[April 2026]
Discover 100+ prestigious awards, prizes, and global challenges designed to recognize and support changemakers across sectors. This curated listing features opportunities offering funding, international recognition, mentorship, and exposure for NGOs, entrepreneurs, researchers, and creatives. From innovation and leadership to science, sustainability, and social impact, explore programs that can elevate your work and expand your global reach. Apply before deadlines and position your initiatives for greater visibility and growth.
The Elevate Prize for Global Social Impact Leaders
Deadline: 08-May-2026
The Elevate Prize is a global award recognizing visionary social impact leaders with $300,000 in funding and a two-year support program. It targets nonprofit leaders driving systemic change and ready to scale their impact, visibility, and influence…[more]
Nominations open for .ORG Global Impact Awards
Deadline: 27-May-2026
The .ORG Impact Awards is a global recognition program hosted by Public Interest Registry that honors organizations and individuals using .ORG domains to drive meaningful social change. It provides financial awards of up to USD 50,000, global visibility, and networking opportunities to mission-driven organizations working in communities worldwide…[more]
Entries open for the Pankaj Award to End Conflict
Deadline: 15-June-2026
The Pankaj Award to End Conflict, supported by Regent Global and One Young World, provides up to $100,000 in funding to young leaders tackling conflict and promoting peace…[more]
D-Prize: Funding Ambitious Poverty-Alleviation Ventures
Deadline: 17-May-2026
D-Prize is a global seed funding program that supports early-stage entrepreneurs building ventures to distribute proven, evidence-based solutions to reduce poverty. It offers up to $20,000 in funding (average ~$16,000) to help founders launch scalable social impact organizations…[more]
Apply Now: L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards 2027 recognize five outstanding women scientists globally for excellence in research and scientific impact. Each laureate receives €100,000, with nominations open from April 6 to June 30, 2026. The awards highlight contributions across major scientific disciplines and global regions while promoting women in science…[more]
Nominations 2026 Prize for Social, Environmental, and Safety Impact Projects
Deadline: 24-May-2026
The Nominations 2026 Prize invites individuals and teams worldwide to submit impactful projects addressing social, environmental, and safety challenges. Open to participants aged 18 and above, the Prize emphasizes projects with demonstrated results in areas such as healthcare, emergency response, volunteerism, environmental protection, and green technologies…[more]
Call for Nominations: Global Citizen Award
Deadline: 06-May-2026
The Global Citizen Award offers $20,000 and international recognition to individuals making impactful contributions toward solving global challenges…[more]
Crisis Impact Reporting Challenge for Innovators
Deadline: 23-June-2026
The United Nations Development Programme is currently accepting applications to design digital tools that enable communities to report and respond to crisis impacts in real time…[more]
Apply now for ESD Okayama Award 2026
Deadline: 14-May-2026
The ESD Okayama Award 2026 is now open for applications from organizations worldwide implementing impactful Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) projects…[more]
Nominations Open: Cartier Women’s Initiative Regional Awards
Deadline: 16-June-2026
The Cartier Women’s Initiative Regional Awards support women-led impact businesses worldwide with funding, training, and global exposure to scale solutions addressing social and environmental challenges…[more]
Crisis Impact Reporting Challenge for Innovators
Deadline: 23-June-2026
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is inviting applications for innovative digital tools that help communities report and respond to crisis impacts in real time…[more]
Call for Entries: Global Peace Photo Award 2026
Deadline: 24-May-2026
The Global Peace Photo Award 2026 invites photographers worldwide to submit compelling visual stories that express peace. Open to professionals, young photographers, and children, the competition offers €11,000 in prizes, international exhibitions, and the prestigious Alfred Fried Peace Medal, with all travel and accommodation for winners covered for the Vienna award ceremony…[more]
Education Prize for AI-Driven Creativity and Critical Thinking Projects
Deadline: 08-May-2026
The UNESCO ICT in Education Prize 2026 is now open for nominations to recognize innovative projects that use artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen creativity, imagination, and critical thinking in education…[more]
Apply for UNESCO Young Scientist Awards 2026
Deadline: 07-May-2026
The UNESCO MAB Young Scientist Awards 2026 support young researchers working on ecosystems, biodiversity, and sustainability. Grants of up to US$5,000 are awarded for innovative research projects, especially in biosphere reserves…[more]
EYElliance Pan-African Innovation Challenge for Optical Enterprises
Deadline: 25-May-2026
The EYElliance 2026 Pan-African Innovation Challenge is designed to support revenue-generating optical enterprises across Africa with catalytic capital and structured growth support to scale access to affordable eyeglasses…[more]
Call for Applications: Kamla Bhasin Award for Driving Gender Equality
Deadline: 07-June-2026
The Kamla Bhasin Award recognizes individuals across South Asia who are driving impactful change in gender equality and social justice. Established in memory of Kamla Bhasin, the award honors women in non-traditional livelihoods and men promoting gender-just ecosystems…[more]
Neptune Awards 2026: Innovating for Resilient Oceans
Deadline: 07-August-2026
The Ocean Exchange Neptune Awards 2026 offer a unique opportunity to support groundbreaking solutions that enhance our understanding of the ocean while minimizing human impact…[more]
Nominations open for Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2026 invites photographers worldwide to submit their funniest wildlife photos and videos…[more]
Science and Technology Pioneer Award for Women Innovators
Deadline: 16-June-2026
The Science & Technology Pioneer Award recognizes and supports women entrepreneurs worldwide who are driving breakthrough innovation through advanced scientific and technological solutions…[more]
Call for Nominations: International Literacy Prizes 2026
Deadline: 18-May-2026
The UNESCO International Literacy Prizes 2026 recognize impactful literacy programmes worldwide that advance education, equity, and sustainable development…[more]
Submissions open for Photography 4 Humanity Global Prize
Deadline: 12-July-2026
Photography4Humanity invites emerging photographers worldwide to submit images exploring the theme of Home, reflecting safety, belonging, identity, memory, loss, and place…[more]
Nominations Open: Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards 2026
Deadline: 31-May-2026
The Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards invite applications from organizations and institutions worldwide to recognize outstanding responsible tourism initiatives…[more]
Entries open for the Young Audiences Music Award
Deadline: 08-May-2026
The Young Audiences Music Award (YAMawards) recognizes outstanding live music productions for audiences under 18, celebrating creativity, innovation, and engagement…[more]
“30 Under 30” Awards for Young News Media Professionals
Deadline: 19-June-2026
The INMA 30 Under 30 Awards recognizes outstanding young professionals under the age of 30 working in the global news media industry. It highlights early career achievements, innovation, and leadership potential across key media functions…[more]
Open Call: Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering
Deadline: 26-June-2026
The Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering (QEPrize) awards £500,000 to individuals or teams behind groundbreaking engineering innovations that have delivered lasting global impact…[more]
Submissions Open: Wellcome Discovery Awards
Deadline: 22-September-2026
The Wellcome Discovery Awards by Wellcome Trust provide major funding (averaging £3.5 million) to support ambitious, long-term research that advances understanding of human life, health, and wellbeing…[more]
Japanese Award for Most Innovative Development Project 2026
Deadline: 17-June-2026
The Japanese Award for Most Innovative Development Project (MIDP) 2026, under the Global Development Network, supports NGOs and CSOs implementing innovative projects for vulnerable communities in developing countries…[more]
Applications open for Wellcome Career Development Awards
Deadline: 28-July-2026
The Wellcome Trust Career Development Awards support mid-career researchers to become internationally recognized leaders in health-related research. The programme offers long-term funding (typically up to 8 years) to lead innovative research programmes and build leadership capacity…[more]
Nominations open for GBD Emerging Researcher Award
Deadline: 15-May-2026
The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Emerging Researcher Award recognizes early-career scholars contributing to disease estimation, health data systems, and evidence-based public health policy…[more]
Open Call: AAAS Award for Scientific Freedom and Responsibility
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Award for Scientific Freedom and Responsibility recognizes individuals and organizations advancing scientific integrity, human rights, and ethical responsibility…[more]
AAAS Mani L. Bhaumik Award for Public Engagement with Science
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The AAAS Mani L. Bhaumik Award for Public Engagement with Science honors scientists and engineers who excel in engaging the public through meaningful dialogue and communication…[more]
John P. McGovern Award Lecture in the Behavioral Sciences
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The John P. McGovern Award Lecture in the Behavioral Sciences honors outstanding global contributions in behavioral science and offers a platform to present at the AAAS Annual Meeting…[more]
Call for Nominations: AAAS David and Betty Hamburg Award
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The AAAS David and Betty Hamburg Award for Science Diplomacy recognizes individuals or small groups advancing international collaboration through science and policy integration…[more]
Jeonju International Awards for Promoting Intangible Cultural Heritage 2026
Deadline: 30-April-2026
The Jeonju International Awards for Promoting Intangible Cultural Heritage (JIAPICH) 2026 is inviting individuals and organizations worldwide to apply for recognition of their work in safeguarding and transmitting intangible cultural heritage (ICH)…[more]
Applications open for AAAS Early Career Award
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The AAAS Early Career Award recognizes early-career scientists and engineers who actively engage the public in science and promote meaningful dialogue between science and society…[more]
Entries open for Trieste Contemporanea International Design Contest
Deadline: 05-July-2026
The Trieste Contemporanea Committee is hosting the 16th International Design Contest “HOLD THE PLACE,” inviting designers to create small functional objects inspired by memory, place, and personal experience…[more]
Open Call: The Queen’s Commonwealth Writing Competition
Deadline: 30-April-2026
The Royal Commonwealth Society Queen’s Commonwealth Writing Competition is a global platform for young writers aged 18 and under to showcase their creativity through essays, poetry, and storytelling…[more]
Application open for Share Prize XVIII “Popular Singularity”
Deadline: 22-May-2026
The 18th Share Prize by the Sharing Association invites global artists to submit innovative works that merge art, science, and technology under the theme “POPULAR SINGULARITY.”…[more]
Nominations open for Mangrove Photography Awards
Deadline: 01-June-2026
The Mangrove Photography Awards 2026 is a global photography competition that invites photographers to capture the beauty, biodiversity, and environmental importance of mangrove ecosystems…[more]
Nomination open for Global Lithuanian Awards 2026
Deadline: 10-November-2026
The Global Lithuanian Awards recognize outstanding individuals of Lithuanian origin or affiliation who contribute to Lithuania’s global growth and reputation. The awards highlight achievements in business, science, innovation, and international collaboration…[more]
Call for Applications: Roche Health Journalism Award 2026
Deadline: 11-May-2026
The Roche Health Journalism Award 2026 recognizes outstanding health and science reporting across Latin America, Spain, and Portugal. Journalists can submit works in four categories, with winners receiving international recognition and an all-expenses-paid trip to the Gabo Festival 2027…[more]
Call for Proposals: Negroni Week Innovation Award
Deadline: 15-May-2026
The Negroni Week Innovation Award provides $3,000–$10,000 per project (from a $200,000 global pool) to support partnerships improving sustainability, fairness, and quality in the hospitality and beverage sector…[more]
Call for Nominations: Plants Travel Award
Deadline: 31-Oct-2026
The Plants Travel Award provides CHF 800 and a certificate to support early-career scientists in presenting their research at international plant science conferences. Open to PhD students and postdoctoral fellows, the award encourages academic visibility, networking, and contributions to the field…[more]
Nominations open for Best PhD Thesis Award
Deadline: 31-July-2026
The Best PhD Thesis Award recognizes exceptional doctoral research in plant science, supporting early-career scholars in advancing their academic contributions. Winners receive CHF 500, a certificate of achievement, and a voucher waiving Article Processing Charges for one submission in the journal Plants…[more]
Applications open for the Pierre and Alexandra Boulat Award
Deadline: 03-May-2026
The Independent Research Fund Denmark is inviting applications for advanced artificial intelligence research projects. Grants of up to DKK 5,000,000 (excluding overhead) are available for projects lasting up to five years, designed to foster scientific innovation, international collaboration, and capacity building in AI through multidisciplinary teams including PhD students and postdoctoral researchers…[more]
Nominations open for Women in Technology Award
Deadline: 05-June-2026
The Women in Technology Award 2026 celebrates early- and mid-career women driving technological innovation with societal and environmental impact. Winners receive $250,000, global recognition, and networking opportunities to advance their research and inspire the next generation of women in technology…[more]
Call for Nominations: Emerging Leader Award
Deadline: 30-April-2026
The Mark Foundation Emerging Leader Awards support early-career scientists worldwide in advancing innovative cancer research…[more]
Applications open for Inge Morath Award for Woman or Nonbinary Photographer
Deadline: 30-April-2026
The Inge Morath Award supports young photographers under 30 who identify as women or nonbinary, providing grants to complete long-term documentary projects…[more]
Request for Applications: Africa Sustainable Futures Awards
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Africa Sustainable Futures Awards 2026 is an annual program that recognizes and promotes private sector-led solutions addressing key development challenges across Africa…[more]
2026 Africa Earth Observation Challenge
Deadline: 05-June-2026
The Africa Earth Observation Challenge 2026 is an open innovation program designed to support the development of space-based technologies and Earth Observation applications that address environmental, societal, and developmental challenges across Africa…[more]
Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition Awards
Deadline: 30-September-2026
Applications are open for the Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition Awards, which recognise journalists and media professionals across Africa for published work that raises awareness on key social issues. Winners can receive USD 500 per category, with categories including print, online, radio, and multimedia…[more]
2026 World Awards for African Imagery WAAI
Deadline: 30-April-2026
The Africa Photography Awards invite photographers worldwide to capture Africa’s landscapes, wildlife, culture, and urban life. Open to professionals and amateurs alike, the competition offers 222 awards across multiple categories, recognizing excellence in originality, storytelling, and technical quality…[more]
Nominations open for Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Award
Deadline: 02-June-2026
The Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Award by Wellcome provides £1 million to £8 million in funding for transdisciplinary teams to conduct randomized controlled trials in Africa, South Asia, and South-East Asia…[more]
Call for Applications: Best in Business Awards 2026
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Best in Business Awards 2026 is seeking applications from leaders and organizations driving innovation and excellence, aiming to support and showcase their contributions to business and economic growth…[more]
2026 OLACDE Energy Excellence Award
Deadline: 26-July-2026
The OLACDE Energy Excellence Award 2026 recognizes impactful projects transforming energy systems across Latin America and the Caribbean. It supports initiatives in energy efficiency, renewable energy, decarbonization, and education that demonstrate measurable impact and scalability…[more]
2026 Art Explora – Académie des beaux-arts European Award
Deadline: 26-June-2026
The 2026 Art Explora European Award supports European cultural organizations that develop innovative approaches to audience access, participation, and engagement in the arts…[more]
Nominations open for Danubius Young Scientist Award
Deadline: 10-May-2026
The Danubius Young Scientist Award offers €1,350 and international recognition to outstanding early-career researchers from Danube Region countries, supporting scientific excellence and regional collaboration…[more]
Entries open for PRIMA Young Innovators Award 2026
Deadline: 28-May-2026
The PRIMA Young Innovators Award celebrates young leaders driving sustainable solutions in the Southern Mediterranean. Two winners receive EUR 10,000 each for innovations with measurable impact on society, environment, and local economies, promoting youth empowerment, scalability, and visibility…[more]
Open Call for Top Women in Security ASEAN Region Awards
Deadline: 30-May-2026
The Top Women in Security ASEAN Region Awards recognize women professionals across ASEAN for excellence in cybersecurity, public safety, and security leadership…[more]
Call for Nominations: Nikkei Asia Award
Deadline: 14-June-2026
The 5th Nikkei Asia Award recognizes Asian-led innovations that advance STEM education for girls in underserved regions…[more]
Apply Now: Javier Valdez Latin American Investigative Journalism Award
Deadline: 31-May-2026
The 2026 Javier Valdez Latin American Investigative Journalism Award recognizes outstanding investigative journalism that promotes transparency and accountability across Latin America and the Caribbean…[more]
Call for Nominations: GBIF Graduate Researchers Award
Deadline: 29-May-2026
The GBIF Graduate Researchers Award supports outstanding master’s and PhD students working in biodiversity informatics using GBIF-mediated data. It recognizes innovative research in taxonomy, ecology, and biogeography that advances biodiversity knowledge and conservation…[more]
Nominations open for European Cultural Tourism Awards 2026
Deadline: 15-May-2026
The European Cultural Tourism Awards 2026 invite applications from destinations and organizations across Europe to showcase innovative, sustainable, and community-driven tourism initiatives. The awards recognize projects that balance visitor experience with cultural and natural heritage protection. They emphasize digital innovation, resilience, and regenerative tourism practices…[more]
Applications open for Alsea Foundation Prize
Deadline: 24-June-2026
The Alsea Foundation Prize for Research Projects offers $150,000 USD funding to support innovative research that improves food and nutrition systems and benefits vulnerable populations…[more]
Green Gown Awards: Advancing Sustainability Excellence
Deadline: 04-June-2026
The Green Gown Awards Australasia, delivered by Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability, recognize excellence in sustainability across the tertiary education sector…[more]
True Inspiration Awards Grant Opportunity Supporting Nonprofits
Deadline: 01-May-2026
The True Inspiration Awards Grant provides $30,000–$350,000 to nonprofit organizations addressing key social challenges in communities. Funding supports initiatives in education, food security, housing, and environmental stewardship, with 16 organizations selected across four focus areas…[more]
Request for Applications: iDEX Open Challenge (India)
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The iDEX Open Challenge is a Government of India initiative that supports startups, MSMEs, and individual innovators in developing cutting-edge defence and aerospace technologies…[more]
Aqua-Intelligence: Smart Water Quality Innovation Challenge (Qatar)
Deadline: 30-April-2026
The Aqua-Intelligence Challenge invites solution providers to develop an AI-powered, real-time system for continuous water quality monitoring and management across KAHRAMAA’s distribution network…[more]
Nominations open for Madrid Impact Award 2026 (Spain)
Deadline: 20-May-2026
The Madrid City Council, through the Madrid Impacta 2026 Award, is strengthening its commitment to supporting innovative businesses that generate positive economic, social, and environmental impact…[more]
Nominations open for Young Entrepreneurs Award (South Korea)
Deadline: 15-September-2026
Entries are now open for the CEFC Young French Entrepreneurs Award to celebrate inspiring journeys, innovative projects and globally oriented entrepreneurial visions…[more]
Call for Nominations: Resilient Australia Awards
Deadline:02-June-2026
The Resilient Australia Awards recognise and celebrate initiatives that strengthen community resilience to disasters and emergencies across Australia…[more]
2026 Australian Export Awards Program
Deadline: 12-June-2026
The Australian Export Awards (the Awards program) is one of Australia’s most prestigious and longest running export awards programs designed to elevate and promote Australia’s excellence in exporting and the economic and social benefits that trade and investment deliver for Australia…[more]
Applications open for National Deep Tech Challenge (Malaysia)
Deadline: 06-May-2026
The National Deep Tech Challenge 2026 is a Malaysia-based national hackathon that supports students and student-led startups across Malaysia in developing commercialisation strategies for selected University of Malaya intellectual property (IP)…[more]
15th CavinKare–MMA ChinniKrishnan Great Ideas Awards (India)
Deadline: 22-June-2026
The 15th CavinKare–MMA ChinniKrishnan Great Ideas Awards is a recognition program designed to encourage early-stage innovators and thinkers in India whose ideas have the potential to create meaningful societal, industrial, and user impact…[more]
Nominations Open: EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Award 2026 (Malaysia)
Deadline: 15-June-2026
The EY launches the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 program is requesting applications to support and recognize exceptional entrepreneurs in Malaysia as they build transformative and successful businesses…[more]
Call for Nominations: ISC-FICCI Sanitation Awards 2026 (India)
Deadline: 15-May-2026
The ISC-FICCI Sanitation Awards 2026 is a national recognition programme in India that honours organisations and individuals contributing to best practices, innovation, and transformation in the sanitation and WASH sector…[more]
Social Impact Award Program for Young Entrepreneurs (Germany)
Deadline: 19-May-2026
The Social Impact Award program invites young individuals to submit innovative ideas and receive support to transform them into impactful social enterprises…[more]
Nominations open for Climate Impact Innovations Challenge 2026 (Indonesia)
Deadline: 20-June-2026
The Climate Impact Innovations Challenge 2026 is seeking applications to develop and pilot sustainable solutions that tackle ecological challenges while driving climate change mitigation and commercial impact…[more]
Nominations open: Dr. V. G. Patel Memorial Award 2026 (India)
Deadline: 31-May-2026
The Dr. V. G. Patel Memorial Award 2026 is inviting applications for contributions to entrepreneurship development through training, education, and mentorship to support aspiring entrepreneurs and strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem…[more]
Nominations open for Rashid Kidwai WASH Finance Awards 2026 (India)
Deadline: 15-May-2026
The Rashid Kidwai WASH Finance Awards 2026 is inviting applications to support the growth of the WASH finance ecosystem by recognising institutions and individuals contributing through innovation, leadership, and measurable impact…[more]
Open Call: Design by Biomedical Undergraduate Teams (DEBUT) Challenge – US
Deadline: 05-June-2026
The DEBUT Challenge invites undergraduate student teams to develop innovative biomedical solutions addressing unmet health and clinical needs. Sponsored by the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) and VentureWell, this competition emphasizes design innovation, teamwork, technical communication, and market potential…[more]
Nominations open for AAAS Mentor Awards (US)
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The AAAS Mentor Awards recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to mentoring underrepresented groups in STEM fields. The awards include two categories—Lifetime Mentor Award and Mentor Award—each offering $5,000 and recognition at the AAAS Annual Meeting…[more]
Nominations open for the Brownie Awards (Canada)
Deadline: 04-Sep-2026
The Brownie Awards honor outstanding brownfield redevelopment, remediation, and regeneration projects across Canada…[more]
Apply for the 2026 CSR Awards (Kosovo)
Deadline:08-June-2026
The CSR Awards 2026 in Kosovo is an annual initiative that recognises and celebrates private sector companies for integrating sustainable CSR practices into their business models and operations…[more]
Beyond the Panel: The BeSolar Immersive Awareness Challenge (Qatar)
Deadline: 30-April-2026
The BeSolar Immersive Awareness Challenge is inviting applications to enhance public understanding and professional capability in renewable energy through immersive technologies in Qatar…[more]
Entries open for Robert Lemon Heritage Studies Prize (Canada)
Deadline: 24-June-2026
The Vancouver Heritage Foundation offers the Robert Lemon Heritage Studies Prize to support student research in heritage conservation. The award provides $4,000 CAD for tuition, research travel, and academic activities related to conservation studies. It supports full-time students working on thesis-based projects aligned with adaptive reuse, sustainability, and heritage preservation…[more]
Revive and Recharge: The Second-Life EV Battery Challenge (Qatar)
Deadline: 30-April-2026
The Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA) has launched a call for solution providers to develop innovative systems that repurpose end-of-life EV lithium-ion batteries into grid-connected energy storage solutions…[more]
Entries open for Philip Hauge Abelson Prize (US)
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The AAAS Philip Hauge Abelson Prize honors individuals who have made outstanding and sustained contributions to the scientific community through research, policy, or public service…[more]
Call for Nominations: AIM – ICDK Water Challenge 6.0 (India)
Deadline: 03-May-2026
The AIM – ICDK Water Challenge 6.0 is an international innovation program designed to support students and early-stage entrepreneurs to work on real-world sustainability and digitalization challenges while collaborating with global peers and experts…[more]
Nominations Open: Sir Harcourt Caughey Award (New Zealand)
Deadline: 24-June-2026
The Sir Harcourt Caughey Award provides up to $25,000 in funding to support high-quality medical research in Auckland, New Zealand…[more]
Submissions open for Startup Innovation Challenge 2026 (Nigeria)
Deadline: 31-May-2026
The Startup Innovation Challenge 2026 is an online competition for startups, SMEs, and tech innovators across Nigeria, offering over ₦100 million in cash, AWS credits, and mentorship…[more]
Corporate Mitra Logo Design Contest – India
Deadline: 11-May-2026
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs, in collaboration with MyGov, is hosting a logo design competition for the Corporate Mitra scheme. Open to Indian graduates, the competition offers a ₹50,000 cash prize. The initiative supports MSMEs through a structured 12-month training and mentorship program focused on compliance, finance, and innovation…[more]
Nominations open for the Padma Awards (India)
Deadline: 31-July-2026
The Padma Awards honour individuals for distinguished public service and exceptional achievements across arts, social work, science, medicine, education, sports, and more…[more]
Nominations open for TULIPÁN Art and Culture Award (US)
Deadline: 15-May-2026
The TULIPÁN Art and Culture Award 2026 offers up to $15,000 to individuals promoting Hungarian culture in the United States through artistic and cultural projects…[more]
Submissions open for De la Court Prize (Netherlands)
Deadline: 01-July-2026
The De la Court Prize recognizes individuals who have produced outstanding independent scholarly work in the social sciences or humanities without financial reward and outside established academic institutions…[more]
Nominations open for Rashid Kidwai WASH Finance Awards 2026 (India)
Deadline: 15-May-2026
The Rashid Kidwai WASH Finance Awards 2026 recognize institutions and individuals advancing innovative and sustainable financing solutions in the WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) sector. The awards focus on strengthening financial ecosystems, improving access to services, and promoting scalable, inclusive models…[more]
Apply for Falling Walls Lab Competition (Singapore)
Deadline: 26-July-2026
Falling Walls Lab invites students and early-career professionals to present breakthrough ideas in a 3-minute pitch that can impact science and society. It is a global platform (not a funding program) offering visibility, networking, and recognition…[more]
Applications open for Falling Walls Lab Competition (Latvia)
Deadline: 31-May-2026
Falling Walls Lab is a global pitching competition that invites students and early-career professionals to present breakthrough ideas in just 3 minutes. The program focuses on innovation, interdisciplinary solutions, and societal impact, offering participants international exposure and networking opportunities…[more]
Apply for Falling Walls Lab Bratislava (Slovakia)
Deadline: 05-July-2026
The Falling Walls Lab Bratislava invites students and early-career professionals to present groundbreaking ideas in a 3-minute pitch format. The program promotes innovation, interdisciplinary research, and solutions to global challenges through a competitive platform…[more]
Open Call for Falling Walls Lab Program (Chile)
Deadline: 26-July-2026
The Falling Walls Lab Valparaíso invites students and early-career professionals to present breakthrough ideas addressing scientific and societal challenges. Participants deliver concise pitches explaining the “wall” their research aims to break, focusing on innovation, impact, and clarity…[more]
Falling Walls Lab London-Cambridge Pitch Competition (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 03-May-2026
The Falling Walls Lab London-Cambridge is an international pitch competition where students and early-career professionals present breakthrough ideas in just three minutes…[more]
Falling Walls Lab Cotonou: Pitch Your Breakthrough Idea (Benin)
Deadline: 03-May-2026
The Falling Walls Lab Cotonou is an international pitch competition where students and early-career professionals present breakthrough ideas in just three minutes. As part of the Falling Walls Lab network, it promotes innovation, interdisciplinary research, and solutions with real-world impact…[more]
Call for Applications: Falling Walls Lab Oslo (Norway)
Deadline: 04-May-2026
The Falling Walls Lab Oslo is a 3-minute pitch competition for students and early-career researchers to present breakthrough ideas with real-world impact. Part of the Falling Walls Lab initiative, it emphasizes innovation, clarity, and societal relevance…[more]
Falling Walls Lab Rennes Pitch Competition Opportunity (France)
Deadline: 17-May-2026
The Falling Walls Lab Rennes is an international pitch competition where students and early-career professionals present breakthrough ideas in just three minutes. Part of the global Falling Walls Lab initiative, it focuses on innovation, scientific communication, and societal impact…[more]
Falling Walls Lab Barcelona Pitch Competition Opportunity (Spain)
Deadline: 18-May-2026
The Falling Walls Lab Barcelona is an international competition where students and early-career professionals present breakthrough ideas in just three minutes. As part of the Falling Walls Lab network, it emphasizes innovation, interdisciplinary research, and real-world impact…[more]
Call for Nominations: Local Government Awards (Canada)
Deadline: 14-August-2026
The Municipal World has launched the Local Government Awards to recognize excellence in municipal leadership across Canada. These awards highlight impactful individuals—especially women leaders, mayors, and chief administrative officers—who demonstrate innovation, accountability, and community-driven governance…[more]
Call for Nominations: ISC-FICCI Sanitation Awards 2026 (India)
Deadline: 15-May-2026
The ISC-FICCI Sanitation Awards 2026 is a national recognition programme in India that celebrates excellence, innovation, and impact in the sanitation and WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) sector…[more]
Entries open for 13th Sebrae Journalism Award (Brazil)
Deadline: 08-June-2026
The 13th Sebrae Journalism Award recognizes outstanding journalistic work focused on entrepreneurship and small businesses in Brazil…[more]
Entries open for Sargeson Prize in New Zealand
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The University of Waikato is inviting emerging and established writers to submit original, unpublished short stories in English for the Sargeson Prize…[more]
Call for Entries: Jacobæus Prize for Biomedicine (Denmark)
Deadline: 18-August-2026
The Jacobæus Prize for Biomedicine honors outstanding scientists affiliated with Danish non-profit research institutions who have made transformative contributions to basic bioscience or biomedicine…[more]
Nominations open for Green Youth Champion Awards (South Africa)
Deadline: 30-April-2026
The Green Youth Champion Awards recognizes young leaders, innovators, and organizations driving impactful environmental sustainability initiatives. Organized by the Green Youth Network, the awards celebrate achievements across climate justice, green entrepreneurship, and inclusive sustainability. Nominations are open for individuals and entities demonstrating meaningful environmental impact…[more]
Article Writing Contest on Dr B.R. Ambedkars Philosophy (India)
Deadline: 30-April-2026
The Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in collaboration with MyGov has launched an Article Writing Competition for Indian citizens. The initiative encourages participants to critically engage with the ideas of B. R. Ambedkar on themes like social justice, equality, and democracy…[more]
