Latest Funding Opportunities Ep. 1

Get up to $10,000 with the Women in Tech Zambia Accelerator Fund! If you are a woman founder in Zambia building a tech-driven business? this is your chance to take your startup to the next level—with hands-on support, expert mentorship, and funding to grow your impact.

👥 Who should apply:

• Legally registered, revenue-generating tech or tech-enabled business in Zambia
• Must have a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
• Startup must have at least one female founder (aged 18–35)
• Female founder must have majority ownership
• Founder must be able to commit full-time to the program from June 23 to October 9, 2025

💡 What you’ll get: Over three months, you’ll get business training, 1:1 mentorship, legal and financial support, networking opportunities, media exposure, and access to a vibrant alumni community. Plus, five startups will each receive a $10,000 equity-free grant to help scale their solution.

📍 Location: Zambia

📅 Deadline: May 28, 2025

Are you a young changemaker with a big idea to protect the planet? The beVisioneers Fellowship, backed by Mercedes-Benz and run by The DO School, is designed to help you turn that idea into real-world impact. You’ll get the tools, training, and support you need to launch your own environmental project—no matter where you are in the world.

👥 Who should apply:

• Aged 16 to 28
• Able to speak English fluently
• Have a clear, action-focused idea to address an environmental issue

💼 What you’ll get: Access to world-class training, personalized mentorship, support to build and grow your project, and optional financial aid to cover things like internet, equipment, and living expenses.

🌍 Location: Global

📅 Deadline: May 31st, 2025

Passionate about climate justice and ready to lead change in your community? The Lake Chad Climate Justice Youth Fellowship is a 2-year journey that empowers young people from the Lake Chad region to take the lead on climate solutions through hands-on training, mentorship, funding, and global exposure.

👥 Who should apply: Youth aged 18–35 from Chad, Nigeria, Cameroon, or Niger who are actively involved in climate action and can commit to the full 24-month program.

💼 What you’ll get:

• Deep-dive training in climate justice, data, storytelling, and project management
• Personalized mentorship from climate experts
• Opportunities to participate in international climate forums
• Funding support to implement your local climate project

🌍 Location: Chad, Nigeria, Cameroon, or Niger (Lake Chad region)

📅 Deadline: May 31, 2025