OpenAcceleratorGlobal (open to Nigerians)

WISE EdTech Accelerator 2026–2027

WISE (World Innovation Summit for Education), Qatar Foundation

Amount or benefit
Not stated by funder
Deadline
31 Oct 202613 days left
Where
Global (Nigeria eligible)
Apply on the official site

Who can apply

For-profit edtech startups beyond the MVP stage with evidence of traction and sales, typically seed to pre-series A having raised less than $500,000. Open to any geography; NGOs and nonprofits are not eligible; teams with co-founders are preferred.

Applicant type
Business
Business stage
Early-stage
Location rule
Global (Nigeria eligible)
Global (open to Nigerians)
Sectors
EducationTechnology & innovationBusiness & entrepreneurship

What you get

Not stated by funder

Notes
Same funder as the WISE Prize for Education entry, but a separate programme (startup accelerator). 4–6 startups selected; programme runs January–December 2027.

Deadline and status

Deadline
31 Oct 202613 days left
Deadline details
Applications open 28 September 2026 and close 31 October 2026 (hard deadline), via Awards Force
Status
Open

How to apply

  1. Read the full criteriaOpen the funder's programme page (wise-qatar.org) and read the eligibility rules and questions in full.
  2. Check your fitCompare the rules above with your business. See how it fits your profile.
  3. Prepare your applicationSave it for a step-by-step workflow and document checklist, then draft your answers in the Application Studio.
  4. Apply on the funder's own siteSubmit before 31 October 2026. Apply at wise-qatar.awardsplatform.com. Never pay anyone to be considered.

Source and verification

Last verified
18 October 2026, on the funder's own page
Official page
wise-qatar.org
Application page
wise-qatar.awardsplatform.com
From the official page
“Applications open on Monday 28 September 2026 and close on Saturday 31 October 2026. All applications must be submitted through the Awards Force platform.”

Details change. Confirm everything on the official site before applying.

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