AU-EU Youth Action Lab Entrepreneurship Grants 2026

The AU-EU Youth Action Lab Entrepreneurship Grants 2026 provide funding opportunities for youth-led organisations to support entrepreneurial initiatives in Africa. Grants totaling 31,500 EURO are available to eligible youth-led organisations operating as non-profits with social or environmental missions. The programme focuses on strengthening economic participation, supporting youth-led start-ups and social enterprises, and advocating for an enabling environment for young entrepreneurs.

Funding in the form of a grant (totaling 31,500 EURO) to support youth-led initiatives.

The applicant organisation must be a non-profit, youth-led (18-35) with primary decision-making power, and the project must be led and implemented by young people. The organisation should be formally registered, have a bank account, a clear governance structure, and have operated for at least 12 months, with activities in at least one of the specified African focus countries.

Review the English, Portuguese, or French Funding Manuals, ensure eligibility, and submit a proposal by the stated deadline.