Competitions in Africa

Browse 24 competitions available to applicants in Africa.

UNESCO MAB Young Scientists Awards

UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB)

Grants up to $5,000 for young scientists conducting research in UNESCO Biosphere Reserves on conservation and sustainable development.

Added 5 days ago

GlobalAfrica+5

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UNDP “Youthس” Storytelling Challenge 2026 for Youth in Egypt

UNDP

A storytelling challenge for Egyptian youth to share climate change impacts and solutions through creative digital content, supported by UNDP.

Added last week

Africa

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Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East 2026

Orange

A competition rewarding tech-driven entrepreneurial projects addressing social and environmental challenges in Africa and the Middle East with prizes up to €70,000.

Added 3 weeks ago

AfricaMiddle East

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BRICS WBA Women’s Startups Contest 2026

BRICS Women’s Business Alliance (BRICS WBA)

A competition for women-led startups from BRICS countries offering visibility, networking, business expansion, and a trip to India for finalists.

Added 3 weeks ago

AfricaAsia+3

competition11 days left

UNICEF Climate and Health Innovation Challenge 2026

UNICEF

UNICEF's 2026 Climate and Health Innovation Challenge offers up to $100,000 equity-free funding for startups developing climate-health solutions for children.

Added 3 weeks ago

GlobalAfrica+3

competition11 days left

RAISEAfrica 2026 Open Call: Win Funding, Mentorship & Global Exposure for Renewable Energy Startups in Africa

RES4Africa Foundation

RAISEAfrica 2026 empowers young African renewable energy startups with funding, mentorship, and global exposure to drive Africa's clean energy future.

Added last week

Africa

competition16 days left

InterswitchSPAK National Science Competition 8.0

Interswitch

Join Nigeria's biggest STEM competition for a chance to win over ₦40 million in scholarships.

Africa

✓ Fully Funded

competition22 days left

PRIMA Young Innovators Award 2026

PRIMA

Recognizing young innovators from Southern Mediterranean Countries with awards of EUR 10,000 for sustainable solutions.

EuropeAfrica

✓ Fully Funded

competition25 days left

Absa L’Atelier Competition 2026

Absa

An annual art competition for young African visual artists offering international residencies, mentorships, masterclasses, and exhibition funding.

Added today

Africa

competition25 days left

Agribusiness e-Academy Innovation Challenge 2026

Agri-Business Facility for Africa (ABF)

Join the Agribusiness e-Academy Innovation Challenge 2026 to win funding and mentorship for your climate-smart agribusiness ideas.

Africa

competition25 days left

Startup Innovation Challenge 2026

Startup Abuja

Join the Startup Innovation Challenge 2026 for a chance to win cash and AWS credits while showcasing your tech-enabled solutions.

Africa

competition25 days left

Turn Your Agribusiness Idea Into Impact: Win Funding, Mentorship & Tools with ABF’s e-Academy 2026 Call

Agri-Business Facility for Africa (ABF)

Transform your agribusiness idea into an investment-ready venture with ABF's e-Academy, offering free training, mentorship, and a chance to win €2,000 and a laptop.

Added 7 days ago

AfricaLatin America+1

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