GOOGLE IS LOOKING FOR AFRICA'S NEXT AI STARTUPS! Are you building an AI-powered solution that could solve real challenges in Africa? Applications are now open for the Google Africa Applied AI Lab, a new programme supporting African founders and researchers developing innovative AI products. Selected teams will receive technical mentorship from Google experts, early access to Google's latest AI models, and the opportunity to connect with investors and potential funding partners. Application Deadline: 31 August 2026 Apply here: https://labs.google/aifuturesfund/africaailab If you're building the future with AI, this is an opportunity worth exploring. #AfricaOpportunityNetwork #Google #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Startups #Innovation #Africa #TechEntrepreneurs

🇰🇪 KENYA Women in Tech Accelerator Kenya – Cohort 9 Are you a woman leading a tech-enabled startup in Kenya? This is your opportunity to accelerate your business, connect with mentors and investors, and access funding to help you grow. Selected startups will receive: • A 12-week business acceleration programme • Expert mentorship and coaching • Investor and networking opportunities • Access to the Women in Tech alumni network The top seven startups will each receive a US$10,000 equity-free seed grant. Application Deadline: 25 July 2026 Apply here: https://www.womenintech.ke/ Know a woman entrepreneur who should see this? Share this opportunity with them. #AfricaOpportunityNetwork #WomenInTech #Kenya #Startups #WomenEntrepreneurs #Innovation #Tech #FundingOpportunity

If you're a woman entrepreneur looking for funding, mentorship, investor access, or business growth support, there are a lot of opportunities you can apply for. Save this post, share it with a female founder, and tag someone who should apply. Need help identifying the right opportunities, preparing grant applications, or writing winning proposals? My inbox is open for consultations. 1. SheConnects Digital Accelerator Africa Up to $1,000,000 in grant funding for organizations scaling digital solutions for women and girls across Sub-Saharan Africa. Deadline: July 8, 2026 Apply: care.org/scdaccelerator 2. Amber Grant for Women $10,000 monthly grant + annual grant opportunities Deadline: Last day of every month (ongoing) Apply: https://lnkd.in/eMxTQ-EM 3. Women in Ag Award 2026 Recognizes outstanding women driving innovation and impact in agriculture Deadline: July 10, 2026 Apply : https://lnkd.in/eTXcx4Dk 4. Women TechEU €75,000 equity-free funding plus mentoring and investor support for women-led deep-tech startups Deadline: August 4, 2026 Apply: https://lnkd.in/eGgaJtnX 5. KPMG Female Founders in Africa Competition 2026 Mentorship, investor exposure, and continental recognition for women-led startups Deadline: August 31, 2026 Apply: https://lnkd.in/eQgCCGxa 6. Flourish Africa Business Grant Programme Funding, training, and business support for female entrepreneurs Deadline: Rolling applications Apply: https://flourishafrica.org 7. AWIEF Pitch n Grow 2026 Pan-African pitch competition for women founders across pre-venture, early-stage, and growth tracks. Cash prizes, mentorship, live finals in Cape Town in November. Deadline: July 20, 2026 Apply: https://lnkd.in/eMDUtTgq 8. Women in Tech Accelerator Standard Chartered Foundation and Village Capital. Funding, mentorship, and investment-readiness training for women-led tech startups across Africa, the Middle East, and Pakistan. Rolling, early application recommended Apply: https://lnkd.in/e2mvsGTQ #WomenFounders #WomenInBusiness #StartupFunding #Grants #AfricanStartups #AfricanFounders #Fundafrica #Business

12 months of fully-funded training, expert mentorship, and pre-seed investment of up to $100,000 for high-potential ventures. MEST has invested in 90+ African startups and trained 2,000+ entrepreneurs. Now they’re offering fully-funded AI startup training for African founders. Mentorship from practitioners at Google, Meta and OpenAI. Open to software developers aged 21-35 in Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal and Kenya. Most African AI founders have never applied. Deadline July 20. http://mestaistartupprogram.smapply.us