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Startup opportunities for entrepreneurs in South Sudan

Use this page to identify programmes that may accept applicants from South Sudan. Provider location and applicant eligibility are kept separate, and conditional country-list programmes are labelled rather than assumed.

21current or watchlist matches8 grants, 8 accelerators, 4 competitions, 1 learning

Nearest verified closing dates appear first. Always re-check the organiser's current terms before committing time or money.

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GrantsOpen call

Denmark Business Explorer - 2026 closing date

Use this where a genuine Danish partner is already considering a market entry or feasibility study. Agree the local enterprise role and ownership of study outputs before treating it as a useful opportunity.

Support
Up to DKK 500,000 matching support
Stage
Early or growing enterprise
Deadline / availability
6 Nov 2026, 15:00 EAT
Country fit
Country-list conditions require confirmation
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GrantsOpen call

Denmark Business Partnerships - first 2026 call

This is worth urgent attention for an already-formed partnership. Starting a consortium from scratch just before the deadline is unlikely to produce a credible proposal; use the next advertised spring 2027 call for preparation instead.

Support
Partnership grant; current ceiling to confirm
Stage
Early or growing enterprise
Deadline / availability
6 Nov 2026, 15:00 EAT
Country fit
Country-list conditions require confirmation
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CompetitionsOpen call

MIT Solve 2027 Global Challenges

The strongest immediate candidates already have a tested solution and clear evidence. Use the short remaining window to improve a focused application, not to invent traction or disguise an idea as a working product.

Support
USD 10,000 for selected Solver teams; extra prizes vary
Stage
Working prototype, pilot or scaling solution
Deadline / availability
6 Nov 2026, 20:00 EAT
Country fit
Listed as eligible
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LearningOpen call

AfDB higher-education innovation initiative - Phase II

This is most useful to Ubunifu's partner ecosystem rather than every learner. An interested institution should identify the actual incubator or technology-transfer improvement before preparing its application.

Support
Institutional innovation support, not founder cash
Stage
Early or growing enterprise
Deadline / availability
9 Nov 2026 - closing time/timezone not specified
Country fit
Listed as eligible
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GrantsOpen call

UNICEF Femtech Ventures - second call

Prioritise this where the product is genuinely ready for a funded technical milestone. Before drafting a compelling narrative, check whether registration and intellectual-property arrangements permit the required open-source work.

Support
Up to USD 100,000 + technical mentoring
Stage
Working prototype with initial testing
Deadline / availability
11 Nov 2026 - closing time/timezone not specified
Country fit
Country-list conditions require confirmation
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AcceleratorsOpen call

Home-Grown Solutions Agribusiness Accelerator - 2027 intake

A good fit is an established enterprise whose growth bottleneck is investment readiness or regional trade. Start with the country map and audited-account discrepancy: neither business enthusiasm nor a broad African ownership label resolves those conditions.

Support
Agribusiness growth and trade support
Stage
Growth agribusiness with audited accounts
Deadline / availability
1 Dec 2026 - closing time/timezone not specified
Country fit
Country-list conditions require confirmation
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GrantsOpen call

Commonwealth Blue Charter Incubator - Round II

Useful for an enterprise already working with a public body on a practical marine challenge. Secure the government lead and national coordination before writing a full application; a business cannot simply sign in place of a ministry.

Support
GBP 20,000-50,000; government-led project
Stage
Early or growing enterprise
Deadline / availability
12 Dec 2026, 02:59 EAT
Country fit
Country-list conditions require confirmation
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CompetitionsOpen call

SusHi Tech Challenge 2027

Consider this when Japanese/global visibility and urban-market partnerships justify the travel and preparation. A large top prize should not be the only reason a cash-constrained African startup applies.

Support
JPY 10m grand prize; selected exhibition support
Stage
Existing product or service
Deadline / availability
18 Dec 2026, 11:00 EAT
Country fit
Listed as eligible
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GrantsApplication route available

Finnpartnership Business Partnership Support

Useful when a real Finnish business relationship is already being explored. Establish mutual commercial value and written responsibilities before devoting resources to a grant application.

Support
Finnish-led partnership support; matching terms apply
Stage
Early or growing enterprise
Deadline / availability
No final deadline established; follow the current official route.
Country fit
Country-list conditions require confirmation
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AcceleratorsApplication route available

Free Electrons 2027

Prioritise this when you can define a utility problem and a manageable pilot with a clear success measure. Do not spend heavily on a speculative pilot before agreeing who owns the work and pays its costs.

Support
Utility pilots and commercial development
Stage
Energy product ready for utility pilot
Deadline / availability
No final deadline established; follow the current official route. | Early-bird: 30 November 2026; early-bird milestone only
Country fit
Listed as eligible
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AcceleratorsApplication route available

Hub71 Access programme

Consider this only if Abu Dhabi expansion is commercially sensible without the incentive. Compare the cash and in-kind value with dilution, relocation costs and the opportunity cost of moving a founder.

Support
In-kind support + SAFE/equity-linked cash
Stage
Early or growing enterprise
Deadline / availability
No final deadline established; follow the current official route.
Country fit
Listed as eligible
Review this opportunity →
AcceleratorsRolling applications

Pan-African timbuktoo HealthTech Launchpad

Useful when a working health product needs structured validation or commercialisation support. Show what the product already does, what evidence is missing and which bottleneck the launchpad can realistically address.

Support
Healthtech incubation; cash not guaranteed
Stage
Working healthtech MVP
Deadline / availability
No final deadline established; follow the current official route.
Country fit
Listed as eligible
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