In this week Builders Bulletin Issue No. 22 we have lots of opportunities for women and creators. Join AFRICANXT BUILD https://build.africanxt.com/ to access our full list of grants, funding & free resources ✍🏽 [Fellowship] African Young Women Leaders (AfYWL) Fellowship Programme 2025 - 12-month assignment with UNDP at HQ in New York or regional/country offices for up to 40 talented young African women. Eligibility: Female, African Union national, max age 30, Master's degree in relevant field. Benefits: Monthly stipend for accommodation and living costs. | Deadline: June 1 💰 [Accelerator] Cascador Nigeria - Empowers mid-stage African entrepreneurs to scale mission-driven companies with proven business strategies, leadership skills, and access to $2M Annual Catalytic Fund. Benefits: $5,000 personal development stipend, $50,000 in prizes, mentorship, and peer community. | Deadline: June 1 🏆 [Grant] Pierre Castel Prize - Accelerates business growth and strengthens impact on African food systems. Eligibility: Ages 18-45, nationals/residents of Algeria, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Madagascar, DRC. Benefits: €35,000 (winners), €25,000 (national winners), mentoring, coaching. | Deadline: June 2 🎬 [Incubator] Nigeria Creator Economy Incubator Entertainment and Media Hubs - Cohort 2 for passionate storytellers across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, podcasts, and blogs. Eligibility: Nigerian content creators, skit makers, and podcasters. Benefits: N300,000 stipend, residency, chance to win N5M grant. | Deadline: June 11 👩🏽‍💼 [Accelerator] EY SDG Accelerator for Women Entrepreneurs - Scaling women-led AI solutions for social impact and inclusive finance across the Global South. Benefits: Business coaching, technical workshops, global network access. | Deadline: June 15 🌟 [Fellowship] Watson Institute Flagship Fellowship - Fully funded 16-week program for impact entrepreneurs with training, mentorship, and a global network. Includes immersive experience in Boulder, Colorado, plus virtual programming. | Deadline: June 22 📺 [Academy] CNN Academy : Voices from the South - Storytelling for Impact program for content creators, journalists, and storytellers in early career stages from Global South countries. | Deadline: June 23 🏅 [Award] Cartier Women's Initiative - Annual international program empowering women-impact entrepreneurs. Benefits: $100,000 (first place), $60,000 (second place), $30,000 (third place) grants plus human and social capital support. | Deadline: June 24 💼 [Fund] develoPPP Ventures - For innovative startups with development-relevant business models in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania. Benefits: €100,000 catalytic capital, tailored advisory, ecosystem networking. | Deadline: June 30 ✈️ [Scholarship] One Young World Leading Scholarship - Full Summit access in Munich, Germany (Nov 3-6) for young leaders building a sustainable world. Benefits: Hotel, meals, travel covered. | Deadline: July 7