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📰 News14 March 2026·2 min read·

African Startups Invited to Apply for Moonshots for Development $360K Innovation Challenge

Source: disrupt-africa

African startups are invited to apply for the Moonshots for Development Open Innovation Challenge 2026, which offers potential funding of up to US$360,000. The challenge is powered by IFAD, the Asian Development Bank, IDB Lab, and the CGIAR Accelerate for Impact Platform. It targets innovative solutions addressing development challenges across agriculture, finance, and climate resilience.

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