Applications for the 2026 Anzisha Fellowships are now open. (Up to USD $140,000 Prize to grow your Business)

This is your race, your challenge, your opportunity to be a part of the next cohort of innovative young leaders who are transforming their communities through entrepreneurship.

Eligibility Requirements
1. You must be between 15 and 22 years old with an ID document or Passport to present as evidence.

2. You must be a national of an African country with a business based in Africa for African customers/beneficiaries.

3. The Anzisha Fellowship isn’t for great ideas or business plans – you must have already started, and be able to prove it!

4. Your business, invention or social project can be in any field or industry (science and technology, civil society, arts and culture, sports, etc.).

5. Individuals who apply must be one of the founding members of a business.

👉 Visit anzisha.org/apply to submit your application TODAY!

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Opportunity Alert:
AgTech Innovation Challenge (ATIC)

The AgTech Innovation Challenge aims to expand the AgTech ecosystem by supporting individuals and startups with innovative ideas that will contribute to the transformation of the Ethiopian agriculture sector.

የኢትዮጵያ ግብርና ትራንስፎርሜሽን ኢንስቲትዩት፣ ታላቅ የAgri-Tech የፈጠራ ውድድር

የኢትዮጵያ ግብርና ትራንስፎርሜሽን ኢንስቲትዩት፣ በግብርናው አለም ምርትና ምርታማነትን ለማሳደግ፣ የአቅርቦት ሰንሰለትን ለማስፋት፣ ለእርሻ እና ለእርባታ የሚሆን የግብአት ተደራሽነትን ለማስጠበቅ፣ ለሜካናይዜሽን እና ለምቹ ግብይት የሚጠቅም የዲጂታል መፍትሄ አለን ለሚሉ የፈጠራ ባለቤቶች ታላቅ የAgri-Tech የፈጠራ ውድድር አዘጋጅቷል።

ዛሬውኑ የግብአት ተደራሽነትን የሚያልቁ የዲጂታል መፍትሄዎችን እና አሰራሮችን በማዘጋጀት በመመዝገብ ለላቀ የዲጂታል መር ግብርና ግብአት በመሆን አሸናፊ ይሁኑ!

Apply here: https://innovations.ati.gov.et/

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🚀 Call for Fintech Startups!

The Finwise Acceleration Program by EDI & UNCDF is now open!

Are you an early-stage or growth-ready fintech building solutions for last-mile communities or strengthening CICO agent networks?

This is your chance!

✅15-Day Bootcamp in Addis Ababa
✅ Mentorship & DFS matchmaking
✅ Business Development Support
✅ Seed funding opportunities
Open to startups from all regions of Ethiopia

📅 Deadline: December 30, 2025
Apply now and help expand inclusive digital finance across Ethiopia! 

Apply 👉https://forms.office.com/r/EdFLKe7SNu

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Opportunity Alert!
Join the EU Youth Sounding Board (YSB) Ethiopia

Applications are now open to influence EU policies and empower Ethiopian youth, through joining the third cohort of YSB Ethiopia.

The initiative empowers Ethiopian youth to directly influence EU external action and international partnerships. The YSB provides many opportunities for youths participating. You will be given trainings, invite to high-level events, and make sure to connect the YSB not only with international organisations but also other youth structures.

To be eligible, you must:
- Be an Ethiopian citizen with a valid passport.
- Be between 18 and 30 years old (as of December 31, 2025).
- Have an excellent command of English.
- Be able to devote at least 25 days per year to YSB activities.

Submit your application via this link: https://events.eprd.pl/call-for-candidates-for-the-3rd-cohort-of-youth-sounding-board-ethiopia/

Deadline: December 31, 2025, at 23:59 EAT.

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Opportunity Alert!
𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐀𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍!

The Aspire Leaders Program is a Harvard-faculty designed program for limited-income & first-generation university students and graduates.

- 100% free
- 9 weeks of flexible and interactive and professional skills
- access financial awards and mentorship
- connect with peers from every country worldwide
- learn from Harvard Faculty and global experts

Develop leadership skills employers seek globally

This fully funded 9-week program isn’t just another virtual course — it’s a community filled with exceptional individuals and a catalyst for young leaders like you who are ready to shape their futures with purpose and vision.

If you’re looking to expand your potential in 2026, submit your Cohort 1 application before the January 21 deadline.

Apply here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eUYF8hdc

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GX Africa Ambassadors Programme

GX Africa is recruiting Green Ambassadors (Generation GX)—a structured, 3-month online program designed for African undergraduate students.

What the Program Involves
- AI for Climate Learning Challenge
- Green Skills Glow-Up Challenge
- 10×10 Climate Outreach Challenge

Who Can Apply
- Undergraduate university, college, or TVET students
- Interested in climate action, sustainability, & emerging tech
- Comfortable with digital tools, social media, & online communities

What Ambassadors Gain
- Training in climate change & green skills
- Hands-on experience using AI for climate education
- Early access to GX Africa opportunities and resources
- Notion productivity training
- A documented green skills & content portfolio
- Pathways into the GX Africa Team & external fellowships

Application Process
https://gxafrica.notion.site/Green-Ambassadors-Generation-GX-1b3a347e563f803c98c9e2b82c3377cd

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🚀 Paid Internship: Digital Market Linkage & MSME Support

Want to help MSMEs thrive through digital tools? SEED is looking for a paid intern to drive adoption, engagement, and market linkage via the SEED Connect Mini App and Telegram communities 📲.

Your Role:
✍️ Create sector-focused content & success stories
🛠️ Manage users, roles, and platform issues
📊 Track transactions, maintain data, and flag compliance/fraud
📈 Monitor performance, sales, and social metrics
🤝 Guide MSMEs on digital tools & boost visibility
💡 Support targeted marketing initiatives

Who You Are:
Fresh grads in Business, Marketing, ICT, or related fields
Passionate about MSMEs, data, and digital platforms
Strong communicator | Onsite | 3 months | Competitive stipend

Deadline: Jan 9, 2026
Apply: https://shorturl.at/QiQBE

Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP) 2026 for young African Entrepreneurs.

The Tony Elumelu Foundation is empowering a new generation of African entrepreneurs, through the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme.

Successful applicants receive a world-class business training, mentorship, non-refundable seed capital up to $5,000, and global networking opportunities.

The Programme is open to entrepreneurs across Africa, both new start-ups and existing young businesses, operating in any sector.

Eligibility:
The Entrepreneurship Programme identifies outstanding African entrepreneurs who have start-ups or business ideas with the potential to grow.

Benefits
The training has been tailored to educate and capacitate you in starting or growing your business to overcome the challenges faced by entrepreneurs across the African continent.

Application Deadline: March 1st, 2026 https://lnkd.in/e4DfqmA5

https://tefconnect.com/login?redirect=%2Fho

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📢 ENROLLMENT OPEN – AI TRAINING PROGRAM
Africa Digital & Innovation Technology Academy (ADITA) is now accepting enrollments for:

🤖 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Concepts and Applications

🔹 About the Program
A non-technical introduction to Artificial Intelligence covering core concepts, history, real-world applications, and ethical considerations.
🔹 Program Details
⏳ Duration: 44 hours
📘 Level: Beginner
💻 Format: Online & In-person
🎓 Certification: Yes (upon completion)

🔹 Who Can Apply?
Open to learners from all professional backgrounds. No prior AI/ML experience required.
📝 Interested participants must complete the enrollment form and agree to the terms and conditions.

https://aditacademy.co/


Africa Digital & Innovation Technology Academy (ADITA)
Empowering Africa through AI & Digital Innovation 🚀

Opportunity Alert!!

In collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) Ethiopia is excited to launch a special training opportunity for 80 women interested in starting their journey in technology.

Topics Covered
Artificial Intelligence
Mobile App Development

No prior tech experience is required. Learn from industry experts, gain practical skills, and build confidence in the digital world.

Organized in celebration of International Women’s Day

Take the first step toward innovation and opportunity.

Registration Form Link: https://lnkd.in/dUJzTdpw

Exciting Opportunity: E-Mentorship for Girls in ICT Day 2026! 🌐💡

To celebrate International Girls in ICT Day 2026, the FAO Office of Innovation is
hosting a global virtual event with this year’s theme “AI for Development:
Girls Shaping the Digital Future.”
This online mentorship event on April 23 will connect young women with mentors from the private sector, academia, government, and UN agencies. The program aims to empower girls and young women (ages 18–25) to explore the challenges and opportunities of artificial intelligence (AI) in agrifood systems and to inspire the next generation of leaders in digital innovation.

What’s in store?
· Expert mentorship sessions
· Career insights from AI and agrifood professionals
· Interactive Q&A
· Certificate of participation for attendees

Are you passionate about technology, agriculture, or the intersection of both? Are you ready to play an active role in closing the digital gender gap?

Register👉 https://lnkd.in/dMTfnCph by April 5, 2026.

Applications are now open for the African Union Youth Volunteer Corps (AU-YVC) 2026 cohort.

This fully funded 12-month programme places young African professionals across AU Member States - offering real experience, real responsibility, and real impact in advancing Agenda2063.

Who should apply:
• Citizens of an AU Member State
• Aged 18–35 years
• Post-secondary qualification
• At least 1 year of volunteer or professional experience

What you gain:
• Hands-on experience across key sectors
• Cross-border exposure and cultural exchange
• Access to a Pan-African network of changemakers
If you’re serious about contributing to Africa’s development, this is where you start.

Apply here https://lnkd.in/eSFRgiKN

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Online Investor Education Program

✅ Boost your financial literacy, invest responsibly, and make informed decisions.

✅ Program: 12-week interactive online training on capital markets, investment instruments, risk management, and financial decision-making.

✅ Who Should Join: Students, emerging investors, and anyone interested in responsible investing.

Schedule: Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | 12 weeks

✅ Format: Online modules, live Q&A, group discussions, digital certificate upon completion

Key Outcomes:
✅ Understand investment opportunities and risks
✅ Enhance financial decision-making
✅ Receive a digital certificate

Additional Opportunities:
✅ Networking with industry professionals
✅ Chance to receive a CISI scholarship

Register via this link :https://lnkd.in/dJVJauzU

Registration Period: April 1–8, 2026

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Call for Applications: SIE Exam Sponsorship Opportunity

The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority, in collaboration with the Indiana Project and Timar Ethiopia, is pleased to invite applications for sponsorship to prepare for and sit the Securities industry Essentials Certification.

The SIE is a certification offered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and provides a strong foundational understanding of the securities industry.

The program covers key areas such as capital markets, financial instruments, regulatory frameworks, and ethical standards.

What the program offers:
• Structured training and preparation support
• Guidance from experienced practitioners
• Sponsorship for the SIE exam

Eligibility criteria:
• Junior professionals with 1–2 years of experience
• University students with a strong interest in capital markets

Application link: https://shorturl.at/VrIjD
Application deadline: April 17, 2026

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