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Precious from SASIE here.

In Today’s rundown we’ll cover:

• AU-EU Youth Action Lab Grant

• WIPO Global Awards 2025

• Mercy Corps Ventures Accelerator

• StartwithSMEDAN Initiative

• Finding visibility through speaking opportunities

Call For Proposals

Are you passionate about:

• Voicing aspirations, issues or challenges facing under-represented or marginalised young people?

• Organising (policy) events with relevant stakeholders voicing young people’s rights and priorities?

• Increasing participation of young people in decision making processes, policy reviews and formulation?

Then, the AU-EU Representation grant is here to support you!

Apply for the WIPO Global Awards 2025

Is your SME making a real difference?

The WIPO Global Awards offers:

• Global Recognition: Showcase your achievements to the world.

• Networking Opportunities: Meet industry leaders in Geneva, Switzerland, who have covered travel expenses.

• Elevation Of Brand: Rise above the rest by increasing visibility and credibility worldwide.

Increase your brand value by showcasing your success on a world platform.

Mercy Corps Ventures Accelerator

Are you a woman entrepreneur developing innovative solutions for climate change, conflict, or natural disasters?

The Mercy Corps Ventures Anticipatory Action Accelerator offers:

• Equity-free grants of up to $100,000 to support impactful work

• Valuable mentorship by industry experts for your growth

• A great opportunity to join a community of changemakers in solving some of the most critical global problems.

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria announces its Start with SMEDAN Initiative

This new SMEDAN initiative brings a plethora of resources that will guide and aid women entrepreneurs such as yourself in business.

Key Benefits:

• Access to valuable training programs and resources that improve your business skills.

• Networking opportunities with other successful women entrepreneurs.

• Support in overcoming the challenges of starting up and growing a small business.

Learn more and get started

ICYMI

• Finding visibility through speaking opportunities - SASIE Blog

• Africa has tech unicorns, but they aren’t scaling globally - LSE Blog

• GAIN 2025/26 Cohort Applications Open

• Marketing Internship Remote 3-Month Full-Time Opportunity - M365Group SIA

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