Latest Funding Opportunities Ep.4
Welcome to our biweekly digest that curates funding for African Innovators and Entrepreneurs from our Blitz platform.
- A Note from Us
- Reach for Gold Social Impact Fellowship
- AWS startup Generative AI Accelerator
- AgriBlue. AI Accelerator
- Catalyze 2025 is coming!
- Members Only Events
- Funding Resources
📮 A Note from Us
Dear Friends,
Can you believe we’re already halfway through 2025? Many of us started the year full of hope for what we’re building. Whether you're gaining momentum or still finding your rhythm, here’s your reminder:
You’ve come this far — but how you finish the year matters even more than how you started.
There’s still time to pivot, pitch, and seize the right opportunities. The second half is wide open.
This edition of your bi-weekly digest is packed with funding, resources, and inspiration to help you power through.
Let’s get into it. 🤝
Funding Opportunities Closing Soon!
🌟 Reach for Gold Social Impact Fellowship
This isn't just a program; it's your launchpad to amplify your social mission and connect with a powerful network of changemakers.
- 👥 Who should apply: Early-stage social entrepreneurs, aspiring changemakers, and founders with a clear vision for creating positive societal or environmental impact.
- 🎁 What you will get: Mentorship, capacity-building workshops, access to a vibrant network, and potential seed funding to kickstart your impactful venture.
- 📍 Location: Global
- ⏳ Deadline: July 11th
☁️ AWS Startup Generative AI Accelerator
Ready to build the next big thing with AI? This accelerator is your gateway to leveraging Amazon's cutting-edge Generative AI technology to build, scale, and innovate.
- 👥 Who should apply: Early-stage startups, innovators, and technical founders with a strong focus on developing solutions using Generative AI.
- 🎁 What you will get: Significant AWS cloud credits, deep technical mentorship from AWS experts, go-to-market support, and networking opportunities with investors and industry leaders.
- 📍 Location: Global
- ⏳ Deadline: July 10th
🌾 AgriBlue.AI Accelerator
This is your chance to shape the future of agriculture with intelligent solutions. Get plugged into a specialized ecosystem for agri-tech game-changers.
- 👥 Who should apply: Agri-tech founders, agribusiness innovators, and early-stage entrepreneurs leveraging Artificial Intelligence to solve food system and agricultural challenges.
- 🎁 What you will get: Startup support & technical guidance specific to agri-AI, investor access & media exposure, and strategic partnerships within the agricultural innovation ecosystem.
- 📍 Location: Global
- ⏳ Deadline: July 15th
🧠 Gen AI Fellowship
Dive deep into the world of Generative AI! This fellowship offers a unique opportunity for individuals to explore, learn, and develop groundbreaking projects in this transformative technology.
- 👥 Who should apply: Individuals (students, researchers, early-career professionals) passionate about Generative AI, with project ideas they want to develop and a desire for in-depth learning.
- 🎁 What you will get: 50,000 naira stipend, Structured learning curriculum, mentorship from leading AI practitioners, project development support, and a collaborative environment.
- 📍 Location: Nigeria
- ⏳ Deadline: July 14th
View 50+ More Opportunities on Blitz
🚀 Catalyze 2025 Is Coming This Fall!
Theme: African by Design – Building Local Innovations for Impact
We’re heading to Houston this fall to spotlight Africa’s boldest innovators. This year’s theme celebrates homegrown solutions — designed by Africans, for real-world impact.
From founders to funders, Catalyze 2025 brings the ecosystem together to scale what’s working — and shift the narrative from imported ideas to African authorship.
📍 Houston | Fall 2025
💡 Registration opens soon. Sign up to get notified first.
💬 Join the Conversation — Inside Our WhatsApp Community
Are you looking for real-time support, founder insights, and a space to grow with others who get it? Our members-only WhatsApp group is where it’s all happening.
🚀 Pitch Tuesdays – Step into the spotlight and share your startup, idea, or side project. Get feedback, build confidence, and connect with potential collaborators.
📣 Weekly Founder Chats – Dive into focused discussions on funding, growth, and startup challenges. Ask questions, share lessons, and learn from lived experiences.
This is your chance to connect, pitch, and grow with a community that truly gets it.
Funding Resource
💡Quick read : “How to pitch a new idea to investors in 10 simple steps”-
Olamidayo Abolarin
🛠️ Tool Highlight: Blitz Funding Tracker
Stay organised, deadline-ready, and pitch-prepped with our free Notion-based tracker.
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