AFREXIMBANK FLAGSHIP ACCELERATOR PROGRAM

LOCATION: Egypt

The Afreximbank Flagship Accelerator Program is a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower African entrepreneurs who are developing innovative solutions to drive intra-African trade. We’re looking for visionary founders with scalable technologies that address critical challenges in cross-border payments, trade finance, and digital commerce platforms.

ELIGIBILITY:

They welcome applications from:

Early to Series A stage startups with a minimum viable product (MVP) and proven business model

Innovative startups generating revenue from paying customers, confirming the viability of its initial business model.

African entrepreneurs across the continent and in the diaspora

Tech-enabled businesses with potential for regional or continental scale tackling challenges in cross-border trade

Ready to take your startup to the next level? Register now to join the Afreximbank Flagship Accelerator Program. Our selection team will review your submission and contact you for additional information or next steps.

Focus Areas: They welcome innovative trade-enabling solutions across all sectors. While we are sector-agnostic, we are particularly interested in solutions that address key challenges in intra-African trade:

Trade Enablement: Any technology that reduces barriers to cross-border trade or facilitates regional market access.

Financial Solutions: Innovations that address funding gaps, payment challenges, or financial inclusion for traders and businesses.

Market Access: Platforms and technologies that connect buyers and sellers across African borders.

Supply Chain Innovation: Solutions that improve logistics, inventory management, or distribution networks for cross-border trade.

Deadline is not Specified, (Applications are open now; apply early to ensure consideration.)

BENEFIT:

Financial Support: Access to investment up to $250,000 to scale your business across African markets.

Financial Solutions: Innovations that address funding gaps, payment challenges, or financial inclusion for traders and businesses.

Strategic Partnerships: Connect with potential clients, partners, and investors through Afreximbank’s extensive network across Africa.

Market Access: Leverage Afreximbank’s position to access new markets and scale your business across the continent.

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UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP, AUSTRALIA

LOCATION: Australia

The International Excellence Scholarship has been established to attract high-performing students to study at the University of Newcastle. This scholarship acknowledges applicants with a strong academic background and provides an ongoing incentive for continued academic achievement.

Scholarships will be awarded to applicants who receive an offer to study in an eligible program and who commence study with the University of Newcastle in Trimester 1, 2025 and beyond

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, you will need to:

Be an International full-fee paying student.

Be commencing study in an eligible CRICOS-registered undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree priority program at the university (see above for eligible programs).

Not be the beneficiary of a separate University scholarship unless prior approval for special dispensation has been obtained from the university.

Be able to meet the financial obligations of a full fee-paying international student specified by the Australian Government. Evidence of this ability must be provided if requested by the university.

Required documents will be listed on the ‘Your Documents’ page of your application. The application portal accepts PDF only. A maximum of 3 PDF smaller than 5 MB can be added per document type upload field.

BENEFIT:

The annual scholarship value is AUD $6000. As a course unit value (based on 10 units), this is AUD $750 per course.

The maximum value would be AU$24,000 over a full-time 4-year degree.

The scholarship will be administered for each term of study in the eligible program(s) as a tuition fee reduction against the number of units required to successfully complete the program of study as specified in the University’s Program Handbook.

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