Deadline: September 3, 2025 The D4D Hub Creative Economy Award 2025 is here, providing a groundbreaking platform for creative entrepreneurs, innovators, and tech-enabled businesses across West Africa to showcase their impact-driven solutions. With a total prize pool of $30,000, the award aims to support bold ideas that merge creativity, technology, and entrepreneurship to drive sustainable economic development. About the D4D Hub Creative Economy Award 2025 Launched as part of Moonshot by TechCabal 2025, the D4D Hub Creative Economy Award 2025 is an initiative by the Digital for Development (D4D) Hub. It is designed to spotlight innovative organisations and startups that…
Author: Oluwole Omojofodun
Oluwole Omojofodun
Oluwole Omojofodun is the Proposal Review Team Lead and Publisher at GrantsDatabase.org. With a strong background in grant writing, nonprofit development, and funding strategy, Oluwole oversees the review and refinement of proposals submitted through the platform. His work ensures that applicants are equipped with compelling, funder-ready applications. Passionate about accessibility and impact, he also curates and publishes timely grant opportunities to empower changemakers across sectors.
Deadline: September 21, 2025 Are you building innovative connectivity solutions for underserved communities? The Giga Accelerator Programme 2025 is now open for applications, offering a non-dilutive grant of USD $50,000 to support scalable, open-source technologies designed to connect the unconnected. This programme, part of the global Giga initiative by UNICEF and ITU, is anchored at the Giga Technology Centre in Barcelona and will run primarily online, ensuring participation from anywhere in the world. About the Giga Accelerator Programme 2025 The Giga Accelerator Programme 2025 is designed to support organisations working to improve internet access in infrastructure-constrained environments. Through funding, mentorship,…
Deadline: August 31, 2025 Are you a Nigerian startup founder looking to scale your venture, refine your business model, and attract investment? The TVC Labs MentorPitch Program 2025 is now open for applications. This unique mentorship programme connects early-stage, tech-enabled startups with experienced mentors and angel investors who can accelerate their journey to success. Applications close on August 31, 2025, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to take your business to the next level. About the TVC Labs MentorPitch Program 2025 The TVC Labs MentorPitch Program 2025 is designed to bridge the gap between startup founders and industry experts.…
Deadline: September 10, 2025 The Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa 2025 is a three-month hybrid programme hosted in South Africa, designed for Seed to Series A technology startups from across the continent. The accelerator brings together Google’s programmes, people, products, and technology to help African founders solve their toughest technical and business challenges. If your startup is based in Africa and you’re ready to scale, this South Africa-hosted accelerator offers the resources and support you need. About the South Africa Cohort This cohort is part of Google’s global accelerator series. For 2025, it will be delivered in hybrid format: a…
Deadline: August 27, 2025 Are you passionate about sustainability, technology, and innovation? The AI Environmental Footprint Measurement Hackathon 2025 is your chance to make a real difference by developing groundbreaking tools to track and reduce the environmental impact of artificial intelligence (AI). This global hackathon brings together innovators, developers, researchers, and climate advocates to tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our time: measuring and minimising the carbon and water footprint of AI systems. About the Hackathon The AI Environmental Footprint Measurement Hackathon 2025 focuses on creating practical, scalable tools that can help measure and manage AI’s environmental impact.…
Deadline: September 22, 2025 The Digital Democracy Initiative Hackathon 2025 is an exciting opportunity for civil society organisations and activist teams working across Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Organised by the CIVICUS Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI) in partnership with the Metamorphosis Foundation and the Civic Literacy Initiative, this hackathon will provide participants with funding, mentorship, and the platform to create innovative digital solutions that strengthen democracy. This year’s edition will take place in-person in Bangkok, Thailand, from 1–5 November 2025, bringing together changemakers, developers, designers, researchers, and advocates to build impactful projects. Why Join the Digital Democracy Initiative Hackathon 2025?…
Deadline: September 7, 2025 Are you a young entrepreneur in Nigeria looking to scale your small business? The GET Compass Grant Program 2025 (Cohort 4) is now open for applications, offering up to ₦2,000,000 in grant funding alongside transformative business development workshops designed to strengthen your entrepreneurial journey. Organised by the Grooming Endowment Trust (GET), this initiative goes beyond financial support. It equips entrepreneurs with the skills, tools, and strategies needed to ensure their businesses thrive and remain sustainable in the long term. About the GET Compass Grant Program 2025 The GET Compass Grant Program 2025 is a flagship initiative…
Deadline: September 28, 2025 The World Bank Group Government Analytics Fellowship 2026 is now open for applications. This prestigious fellowship offers a unique opportunity for mid-level managers and senior analysts in central governments to strengthen their skills in government analytics, drive systemic change, and gain exposure to cutting-edge practices in data-driven governance. About the Fellowship The fellowship is a 6-month hybrid programme that blends in-person training with in-service mentorship. Selected fellows will design and implement a government analytics project in their home country, guided by experts from leading global institutions. The programme includes two weeks of full-time in-person training in…
Deadline: Unspecified Are you a passionate researcher ready to push the boundaries of Artificial Intelligence in Science? The AIMS South Africa AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026–2027 is now open for applications, offering outstanding postdoctoral scholars a chance to advance cutting-edge research in AI and its applications across science and engineering. This prestigious fellowship provides a unique two-year opportunity: one year at Imperial College London under the Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Fellowship, followed by a year at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) South Africa. Fellowship Overview Research Focus Areas Applicants are expected to demonstrate how…
Deadline: September 5, 2025 The Palantir American Tech Fellowship 2025 is now open for applications. This exciting virtual programme offers aspiring technologists a unique opportunity to build technical skills in Palantir Foundry and the Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) while engaging directly with Palantir engineers and leadership. Successful participants will not only sharpen their knowledge but may also secure interviews for full-time positions at Palantir or partnered companies and gain access to the in-person Palantir Hackathon. Application Deadline Fellowship Format This flexible format makes the Palantir American Tech Fellowship 2025 an excellent option for those balancing studies, work, or other commitments.…