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ICOYACA Opens Applications for Five US$500 Business Microgrants to Young Entrepreneurs

ICOYACA Opens Applications for Five US$500 Business Microgrants to Young Entrepreneurs
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Young entrepreneurs across Africa have been invited to apply for business microgrants worth US$500 as the Independent Continental Youth Advisory Council on AfCFTA (ICOYACA) marks its fifth anniversary.

The initiative, announced in celebration of Africa Youth Month and the organisation's fifth anniversary is designed to support youth-owned businesses by providing financial assistance to help them grow.

Quick Overview

  • Grant Provider: Independent Continental Youth Advisory Council on AfCFTA (ICOYACA)
  • Number of Grants Slot: Five
  • Grant Amount: US$500 per successful applicant
  • Eligible Applicants: Entrepreneurs between 18 to 35
  • Requirement: Applicants must be majority owners of registered businesses
  • Additional Requirement: Business bank account or mobile money account
  • Application Deadline: November 6, 2026

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ELIGIBILITY - Who Can Apply for the ICOYACA Business Microgrants?

  • Age Restriction: Entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 35 Years
  • Major ShareHolder: Own the bussiness ot major shareholder in the bussiness.

Applicants must also meet the ICOYACA membership requirement and complete their community portal profiles before applying.

How to Apply for ICOYACA US$500 Microgrant

Eligible entrepreneurs are required to submit an application through the ICOYACA Community Portal and if applicant do not have an account, account creation is important

Click Here To Apply Now

For Applicant Creating Account: Below are the information that will be required of you to create account successfully

  • First Name
  • Middle Name (Optional)
  • Last Name
  • Email Address
  • Mobile Phone Number
  • Country of Residence
  • City
  • Business Sector: (1) Agriculture & Farming (2) Creative & Media (3) Education (4) Engineering & Construction (5) Finance & Banking (6)Healthcare & Biotech (7) Information Technology or Other.
  • Brief Bio
  • Age
  • Gender
  • Profile Photo
  • Password

Click here to access the ICOYACA application portal

Application Deadline

Applications close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, November 6, 2026. Interested entrepreneurs are advised to complete their submissions before the deadline.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Successful applicants will also be required to attend ICOYACA's fifth-anniversary webinar live to receive their grants.

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