The British Council is funding one ecosystem partner grant (up to £60,000) to design and deliver a capacity-strengthening program for 16 student teams from Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. These student-led ventures are in digital, green, and social enterprises, and the program will provide tailored support, mentoring, and commercialization frameworks.
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When is the deadline for applications?
31 October 2025, 17:00 GMT.
Which fields qualify?
- Digital Enterprises
- Green Enterprises
- Social Enterprises
- Hybrid/combination of the above
The type:
Grant funding for an ecosystem partner to run a structured enterprise and innovation support program.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applications must be submitted jointly by:
- One UK lead institution (degree-awarding university, research body, or TVET/FE provider).
- One African lead institution from Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, or South Africa (higher education, research, or TVET/FE provider).
Both leads must show capacity to administer the grant and provide support letters. Associated partners (e.g., NGOs, SMEs, industry bodies) may join but cannot receive direct grant funding (except travel costs).
How Do They Choose Applicants?
Applicants are assessed on their capacity to:
- Conduct SWOT analyses of student projects
- Provide actionable commercialization frameworks
- Deliver mentoring and practical capacity building
- Build sustainable UK–Africa institutional collaboration.
Compliance with British Council grant standards (anti-fraud, governance, and administration) is also required.
Which nations are qualified?
- UK (for lead institutions)
- Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa (for African leads and student teams)
Where will the prize be accepted?
The program will be implemented jointly by the selected UK and African institutions, focusing on student ventures in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa.
How Many Honors?
Only 1 ecosystem partner grant (worth up to £60,000) will be awarded.
What Advantage Does the Award Offer?
- Up to £60,000 in grant funding
- Structured partnership between UK and African universities
- Capacity-strengthening support for 16 student teams (5 students each)
- Tailored commercialization and mentorship frameworks
- Enhanced innovation and enterprise ecosystems across participating countries
What’s the Duration of the Award?
The program timeline depends on the approved proposal, but is expected to run within the grant funding period as defined by the British Council.
How do I Apply?
- Form a partnership: one UK lead institution + one African lead institution (Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, or South Africa).
- Prepare your proposal in English, including:
- SWOT analysis plan
- Support frameworks for student ventures
- Evidence of institutional capacity
- Budget, CVs, and support letters
- Submit via the Good Grants platform before 17:00 GMT, 31 October 2025.
Visit the Award Webpage for Details
👉 British Council Going Global Partnerships – Application Portal
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