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International Press Institute (IPI) Local News Accelerator 2025 for newsrooms worldwide.

Applications are now open for the 2025 International Press Institute (IPI) Local News Accelerator. IPI launches the call for Local News Accelerator to support digital innovation in local news around the world for medium and long-term viability.  IPI’s Local News Accelerator is a four-month programme where you and your organization will take practical steps towards investing in your local media business’ financial and editorial sustainability. The programme, already in its third edition, offers personalized advisory services, tools and guidance to help you reach audiences, grow into an engaged, responsive media brand and have access to a community of local news practitioners. Eligibility You should be a legally registered media organization from anywhere in the world. Demonstrate a clear focus on serving local audiences, with news tailored to the specific needs of the local community.  Your organization should demonstrate a commitment to producing quality original journalism, a...

Royal Academy of Engineering Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation 2026 in Sub-Saharan Africa (Fully-Funded training in the UK plus £50,000 Prize)

Applications are now open for the 2026 Royal Academy of Engineering Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, founded by the Royal Academy of Engineering, is Africa’s biggest prize dedicated to engineering innovation. The Prize awards commercialisation support to African innovators developing scalable engineering solutions to local challenges. These innovations show the importance of engineering in improving quality of life and economic development. Applicant requirements  Applicants can apply as an individual or on behalf of a team.  The applicant must be a citizen of a country in sub-Saharan Africa*. For teams of two or more, the lead applicant (the person participating in training) must be a citizen of a country in sub-Saharan Africa*.  The applicant must be ordinarily based in sub-Saharan Africa*; if based overseas, this must be temporary for studies or otherwise.  The applicant must be over the age of 18 when applicat...

The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) Junior Fellowship Programme 2025/2026 for young West Africans (Fully Funded to Dakar, Senegal)

Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Institute for Security Studies (ISS) Junior Fellowship Programme. Join the ISS Junior Fellowship Programme – where hard-working young West Africans develop the skills to drive meaningful change and launch their careers in the policy field. The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) and the Bosch Foundation are empowering West Africa’s next generation of policy leaders through a flagship programme on ‘Gender, human security and geopolitics’. Exceptional young West Africans (especially women) are invited to apply for the first intake of four fellows.  As a fellow, you will spend 10 months working with leading African experts in Dakar to understand the governance challenges preventing West Africa from reaching its full potential. You will gain rare access to top decision-makers and help craft policy solutions. Fellows have a unique opportunity to build connections that unlock various careers in human security policy making and practice. Requir...

RevUp Women enterprise development Programme 2025 for early-stage women-led Nigerian startups and SMEs

Applications are now open for the 2025 RevUp Women enterprise development Programme. AfriLabs invites you to apply for the RevUp Women Initiative: Nigeria Edition, an enterprise development initiative designed to accelerate early-stage, women-led businesses within the Agribusiness and E-commerce sectors through tailored support, capacity building, and access to a thriving pan-African innovation ecosystem.   Requirements E-commerce businesses are defined as companies that sell physical or digital products or services primarily through an online platform, including:   Tech-enabled online retail stores, such as fashion, beauty, or household goods brands that operate through a website.  Online marketplaces where customers can browse products, add to cart, and pay directly on the platform  Digital service providers that enable online payments or bookings (e.g., logistics, consulting, edtech, Healthtech)   Subscription-based product or service models de...

UNIDO-UNCTAD Global call for inclusive digital economy solutions.

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), in coordination with the UN Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies (ODET) and United Nations Development Coordination Office (UNDCO), announce the launch of a Global Call for Solutions for an Inclusive Digital Economy. This worldwide initiative, executed in collaboration with members of the Global Digital Compact Objective 2 Working Group, tackles the urgent necessity of promoting equitable and inclusive access to digital technologies and their related opportunities. It aligns with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, ensuring that no one is left behind. Requirements The Call is open to innovators, entrepreneurs, private sector organizations across industries, NGOs and international organizations (including, but not limited to, UN organizations), that are building technologies, business models, or advancing initiatives that promote digital inclu...

AFC’s Building Resilience Against Climate and Environmental Shocks (BRACE) Program Cohorts 3 Batch 3 for young Agripreneurs.

Applications are now open for the AFC’s Building Resilience Against Climate and Environmental Shocks (BRACE) Program. An intensive capacity development program supporting agripreneurs (SMEs) in the agribusiness landscape to be aware of how their businesses are affected by climate change and to enable them to develop strategies to adapt and mitigate the impact of climate change through climate-smart practices adoption and tapping into the climate financing opportunities. BRACE leverages a hybrid learning experience to engage agripreneurs through training, peer learning, interactive sessions, and practical applications. Eligibility Requirements 18 – 40 years A citizen of an African country A registered business in Africa AgriSMEs owner/representative/decision maker operating in Crop Production, and/or Animal Production Sector as either Producer, Processor, Marketer, Aggregators, etc. Benefits Deployment of a diagnostic tool to assess participants level of awareness regarding the impact o...

WIPO Young Experts Program 2026/2027 for emerging Intellectual Property leaders (Funded to Geneva, Switzerland plus 5,000 CHF monthly stipend)

Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 WIPO Young Experts Program. The WIPO Young Experts Program (YEP) supports the development of early-career professionals who are passionate about Intellectual Property (IP) and its role in driving innovation and sustainable development worldwide. Through this 2-year competitive program, a select group of young and talented professionals will work first-hand on WIPO’s various initiatives. The Program offers exposure to both technical and strategic aspects of IP, allowing YEP participants to gain skills and knowledge that can contribute to the future economic growth of their countries and regions. This is a unique learning opportunity for your career – not only about IP, but also about collaboration, multilateralism and global impact. Requirements Max 35 years old at the time application is submitted Available for 24 months for 2026 – 2027 A University degree At least 2 years relevant experience Excellent analytical, research & organisationa...