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Llama Impact Accelerator Program 2025 for African startups (equity-free funding of $25,000)

Applications are now open for the 2025 Llama Impact Accelerator Program. The Llama Impact Accelerator Program is a regional program supporting startups building impactful solutions with Llama. Running in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Senegal, the program enables participants to develop scalable, locally relevant AI applications that address pressing national challenges in sectors like healthcare, agriculture, education, safety, and public services. Through expert mentorship, technical training, and post-accelerator growth opportunities, the program is unlocking Africa’s next generation of AI innovation.  The Llama Impact Accelerator Program is an 8-month innovation and capacity-building initiative designed to support startups building impactful solutions using Llama to develop relevant solutions to pressing challenges in the program countries. The program includes a 6-week intensive accelerator and 6 months of post-program support. Llama is a suite of large language models deve...

The Commonwealth Startup Fellowship 2026 for early stage start-ups (Fully Funded to Bootcamp in Accra, Ghana plus £35,000 in equity free grants)

Applications are now open for the 2026 Commonwealth Startup Fellowship. The Commonwealth Startup Fellowship will run for six months and is designed to ignite and elevate high-potential startups from low and middle income Commonwealth countries. The programme is made up of a combination of immersive in-person experiences and online learning, to provide participants with essential skills, cutting-edge knowledge, and a robust global network. The CSC and Imperial College London intend that by the end of the programme, entrepreneurs will be equipped to build thriving businesses, scale operations effectively, and drive job creation in their home countries. A cohort of 20 early stage start-ups will be recruited. One person from each business must be available to attend a two-week bootcamp in Accra, Ghana from 14–30 November 2025. There is also the possibility for representatives from outstanding organisations to travel to London in the UK later in the year for a series of exciting capstone ev...

The Sahara Upstream Graduate Engineer Program (GEP) 2025 for young Nigerian graduates

Applications are now open for the 2025 Sahara Upstream Graduate Engineer Program. The Sahara Upstream Graduate Engineer Program is more than a career launchpad, it is your fast track to greatness. Sahara offer the opportunity to learn, grow, lead, and make impact across disciplines and career stages. Sahara will equip you with the skills, exposure, and real-world experience to thrive in the Upstream industry through a combination of on-the-job training, as well as structured learning and development programs. Sahara Group is a global energy and infrastructure conglomerate with operations spanning Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Sahara is constantly driven by a M.A.D desire to transform the energy value chain – upstream, downstream, midstream, power and technology. M.A.D for Sahara means Making A Difference; delivering sustainable and innovative solutions with a strong commitment to responsible corporate social impact and environmental stewardship. Requirements Bachelor’s deg...

Google For Startups Growth Academy: AI For GovTech 2025 for government tech startups

Applications are now open for the 2025 Google For Startups Growth Academy: AI For GovTech. A hybrid program that will support startups using AI to assist governments and enhance community services. The program will provide founders and their teams with the essential growth skills, internationalization strategies, and Google tools and products to help them scale. Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for GovTech is a three-month program for EMEA-based Seed to Series A startups using AI to develop solutions that support governments and enhance communities in vital sectors such as agriculture, cybersecurity, education, energy, housing, transportation, and manufacturing. Featuring a series of workshops, mentoring and networking events, the program helps founders develop data-driven strategies for acquiring new customers and partnerships, tools to innovate responsibly with emerging technologies, and expand to new markets. After the initial three months of core content, startups continue to...

Call for Applications: ITF-NECA Technical Skills Development Programme

The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) and Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), in collaboration with Nigerian Breweries Plc, invite application from qualified young Nigerians of sound character and learning potential to undertake an intensive 9-month training programme on Technical Skills Development in the fields of Mechanical/Automation Maintenance & Engineering, Quality Assurance and Logistics & Distribution. OBJECTIVES  • To train and equip youths with employable technical & science skills • To promote a Public – Private Sector Model in Vocational / Technical Skills Training and contribute to capacity development of our countryTHE PROGRAMME  Successful candidates will enjoy free tuition and lunch. The programme is non-residential, with training at the Supply Chain Academy of Nigerian Breweries Plc located in Ibadan and attachment in any of our Brewery Locations in Lagos, Aba, Ibadan, Enugu, Ota, Ijebu Ode and Kaduna. Trainees will not be entitled t...

Call For Applications: African Young Women Leaders (AfYWL) Fellowship Program 2025 (Stipend available)

The African Young Women Leaders Fellowship Programme offers an interesting 12-month assignment with UNDP at its HQ in New York or in one of its regional or country offices. The AfYWL Fellowship Programme is a partnership under the framework of the AUC Chairperson’s One Million Next Level Initiative, which aims to provide opportunities for African youth in the key areas of Education, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Engagement, and mainstream youth and women in key development spaces. This exciting partnership aims to build a new generation of young African women leaders and experts to serve Africa and the world in designing and implementing development programmes in the context of the SDGs and Agenda 2063. The Fellowship Programme will explore different areas of development within the six strategic impact areas of UNDP’s Renewed Strategic Offer in Africa: Natural Resource Governance; Youth and Women’s Employment and Empowerment; Structural Economic Transformation; Sustainable Energy; C...

The UNESCO Internship Programme 2025 for students and recent graduates.

Applications are now open for the 2025 UNESCO Internship Programme. An internship with UNESCO will give you experience of the daily working environment of the United Nations specialized agency. You will be working in a team from one of the Programme Sectors or Central Services (the support services) of the Organization, at Headquarters, in one of the Field Offices, or in a Category I Institute. You will be part of a team in which you will be exposed to a range of colleagues, making a meaningful contribution to the work of the team and the Organization. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to improve an array of technical and professional skills in a multi-cultural environment. Interns carry out a variety of tasks, depending on the team in which they are working and the particular needs at the time. Activities will vary depending on the requirements of the assignment, and the specific Terms of Reference and learning objectives will be provided by the supervisor with whom you...