January 7, 2025: Environment and Tech Biz Opportunities, Entrepreneurship Training, and NextBillion's Annual Contest Winners are Announced
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We’ve highlighted the most recent BizDev opportunities below. Visit our BizDev page to see all the opportunities.
Energy
The primary goal of the SEA is to catalyze the development and deployment of sustainable energy solutions across Africa, foster economic growth, social progress, and environmental sustainability and address pressing energy challenges across region. Learn more
PREO promotes the productive use of renewable energy (PURE) in sub-Saharan Africa and the Pacific Island Countries to stimulate local economic development and support global progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG7, SDG8 & SDG13). Learn more
Food Security
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)—with a focus on community-based organizations, tech-driven CSOs, and social enterprises are invited to apply. Learn more
Environment
Through tailored mentorship, professional support, and access to a global network of industry partners, the Elevate Blue Project aims to enhance the competitiveness and traction of innovative companies while maximizing their environmental and societal impact. Learn more
The Facility is searching to fund nature-and-climate-positive projects with grants ranging from EUR 750,000 to EUR 1.5 million. Learn more
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Technology
Gain in-Depth Knowledge: Learn how ESG principles apply to the tech landscape, from environmental impact to digital inclusion. Learn more
This initiative aims to successfully establish CoE-5G/5G+/6G in IIT Kanpur to serve the startup and MSME sector across the country and at an international scale with the objective of creating a socio-economic impact empowering businesses and communities through cutting-edge 5G/5G+/6G solutions. Learn more
Infinity 2.0 Accelerator
A 12-week hybrid accelerator: Includes masterclasses, mentoring, and fundraising support with up to $5M in investment for startups meeting PayU’s criteria. Learn more
This opportunity is for Women-led MSMEs that incorporate tech-based solutions within its business operations. Learn more
Entrepreneurship
The flagship TEF Entrepreneurship Programme is open to all entrepreneurs across Africa with innovative business ideas or existing businesses not older than five years. This year, there is a special emphasis on businesses leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and green initiatives. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Learn more
Announcing the winners from NextBillion's "Most Influential Articles of 2024" contest
NextBillion’s “Most Influential Articles of the Year” contest has been a yearly tradition since 2012. The contest highlights 12 of our most-read articles from the past year and gives readers the opportunity to vote for their favorites. Here are our three Most @ Articles of 2024, as selected by our readers.
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