Accelerators/Incubators/Grants/Funding/Fellowship/Residency
1. OceanHub Africa Accelerator: 12-month accelerator program offering investor access and $30,000 in catalytic funding for ventures focused on the Blue Economy (ocean/marine resources).
Apply: Ocean Hub Accelerator
2. Verge HealthTech – Women’s Health: 12-month program + investor access + $30,000 catalytic funding for Blue Economy ventures
Eligibility: Early-stage
Deadline: Rolling
Apply: Verge Health Tech (Email: marie@verge.fund)
3. MTN Uganda AWE Programme 2026: Business support + mentorship + market access to procurement & supply-chain opportunities
Apply: mtn.co.ug/awe/
4. D-Prize Challenges: $20,000 seed funding to launch ventures in low- and middle-income countries
Eligibility: Idea-stage entrepreneurs (sector-agnostic).
- Deadline: December 14, 2025
Apply: d-prize.org
5. WeWork Green & Decent Jobs for Youth Project 2026: Seed funding for environmentally responsible African ventures. Backed by the EU, Belgium, Enabel, and implemented by Global Gateway
Apply:starthubafrica.org/wework
6. Imagine H2O Accelerator 2026: Zero-equity pilot funding + market access + mentorship for water innovation startups
Eligibility: Early-stage startups developing water and wastewater solutions.
- Deadline: December 20, 2025
Apply: imagineh2o.org/accelerator/
7.Obama Africa Leaders Program 2026: Seeks to identify exceptional leaders in public, civil society, and the private sector who have a clear issue-focus and who can illustrate the impact of their work.
Eligibility: Citizen of an African country or territory OR
Permanent resident of an African country or territory OR
Have lived in an African country or territory for at least the last 5 years, regardless of citizenship or permanent residence status
Deadline: December 12, 2025
Apply: Obama Africa Leaders Program 2026
8.OpenAI For Startups: This program was designed by founders, operators, and investors, essentially the toolkit they wished they had when starting out.This program includes OpenAI engineers building agents live and walk through real API workflows, Developer resources, case studies and more.
Apply:OpenAI for Startup
9.OpenAI Residency Program:The OpenAI Residency is a six-month program designed to identify, mentor, and develop exceptional individuals.
Apply:OpenAI Residency Program
