Author: Oluwole Omojofodun

Deadline: June 25 The Cassava Changemakers Pitch Competition 2025 is now open for applications, offering a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs and innovators across Africa to showcase their cassava-powered solutions. With a prize pool of up to ₦5 million, this competition is designed to support startups leveraging cassava to solve real-world challenges in food, industry, agriculture, and sustainability. Whether you’re an early-stage founder or a growing agri-tech business, this is your chance to turn innovation into impact. About the Cassava Changemakers Pitch Competition 2025 Organized by Startup Canada and profiled by Opportunity Desk, the Cassava Changemakers Pitch Competition 2025 is a…

For startups, nonprofits, and social enterprises, the journey toward growth begins long before your first grant proposal is written. One of the most crucial early steps, often overlooked, is developing a clear, actionable mission statement. Before you apply for funding, recruit your team, or build your brand, your mission must be defined and embedded into everything you do. In this post, we explain why your new company needs a mission statement before its first grant application, how to write one effectively, and what role it plays in attracting donors, aligning teams, and maintaining strategic focus. What Is a Mission Statement?…

For many Nigerian entrepreneurs, non-profit leaders, and innovators, securing funding is the single biggest hurdle to turning a powerful vision into a tangible reality. The landscape of finding grants in Nigeria can seem complex and highly competitive. However, with a strategic, informed, and persistent approach, you can unlock the financial support needed to fuel your mission. This ultimate checklist for 2025 is more than just a list; it’s a comprehensive roadmap. It will guide you systematically through every critical stage, from initial preparation to the final submission and beyond. Whether you’re leading a community-based organization, launching a tech startup, or…

Deadline: July 6, 2025 Are you a passionate human rights or media lawyer based in sub-Saharan Africa? The Media Defence Sub-Saharan Africa Litigation Surgery 2025 is now open for applications. This prestigious program is designed to equip lawyers with practical litigation tools to defend and advance freedom of expression (FOE) through strategic legal interventions. About the Media Defence Sub-Saharan Africa Litigation Surgery 2025 The Media Defence Sub-Saharan Africa Litigation Surgery 2025 is a unique legal training program that brings together lawyers working on FOE issues from across sub-Saharan Africa. Hosted in Windhoek, Namibia, from September 22–24, 2025, the surgery allows…

Deadline: July 7, 2025 (10:00 PM UTC) The Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) invites eligible civil society organizations to apply for the GHAI Budget Advocacy Accelerator 2025, a transformative, 12-month capacity-building program aimed at strengthening budget advocacy skills across Africa and Asia. If your organization is working to advance public health reforms or tackle non-communicable diseases (NCDs), this is your opportunity to join a powerful network driving real change. About the GHAI Budget Advocacy Accelerator 2025 The GHAI Budget Advocacy Accelerator 2025 is a technical support initiative designed for civil society organizations (CSOs) in low- and middle-income countries. The program…

Deadline: August 1, 2025 The Onuoha Fellowship 2025 is now accepting applications from aspiring student entrepreneurs! Designed by Angel Onuoha, a Harvard graduate and successful founder, this prestigious program equips selected U.S.-based college freshmen and sophomores with the tools, funding, and mentorship needed to launch real-world, AI-driven startups—starting from zero. If you’re a builder at heart and ready to take your first big step into entrepreneurship, the Onuoha Fellowship 2025 offers a powerful platform to kickstart your journey. About the Onuoha Fellowship Founded in 2020 by Angel Onuoha (CEO of Avelis), the Onuoha Fellowship responds to a growing need for…

Deadline: June 30, 2025 The Silver Rose Awards 2025 are now open for nominations! Organized by SOLIDAR and the S&D Group in the European Parliament, this prestigious annual award recognizes exceptional individuals, organizations, or movements working for a just transition—fighting for social justice, environmental sustainability, and democratic participation, often in the face of adversity. This is your chance to elevate change-makers creating real-world impact through policy advocacy, community organizing, or public campaigning. About the Silver Rose Awards 2025 The Silver Rose Awards 2025 spotlight courageous efforts that contribute to a socially just and environmentally sustainable world. The awards focus on…

Deadline: July 11, 2025 Are you a young Nigerian filmmaker passionate about driving social change through storytelling? The IOM Short Film Contest on Combating Trafficking in Persons in Nigeria 2025 is now open for submissions! This unique initiative, led by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Nigeria, invites creative youth voices to shine a light on one of the country’s most pressing human rights issues—trafficking in persons. About the Contest Now in its third year, the IOM Short Film Contest on Combating Trafficking in Persons in Nigeria 2025 aims to mobilize Nigerian youth in the fight against human trafficking. Themed…

The prestigious LSHTM–Stanford Fellowship in Planetary Health 2025–2026 is now open for applications. This fully funded postdoctoral fellowship, jointly hosted by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and Stanford University, supports early-career researchers working at the critical intersection of human and environmental health. If you’re passionate about climate, sustainability, and equity in global health, this opportunity is for you. About the LSHTM–Stanford Fellowship in Planetary Health 2025–2026 The LSHTM–Stanford Fellowship in Planetary Health 2025–2026 supports two postdoctoral fellows—one at LSHTM and one at Stanford—to lead innovative research in planetary health. This interdisciplinary field explores how global environmental…

Are you an experienced entrepreneur or industrial scientist looking to make a meaningful impact in UK universities? The Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR) Programme 2025 is now open for applications, offering a total of up to £50,000 in funding over two years. This prestigious opportunity supports knowledge exchange between academia and industry, helping to translate cutting-edge research into real-world innovation. The Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR) Programme 2025 is a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing university-industry collaboration, increasing entrepreneurial awareness, and fostering commercial research outputs. About the Programme Launched in 2017, the EiR Programme has facilitated over 130…