The Government of Japan-UNITAR’s Empowering Youth and Women Programme 2026 for Sub-Saharan African Innovators (Fully Funded)
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) has opened applications for a 2026 capacity-building program aimed at African youth and women innovators. Supported by the Japanese government, the initiative focuses on entrepreneurship, digital transformation, and sustainable development.
Why it matters
This program addresses the critical need for professional development and investment readiness among African entrepreneurs to foster economic growth and regional stability.
Applications are now open for the 2026 UNITAR’s Empowering Youth and Women Programme. Sub-Saharan Africa is entering a period of significant transformation shaped by rapid demographic growth, digital disruption, evolving trade opportunities, climate pressures, food security challenges, and the urgent need for quality jobs and resilient livelihoods. Across the continent, youth and women are increasingly driving innovation, entrepreneurship, and community-based solutions. However, many promising ideas and initiatives struggle to progress beyond early stages due to limited access to networks, investment readiness, strategic partnerships, and market linkages.
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