Deadline: 01-Sep-2025 The UN-based educational robotics championship is an annual event inspired by global challenges, where participants create robots that offer practical solutions to real-world problems. This competition encourages innovation and learning by promoting open-source software and … [Read more...] about Submissions Open: Robotics for Good Youth Challenge
Awards, Prizes and Challenges
View the latest awards, prizes and challenges for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.
Entries open for iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE 2025
Deadline: 01-Sep-2025 The iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE supports projects that make a meaningful contribution to improving society. It invites submissions that align with one or more of the 15 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), including no poverty, zero hunger, good health and … [Read more...] about Entries open for iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE 2025
Startup Grand Challenge in Food Sector 3.0 (India)
Deadline: 16-Aug-2025 The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry is inviting innovative food startups to take part in the World Food India 2025 Startup Grand Challenge 3.0. This national-level competition, launched by the Ministry of Food Processing and Industries (MoFPI) in … [Read more...] about Startup Grand Challenge in Food Sector 3.0 (India)
Fulbright U.S. Student Program – Open Study/Research Award
Deadline: 07-Oct-2025 The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is now open for applications for the 2026–2027 academic year. This program offers American graduate students the opportunity to conduct dissertation research in Egypt, promoting academic growth and cross-cultural understanding between Egypt … [Read more...] about Fulbright U.S. Student Program – Open Study/Research Award
LTI Korea Translation Award for Aspiring Translators
Deadline: 31-Jul-2025 The Literature Translation Institute of Korea is accepting applications for the Translation Award for Aspiring Translators. This award aims to identify and support new talent in translating Korean literary and cultural content, helping to connect Korean works with global … [Read more...] about LTI Korea Translation Award for Aspiring Translators
Nominations open for Sony Research Award Program
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 The Sony Research Award Program offers funding to support innovative academic research while fostering collaboration between university faculty and Sony researchers. It is designed to advance cutting-edge technologies and create opportunities that can shape future … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Sony Research Award Program
Call for Nominations: WA Coastal Awards for Excellence (Australia)
Deadline: 28-Aug-2025 The Western Australian Planning Commission is inviting nominations for the WA Coastal Awards for Excellence. These awards aim to support efforts that enhance, rehabilitate, and adapt Western Australia’s vast coastline in response to environmental threats and … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: WA Coastal Awards for Excellence (Australia)
Nominations open for Talent Development Awards 2025-26 (UK)
Deadline: 08-Oct-2025 The British Academy, funded by the UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, is continuing its support for the Talent Development Awards scheme. This initiative is designed to help researchers enhance their skills, especially in interdisciplinary areas that may … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Talent Development Awards 2025-26 (UK)
Entries open for 8th Brics Young Innovator Prize
Deadline: 07-Aug-2025 The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), part of South Africa’s Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), has launched the BRICS Young Innovator Prize to promote technological innovation aimed at enhancing economic growth and quality of life. The contest … [Read more...] about Entries open for 8th Brics Young Innovator Prize
Call for Nominations: World Rabies Day Awards
Deadline: 14-Sep-2025 Whether you're offering free vaccinations at a veterinary clinic, teaching children about safety, or caring for street dogs while campaigning against culling, the World Rabies Day Awards is an opportunity to share your impactful work with a global audience committed to … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: World Rabies Day Awards
Mauritania Innovation Challenge 2025
Deadline: 31-Jul-2025 The Cosmos Innovation Hub is seeking companies testing new and innovative solutions to improve the Mauritanian economy to apply for the Mauritania Innovation Challenge 2025. The Mauritania Innovation Challenge 2025 is a competition for young Mauritanian entrepreneurs … [Read more...] about Mauritania Innovation Challenge 2025
Call for Nominations: Ignite Awards for Human Rights (Philippines)
Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 Amnesty International Philippines has launched the Ignite Awards for Human Rights, the first award-giving body in the country that is solely dedicated to honoring Human Rights Defenders. This initiative aims to recognize individuals and organizations whose work has … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Ignite Awards for Human Rights (Philippines)
Fast Track Award – £500 to Seize Your Next Big Opportunity (UK)
Deadline: 25-Jul-2025 Help Musicians is accepting applications for the Fast Track Award, a funding opportunity aimed at music creators who are ready to act quickly on new opportunities. This award is intended to help musicians grow or sustain their income from music or take part in something that … [Read more...] about Fast Track Award – £500 to Seize Your Next Big Opportunity (UK)
Apply Now: AI4D Innovation Scaling Challenge (Africa)
Deadline: 04-Sep-2025 The Lab for Ethics, Policy and Scaling of AI (LEPSAI), of the African Center for Technology Studies (ACTS) invites eligible AI innovators to express their interest in participating in the AI4D Innovation scaling challenge. The project is intended to support deployed and … [Read more...] about Apply Now: AI4D Innovation Scaling Challenge (Africa)
The Australian Workplace Giving Awards 2025
Deadline: 14-Aug-2025 Entries are now open for the Australian Workplace Giving Awards to recognise Australia's most outstanding workplace giving programs and performers. Winning an award can motivate and instil pride in your employees, inspire stakeholders, and create an overall sense of … [Read more...] about The Australian Workplace Giving Awards 2025
Entries open for Global Teacher Prize
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 Applications are now open for the Global Teacher Prize, a prestigious award that has been celebrating outstanding educators for a decade. The prize seeks visionary teachers who are transforming learning, solving local challenges, and making an impact far beyond the … [Read more...] about Entries open for Global Teacher Prize
Indo Pacific Innovation Pitchfest and Awards 2025 (Australia)
Deadline: 05-Aug-2025 Submissions are now open for the Indo Pacific Innovation Pitchfest and Awards to highlight, pitch and reward your innovation. With increasing demand for innovation and rapid capability delivery to the Australian Defence Force, fostering new ideas, technologies, and … [Read more...] about Indo Pacific Innovation Pitchfest and Awards 2025 (Australia)
Entries open for ADB City Builders Challenge: Reimagining Urban Futures
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 Entries are now open for the Asian Development Bank's City Builders Challenge: Reimagining Urban Futures. This challenge invites participants to address real urban issues such as flooding, traffic congestion, and inequality by using interactive digital tools to model city … [Read more...] about Entries open for ADB City Builders Challenge: Reimagining Urban Futures
Call for Nominations: Human Rights Tulip Award (Hungary)
Deadline: 25-Jul-2025 The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Budapest is inviting nominations for the Human Rights Tulip 2025. This prestigious annual award, presented by the Dutch government, honors courageous individuals and organizations who promote and protect human rights through … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Human Rights Tulip Award (Hungary)
Request for Proposals: Sustainable Tulip Award 2025 (Hungary)
Deadline: 01-Sep-2025 The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Hungary is proud to announce the Sustainable Tulip Award to recognise SMEs, start-ups, corporates, and not-for-profit organisations that demonstrate an outstanding sustainable performance in a specific industry. Focus … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Sustainable Tulip Award 2025 (Hungary)
CFPs: Religious Heritage Innovator of the Year Award
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 The Future for Religious Heritage (FRH) has launched the Religious Heritage Innovator of the Year Award to honour outstanding achievements in preserving and promoting religious heritage. This award aims to celebrate innovative efforts that enhance the understanding, … [Read more...] about CFPs: Religious Heritage Innovator of the Year Award
Nominations open for Research Innovation Awards (UK)
Deadline: 14-Oct-2025 Entries are now open for the Research Innovation Awards, aiming to create a world where no man dies from prostate cancer. Their Research Strategy focuses on investing in the most innovative research to accelerate understanding of prostate cancer, develop better treatments, and … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Research Innovation Awards (UK)
Nominations open for Allianz Climate Risk Award
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025 The Allianz Climate Risk Award recognizes early-career scientists whose research illuminates the connection between climate change and extreme weather events. This award invites applicants to submit studies on how climate change and extreme weather impact global trade. Whether … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Allianz Climate Risk Award
Call for Applications: Kluz Prize for PeaceTech 2025
Deadline: 20-Jul-2025 Apply to the 2025 Kluz Prize for PeaceTech and gain recognition for your achievements and innovations in emerging technologies to advance peace and human dignity. They invite organizations to submit impactful PeaceTech projects using emerging technologies to advance peace … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Kluz Prize for PeaceTech 2025
HMGCC Co-Creation Global Navigation Satellite Systems Challenge (UK)
Deadline: 07-Aug-2025 HMGCC Co-Creation is seeking Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) simulators to support the simultaneous testing of multiple communication systems. They are inviting proposals from organizations that have developed or can develop compact, low-cost systems capable of … [Read more...] about HMGCC Co-Creation Global Navigation Satellite Systems Challenge (UK)
Nominations open for Harbouring Connections Community Awards (UK)
Deadline: 01-Aug-2025 Belfast Harbour has introduced the Harbouring Connections Community Awards to support grassroots community organisations and charities working collaboratively. These awards are designed to encourage partnerships between two or more local, not-for-profit organisations with a … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Harbouring Connections Community Awards (UK)
Nominations open for Conservation Internship Award – UK
Deadline: 31-Dec-2025 The Conservation Internship Award by PTES offers a valuable opportunity for recent UK graduates seeking to gain work experience in conservation. This grant supports students working on species-related projects, which may involve any taxa or small groups such as solitary … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Conservation Internship Award – UK
Trevor Frost Award for Music or Performing Arts in Australia
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 The Beyond Blindness (Blind Welfare Association of SA) has established an Annual Award to support a young South Australian with a vision impairment in developing their skills in music or the performing arts. The award aims to recognize the potential of a current … [Read more...] about Trevor Frost Award for Music or Performing Arts in Australia
Nominations open for the Kavli Prize
Deadline: 01-Oct-2025 The Kavli Prize invites nominations for scientists whose basic research has fundamentally transformed astrophysics, nanoscience, or neuroscience — covering the big, the small, and the complex. The prize celebrates breakthrough science worldwide and values diverse perspectives, … [Read more...] about Nominations open for the Kavli Prize
Nominations open for the Inlaks Fine Art Award (India)
Deadline: 15-Aug-2025 The Inlaks Fine Art Awards support young, emerging Indian artists in building and strengthening their artistic practice. The award enables the recipient to undertake independent work in India for one year. During this period, the artist must attend a recognized art residency … [Read more...] about Nominations open for the Inlaks Fine Art Award (India)
CFPs: Digital and Green Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 25-Jul-2025 The Digital and Green Innovation Action seeks to promote digital innovation based on Earth Observation technologies in Latin America and the Caribbean. Apply now! The LAC Digital and Green Innovation Challenge seeks to identify and select innovative digital and green … [Read more...] about CFPs: Digital and Green Innovation Challenge
Applications open for Graduate Research Innovation Award – US
Deadline: 18-Sep-2025 The Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) is inviting applications for its Graduate Research Innovation (GRIN) Award, specifically for current master’s and doctoral students enrolled in U.S.-based colleges and universities. The award supports students conducting research in … [Read more...] about Applications open for Graduate Research Innovation Award – US
Entries open for European Prize for Women Innovators
Deadline: 25-Sep-2025 The European Prize aims to raise public awareness about the vital role women play in the EU innovation ecosystem. It seeks to create strong role models who inspire more women to become innovators themselves. The prize celebrates women entrepreneurs behind Europe’s … [Read more...] about Entries open for European Prize for Women Innovators
Call for Nominations: Dhon. Mahanor Literature, Agriculture and Water Awards (India)
Deadline: 15-Jul-2025 The Yashwantrao Chavan Center has announced its Dhon. Mahanor Literature, Agriculture and Water Awards. Each year, four of the six awards focus on literature, while two are dedicated to agriculture and water. For the year 2025, recommendations are invited from all state … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Dhon. Mahanor Literature, Agriculture and Water Awards (India)
CFPs: ABU Together for Planet, People, Peace Media Awards
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025 The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union invites media organizations and independent producers to participate in the second edition of the Together for Planet, People, Peace (T4P) Media Awards. These awards aim to honor powerful media stories and initiatives that inspire … [Read more...] about CFPs: ABU Together for Planet, People, Peace Media Awards
Entries open for the Val Wood Prize: Secrets 2025
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025 The Val Wood Prize invites writers to explore the powerful theme of Secrets. They want stories that uncover hidden truths, untold histories, private thoughts, and concealed moments shaping lives. Whether it’s a shocking revelation, a personal confession, a historical … [Read more...] about Entries open for the Val Wood Prize: Secrets 2025
Nominations open for Swiss Forum for International Agricultural Research Award in Switzerland
Deadline: 04-Aug-2025 Kidney Research UK has launched the Professor Michael Nicholson Awards to encourage new and innovative approaches to kidney transplantation. This initiative responds to the urgent need to reduce waiting times and improve outcomes for patients needing donor kidneys. The … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Swiss Forum for International Agricultural Research Award in Switzerland
Open Call for the Professor Michael Nicholson Awards – United Kingdom
Deadline: 29-Sep-2025 Kidney Research UK has launched the jointly funded Kidney Research UK-Stoneygate Professor Michael Nicholson Awards for the third year. They invite UK-based proposals aimed at improving outcomes for kidney patients and advancing expertise in renal … [Read more...] about Open Call for the Professor Michael Nicholson Awards – United Kingdom
Call for Applications: GSK IMPACT Award (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 20-Aug-2025 The King’s Fund is inviting applications from registered charities that are at least three years old, working in a health-related field in the UK, to apply for GSK IMPACT Award. The awards have been running since 1997, and are managed in partnership with The King’s Fund, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: GSK IMPACT Award (United Kingdom)
Open Call: Technology Innovation Awards (United States)
Deadline: 18-Jul-2025 Does your nonprofit have a technology related project idea that will advance your mission? The Technology Innovation Awards recognize nonprofit organizations that have plans to positively impact their communities and change lives, through innovative technology … [Read more...] about Open Call: Technology Innovation Awards (United States)
CFPs: East African Photography Award (EAPA)
Deadline: 20-Jul-2025 The FOTEA Foundation is seeking proposals for its East African Photography Award (EAPA). East African Photography Award celebrates multi-image stories that explore any theme personal, social, cultural, political, environmental, or otherwise. More than just beautiful … [Read more...] about CFPs: East African Photography Award (EAPA)
Open Call for Uganda Press Photo Award (UPPA)
Deadline: 20-Jul-2025 The Uganda Press Photo Award (UPPA) has an Open Theme, which allows photographers complete creative freedom. This year’s Uganda Press Photo Award theme is Open, giving photographers the freedom to explore any subject through photojournalism or documentary photography. … [Read more...] about Open Call for Uganda Press Photo Award (UPPA)
Singapore Translational Research Investigator Award
Deadline: 01-Aug-2025 The STaR Investigator Award is a prestigious award offered by the Singapore Ministry of Health’s National Medical Research Council (NMRC) to recognise and support internationally renowned and outstanding investigators in Translational and Clinical Research (TCR), Health … [Read more...] about Singapore Translational Research Investigator Award
Submissions open for Clinician Scientist Award – Singapore
Deadline: 01-Aug-2025 The Clinician Scientist Award (CSA) aims to provide salary & funding support for selected outstanding clinician scientists, to enable them to carry out internationally competitive translational and clinical research, to bring bench discoveries to bedside … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Clinician Scientist Award – Singapore
Thomson Foundation Young Journalist Award
Deadline: 01-Aug-2025 The Thomson Foundation Young Journalist Award in partnership with the UK Foreign Press Association (FPA) is open to journalists aged 30 or under on 24 November 2025 from and living in countries with a Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of less than USD20,000. The … [Read more...] about Thomson Foundation Young Journalist Award
Nominations open for King Bhumibol World Soil Day Award
Deadline: 01-Sep-2025 Applications are now open for the King Bhumibol World Soil Day Award to encourage individuals and institutions to organize WSD events at all levels that contribute to raising awareness, inspiring action and promoting sustainable soil management through impactful and … [Read more...] about Nominations open for King Bhumibol World Soil Day Award
Call for Entries: Augusta Zadow Awards (Australia)
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025 The SafeWork SA established the Augusta Zadow Awards to support initiatives, research or further education that improves health and safety for women and young workers in South Australia. Award Information Grants of up to $40,000 for work health and safety initiatives … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Augusta Zadow Awards (Australia)
Nominations open for Lipman Family Prize 2026
Deadline: 31-Jul-2025 Nominations are now open for the prestigious Barry & Marie Lipman Family Prize at the University of Pennsylvania. This global award celebrates outstanding leadership and innovation in the social sector, with a strong focus on impact, innovation, and the … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Lipman Family Prize 2026
UNIDO ONE World Sustainability Awards
Deadline: 31-Dec-25 The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is accepting applications for its UNIDO ONE World Sustainability Awards to recognize and promote ground-breaking contributions to sustainable industrial development worldwide. Rooted in the United Nations … [Read more...] about UNIDO ONE World Sustainability Awards
Nominations open for Hiyoshi Awards (India)
Deadline: 31-Aug-25 Nominations are now open for the Hiyoshi Awards to recognize those who are doing novel, innovative, outstanding scientific research and application in the field of environmental conservation and protection in India. It is a prestigious award for outstanding contribution for … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Hiyoshi Awards (India)
