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AFRICAN UNION CIVIC TECH FUND 2.0

Application Deadline: 12 May 2024

LOCATION: African Union

The African Union Civic Tech Fund (AUCTF) presents an opportunity for dynamic African initiatives to catalyse and scale their innovative civic tech solutions. If you are harnessing the power of technology to drive citizen-led transformative action across the African continent, this call is for you.

ELIGIBILITY:

Invitation is open to visionary organizations, initiatives, and projects within African countries to apply for funding.

If you are committed to leveraging technology for civic engagement, transparency, and

community-driven initiatives, this call is tailored for you. Organisations and projects led by and

addressing the challenges faced by women, youth and marginalised groups are encouraged to apply.

Projects operating from diverse locations and contexts are also encouraged to apply, to ensure a balance of representation from north, east, west, central and southern Africa.

BENEFIT:

Successful recipients of the grant call will receive up to €15000 in financial support to scale and accelerate their projects and initiatives. The AUCTF can support up to 15 organisations and initiatives. However, the selection committee reserves the right not to award all or envisaged grants. Upon receiving the funding, the second cohort will undergo capacity building and technical support, which includes training sessions to enhance digital literacy, promoting inclusivity and diversity in your
initiatives; stakeholder engagement approaches and developing advocacy strategies to influence policy at a local level.

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THE YOUTHRIVE PROGRAM BY ACCESS BANK

LOCATION: Nigeria

A transformative initiative by Access Bank designed to empower, uplift, and accelerate the next generation of MSMEs. The program is set to impact over 4 million individuals by enhancing capacity, providing financial empowerment, and fostering invaluable business exchange programs. Let’s thrive together! The youthrive Program by Access Bank is dedicated to empowering MSMEs around 4 key pillars.

ELIGIBILITY:

A new business with less than 12 months in operation.

An established business with more than 1 year in operation

A tertiary institution degree holder seeking active employment or business venture.

A young individual with a minimum of a school leaving certificate seeking skill acquisition or business venture.

BENEFIT:

The Capacity Development pillar of the youthrive Program aims to impact over 300,000 MSMEs nationwide through a hybrid delivery model. 

Access to Funding: As a testament to its commitment, the program not only provides financial aid but also awards grants to the top-performing participants.

Recognizing global exposure as a lever for success, this program goes beyond traditional training by offering sponsorships to 10 exceptional entrepreneurs to participate in Business Exchange programs in The Netherlands, China, or India.

Employment Opportunities

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