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href=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection#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\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">  \t\t\t  \t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/call-for-applications-the-tools-competition-2027-4-5-million-for-edtech-innovation\/#respond\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n<ul>  \t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/call-for-applications-the-tools-competition-2027-4-5-million-for-edtech-innovation\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/call-for-applications-the-tools-competition-2027-4-5-million-for-edtech-innovation\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/call-for-applications-the-tools-competition-2027-4-5-million-for-edtech-innovation\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t<\/ul>\n<p>Applications are open for the <strong>2027 Tools Competition<\/strong>, a global funding opportunity supporting innovative education technology, digital tools, datasets and technologies designed to improve learning and teaching. <\/p>\n<p>The competition is awarding <strong>more than $4.5 million<\/strong> in prizes across four tracks, with opportunities for early-stage ideas, growing products and established platforms. <\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Phase I abstract deadline is October 13, 2026<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<h2>About The Tools Competition<\/h2>\n<p>The Tools Competition is organised by <strong>The Learning Agency<\/strong> as a programme of Renaissance Philanthropy. <\/p>\n<p>The competition supports technology that uses digital tools, data and learning science to address challenges facing learners and educators.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement    <\/p>\n<p>Applicants can enter as individuals or teams. The competition is open to edtech companies, researchers, universities, educators and students, depending on the requirements of the selected track. <\/p>\n<p>The 2027 cycle places particular attention on tools that can improve learning outcomes, strengthen teaching, support learner transitions and build high-quality education datasets. <\/p>\n<p>Applicants will also need to explain how their technology can contribute to <strong>learning engineering<\/strong>, including the generation or use of data that can support research into learning at scale. <\/p>\n<h2>Four Tracks Available<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Strengthening Teaching<\/h3>\n<p>This track supports tools that can improve instructional effectiveness while helping make the teaching profession more sustainable. <\/p>\n<p>Applicants from around the world are eligible for this track.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement    <\/p>\n<h3>2. Reimagining K-12 Assessment<\/h3>\n<p>This track focuses on technologies that provide more continuous, actionable and inclusive information about K-12 student learning. <\/p>\n<p>Solutions may include curriculum-embedded assessment, interactive assessment, simulations, games, conversational tools and other approaches that help students and educators understand learning progress. <\/p>\n<p>This track is open worldwide, but funded tools must be made available for free or at cost. <\/p>\n<h3>3. Navigating Postsecondary Learning and Work<\/h3>\n<p>This track supports tools that help learners build skills, connections and support as they move through postsecondary education and the workforce. <\/p>\n<p>Areas include teaching and skills development, assessment and skills recognition, learner success, career pathways and transitions.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement    <\/p>\n<p><strong>This track is only open to teams based in the United States that serve U.S. learners.<\/strong> <\/p>\n<h3>4. Building Better Datasets<\/h3>\n<p>This track supports the development of high-quality, open-access education datasets that capture diverse learners, educational environments and learning contexts. <\/p>\n<p>The datasets are intended to support education research, responsible AI development and future innovation. <\/p>\n<p>Applicants from around the world are eligible for this track. <\/p>\n<h2>How Much Can You Win?<\/h2>\n<p>The Tools Competition has three main prize levels:<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement    <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Catalyst Prize \u2014 $50,000:<\/strong> For early-stage ideas and tools with limited or no user base.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Growth Prize \u2014 $150,000:<\/strong> For products that already have users and are ready to expand.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transform Prize \u2014 $300,000:<\/strong> For established platforms with at least 10,000 users.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <strong>Building Better Datasets<\/strong> track has a <strong>$100,000 prize level<\/strong>. The organisers note that final prize allocations can vary by track. <\/p>\n<p>The competition therefore provides opportunities for innovators at different stages rather than requiring every applicant to have an established product. <\/p>\n<h2>Who Can Apply?<\/h2>\n<p>The competition welcomes individuals and organisations that meet the requirements of their chosen track. <\/p>\n<p>Potential applicants include: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Edtech companies<\/li>\n<li>Researchers<\/li>\n<li>Universities<\/li>\n<li>Teachers and educators<\/li>\n<li>Students<\/li>\n<li>Technology innovators<\/li>\n<li>Non-profit organisations<\/li>\n<li>Individuals developing education technology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For individual applicants, the official rules require participants to be <strong>at least 18 years old<\/strong> and able to legally receive payments from the United States in U.S. dollars. <\/p>\n<p>Teams can also apply, provided all team members are identified in the submission. <\/p>\n<p>The competition is international, but eligibility depends on the track. The Strengthening Teaching, Reimagining K-12 Assessment and Building Better Datasets tracks accept applicants worldwide, while the postsecondary learning and work track is restricted to U.S.-based teams serving U.S. learners.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement    <\/p>\n<h2>What Counts as a Tool?<\/h2>\n<p>The competition is interested in digital technologies that support learning outcomes and can contribute to learning science research. <\/p>\n<p>Examples include: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Apps<\/li>\n<li>Educational software<\/li>\n<li>Algorithms<\/li>\n<li>Digital platforms<\/li>\n<li>Datasets<\/li>\n<li>Data-driven technologies<\/li>\n<li>Other digital tools that support continuous learning data collection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The organisers say the definition is not exhaustive and may include other technology concepts as the field develops. <\/p>\n<h2>Do You Need Previous EdTech Experience?<\/h2>\n<p>No. <\/p>\n<p>The competition welcomes innovators at different stages and states that applicants do not necessarily need previous experience in edtech. <\/p>\n<p>Early-stage applicants can compete for the Catalyst level, which is designed for new ideas and early-stage tools.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement    <\/p>\n<h2>What Happens After Phase I?<\/h2>\n<p>The competition has three main stages. <\/p>\n<h3>Phase I: Abstract<\/h3>\n<p>Applicants submit an abstract describing their tool or idea. <\/p>\n<p>The deadline is <strong>October 13, 2026<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<h3>Phase II: Detailed Proposal<\/h3>\n<p>Selected applicants will be invited to develop a more detailed proposal covering their tool, methodology, budget and evaluation approach. <\/p>\n<p>The Phase II deadline is <strong>January 21, 2027<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement    <\/p>\n<h3>Phase III: Virtual Pitch<\/h3>\n<p>Finalists will pitch their proposals to judges in April 2027. <\/p>\n<p>Winners are expected to be notified in early May, with the public announcement scheduled for June 2027. <\/p>\n<h2>What Are Applicants Evaluated On?<\/h2>\n<p>The competition considers factors including: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Novelty of the technology<\/li>\n<li>Potential to improve learning<\/li>\n<li>Demand from learners, educators and families<\/li>\n<li>Equity and inclusion<\/li>\n<li>Ability to support learning engineering<\/li>\n<li>Potential to scale to additional users or contexts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Applicants are also expected to explain how their tool can contribute to public goods and shared infrastructure, such as datasets, benchmarks and evaluation frameworks. <\/p>\n<h2>How to Apply<\/h2>\n<p>Applicants should select the track that matches their technology and development stage and submit the required <strong>Phase I abstract through the official Tools Competition website<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Application portal:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/tools-competition.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apply through The Tools Competition<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Advertisement    <\/p>\n<p>The Phase I deadline is <strong>October 13, 2026 at 11:59:59 PM ET<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<h2>Key Details<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Programme:<\/strong> 2027 Tools Competition <\/p>\n<p><strong>Organiser:<\/strong> The Learning Agency \/ Renaissance Philanthropy <\/p>\n<p><strong>Focus:<\/strong> EdTech, digital learning tools, data and learning science <\/p>\n<p><strong>Total funding:<\/strong> $4.5+ million<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement    <\/p>\n<p><strong>Prize levels:<\/strong> $50,000, $150,000 and $300,000 <\/p>\n<p><strong>Dataset prize:<\/strong> $100,000 <\/p>\n<p><strong>Geographic scope:<\/strong> Global for three tracks; U.S.-only for the postsecondary learning and work track <\/p>\n<p><strong>Minimum age for individual applicants:<\/strong> 18 <\/p>\n<p><strong>Application stage:<\/strong> Phase I abstract<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement    <\/p>\n<p><strong>Phase I deadline:<\/strong> October 13, 2026 <\/p>\n<p><strong>Phase II deadline:<\/strong> January 21, 2027 <\/p>\n<p><strong>Final pitches:<\/strong> April 2027 <\/p>\n<p><strong>Winners announced:<\/strong> June 2027 <\/p>\n<p>Advertisement    <\/p>\n<h2>Related Posts:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/ultimate-guide-to-the-top-business-enabling-cities-for-startup-founders-and-entrepreneurs-in-nigeria\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/word-image-20374-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Best Cities to live as an Entrepreneur in Nigeria\" title=\"Ultimate 2026 Guide to the Top Business Enabling Cities for Startup Founders and Entrepreneurs in Nigeria\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Ultimate 2026 Guide to the Top Business Enabling\u2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/msme-africa-unveils-top-50-remarkable-msme-founders-2023-awards-them-25000-in-media-credits\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Top-50-Remarkable-Founders-2023-e1688043587151.jpg\" alt=\"MSME Africa Unveils Top 50 Remarkable MSME Founders 2023, Awards them $25,000 in Media Credits\" title=\"MSME Africa Unveils Top 50 Remarkable MSME Founders 2023, Awards them $25,000 in Media Credits\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>MSME Africa Unveils Top 50 Remarkable MSME Founders\u2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/educational-technology-and-job-creation-in-africa-bridging-the-skills-gap-for-the-future-of-work\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/South-Africa-digital-students-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"Educational Technology and Job Creation in Africa: Bridging the Skills Gap for the Future of Work\" title=\"Educational Technology and Job Creation in Africa: Bridging the Skills Gap for the Future of Work\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Educational Technology and Job Creation in Africa:\u2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/15-social-media-marketing-tools-that-will-make-life-easier-for-you-dear-nigerian-entrepreneur\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/word-image-20144-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Top 15 Social Media Marketing Tools for Nigerian Entrepreneurs\" title=\"15 Social Media Management Tools That Will Make Life Easier for You - Dear Nigerian Entrepreneur\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>15 Social Media Management Tools That Will Make Life\u2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/overcoming-binding-constraints-to-competitive-manufacturing-for-intra-regional-trade-dr-akinwumi-a-adesina\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Akinwumi-Adesina-AfDB-President.jpg\" alt=\"Africa must prepare for the inevitability of a global food crisis - Akinwumi Adesina\" title=\"Overcoming Binding Constraints to Competitive Manufacturing for Intra-Regional Trade - Dr. Akinwumi A. 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href=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/call-for-applications-gabriel-ezenri-foundation-scholarship-and-research-grants-2026-up-to-%e2%82%a61-million\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUp Next  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Call For Applications: Gabriel Ezenri Foundation Scholarship and Research Grants 2026 | Up to \u20a61 Million<\/p>\n<p>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/MSMELOGOnew.png\"\/>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tContinue Reading  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAdvertisement  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/category\/health\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Health<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMTN, Gates Foundation Commit $25m to Maternal Health in Nigeria  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9e98372ffd615aafb16ee9666061ee60321651fe1db4463407985b25354ef56e?s=46&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Published<\/p>\n<p> 5 hours ago <\/p>\n<p>on<\/p>\n<p> September 23, 2026  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>By<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/author\/theolusolablessing\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Olusola Blessing<\/a> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/images-2-1.jpeg\" alt=\"MTN, Gates Foundation Commit $25m to Maternal Health in Nigeria\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>MTN Group Foundation and the Gates Foundation have committed $25 million to reducing maternal mortality in Nigeria through 2030 under a new maternal health partnership. <\/p>\n<p>The four-year initiative, described by the organisations as the Maternal Health Multiplier platform, aims to expand access to AI-enabled maternal healthcare by providing affordable smartphones, mobile data and improved connectivity to pregnant women and healthcare facilities. <\/p>\n<p>The initiative targets 500,000 women, 5,000 frontline health workers and 500 health facilities across Nigeria. <\/p>\n<p>Through phone-based AI decision-support tools, the programme will provide mothers and frontline health workers with access to trusted, locally relevant health information and support the early identification of complications during pregnancy and childbirth.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement    <\/p>\n<p>The partnership will also complement existing healthcare services by improving access to smartphones and mobile data while strengthening connectivity at healthcare facilities. <\/p>\n<p>Nigeria continues to account for nearly 30 per cent of maternal deaths globally, according to the figures cited in the report. <\/p>\n<p>Nigeria\u2019s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, said partnerships such as the initiative could help strengthen the systems needed to translate technology and innovation into improved public services. <\/p>\n<p>Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, said strengthening primary healthcare and equipping frontline health workers were central to ongoing health-sector reforms. <\/p>\n<p>MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita said the initiative would initially focus on Nigeria, with the ambition of developing a model that could be scaled to improve maternal and child health outcomes across Africa.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement    <\/p>\n<p>Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman said the partnership was intended to ensure that the benefits of AI-enabled healthcare reach people who may otherwise be unable to afford or access such technologies. <\/p>\n<p>The partnership was announced at Semafor\u2019s Next 3 Billion event in New York, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. <\/p>\n<p>Advertisement    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/mtn-gates-foundation-commit-25m-to-maternal-health-in-nigeria\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Continue Reading<\/a>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/category\/business\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Business<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWorld Bank Proposes National Data Platforms to Power AI in African Agriculture  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9e98372ffd615aafb16ee9666061ee60321651fe1db4463407985b25354ef56e?s=46&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Published<\/p>\n<p> 5 hours ago <\/p>\n<p>on<\/p>\n<p> September 23, 2026  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>By<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/author\/theolusolablessing\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Olusola Blessing<\/a> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/World-Bank.png\" alt=\"World Bank Proposes National Data Platforms to Power AI in African Agriculture\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>The World Bank has proposed developing national agricultural data platforms to help Nigeria and other African countries build the data infrastructure needed to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) in agriculture. <\/p>\n<p>The proposal is part of the bank\u2019s broader effort to transform investments in agricultural statistics into digital infrastructure that can support AI-powered applications such as crop mapping, yield forecasting, pest surveillance and targeted agricultural advisory services. <\/p>\n<p>The World Bank said Nigeria is among 10 African countries where recent agricultural surveys, supported by World Bank-financed statistical operations and the 50\u00d72030 Initiative, have generated data on farms, crops, production, inputs, livestock, farming practices, and agricultural households. <\/p>\n<p>According to the bank, these datasets, originally developed to strengthen agricultural statistics and evidence-based policymaking, could also provide the foundation for digital and AI-enabled agriculture.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement    <\/p>\n<p>The bank noted that agricultural AI requires more than satellite imagery, weather data and soil maps because these sources may not fully capture conditions at individual farms. Agricultural surveys can provide ground-level information on what farmers plant, the inputs and land they use, what they harvest, production losses and their access to irrigation, extension services, finance and markets. <\/p>\n<p>When appropriately georeferenced and combined with satellite imagery and other data sources, the information could help train and validate AI models. <\/p>\n<p>For Nigeria, a national agricultural data platform could integrate agricultural surveys, satellite imagery, rainfall and temperature records, soil maps, market information and administrative agricultural records. <\/p>\n<p>Such a system could support applications for identifying crops, estimating yields, monitoring drought and production losses, detecting pest outbreaks and helping governments target extension services and agricultural investments. <\/p>\n<p>The World Bank also highlighted research in Uganda showing that combining satellite imagery with household survey data could improve crop-yield estimates by reducing errors associated with relying on satellite information alone.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement    <\/p>\n<p>However, the bank cautioned that collecting agricultural statistics alone would not make a country ready for agricultural AI. It said data would need to be standardised, documented, appropriately georeferenced, interoperable and securely accessible, while also being capable of integration with other data sources. <\/p>\n<p>The World Bank identified connectivity, compute, context and competency, alongside effective governance and cybersecurity, as key requirements for broader AI readiness. <\/p>\n<p>It recommended that countries begin with practical applications rather than immediately pursuing large-scale national AI platforms. Potential use cases include crop mapping, yield forecasting, drought and crop-loss monitoring, pest surveillance and targeted agricultural advisory services. <\/p>\n<p>The bank also proposed stronger regional cooperation, allowing African countries to retain control of their agricultural data while sharing standards, methodologies, model components and lessons.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement    <\/p>\n<p>The proposal represents a shift from viewing agricultural data solely as a tool for producing statistics towards using it as digital infrastructure for developing AI applications and services for farmers and policymakers. <\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/world-bank-proposes-national-data-platforms-to-power-ai-in-african-agriculture\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Continue Reading<\/a>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/category\/business\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Business<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSchneider Electric, IBTC Expand Data Centre Training Programme   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9e98372ffd615aafb16ee9666061ee60321651fe1db4463407985b25354ef56e?s=46&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Published<\/p>\n<p> 5 hours ago <\/p>\n<p>on<\/p>\n<p> September 23, 2026  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>By<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/author\/theolusolablessing\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Olusola Blessing<\/a> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/images-6_1783388762.webp\" alt=\"Schneider Electric, IBTC Expand Data Centre Training Programme\u00a0\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Schneider Electric and the International Business Training College (IBTC), through its Data Centre Academy, have expanded their data centre workforce development programme to Kenya as demand for digital infrastructure grows across Africa. <\/p>\n<p>The programme was formalised during ITW &amp; Datacloud Africa in Nairobi, with support from the Africa Data Centres Association (ADCA) and other industry partners. <\/p>\n<p>It is designed to train engineering and technology graduates for roles in the data centre sector, covering areas such as power, cooling, energy management, security, controls and operational resilience. <\/p>\n<p>Schneider Electric will provide the foundational curriculum through Schneider Electric University for its Data Centre Certified Associate (DCCA) programme.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement    <\/p>\n<p>Vice President, Secure Power, Sub-Saharan Africa at Schneider Electric, Steve Santini, said developing a sustainable talent pipeline was critical to supporting the growth of digital infrastructure across the continent. <\/p>\n<p>The programme will follow IBTC\u2019s \u201csource, train, place\u201d model, combining structured training, industry certification and practical exposure to data centre operations. Participants will begin with DCCA I training before progressing to advanced industry certification pathways. <\/p>\n<p>IBTC Data Centre Academy will oversee programme delivery and workforce development, while ADCA will provide industry leadership and governance support to align the training with sector requirements. <\/p>\n<p>Industry partners, including IMEX and IX Africa, will support the practical components of the programme, providing participants with exposure to technologies and operating environments used in data centres. <\/p>\n<p>IBTC Chief Executive Officer Nikki Maritz said collaboration between training organisations, technology providers and industry bodies would be essential to developing a sustainable talent pipeline.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement    <\/p>\n<p>The Kenya expansion builds on IBTC\u2019s existing programmes in South Africa, Nigeria and Qatar, making Kenya its latest African market. <\/p>\n<p>The expansion comes as data centre operators across Africa increase capacity to meet growing demand for cloud services, artificial intelligence workloads and other digital applications, increasing the need for skilled engineers and technicians to support critical data centre systems. <\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/schneider-electric-ibtc-expand-data-centre-training-programme\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Continue Reading<\/a>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h4>  \t\t\t\t\t\tTrending  \t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n<ul>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/breaking-cbn-announces-new-withdrawal-policies-clips-atm-withdrawals-to-n20000-daily\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/f06ea0a396dd4e90a99f6a303357744d.jpg\" alt=\"CBN Unveils New Naira Notes\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/f06ea0a396dd4e90a99f6a303357744d.jpg\" alt=\"CBN Unveils New Naira Notes\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBusiness4 years ago\n<p>BREAKING: CBN announces New Withdrawal Policies, Pegs ATM Withdrawals Limit at N20,000 daily, N100,000 weekly<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<p>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/first-bank-nigeria-joins-sme-finance-forum\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/fbn-sme-finance-forum-banner.png\" alt=\"First Bank Nigeria Joins SME Finance Forum\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/fbn-sme-finance-forum-banner.png\" alt=\"First Bank Nigeria Joins SME Finance Forum\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBusiness6 years ago\n<p>First Bank Nigeria Joins SME Finance Forum<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<p>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/fg-opens-application-portal-for-n75-billion-msme-survival-fund-10pm-today-releases-time-table-for-payroll-support-scheme-for-different-sectors\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/survival-fund-portal.jpg\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/survival-fund-portal.jpg\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBusiness6 years ago\n<p>FG Opens Application Portal for N75 Billion MSME Survival Fund 10pm Today, Releases Time-table for Payroll Support Scheme for different sectors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<p>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/call-for-applications-mtn-ict-and-business-skills-training-n90-million-grant-for-300-participants\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/mtn-ict-training.jpg\" alt=\"Call for Applications: MTN ICT and Business Skills Training (N90 Million Grant for 300 Participants)\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/mtn-ict-training.jpg\" alt=\"Call for Applications: MTN ICT and Business Skills Training (N90 Million Grant for 300 Participants)\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBusiness3 years ago\n<p>Call for Applications: MTN ICT and Business Skills Training (N90 Million Grant for 300 Participants)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<p>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/how-to-apply-and-benefit-from-free-cac-business-name-registration-for-250000-msmes\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cac-business-name-registration.jpg\" alt=\"FREE 250,000 FG\/CAC BUSINESS NAMES REGISTRATION FOR MSMEs\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cac-business-name-registration.jpg\" alt=\"FREE 250,000 FG\/CAC BUSINESS NAMES REGISTRATION FOR MSMEs\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBusiness6 years ago\n<p>How to apply and benefit from free CAC Business Name Registration for 250,000 MSMEs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<p>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/call-for-applications-rural-youth-skill-acquisition-programme-for-nigerian-youths-receive-n50000-monthly-stipend\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/images-44.jpeg\" alt=\"Call for Applications: Rural Youth Skill Acquisition Programme for Nigerian Youths\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/images-44.jpeg\" alt=\"Call for Applications: Rural Youth Skill Acquisition Programme for Nigerian Youths\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBusiness4 years ago\n<p>Call for Applications: Rural Youth Skill Acquisition Programme for Nigerian Youths (receive N50,000 monthly stipend)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<p>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/how-to-put-your-house-in-order-for-tax-purposes\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/AKINJIDE-NEWEST-2.jpg\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/AKINJIDE-NEWEST-2.jpg\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tArticles &amp; Resources6 years ago\n<p>How to put your house in order for tax purposes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<p>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/call-for-applications-tony-elumelu-foundation-entrepreneurship-programme-2023-for-african-entrepreneurs-get-5000-seed-funding\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<li>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/images-11-9.jpeg\" alt=\"Call for Applications: TEF Entrepreneurship Programme 2023\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/msmeafricaonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/images-11-9.jpeg\" alt=\"Call for Applications: TEF Entrepreneurship Programme 2023\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBusiness4 years ago\n<p>Call for Applications: Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme 2023 for African Entrepreneurs (get $5,000 seed funding)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<p>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Connect with us \t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t \t \t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t 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