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Opportunities

Explore funding, competitions, and career opportunities designed to support Africa's founders.

Curated, not crowded

Three opportunities that actually matter

We don't list every grant in Africa. We focus on three pathways we control: our own non-dilutive grants, founder-only pitch competitions, and jobs at startups we've vetted. Less noise, more signal.

💰 Grants

OPEN

Non-dilutive funding from ₦750k to ₦7.5m. We fund clear execution, not perfect pitch decks.

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🏆 Competitions

Q3 2026

Showcase at our demo days. Real investors, real feedback, real prizes — no pay-to-pitch.

💼 Startup Jobs

Q4 2026

Work at startups in our network. We vet every company, no recruiters, direct founder access.

One application, three pathways

1

Apply for grant

Complete the 15-min application. This creates your founder profile.

2

Get evaluated

We review for clarity and traction. All applicants get feedback.

3

Unlock access

Grantees + finalists get automatic invites to competitions and hiring network.

Currently Open

2026 FSI Grants

Non-dilutive funding for early-stage African founders. Applications reviewed on rolling basis.

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Deadline
July 31, 2026
Amount
₦750k – ₦7.5m
Fee
₦1,000
Decision
21 days

Are you eligible?

✓ You qualify if:

  • • Building in Africa or for African markets
  • • Have an MVP, prototype, or early users
  • • Registered business or willing to register
  • • Can commit to 12-week program if funded

✗ Not a fit if:

  • • Idea stage only, no validation
  • • Agency, consulting, or trading business
  • • Looking for quick cash, not building
  • • Outside Africa with no African focus

Ready to apply?

Takes 15 minutes. Get a decision in 3 weeks.

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