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Lagos State just released ₦5 billion (roughly $3 million USD) in zero-collateral loans to help cooperative-based small businesses grow. The funds come with a generous 9% interest rate and three years to repay.
Ten small businesses in Ghana just won matching grants to grow their tree crops operations and reach global markets. The funding helps them buy equipment, get certified, and build stronger cashew and oil palm industries.
A Nigeria-based investment fund just secured major backing to help thousands of overlooked businesses finally access the growth capital they've been earning but can't get. The focus: women entrepreneurs in secondary cities where the revenue is real but traditional investors won't look.
Hy-Vee is launching an annual $1,000 scholarship for Ripon High School graduates pursuing business degrees, part of a community-wide effort that awarded $46,500 to students last year. The Ripon Education Foundation's spring scholarship drive also features a new award honoring a beloved art teacher who inspired generations of students.
South Korean small businesses will now get guaranteed loans to turn government research into real products, solving a major funding gap that kept innovations stuck in labs. The new $250 million program starts today.
Nigeria just unlocked $1 billion to help its businesses expand across Africa's new continental marketplace. The fund targets companies ready to grow and compete in what could become the world's largest free trade zone.
Nigerian businesses can now access a billion-dollar credit facility designed to expand exports across Africa. The fund aims to help companies modernize production and tap into the continent's growing single market.
During National Small Business Week, ADP celebrates 900,000 small business owners who turn passion into progress despite constant challenges. Their secret weapon? Simplifying operations to focus on what matters most.
A new accelerator program is offering African entrepreneurs up to $500,000 in funding plus 12 weeks of intensive mentorship to turn their innovative ideas into thriving businesses. Applications are now open for the 2026 Accelerate Africa program, which has already helped startups raise nearly $3 billion.
IdeaNest Global Ventures is making entrepreneurship easier for thousands of Indian founders by offering everything from company registration to funding support under one roof. The certified platform has supported over 2,000 businesses across 50 industries in just three years.
A Vietnamese tech company helping small businesses digitize their operations just secured fresh funding to bring AI-powered tools across Southeast Asia. SoBanHang's expansion could help millions of small retailers compete in the digital economy.
A British family business run by seven family members just won the UK's top small business award, presented by Hollywood star George Clooney. Champions Speakers built their success one booking at a time across 66 countries.
Morocco and the African Development Bank just launched a groundbreaking program that ties funding directly to job creation, helping small business owners turn their dreams into real employment opportunities. The initiative also gives women entrepreneurs special support to bring their projects to life.
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South Africa is launching a $16 million fund specifically for women entrepreneurs in mining, breaking down gender barriers in an industry that has historically excluded them. The initiative is part of a broader $27 million push to help small businesses enter the capital-intensive mining sector.
Three Northeast Oregon communities are rolling out the welcome mat for entrepreneurs with free all-day workshops packed with expert advice, funding tips, and one-on-one business coaching. The Small Business Success Days happening Feb. 17-19 aim to help local business owners turn their dreams into thriving realities.
Taraba State in Nigeria just launched a 500 million Naira youth startup fund to help young people build businesses and tackle unemployment. Nearly 300 young entrepreneurs have already registered for the program starting next month.
Thailand just transformed how it funds research, shifting from academic papers to real-world economic impact. The Thailand RISE Fund now connects scientists, businesses, and communities to build industries from homegrown innovation.
Over 100 aspiring entrepreneurs in Lima, Ohio are learning how to turn their business dreams into reality through a free six-week academy. Students who complete the program can compete for startup grants at PitchFest.
Small business owners in St. Kitts and Nevis are getting a real shot at financial success through a new 10-week program that teaches them how to become "bankable." The government is partnering with a national bank to turn business dreams into funded realities.
Visa just rolled out a major new platform to tackle the biggest hurdles facing small business owners: getting funding, finding customers, and using modern tech. The program kicks off with $100 million in partnership with lender Lendistry.
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