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Consultant, Head, Innovation Labs @ Mastercard
The successful candidate will be based in one of our listed offices in Africa (Rwanda, Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, Senegal, Ghana and Nigeria).
Deadline - January 30, 2026
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Consultant, Head, Innovation Labs @ Mastercard
The successful candidate will be based in one of our listed offices in Africa (Rwanda, Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, Senegal, Ghana and Nigeria).
Deadline - January 30, 2026
Click here to apply.
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Consultant, Head, Innovation Labs
THE OPPORTUNITY Reporting to the Director, Innovation Labs, the Consultant, Head, Innovation Labs, joins the team at a pivotal moment and will play a hands-on role in strengthening project execution, helping the Innovation Labs team deliver high-priority…
The Call for IsDB Scholarship Programs Applications for 2026 – 2027 Academic Year is open now.
The Islamic Development Bank ISDB Scholarship Program 2026/2027 offers fully funded opportunities for students from member countries to pursue Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD studies at partner universities globally.
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Deadline 31 January 2026.
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The Islamic Development Bank ISDB Scholarship Program 2026/2027 offers fully funded opportunities for students from member countries to pursue Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD studies at partner universities globally.
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Deadline 31 January 2026.
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Study in Norway 2026–2027 Without IELTS: Fully Funded Scholarship Opportunities for International Students
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Apply for the O’Shaughnessy Fellowships and Grants 2026. Open to all countries.
The O’Shaughnessy Fellowships will provide you with $100,000 to pursue a project of your interest for 12 months, and you keep 100% ownership. And if you’re not ready for $100,000, you will receive a $10,000 grant. 20 grants of $10,000 are available, and every fellowship applicant is automatically considered for them.
Deadline - April 30, 2026
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The O’Shaughnessy Fellowships will provide you with $100,000 to pursue a project of your interest for 12 months, and you keep 100% ownership. And if you’re not ready for $100,000, you will receive a $10,000 grant. 20 grants of $10,000 are available, and every fellowship applicant is automatically considered for them.
Deadline - April 30, 2026
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The Teaching Innovation Lab led by Elimu-Soko with support from Gates Foundation is inviting innovators to propose and test low-cost and scalable solutions that strengthen foundational literacy and numeracy instruction in African public education systems.
Funding of up to 150,000 dollars is available for organizations working in Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa and Mozambique.
Expressions of Interest close on 30 January 2026.
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📅 Thursday, 22 January
🕓 4:00–5:00 PM CAT
📍 Virtual
Funding of up to 150,000 dollars is available for organizations working in Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa and Mozambique.
Expressions of Interest close on 30 January 2026.
Click here to learn more and apply here:
🔗 Click here to register for the info session
📅 Thursday, 22 January
🕓 4:00–5:00 PM CAT
📍 Virtual
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Opportunity in Brunei
2026 Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship | Fully Funded
- Host Country: Brunei
- Category: Undergraduate, Masters & PhD Study
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Deadline: February 15, 2026
Benefits:
- Full Scholarship with $7800 Stipends
- Provides Accommodation & Airfare Ticket
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2026 Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship | Fully Funded
- Host Country: Brunei
- Category: Undergraduate, Masters & PhD Study
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Deadline: February 15, 2026
Benefits:
- Full Scholarship with $7800 Stipends
- Provides Accommodation & Airfare Ticket
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Master's Scholarships for African Applicants — Now Open for 2027!
Curtin University based in Perth, Western Australia, welcomes applications from eligible African applicants for the Australia Awards Africa scholarships, which opened today for 2027 commencement (closing 30 April 2026).
Priority fields of study:
- Agriculture and food security
- Climate change
- Foreign policy and international security
- Gender, disability, and social inclusion
- Mining and energy
For more on studying at Curtin University, see https://lnkd.in/gbj-bsap and to search our relevant master's degrees, see https://lnkd.in/gHdydjTw
Curtin University is home to the Centre for Australia-Africa Relations (CAAR) and the Curtin African Students Association (CASA), which engage African students in social activities, study support, local networking, and professional development opportunities while on campus.
To apply or for further information on the Scholarships, please see the attached or visit: https://lnkd.in/gpNuq7mg
Curtin University based in Perth, Western Australia, welcomes applications from eligible African applicants for the Australia Awards Africa scholarships, which opened today for 2027 commencement (closing 30 April 2026).
Priority fields of study:
- Agriculture and food security
- Climate change
- Foreign policy and international security
- Gender, disability, and social inclusion
- Mining and energy
For more on studying at Curtin University, see https://lnkd.in/gbj-bsap and to search our relevant master's degrees, see https://lnkd.in/gHdydjTw
Curtin University is home to the Centre for Australia-Africa Relations (CAAR) and the Curtin African Students Association (CASA), which engage African students in social activities, study support, local networking, and professional development opportunities while on campus.
To apply or for further information on the Scholarships, please see the attached or visit: https://lnkd.in/gpNuq7mg
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𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗽 | 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘀
Be part of an exciting evening of live startup pitches, audience engagement, and high-impact networking with Ethiopia’s startup community, investors, mentors, and ecosystem leaders.
Date and Time : February 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM ( 8:00 LT)
Venue: EDI, HQ
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🎟 To Attend the Event Click here to get your ticket here!
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Be part of an exciting evening of live startup pitches, audience engagement, and high-impact networking with Ethiopia’s startup community, investors, mentors, and ecosystem leaders.
Date and Time : February 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM ( 8:00 LT)
Venue: EDI, HQ
Click here to submit your pitch deck!
🎟 To Attend the Event Click here to get your ticket here!
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Call for a Global Hackathon on Building High-Value Health Systems: Leveraging AI
The Ministry of Health–Ethiopia, through the National Innovation Lab Ethiopia (NILE), in collaboration with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health – Health Systems Innovation Lab, invites builders, students, professionals, founders, and problem-solvers across health, technology, policy, design, and startups to participate in the 7th Annual Global Health Systems Hackathon.
If you’re ready to collaborate in interdisciplinary teams and test solutions that can be scaled, this is for you.
The hackathon will be held on April 10–11, 2026, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and aims to harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) to address priority health system challenges and develop high-impact, scalable solutions.
Applications are now open and will close on February 28, 2026. Interested participants are encouraged to apply using the link provided in the infographic.
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The Ministry of Health–Ethiopia, through the National Innovation Lab Ethiopia (NILE), in collaboration with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health – Health Systems Innovation Lab, invites builders, students, professionals, founders, and problem-solvers across health, technology, policy, design, and startups to participate in the 7th Annual Global Health Systems Hackathon.
If you’re ready to collaborate in interdisciplinary teams and test solutions that can be scaled, this is for you.
The hackathon will be held on April 10–11, 2026, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and aims to harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) to address priority health system challenges and develop high-impact, scalable solutions.
Applications are now open and will close on February 28, 2026. Interested participants are encouraged to apply using the link provided in the infographic.
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Registration for the Invest in Ethiopia High-Level Business Forum (HLBF) 2026 is now officially open.
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Join over 700 international investors and policymakers in Addis Ababa to explore high-impact investment opportunities and build strategic partnerships.
Event Date: 26–27 March 2026
Venue: Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Join over 700 international investors and policymakers in Addis Ababa to explore high-impact investment opportunities and build strategic partnerships.
Event Date: 26–27 March 2026
Venue: Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Are you an African student looking for a fully funded opportunity to obtain a professional certificate in the US (undergraduate and graduate). Arizona State University (ASU ) has partnered with Mastercard Foundation and created the Graduate Certificate Scholars Program 2026!
Application Deadline: March 8th, 2026
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Application Deadline: March 8th, 2026
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KAC-Afrika GmbH is inviting FinTech startups and tech-enabled financial institutions building solutions for underserved individuals and small businesses across Africa to apply for growth capital.
💡 Focus Areas (B2B / Embedded Finance)
🔹 Microfinance institutions with tech integration
🔹 FinTechs with a lending component
🔹 Agri-FinTechs providing credit to smallholder farmers
🔹 Startups and companies offering SME lending solutions
🏁 Stage & Funding
✅ Seed and Pre-Series A
💰 Ticket sizes from USD 2 million
📊 Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must demonstrate:
✔️ Total assets of at least USD 4 million
✔️ Total equity of at least USD 2 million
✔️ An active loan book of at least USD 1 million
📍 Target Geography
🌍 East Africa
🇧🇮 Burundi, 🇰🇲 Comoros, 🇩🇯 Djibouti, 🇪🇷 Eritrea, 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, 🇰🇪 Kenya, 🇲🇬 Madagascar, 🇲🇺 Mauritius, 🇲🇿 Mozambique, 🇷🇼 Rwanda, 🇸🇨 Seychelles, 🇸🇴 Somalia, 🇸🇸 South Sudan, 🇹🇿 Tanzania, 🇺🇬 Uganda
📑 Pitch Deck Requirements
Please apply only if your pitch deck includes:
1️⃣ Revenue track record from incorporation to date
2️⃣ Revenue & profit forecasts for the next 3–5 years
3️⃣ Team slide: photos, backgrounds, and areas of expertise
4️⃣ Your ASK: funding amount and how the funds will be used
🔥 If you’re scaling a lending-focused FinTech that is closing Africa’s financing gap, we want to hear from you.
📩 Reach out with your pitch deck at info@kac-afrika.de to start the conversation, and let’s expand access to capital where it matters most. @oecenter
💡 Focus Areas (B2B / Embedded Finance)
🔹 Microfinance institutions with tech integration
🔹 FinTechs with a lending component
🔹 Agri-FinTechs providing credit to smallholder farmers
🔹 Startups and companies offering SME lending solutions
🏁 Stage & Funding
✅ Seed and Pre-Series A
💰 Ticket sizes from USD 2 million
📊 Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must demonstrate:
✔️ Total assets of at least USD 4 million
✔️ Total equity of at least USD 2 million
✔️ An active loan book of at least USD 1 million
📍 Target Geography
🌍 East Africa
🇧🇮 Burundi, 🇰🇲 Comoros, 🇩🇯 Djibouti, 🇪🇷 Eritrea, 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, 🇰🇪 Kenya, 🇲🇬 Madagascar, 🇲🇺 Mauritius, 🇲🇿 Mozambique, 🇷🇼 Rwanda, 🇸🇨 Seychelles, 🇸🇴 Somalia, 🇸🇸 South Sudan, 🇹🇿 Tanzania, 🇺🇬 Uganda
📑 Pitch Deck Requirements
Please apply only if your pitch deck includes:
1️⃣ Revenue track record from incorporation to date
2️⃣ Revenue & profit forecasts for the next 3–5 years
3️⃣ Team slide: photos, backgrounds, and areas of expertise
4️⃣ Your ASK: funding amount and how the funds will be used
🔥 If you’re scaling a lending-focused FinTech that is closing Africa’s financing gap, we want to hear from you.
📩 Reach out with your pitch deck at info@kac-afrika.de to start the conversation, and let’s expand access to capital where it matters most. @oecenter
Call for Applications: Scale Your Ethiopian Business Through Franchising
Are you ready to expand beyond a single location? The Enterprise Support Scheme offers expert technical assistance to help Ethiopian enterprises build franchise-ready systems.
What the Scheme Offers
This is Technical Assistance only (no grants or cash):
Franchise readiness diagnostics & SOP development.
Legal, regulatory, and governance guidance.
Coaching during your pilot franchise rollout.
Who Should Apply?
Privately owned Ethiopian enterprises (minimum 2 years in operation).
Sectors: Food & Beverage, Consumer Goods/Services, Health, or Light Manufacturing.
Priority: Youth/Women-led businesses and those expanding to secondary cities (Bahir Dar, Hawassa, etc.).
Deadline: 15th March 2026
Click here to Apply.
Commissioned by GIZ (PSD-E) on behalf of BMZ, and implemented by sequa gGmbH.
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Are you ready to expand beyond a single location? The Enterprise Support Scheme offers expert technical assistance to help Ethiopian enterprises build franchise-ready systems.
What the Scheme Offers
This is Technical Assistance only (no grants or cash):
Franchise readiness diagnostics & SOP development.
Legal, regulatory, and governance guidance.
Coaching during your pilot franchise rollout.
Who Should Apply?
Privately owned Ethiopian enterprises (minimum 2 years in operation).
Sectors: Food & Beverage, Consumer Goods/Services, Health, or Light Manufacturing.
Priority: Youth/Women-led businesses and those expanding to secondary cities (Bahir Dar, Hawassa, etc.).
Deadline: 15th March 2026
Click here to Apply.
Commissioned by GIZ (PSD-E) on behalf of BMZ, and implemented by sequa gGmbH.
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The search for Africa’s top tech talent is on. 🌍🚀
Applications for the African Union Digital & Innovation Fellowship (2026/2027 Cohort) are now open.
Through this 12-month immersive programme, 12 tech-skilled young professionals will be selected to contribute directly to Africa’s digital transformation from within the African Union system, working at the intersection of technology, policy, and innovation.
Are you ready to code for the continent? 👩🏾💻✨
Click here to explore the 12 open fellowship positions and submit your application today.
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Applications for the African Union Digital & Innovation Fellowship (2026/2027 Cohort) are now open.
Through this 12-month immersive programme, 12 tech-skilled young professionals will be selected to contribute directly to Africa’s digital transformation from within the African Union system, working at the intersection of technology, policy, and innovation.
Are you ready to code for the continent? 👩🏾💻✨
Click here to explore the 12 open fellowship positions and submit your application today.
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African Union Continental Capacity-Building Programme for Youth is open for applications until 27 February.
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