Startup funding in Africa

Indexable listings of open grants, equity, loans, and support programmes — organised by market and theme so founders can find relevant funding faster.

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Browse live grants, competitions, and investor programmes open to founders building in Ghana — from Accra to Kumasi and
Find programmes funding Nigerian startups across Lagos, Abuja, and nationwide — including grants, angel networks, and gr
Explore active funding for Kenyan startups — from pre-seed grants to growth equity and sector-specific programmes across
Programmes backing smallholder productivity, agritech, food processing, and climate-resilient agriculture ventures acros
Curated opportunities with explicit support for women entrepreneurs — grants, accelerators, and investor networks across
From payments and lending to embedded finance — programmes backing Africa's fintech builders and financial inclusion ven
Non-repayable grant funding for early-stage founders and SMEs. Filter by country and sector, then apply before deadlines

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High-intent grant programmes for African founders — sorted by relevance and deadline. Save listings to your shortlist and apply before they
Time-sensitive grant opportunities with active deadlines. Prioritised for founders who need to act now.
Competitions that combine non-dilutive prizes with visibility to investors — ideal for early traction and validation.
Programmes aimed at established small and medium enterprises — not just pre-seed startups. Includes loans, grants, and business support.