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INNOV'ACTION Global Gateway - Republic of Congo

A practical local route for a venture with a concrete problem and implementable solution. Establish the national eligibility first, then show how the prize would fund a specific ne...

Competitive awards CFA 1m-4.5m

Early or growing enterprise
15 Nov 2026 - closing time/timezone not specified

Applicant geography: Republic of Congo
Provider/base: Republic of Congo / European Union

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Villgro East Africa MedTech programme

Worth considering when the next barrier is translating a device prototype into an approvable, manufacturable product. The application should make that bottleneck visible rather tha...

Medical-device commercialisation support

Medical-device proof of concept or prototype
16 Nov 2026 - closing time/timezone not specified

Applicant geography: Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
Provider/base: Kenya

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YOURS Local Actions 2026 - Kenya route

A strong option for an organised Kenyan youth team with local knowledge and a credible implementation partner. Start with a specific dangerous street or mobility barrier and a chan...

Up to USD 5,500 for an eligible community project

Youth-led project with delivery partner
16 Nov 2026, 01:00 EAT

Applicant geography: Kenya
Provider/base: Netherlands / international nonprofit

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USPF Changemaker Challenge 2026

Prioritise this if your team can demonstrate how a practical digital solution works for an underserved Nigerian community. A well-scoped idea can qualify; do not falsely describe a...

NGN 10m total national prize pool; individual awards vary

Team-led ICT idea, prototype or early venture
16 Nov 2026, 01:59 EAT

Applicant geography: Nigeria
Provider/base: Nigeria

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