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Students from 83 universities across 20 countries are pitching sustainable business solutions in Thailand's Bangkok Business Challenge 2026. The competition puts over $42,000 in prizes behind the next generation of impact-driven entrepreneurs.
Global leaders will gather in Lagos next July to unlock transformative funding for Africa's most pressing challenges. The summit targets solutions for 2.5 billion people by 2050.
A London-based impact firm just raised $6.3 million to help small clean energy companies across Africa grow without the fundraising struggle. The fund offers flexible loans from $50,000 to $500,000, designed to give entrepreneurs steady capital as they scale.
A venture capital firm just raised $147 million to invest in African startups tackling the continent's biggest challenges, from electric vehicles to sustainable farming. The fund marks a major vote of confidence in Africa's role in solving global climate problems.
A venture capital firm just raised $147 million to invest in climate and impact startups across Africa, with major backing from Japanese investors. The fund is already supporting companies working on clean energy, food systems, and sustainable logistics.
A Kenyan nonprofit just opened Africa's first dedicated fund for assistive technology startups, investing $500,000 in entrepreneurs building life-changing tools for people with disabilities. In a continent where 200 million people need assistive devices but only 10% can access them, this fund treats disability innovation as the scalable business it truly is.
Nigeria's first innovation center deployed over $4 million in grants to entrepreneurs across 49 African countries, helping launch everything from digital health tools to creative ventures. Every dollar invested attracted five more in outside funding.
Nigeria just secured a $50 million partnership with Japan to fuel startups tackling the country's biggest challenges, from healthcare to clean energy. The fund will give early-stage companies the patient capital they need to grow and create thousands of jobs.
A new venture studio just secured $20 million to give African entrepreneurs not just funding, but the hands-on expertise most startups desperately need to survive. Delta40's model pairs early checks with embedded teams who stick around from idea to exit.
Malaysia's digital economy now contributes 25% of GDP, powered by entrepreneurs building profitable businesses that tackle social challenges. These tech-enabled companies are proving you don't have to choose between profit and purpose.
A global virtual climate event just proved that clean energy solutions are ready now, not someday. Three companies won big for innovations in zero-emission power, community solar, and water pollution cleanup.
Nigeria's Vice President calls for a new approach to Africa's growth, focusing on strategic investment over traditional aid. The country launches three major initiatives to empower women, youth, and children through education and financial inclusion.
Obvious Ventures just closed its fifth fund with a playful $360,360,360 to invest in companies solving planetary, human, and economic health challenges. The firm's track record includes backing Beyond Meat, Planet Labs, and breakthrough AI-powered clean energy companies.
When medical equipment kept breaking down in Nigeria, one donor discovered why charity isn't enough. His solution is helping African founders build businesses that last.
A new 12-month accelerator is helping African climate startups bridge the gap between early grants and venture capital, tackling everything from clean energy to sustainable farming. With backing from Shell Foundation and 500 Global, the program connects founders to global mentors and investors while letting them keep control of their vision.