top of page
ORADA Opportunities List
Opportunity | Description | Link | Registration Deadline | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Deviare Training | Deviare provides free, self-paced AWS training courses across various cloud domains with certificates of completion, enabling learners at all levels to build verifiable cloud skills without cost, though official AWS certification exam fees are not included. | https://deviare.africa/courses/aws-free-courses | See link | Education |
SANCS26 | The Southern Africa-Netherlands Cyber Security School (SANCS) is hosting its 3rd edition, SANCS 26, an online, free cybersecurity school. | https://hcss.nl/news/sancs26-is-now-open-for-registration/ | 28 February 2026 | Education |
Kubernetes African Developer Training Program | Technical training for developers. | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckDOMMI3Kloz2wYU3SLL5_sTlevLwQ0kCznTDB-4Q5LgnSTw/viewform | 15 February 2026 | Education |
Forage | Explore careers and prepare for the job with hundreds of free job simulations designed by the world's top employers. | https://www.theforage.com/ | No deadline | Education |
Oracle University Free Learning | Free learning paths and certifications. | https://mylearn.oracle.com/ou/search/?searchTitle=Explore%20Free%20Learning&filters=Type-free&filters=Format-Learning%20Path | No deadline | Education |
McKinsey Forward Program | Free online learning for early-career professionals to develop soft skills. | https://www.mckinsey.org/our-programs/forward/overview | See link | Education |
WeThinkCode | Tuition-Free (Sponsor), 2 Years. Peer-to-peer coding bootcamp. | https://www.apply.wethinkcode.co.za/ | Intake Jan 2026 | Education |
ALX Africa | Tech Accelerators (AI Career Essentials, Software Engineering, etc.). | https://tech.alxafrica.com/interest | Rolling | Incubation |
AWS re/Start (via Praesignis) | Free (Unemployed), 12 Weeks. Prepares individuals for careers in the cloud. | https://praesignis.com/aws-re-start/ | 24 March 2026 | Education |
Microsoft x YES (AI Skills) | Free access to Microsoft AI Skills Navigator and certification vouchers. | https://yes-aiskills.co.za/ | Open Year-Round | Education |
NEMISA | Subsidized bursaries for 1-3 year formal courses in Animation, Graphic Design, and Broadcasting. | https://nemisa2.co.za/ | 30 January 2026 | Scholarships |
AIMS / DeepMind Master's Scholarship | Fully Funded Residential Master's (Muizenberg, Cape Town). For Maths/Physics/Stats/CS graduates. | https://aims.ac.za/ | 6 March 2026 | Scholarships |
Qualcomm Make in Africa Mentorship | Equity-Free Mentorship for early-stage startups using advanced tech (AI, IoT, 5G). | https://vc4a.com/qualcomm/make-in-africa-startup-mentorship-program-2026/ | 15 February 2026 | Incubation |
Umuzi Learnerships | Paid work-based learning (stipend included) in Data Science, UI/UX, and Software Dev. | https://www.umuzi.org/apply-now | Rolling | Internships |
She Code Africa x Google Scholarship | 100% scholarship for Coursera certificates for African women. | https://shecodeafrica.org/ | Watch for October | Education |
Digify Africa (Digify PRO) | Intensive bootcamps integrating Google certifications in Digital Marketing and Data Analytics. | https://digifyafrica.com/digify-pro-online-applications/ | See Link | Education |
Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) 2026 | Provides $5,000 seed capital, 12 weeks of training, and mentorship to African entrepreneurs. | https://www.TEFConnect.com/ | 1 March 2026 | Incubation |
Xiamen BRICS Cross-border Innovation Accelerator | Fast track for high-growth companies (New Energy, AI, Bio-Med) into the Chinese market. | https://playbook.pnpchina.com/#/CrossGoldXiaMen | 28 February 2026 | Trade |
Timbuktoo Pan-African Incubator Network | UNDP initiative targeting incubators and accelerators to run thematic hubs. | https://www.undp.org/africa/blog/join-timbuktoo-pan-african-incubator-network | See Link | Incubation |
OceanHub Africa Accelerator | Six-month program for Blue Economy startups (requires MVP). | https://www.oceanhub.africa/accelerator-program-2025/ | See Link | Incubation |
ClimaFii Alliance | Venture-building for clean energy startups (e-mobility, circular economy). | https://bfaglobal.com/climafii-alliance/ | See Link | Incubation |
Africa Startup Accelerator (University of Iowa) | A "soft-landing" leadership program for African founders including US residency. | https://international.uiowa.edu/iib/africa-startup-accelerator | See Link | Incubation |
Nigeria DARES Energy Grant | $750M World Bank facility for solar hybrid mini-grids and standalone solar systems. | https://nep.rea.gov.ng/apply-dares.html | See Link | Energy |
Google Student Researcher Program 2026 | Paid research internships for CS students in Ghana and Kenya. | https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/jobs/results/93865849051325126-student-researcher-2026 | See Link | Scholarships |
Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship | Stipend (~$17,000) for PhD students researching AI, health, or systems. | https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/academic-program/microsoft-research-fellowship/ | See Link | Scholarships |
Masakhane African Languages Hub Grants | Grants for creating open-source NLP datasets for African languages. | https://www.masakhane.io/masakhane-african-languages-hub/grants | See Link | Scholarships |
AI Hub for Sustainable Development | Access to high-performance computing (GPUs) for AI model training. | https://ask.aihubfordevelopment.org/ | See Link | Scholarships |
AfCFTA Digital Inclusion & Entrepreneurship | Training by Google/AfCFTA for SMEs on digital trade and export regulations. | https://apo-opa.co/47MJNY8 | See Link | Trade |
USAID Africa Trade and Investment (ATI) | Funds partnerships to boost exports to the US under Prosper Africa. | https://ati-partnerships.com/ | See Link | Trade |
Project Management Institute (PMI) | Discounted PMP certification rates for African professionals. | https://www.pmi.org/membership | Rolling | Education |
Microsoft Certifications (Academic Pricing) | Reduced rates ($99 or less) for entry-level "Fundamentals" certifications. | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/browse/ | Rolling | Education |
Tech Revolution Africa (Lagos) | Networking hub with a "Startup Fest". Date: 30-31 January 2026 | https://techrevolutionafrica.org/ | 15/01/2026 | Events |
Africa Tech Summit (Nairobi) | Premier investment-focused event in East Africa. Date: 11-12 February 2026 | https://www.africatechsummit.com/nairobi/register/ | 28/01/2026 | Events |
GITEX Africa (Morocco) | The continent's largest tech trade show. Date: 7-9 April 2026 | https://gitexafrica.com/ | 24/03/2026 | Events |
Africa Tech Festival / AfricaCom | Long-running infra/telco event. Date: 17-19 November 2026 | https://africatechfestival.com/ | 03/11/2026 | Events |
Allan Gray Makers StartUp Academy 2026 | Incubation for vocational entrepreneurs (artisans like plumbers). | https://allangraymakers.co.za/startup-academy/ | 30 January 2026 | Incubation |
Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) South Africa | Technical assistance for low-carbon projects seeking $3M-$15M investment. | https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/environmental-sustainability/the-cfa-programme/ | See Link | Energy |
Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF) GROW | Incubation and funding for entrepreneurs aged 18–35. | https://www.orangecorners.com/more-than-incubation/orange-corners-innovation-fund-ocif/ | See Link | Incubation |
Grindstone Accelerator | Structured development for post-revenue startups to make them "investable." | https://www.grindstonexl.com/ | See Link | Incubation |
ABIPP Biosecurity Innovation | Funding for Agriculture/Bio-economy projects. | https://www.tia.org.za/storage/2025/12/ABIPP-Call-for-Proposals-Biosecurity-Dec-2025.pdf | 23 January 2026 | Funding |
Waste Innovation Challenge | Challenge focused on Circular Economy models for students/alumni. | https://edhe.co.za/waste-innovation-challenge/ | 27 January 2026 | Funding |
Mzansi Golden Economy (MGE) | Funding for Arts, Culture, & Creative Tech. | https://www.dsac.gov.za/Revised%20Mzansi-Golden-Economy-MGE-2025/2026-Open%20Call | 30 January 2026 | Funding |
BlueInvest Africa 2026 | Call for pitchers focused on the Blue Economy (Maritime/Fisheries). | https://blueinvestafrica.eu/ | 01 February 2026 | Funding |
EXIST Business Start-up Grant | Up to €3,000/month plus material costs for university-affiliated founders in Germany. | https://exist.de/en/programm/exist-gruendungsstipendium/ | Rolling | Funding |
High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) | Active seed investor in Germany. Offers up to €1 million. | https://www.htgf.de/en/ | Rolling | Funding |
EIC Accelerator | For high-risk, high-impact innovations in Europe. | https://eic.ec.europa.eu/eic-funding-opportunities/eic-accelerator_en | 04 March 2026 | Funding |
GründungsBONUS Plus (Berlin) | Up to €50,000 for early-stage Berlin-based startups. | https://www.ibb.de/en/foerderprogramme/gruendungsbonus-plus.html | Rolling | Funding |
BayTOU (Bavaria) | Supports tech startups in Bavaria with grants up to €150,000. | https://www.grantbite.com/en/funding/baytou-technology-startups-bavaria | See Link | Funding |
Prototype Fund | Funding for open-source software in the public interest. | https://www.prototypefund.de/en | Mid-year (Est.) | Funding |
Start-up Idea Competition Schmalkalden | Competition open for applications. | https://www.hs-schmalkalden.de/en/service/events/event-details/gruendungsideenwettbewerb-2026 | 22 May 2026 | Funding |
AiDiA – Afro-German Startup Pitch | Major pitch platform for Black entrepreneurs in Germany. | https://aidia-pitch.de/en/aidia-start | Q3 2026 (Est.) | Events |
bottom of page