Latest Funding Opportunities Ep.2

🚀 SHEshisa (loosely translated as ‘Accelerate’) is a 6-month, sector-agnostic accelerator programme designed to support female founders in and around Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The programme is crafted to provide a pro-active and safe learning space where women can innovate, adopt technology, enhance business skills and confidence, and create new connections.

👥 Who should apply:

• Female founders whose business has been operating for 1–5 years
• Annual turnover of less than ZAR 1 million
• Based and actively operating in KwaZulu-Natal
• Businesses that are either enabled by technology or can pivot to adopt technology
• Businesses that are innovative or open to applying innovation to their business model
• Applicants must be South African citizens or permanent residents
• Must be able to attend in-person sessions in Durban

💡 What you’ll get:

• Training, tools, and skills to develop your business innovation, operations, and profit
• Opportunities to expand your professional and support network
• Enhanced ability to manage relationships and positively influence those around you

📍 Location:
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

📅 Deadline:
June 13th, 2025

🚀 The HEH Edtech Incubator is a program for early-stage Edtech startups and university-based teams building digital education solutions for Finland and international markets. The program addresses the need for evidence-based Edtechby integrating learning science, educator feedback, and product development support.

👥 Who should apply:

• University-based teams (students/researchers) with a prototype
• Teams receiving Research to Business (R2B) funding
• Early-stage Edtech startups (pre-MVP)
• International Edtech teams willing to register in Finland

💡 What you’ll get:

• 7-week Lean LaunchPad product development program
• Integration of learning science into your solution
• Educator feedback and co-development opportunities
• Access to the Helsinki Edtech Testbed (for registered companies)
• Entry into European and U.S. Edtech accelerators and investor networks
• Connection to Faculty of Educational Sciences innovation networks

📍 Location:
Helsinki, Finland (soft landing support available)

📅 Deadline: June 13th, 2025

✨ Do you have an idea to advance SRHR in your community? The Amplify Change Opportunity Grant supports small, local groups driving change through bold advocacy and innovative approaches.

👥 Who should apply:

• Grassroots or community-based organisations
• Based in Africa, South Asia, or the Middle East
• Annual spending under £200,000
• Open to registered and unregistered groups.

💡 What you’ll get:

• Flexible funding to run your project
• Support to build your advocacy strategy
• Mentorship to help strengthen your impact

📍 Location:
Projects must be based in an eligible country in Africa, South Asia, or the Middle East

📅 Deadline: June 16th, 2025