Geographic-specific opportunities
South Africa: The SAB Foundation is accepting applications for its 2026 Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards. The program targets South African innovators developing practical solutions for women, youth, rural
Deadline: March 16, 2026
Pan-African opportunities
Applications are open for the 2026 Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. Selected innovators will participate in a 3-month program and receive equity-free support, Google Cloud credits, expert mentorship and tailored technical training. Apply here.
Deadline: March 18, 2026
Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures (MSISV) accelerator is accepting applications from early-stage startups and nonprofits building solutions across health, environment, economic empowerment, and education. Selected organizations will receive access to equity and grant funding (value not specified), a 5-month accelerator program with tailored mentorship, access to Morgan Stanley’s global network of advisors, investors and experts, and opportunities for strategic partnerships. Apply here.
Deadline: March 31, 2026
The Evidence for AI in Health (EVAH) initiative is funding real-world evaluations of AI-enabled clinical decision support tools in sub-Saharan Africa and select Asian geographies. Selected organizations will receive grants of up to $3 million. Eligible applicants include research institutions, NGOs, governments, and evaluation-ready AI-enabled healthtech innovations. More information can be found here.
Deadline: April 1, 2026
Madica, an investment program for pre-seed stage companies in Africa, is accepting applications. Selected innovators will participate in a 12-18 month program and receive up to $200,000 in equity investment. More information can be found here.
Deadline: N/A
The Stanford GSB Impact Fund is still accepting applications from early-stage, mission-driven startups across multiple sectors, including healthcare, for its 2025-26 investment cycle. Apply here.
Deadline: N/A
