Hello Innovators! 👋

Precious here from SASIE, your partner in tech entrepreneurship.

What amazing projects are you working on in your communities? Today, I am thrilled to present opportunities to make those visions a reality!

There is a newly launched opportunities here.This is your moment to get funded and scale the good work you're already implementing on the ground.

Intrigued? Want to know if your organization is eligible to receive help? Read on to discover the information and begin empowering your community!

• HER CyberTracks 2025: Empowering Women Globally in Cybersecurity!

• AfCFTA Digital Innovation Challenge

• UNICEF Innovation Fund: Investing in Technology for Women and Girls!

• Empower Your Nigerian Organization: Small Grants Now Open for Women & Youth Leaders!

HER CyberTracks 2025: Empowering Women Globally in Cybersecurity!

Unlock Your Tech Future: Free Cybersecurity Training & Mentorship Awaits!

Potential tech leaders, begin here! HER CyberTracks 2025 is giving women in Africa, Latin America, Europe, and beyond the great opportunity to dive into the realm of cybersecurity – for free! This comprehensive mentorship and training experience is your doorway to a highly sought-after career.

What's in it for you?

• No-Cost Cybersecurity Skills: Acquire valuable skills with training modules guided by expert mentors.

• Personalized Mentorship: Enjoy one-on-one mentorship from seasoned cybersecurity professionals.

• Career Advancement Support: Get the tools and expertise to begin or continue your tech career.

• Global Network: Be part of a supportive community of women in tech and cybersecurity professionals.

• Flexible Learning: Learn at your own pace with a program that accommodates varying schedules.

AfCFTA Digital Innovation Challenge: Your Moment to Empower Businesses Across the Continent!

Calling All African Tech Innovators: Design the Future of Trade in Africa!

Do you have an exceptional digital innovation that can change the face of how African Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) trade and do business? The AfCFTA Secretariat invites you!

AfCFTA Digital Innovation Challenge is a call to tech innovators and teams to develop and scale digital solutions that address real-world problems MSMEs in intra-African trade face. This is your opportunity not just to show your tech mettle but also contribute meaningfully to the economic growth and integration of the continent.

Consider your solution:

• Making cross-border payments easier for small and medium businesses.

• Connecting MSMEs to new markets in Africa.

• Simplifying logistics and supply chain activities.

• Providing access to basic trade information and materials.

• Creating digital capacities and skills among business owners.

What's in it for you?

Winning entrants will get the relevant support to bring their digital concepts into fruition and broaden their reach in the African region. This may include mentorship, technical assistance, and pilot project and strategic partnership access.

Deadline: April 18, 2025

UNICEF Innovation Fund: Investing in Technology for Women and Girls!

Develop Tech Solutions for Impact: Apply for Funding and Technical Support!

UNICEF Innovation Fund is seeking innovative technology solutions to address the pressing needs of women and girls globally. This is a tremendous opportunity for women tech entrepreneurs to apply for funding and technical support to scale their impactful solutions.

Funding Focus Areas:

UNICEF Innovation Fund is seeking solutions that leverage technologies such as:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)

• Block chain Drones Wearables Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR)

• Internet of Things (IoT)

• Data Science

What's on Offer?

Successful applicants can gain from:

• Seed Funding: Financial investment to pilot and scale their technology solutions.

• Technical Guidance: Personalized advice and guidance from UNICEF's technical specialists from around the world.

• Mentorship: Access to experienced mentors in technology and development.

• Global Network: Opportunities for meeting UNICEF partners along with other innovators.

• Potential to Scale: Assistance in scaling proven solutions for widespread impact.

Deadline: May 8, 2025

Empower Your Nigerian Organization: Small Grants Now Open for Women & Youth Leaders!

Boost Your Impact: Apply for Funding to Fuel Community-Led Change!

Excellent news for women and youth-led organizations in Nigeria! A new funding initiative has been introduced, offering small grants to support the funding of your valuable work in local communities. The program aims to empower organizations such as yours to implement effective projects and create a lasting, positive influence.

What types of projects are eligible to be funded?

These grants are typically created to fund projects with an emphasis on:

• Building strong local communities through projects with a specific impact.

• Providing worthwhile education and vocational training.

• Improving health and overall wellbeing.

• Creating opportunities for economic empowerment.

• Aiding environmental sustainability projects.

• Acting in particular to address the needs and development of women and youth.

What can you do?

Successful organizations will be provided with funds to carry out their community-based projects. The grant amounts will be outlined in the application guidelines.

Deadline: April 12, 2025

ICYMI

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• Report: Anti-DEI Sentiment Could Harm Female Founders - Innovative Insights 

• Business Loans for Women Entrepreneurs: Opportunities and Challenges - LinkedIn Blog

• Unilever Leadership Internship Program (ULIP) 2025

• ILO Internship Program 2025 - Paid Opportunities for Global Career Experience

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