Training and accelerator opportunities

Training

AI learning hub

Aims to teach the basics of AI to be used in small end medium businesses

Cost: Free

Countries: Global


Build your AI skills

An AI skills programme targeting primarily charities and NGOs, however the material is useful across a broader audience as well.

Cost: Free

Countries: Global


A broad range of online courses ranging from telecom skills to “mobile for development” themes.

Cost: Free

Countries: Global

GSMA training hub


Entrepreneur and community hub

Entrepreneurship and business training for young Africans.

Cost: Mostly free

Countries: Africa wide


  • Connect the unconnected

  • Champion protocols that keep the Internet secure

  • Build, promote, and defend the Internet

Cost: Free

Countries: Global

Enhance entrepreneurship in the internet industry


Online training & tools to bridge the digital divide in Colombia

Wide range of technical and business skills training and online tools for organisations in Colombia seeking to build community networks and other approaches to bridging the digital divide.

Deadline: Ongoing

Countries: Colombia


Training and resources for SME’s in the ASEAN region

A range of online training modules and resources covering topics such as Digital Literacy, AI, Technology and Women Empowerment.

Cost: Free

Countries: SE Asia


The World Bank Academy

Training programs to accelerate development outcomes. To create jobs. To connect communities. To solve critical problems.

Cost: Free

Countries: Global


Accelerators

Startup accelerators

Not cash funding, but 3 month equity free support program. Available globally. Includes, mentoring, access to experts, training and product benefit and discounts for hosting and AI.

Africa Deadline: Mar 18 2026

Countries: Global


Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures

Their mission is to catalyze innovation and impact by supporting early-stage startups and nonprofits that are building solutions for a more inclusive and sustainable future.

Deadline: Mar 31 2026

Cost: Free but must apply


8 week accelerator - focus on telecom, IoT, Edtech, Agritech

Powered by Ericsson, Federal Government of Nigeria and Tech Revolution Africa) is a national innovation initiative designed to identify, support, and scale early-stage technology startups building solutions for Africa’s most pressing challenges.

Deadline: Mar 10 2026

Countries: Nigeria


AWS impact accelerators

Empowers overlooked founders with the tools, knowledge to scale their social impact. Includes 2 days in person technical training, networking, business growth training and $5k of AWS credits for winners. London, Mexico City, New York Tokyo, Berlin.

Deadline: Dates throughout the year

Countries: Global


Virtual impact accelerators

Designed for leaders ready to scale. Six months of mentor-guided, customized curricula help you create your long-range impact strategy, business plan

Deadline: Feb 27 2026

Countries: Global


Young entreprenuers accelerator

For 18-35 years ls with new ideas about how to use technology for social good and need mentorship and investor access as well and US$5,000 pre-seed kickstarter.

Deadline: Ongoing

Countries: Global