Scholarships by United Nations Development Programme 2025 - 2026

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    • UNDP Timbuktoo MineTech Acceleration Programme logo
    • UNDP Timbuktoo MineTech Acceleration Programme 2025 ($25,000 in equity-free funding)

      Are you an innovative entrepreneur building groundbreaking solutions for the mining sector in Africa? Are you using technology such as data visualisation, drone applications with particular focus on waste treatment, efficient mineral recovery methods, and data interpretation, or other mining innovations that enhance operational efficiency, safety and sustainability? Apply now to join the Timbuktoo MineTech Accelerator Programme, designed to empower startups to scale and succeed across Africa.

      Date Posted: 10 Jan, 2025

    • UNDP/Samsung Mobile Generation17 for Young Leaders logo
    • Call for Applications: UNDP/Samsung Mobile Generation17 for Young Leaders

      The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Samsung Mobile are thrilled to announce the expansion of Generation17 – a joint initiative aimed at empowering young changemakers to achieve the Global Goals. If you are the leader of a Global Goals-focused initiative and are interested in being part of Generation17 Young Leaders' Community, please apply now.

      Date Posted: 30 Dec, 2024

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    • UNDP People Development Internship in Denmark (Paid)

      The Copenhagen-based UNDP People Development Internship accepts applications from international applicants. This internships creates an opportunity for interns to support the implementation of the UNDP’s People for 2030 Strategy and the People Development Strategy (2024-25).

      Date Posted: 29 Nov, 2024

    • YECAP Youth Climate Action Lab logo
    • YECAP Youth Climate Action Lab: COP 29 Edition

      Applications are open for the YECAP Youth Climate Action Lab: COP 29 Edition. This programme aims to equip young climate leaders from the Asia-Pacific region with the tools and resources needed for meaningful engagement in multilateral climate processes at COP29.

      Date Posted: 01 Oct, 2024

    • UNDP Timbuktoo GreenTech Startup Accelerator Programme logo
    • UNDP Timbuktoo GreenTech Startup Accelerator Programme 2024/2025

      Are you a visionary GreenTech entrepreneur with a groundbreaking business solution or innovation to transform green and climate sector in Africa and committed to leveraging technology to contribute towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? Do you have an impact driven, financially sound and scalable solution with clear growth strategy to solve Africa's energy challenges? Apply now to join the United Nations Development Programme Timbuktoo GreenTech Hub in Kenya.

      Date Posted: 26 Sep, 2024

    • UNDP Undergraduate Essay Competition for Nigerian Students logo
    • UNDP Undergraduate Essay Competition 2024 for Nigerian Students (N1,000,000 prize)

      Applications are open for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Undergraduate Essay Competition 2024. This contest invites students to share their thoughts and propose solutions on how tax policies can drive progress toward the SDGs in Nigeria. Top essays will be adapted into policy briefs.

      Date Posted: 17 Sep, 2024

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    • UNDP’s Acceleration Pilot Program 2024 for African Artificial Intelligence (AI) Startups

      Applications are now open for UNDP’s Acceleration Pilot Program 2024 for African Artificial Intelligence (AI) Startups. The AI Hub for Sustainable Development Co-Design: Startup Acceleration Pilot is designed to inform the design and development of the AI Hub for Sustainable Development, co-led by the Italian G7 Presidency and the United Nations Development Programme.

      Date Posted: 27 Jul, 2024

    • UNDP timbuktoo Fintech Startup Accelerator Programme 2024 logo
    • UNDP timbuktoo Fintech Startup Accelerator Programme 2024 (up to $25,000)

      Are you a technology-driven startup, passionate about leveraging innovations in the financial services sector to solve Africa's most complex development challenges? Do you have a scalable solution with a defensible position and clear monetization strategy? Apply for the UNDP timbuktoo Fintech Startup Accelerator Programme 2024.

      Date Posted: 05 Jun, 2024

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