Latest Opportunities Ep.6

Latest Opportunities Ep.6
💰Welcome to our biweekly digest that curates funding for African Innovators and Entrepreneurs from our Blitz platform.
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In this Episode
  • Mena Civic Tech Hackathon & Fellowship
  • Ann Lowe Summer Intensive Fellowship
  • Afreximbank Flagship Accelerator Program
  • Catalyze 2025 is Live!
  • Join our Community

Funding Opportunities Closing Soon!

💡 Mena Civic Tech Hackathon & Fellowship


📌 Description
Code for MENA was launched to tackle the region’s limited adoption of civic technology by bridging innovation with civic purpose—empowering a new generation of public interest technologists, civic innovators, and changemakers.


👩🏾‍💻 Who should apply
Techies, designers, entrepreneurs, or social innovators from the MENA region who want to solve community challenges through technology.


🎁 What you’ll get

  • Fellowship support to grow your idea
  • Mentorship from civic tech experts
  • Networking with changemakers across the region
  • Opportunity to pilot your project

📍 Location
Hybrid (Online + in-person events in the MENA region)


⏳ Deadline
23rd August 2025


💡 Tips to apply
Highlight how your project addresses a civic challenge, show its feasibility, and explain its potential impact in the MENA region

Apply Now

🎨 Ann Lowe Summer Intensive Fellowship


📌 Description
A creative fellowship inspired by Ann Lowe’s legacy, designed to nurture artistic and fashion design talent. It offers hands-on training, mentorship, and industry exposure to help you grow your craft. 👗✨


👩🏾‍💻 Who should apply
Artists, designers, and creatives passionate about fashion or the arts who want to refine their skills and expand their professional networks.


🎁 What you’ll get

  • Mentorship from industry experts
  • Creative workshops and training
  • Opportunities to showcase your work
  • Access to professional networks

📍 Location
Global


⏳ Deadline
Due soon


💡 Tips to apply
Show your creativity and portfolio, and clearly explain how this fellowship will take your artistic journey to the next level.

Apply Now

🚀 Afreximbank Flagship Accelerator Program


📌 Description
A leading accelerator program for African entrepreneurs, offering mentorship, funding opportunities, and market access to help scale innovative businesses. 🌍💼


👩🏾‍💻 Who should apply
African business founders or startup teams with high-growth potential and a strong vision for impact in African markets.


🎁 What you’ll get

  • Expert mentorship and coaching
  • Access to funding opportunities
  • Networking with investors and partners
  • Tools to scale your business globally

📍 Location
Africa


⏳ Deadline
Due soon


💡 Tips to apply
Show your business’s scalability, market potential, and socio-economic impact; include clear growth strategies and performance metrics.

Apply Now

View 50+ More Opportunities on Blitz


🚀 Catalyze 2025 Is Live!

Theme: African by Design – Building Local Innovations for Impact

Join us on 25 September 2025 for our annual gathering of innovators, funders, and partners shaping Africa’s future. This year’s theme—African by Design—champions local ingenuity, seldetermination, and solutions built to last.

Expect fresh research, startup showcases, interactive panels, and mini design sprints, all centered on three tracks:

  • Self-Sufficient Health Systems – Bold, local healthcare solutions.
  • Bridging the Energy Gap – Homegrown power innovations.
  • Cross-Border Funding – Smarter ways to unlock capital for African founders.

Wherever you are, be part of the conversations, connections, and ideas redefining Africa’s future—on Africa’s terms.

📅 25 Sept 2025 | 📍 Hybrid  


💬 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 groupis 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.


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