Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative 2017 – Lagos, Nigeria

The Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative, CYFI, is a dynamic youth-based initiative launched in 2011 by the U.S. Consulate General, Lagos. CYFI brings together Nigerian youth of exceptional vision, skills and experience to design and implement projects that have a positive impact on Nigerian society. Former Ambassador to Nigeria, Walter Carrington, was a champion of civil liberties, democracy and closer ties between the U.S. and Nigeria.

CYFI fellows are committed to putting the ideals of Walter Carrington into practice. The CYFI Board of Directors, in conjunction with the Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Consulate General, Lagos, selects fellows who demonstrate exceptional vision, skills and experience. Fellows are then grouped into teams based on interest, and teams then develop and implement their own youth engagement project over the course of the one-year fellowship duration.

Eligibility

• Open to all citizens and permanent residents of Nigeria currently residin++++++++++++++g in Lagos.

Application Process

Application: December 10 – December 31, 2016

Applicants selected for an interview will be notified by the CYFI Board. Interviews will be held at the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos.

AFIF Entrepreneurship Award 2017 US$10.000,00 Cash Prize

In the framework of the 2017 edition of the Africa Finance & Investment Forum and to encourage sustainable development, economic growth, innovation and entrepreneurship in Africa, EMRC will present the “AFIF Entrepreneurship Award 2017“, offering a financial contribution and exposure/visibility to an African SME for a project with good impact.

AFIF 2017’s focus is to promote access to finance and strengthen entrepreneurship in Africa. To achieve this, EMRC  is launching the annual “AFIF Entrepreneurship Award” ), calling all African-based entrepreneurs to participate in this renowned award, which will be followed by international partners, leading African businesses and international media.

Award

• An existing African small-medium business, will receive a US$10.000,00 cash prize, yearlong media promotion support in and out of Africa, free participation in the AFIF 2017, including the pre-conference Training.

Application Procedure

Applications  must be sent to EMRC (sa@EMRC.be) by December 19th, 2016.

Johnson & Johnson Africa Innovation Challenge for Consumer Health Entrepreneurs 2017

Johnson and Johnson’s Africa Innovation Challenge (AIC), an initiative to support Africa’s vibrant and growing innovation ecosystem is now accepting submissions to the AIC 2017 challenge. Individuals and companies that have locally sustainable consumer health solutions can submit their solutions to receive funding and mentorship from Johnson & Johnson.

Eligible Countries: Countries in Africa

Eligible Fields: There are three different categories, however you can apply to all three:

• Promoting Early Child Development & Maternal Health: Improving maternal health helps nurture happy, healthy babies and generates positive child development. We are looking for non-pharmaceutical product and technology solutions that will help ensure women and newborns in Africa stay healthy during pregnancy, childbirth and throughout child development.
• Empowering Young Girls: Access to good education and basic needs such as feminine care products is important to make sure young girls across Africa realize their full potential. We are looking for consumer product, technology and educational innovations that address these needs, making a brighter future possible for young women.
• Improving Family Well–being: Families need reliable healthcare information and access to healthcare professionals and effective products in order to thrive. We are searching for innovative technology-driven solutions that help promote access to healthcare knowledge, advice and products and enhance the well-being of consumers in Africa.

How to Apply: 

To apply to the challenge, visit the Africa Innovation Challenge application page

 Application Deadline: 17th January, 2017

SPHEIR Receive funding to transform higher education in emerging markets

SPHEIR- stands for Strategic Partnerships for Higher Education Innovation and Reform.

SPHEIR aims to transform higher education systems in focus countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and the Middle East to better meet the needs of graduates and employers. It supports diverse, large-scale partnerships working across different sectors and countries to improve the quality, relevance, accessibility and affordability of higher education. It focuses on creating new and innovative solutions to key higher education challenges to deliver systemic and sustainable change at scale.

Applications open 21 October 2016: SPHEIR recognises the private sector as a key driver of innovation and sustainability and welcomes applications from partnerships including or led by private sector companies. Partnerships involve at least two partners and SPHEIR funding will support projects for 3 to 5 years. In keeping with the partnership nature of the programme, organisations are expected to contribute some of their own resources.

Visit the SPHEIR website to find out more and apply: www.spheir.org.uk

 Application deadline: January 20, 2017