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Suppose your biggest ambitions for influence, innovation, or business success weren't ambitions, but funded realities?

This week, we're cutting through the noise to bring you an expertly curated set of opportunities that are actively seeking like-minded individuals and organizations such as yours. Whether you want to fund your green business, secure crucial grants for your community initiatives, or just get featured on an international platform, consider this your insider's guide to getting to the next level of your journey.

Prepare to see how you can power your aspirations and make your mark. Let’s dive in!

• Women in Ag Award: Celebrating the World's Best Female Agricultural Leaders!

• Flourish Africa Business and Life Skill Programme 2025

• Accelerating Pre-cooked Food Businesses in East & West Africa

• Enovate Lab Greenpreneur 2.0 Incubation Program

• Africa Impact Fundraising (AIF) Grant Program

• Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition: Equipping Innovators for a Sustainable World!

Women in Ag Award: Celebrating the World's Best Female Agricultural Leaders!

Nominate Innovative Women Bringing Change to Farming, Agribusiness, Research & Beyond

Are you familiar with an outstanding woman who is moulding the future of farming? The Women in Ag Award, a high-profile contest initiated by DLG (German Agricultural Society) and "Women in Ag magazine," is inviting nominations to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions of women in the agricultural industry globally. This is a great chance to shine the spotlight on the tales and achievements of female trailblazers in the vast agriculture landscape.

The award applies to women from all over the world who are actively engaged in:

• Agriculture: Producers, farmers, and individuals directly working in cultivation and livestock.

• Agribusiness: Agricultural management, commerce, and industry professionals.

• Research & Development: Researchers, scientists, and innovators are driving agricultural enhancements.

• Teaching: Educators shaping the next generation of agricultural professionals.

• Journalism, Blogging, and Influencing: Communicators informing, inspiring, and advocating for the agricultural sector.

Winners and nominees will receive significant exposure and recognition:

• International Exposure to the Nominees: The short video profiles of the nominees will be provided with extensive coverage in DLG and AGRITECHNICA's print and online media, press releases, and on the "Women in Ag magazine" website, providing international exposure.

• Distinguished Award to the Winners: The winners of the first, second, and third prizes will be selected by an international jury.

• Official Award Ceremony: The finalists and winning teams will be announced and awarded publicly through an official award ceremony on November 12, 2025, during the world-renowned AGRITECHNICA exhibition in Hanover, Germany.

Deadline: July 31, 2025

Flourish Africa Business and Life Skill Programme 2025: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Nigeria!

Get Access Training & Grants of up to ₦3M for Your Business

What a fantastic opportunity for Nigerian women entrepreneurs! The Flourish Africa Business and Life Skill Programme 2025 has opened applications for Cohort 4, offering comprehensive life and business training along with the chance to win a grant of up to ₦3 million. With a total funding pool of ₦1.3 billion available to women entrepreneurs under this initiative, it serves as a significant motivation for women-led businesses across the country.

The Programme provides its beneficiaries with valuable resources:

• Life and Business Skills Training: Comprehensive training for developing the skills and capabilities both in life and business that are crucial for business success.

• Grant Support: Capacity to win a grant of up to ₦3 million, which will provide them enormous financial assistance to expand their businesses.

• Large Overall Funding: A part of an overall fund of ₦1.3 billion available for women entrepreneurs in this program.

Deadline: August 9, 2025

Accelerating Pre-cooked Food Businesses in East & West Africa: A Call for Proposals for Sustainable Impact!

Secure Grant Funding for Your Electric-Powered Food Business & Accelerate Impact

A new opportunity has arisen for East and West African innovators who are pioneering sustainable "pre-cooked" food businesses. Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) has launched a Call for Proposals to Scale Up Pre-cooked Food Businesses, aiming to stimulate the growth of businesses that primarily use electricity for cooking. If your business is committed to enhancing food safety, benefiting local supply chains, creating jobs, and fostering sustainable eCooking, then this grant could be your next milestone!

What is this Call for Proposals about?

• Foster Development: Enable the creation or growth of viable pre-cooked food ventures.

• Enhance Food Safety: Upgrade food safety and hygiene levels in the industry.

• Promote eCooking: Integrate efficient and sustainable electric cooking technologies.

• Support Local Supply Chains: Encourage procurement from smallholder farmers, boosting local economies.

• Create Employment: Generate employment, with a particular focus on youth and women.

• Improve Affordability & Accessibility: Increase affordability and accessibility of pre-cooked food for poorer urban households.

The shortlisted candidates will receive:

• Grant Funding: A total grant fund of £30,000 to support selected businesses.

• Meaningful Contribution: An opportunity to contribute to sustainable development goals by promoting clean energy cooking and economic growth.

Deadline: August 3, 2025

Enovate Lab Greenpreneur 2.0 Incubation Program: Niger's Green Economy Game Changers!

Receive Secure Mentorship, Seed Capital & Expert Training for Your Green Business

A beacon has been lit for sustainability-focused entrepreneurs in Nigeria! The Enovate Lab Greenpreneur 2.0 Incubation Programme, a partnership climate innovation scheme with Climate Lab, is now looking for innovative individuals and teams with green business ideas. This programme offers you the chance to develop your green concept into a successful business, supporting Nigeria's emerging green economy.

Guest participants will receive a complete package.

• Expert Guidance: Obtain insightful feedback and one-to-one guidance from accomplished industry professionals.

• Comprehensive Training: Receive comprehensive training modules that address crucial issues such as business growth, market strategy, fundraising strategies, and superior sustainability excellence.

• Seed Financing: Obtain crucial seed financing to establish your green venture or inject a boost into its incremental growth cycle.

• Networking Opportunities: Network with a vibrant community of entrepreneurs, potential investors, and ecologists, laying the groundwork for collaboration and expansion.

• Post-Incubation Support: Utilise ongoing support to help realise your venture's long-term success and growth beyond the incubation stage.

Deadline: August 9, 2025

Africa Impact Fundraising (AIF) Grant Program: Grassroots Organizations Supported Across Africa!

Get Up to $5,000 in Matching Grants, Training & Fiscal Sponsorship

A transformative opportunity now presents itself for African grassroots organisations! The New Africa Fund's new Africa Impact Fundraising (AIF) Grant Program is a pioneering initiative aimed at strengthening these organisations with essential fundraising skills, comprehensive training, and invaluable matching funds. The programme is designed to empower African grassroots organisations to develop strong, sustainable fundraising systems that generate a lasting impact.

AIF Grant Program provides a comprehensive package of support designed to increase fundraising potential:

• Expert Online Training: 70 organizations receive extensive online training from fundraising experts.

• Matching Funds: Up to $5,000 of matching funds are provided to contest participants in an interactive 30-day fundraising competition, enhancing their efforts.

• Fiscal Sponsorship: Receive 12 months of free fiscal sponsorship by the New Africa Fund, with administrative and legal assistance for grant handling.

• Workshop in Person (for High Achievers): 10 high-achieving organizations will be chosen to attend a special week-long workshop in person in Kigali, Rwanda. The hands-on workshop will provide training on key subjects such as fundraising strategy, financial management, marketing, grant writing, and cultivation of donors.

• Recurring Fundraising Opportunities: Access to repeated performance-based fundraising opportunities to maintain consistent growth.

Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition: Equipping Innovators for a Sustainable World!

Submit Your SDG-Based Business Idea & Contribute to a Safer World

Are you a budding entrepreneur who wants to bring a positive social impact? The Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition (CEC) is calling for applications from people willing to employ creative business plans to aid in creating a less violent and more sustainable world. A special platform for young and budding entrepreneurs to make their aspirations of a better future come true is presented below.

The competition itself offers a tremendous opportunity for:

• Visibility: Having your innovative thought seen on an international stage.

• Impact: Contributing to making a positive difference towards the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

• Development: The process of working out and submitting your idea can be an invaluable step on your journey as an entrepreneur.

Deadline: August 12, 2025

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• From Refugee To CEO: 5 Hard-Earned Skills For Success As An Entrepreneur - Forbes

• The Youthrive Program: Empowering Nigerian MSMEs for Impact & Growth! - See Details

• Unilever SHE Internship Program for 2025

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