Top 11 Global Opportunities for Africans to Explore in Business in 2020

Studying abroad is an exciting experience, one every international student deserves to have. Fortunately, you can have this experience by applying for the top global opportunities for Africans in Business. Always remember that this list is inexhaustible thus, it is subject to updates. 

1. Google Research Scholar Programme for Early-Career Professors 2021

Google offers the Research Scholar Programme to support early-career professors who are pursuing research in fields relevant to Google in 2021. Worth of Award: Full funding. Deadline: December 2, 11:59 pm PT Wednesday. Click here for more details and to apply.

2. UNICEF Innovation Fund for Child Online Safety Solutions 2021(Win $100K)

The UNICEF Innovation Fund offers to invest in companies that are using machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain or extended reality to address digital risks to children in 2021. Worth of Award: Full funding. Deadline: December 20, 2020. Click here for more details and to apply.

3. PepsiCo Greenhouse Collaborative Accelerator for Entrepreneurs 2020

Pepsico accepts applications from breakthrough Ingredient and Technology Startups and Entrepreneurs for the Greenhouse accelerator in 2020. Worth of Award: Full funding. Deadline: December 7, 2020. Click here for more details and to apply.

4. Startup North-East Virtual Incubation Programme in Nigeria 2020

Ventures Platform Hub invites applications for the Startup North-East Virtual Incubation Programme to help startups solve prevailing problems that affect aid distribution and data management in the NorthEast in 2020. Worth of Award: Full funding. Deadline: December 2, 2020. Click here for more details and to apply.

5. Fully Funded Westerwelle Young Founders Programme in Germany 2021

Westerwelle Foundation invites applications for the Westerwelle Young Founders Programme, a fully funded 6-month-long programme for outstanding young entrepreneurs from emerging and developing countries in 2021. This is one of the top global opportunities for Africans in Business. Worth of Award: Full funding. Deadline: The application deadline is December 9, 2020, 11 pm CEST. Skype interviews with shortlisted candidates (2nd of January to 31st of January 2021). Jury decision and selection of participants (4th of February 2021). Notification of all applicants (6th of February 2021). Click here for more details and to apply.

6. Magnum Foundation Photography and Social Justice Fellowship in USA 2021

The Magnum Foundation is currently accepting applications for the Photography and Social Justice Fellowship in the USA in 2021. Worth of Award: Full funding. Deadline: December 1, 2020, 11:59 EST. Click here for more details and to apply.

7. StartupXs ChangeMakers Seed Grant Opportunity 2021(win $1000 )

StartupXs offers the “ChangeMakers Seed Grant Opportunity 2021” for startups and social enterprises who want to change their community with their innovative business ideas. Worth of Award: Full funding. Deadline: December 31, 2020, 23:59 GMT. Click here for more details and to apply.

8. Villgro Kenya Incubator Programme for Medical Innovations in 2020

Villgro Kenya, a business incubator and impact investor, accepts applications for Innovative Medical Device solutions that address the lack of access to quality and affordable health services & technologies in low-income populations across East Africa in 2020. Worth of Award: Full funding. Deadline: Applications are ongoing. Click here for more details and to apply.

9. Villgro Kenya Incubator Programme for Medical Innovations in 2020

Villgro Kenya, a business incubator and impact investor, accepts applications for Innovative Medical Device solutions that address the lack of access to quality and affordable health services & technologies in low-income populations across East Africa in 2020. Worth of Award: Full funding. Deadline: Applications are ongoing. Click here for more details and to apply.

10. Call for Mentors: Savvy Fellowship for Aspiring and Early-Stage Entrepreneurs 2020

Savvy Fellowship offers a call for mentors in its Fellowship Programme for Aspiring and Early-Stage Entrepreneurs in 2020. Worth of Award: Full funding. Deadline: There is no deadline to apply. Click here for more details and to apply.

11. Teach A Man To Fish School Enterprise Challenge in 2020(win $50,000 in prizes)

An Educational charity, Teach A Man To Fish invites applications for the School Enterprise Challenge in 2020. Worth of Award: Full funding. Deadline: Registrations will remain open until further notice. Click here for more details and to apply.

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As an international student, you can get a first-hand taste of the international study experience by applying for the top global opportunities for Africans in Business.