Hello Innovators! 👋

Precious here from SASIE, your partner in tech entrepreneurship.

This week, we’re bringing you incredible opportunities to fund, grow, and scale your startup. Whether you're looking for funding, mentorship, or startup tips, we’ve got you covered!

• $100M for African Entrepreneurs – Apply Now!

• Master Grant Writing & Secure Funding for Your Startup 

• Green Business? TEF & UNICEF Have Seed Funding for You!

• Want to Empower Women in Tech? Join SASIE as a Volunteer!

2025 Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme

The Tony Elumelu Foundation is giving African entrepreneurs the funding, training, and mentorship they need to scale.

What’s in it for you?

• Up to $100M in funding

• Training in essential business skills

• Mentorship from top African entrepreneurs 

• Networking with thousands of founders

Deadline: March 1, 2025

Grant Writing & Funding Masterclass

Hosted by The Leader of Africa Institute

Master the Art of Grant Writing & Secure Resources for Your Work
Quality research and social innovation require resources and partnerships. The GWF Program helps researchers and entrepreneurs identify the true cost of their work and articulate its real value to secure significant funding.

What you’ll gain:

• Learn how to craft winning grant proposals

• Identify strategic funding sources and partnerships

• Build a strong funding strategy

• Engage key stakeholders to mobilize resources for social impact

Deadline: February 21, 2025

TEF x UNICEF BE Green Entrepreneurship Programme

Build a sustainable tech business + win seed funding

The TEFXUNICEF BEGreen Programme is looking for eco-conscious African entrepreneurs ready to tackle climate change & sustainability.

Why join?

• Special focus on waste management & circular economy

• Pan-African business training

• Mentorship from leading green entrepreneurs

• Seed funding to kickstart your green business Ready to Make a Difference?

ICYMI

• Essential Tips for Acquiring Your First Startup Customer - SASIE Blog

• Rest of the World Outpaces Africa in Real Digital Financial Transformation - Business of Tech Africa

• WIA Women for Zero Hunger Funding - See Details

• ECPAT INTERNATIONAL - Work Remotely as a Regional Coordinator for Africa

• MasterCard - Head, Country Program Communications, Rwanda

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