ProgramGrant2,000,000 NGN7-Sep-25Visit
African Women For ChangeGrant5,000 NGNNot specifiedVisit
Youth Ecopreneur ProgrammeGrant10,000 USD14-Sep-25Visit
Stanley 1913 Creators FundGrant50,000 USD19-Sep-25Visit
Joint Innovation FacilityGrantNot specified16-Sep-25Visit
African Collaborative FundingGrantNot specified17-Sep-25Visit
Frameline Completion Fund Grant CycleGrant5,000 USD26-Sep-25Visit
ITCILO Women in Digital Business TrainingAcceleratorNot specified19-Sep-25Visit
European Innovation Council AcceleratorAccelerator500,000 GBP16-Sep-25Visit
L'Oreal Groupe Sustainable Innovation AcceleratorAcceleratorNot specified30-Sep-25Visit
Cambridge Institute For Sustainability LeadershipAcceleratorNot specified30-Sep-25Visit
Oando Foundation Green Youth Upskilling ProgramAcceleratorNot specifiedNot specifiedVisit
SAIS Investment Readiness ProgrammeAcceleratorFully funded28-Sep-25Visit
Women In The Digital BusinessAcceleratorFully funded19-Sep-25Visit
2025 Youth Digital Health ChampionsAcceleratorNot specified14-Sep-25Visit

Debts

NameTypeAmountDeadlineWebsite
AfDB Youth Entrepreneurship Investment BankDebtNot StatedOpenVisit
Green Climate Fund (GCF)DebtNot StatedOpenVisit
OPEC FundDebtNot StatedOpenVisit
World Bank - International Finance CorporationDebtNot StatedOpenVisit
African Development Bank LoansDebtNot StatedOpenVisit

Equity

NameTypeAmountDeadlineWebsite
Africa AI Accelerator ProgramEquityUp to $100,00020-Mar-25Visit
Partech Africa FundEquityNot StatedOpenVisit
Seedstars Africa VenturesEquity$50,000 - $500,000OpenVisit
Future Africa FundEquity$25,000 - $500,000OpenVisit
TLcom CapitalEquity$500,000 - $10,000,000OpenVisit
Endeavor Catalyst FundEquityNot StatedOpenVisit

Incubators & Fellowships

NameTypeAmountDeadlineWebsite
Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship ProgrammeIncubator$5,0001-Mar-25Visit
Y CombinatorIncubator$500,00026-Jan-25Visit
Google for Startups AcceleratorFellowshipEquity-Free Support15-Feb-25Visit
Techstars AcceleratorIncubator$120,00022-Feb-25Visit
Startupbootcamp AfriTechIncubatorEquity-Free Support5-Mar-25Visit
The Anzisha Prize FellowshipFellowship$50,00028-Feb-25Visit
Echoing Green FellowshipFellowshipUp to $80,00015-Mar-25Visit
Acumen FellowshipFellowshipLeadership Training20-Mar-25Visit

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