Deadline: 31-Oct-23 Applications are now open for the 2023 UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences. The UNESCO–Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences rewards significant efforts of individuals or institutions through … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences 2023
Awards, Prizes and Challenges
View the latest awards, prizes and challenges for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.
Nominations open for Rohini Nayyar Prize 2023 to recognize Young Indians improving Lives of People in Rural India
Deadline: August 15, 2023 Nominations are now open for the Rohini Nayyar Prize to recognize the exemplary contributions of young Indians, under the age of 40 years, towards improving the lives of people in rural India. The Rohini Nayyar Prize, conferred annually, will recognise … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Rohini Nayyar Prize 2023 to recognize Young Indians improving Lives of People in Rural India
Apply for Young Historian Competition – Nigeria
Deadline: 26-Jul-2023 The Restored Heart Foundation is seeking applications for the Young Historian Competition to promote Nigerian history amongst young Nigerians specifically students studying in Nigeria Universities to create a path of history awareness with a burning desire to uphold the … [Read more...] about Apply for Young Historian Competition – Nigeria
Call for Proposals: Judgments Award 2023
Deadline: 31-Jul-23 The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is currently accepting proposals for the Judgments Award 2023. The Judgments Award: access to justice for migrants, refugees, and other persons’ subject to international protection seeks to make visible the judgments that … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Judgments Award 2023
LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 – Startup Europe Awards
Deadline: 31-Jul-23 The LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 StartUp Europe Awards (LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 SEUA), organized by the Finnova Foundation, in collaboration with Global Omnium and Àguas do Centro Litoral, are now open. Startups, SMEs and innovative initiatives capable of solving current challenges … [Read more...] about LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 – Startup Europe Awards
Call for Submissions: Youth Carnegie Peace Prize 2023
Deadline: 18-Aug-23 The Youth Peace Initiative and the Carnegie Foundation – Peace Palace are thrilled to announce the third edition of the Youth Carnegie Peace Prize! Submit a video of your peace initiative and run the chance of becoming the next Youth Ambassador of the Peace Palace! The … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: Youth Carnegie Peace Prize 2023
Applications Open for Asean Startup Awards 2023
Deadline: 2-Sep-23 Join the largest independent startup ecosystem competition not only to be recognized globally, but also to get access to an invite-only, curated global network and to be matched with active investors, startups, incubation/acceleration programs and government initiatives from … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Asean Startup Awards 2023
Nominations open for Australian Human Rights Awards 2023
Deadline: 4-Sep-23 Nominations are now open for the Australian Human Rights Awards to honour and celebrate all kinds of human rights heroes as well as significant achievements in protecting and promoting human rights in Australia. Every year, the Australian Human Rights Commission presents the … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Australian Human Rights Awards 2023
Nominations open for Presidential Distinguished Service Awards – Ireland
Deadline: 17-Aug-23 Nominations are now open for the Presidential Distinguished Service Awards to recognize the service given to the country or to Irish communities abroad by those who live outside Ireland. The Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad is presented by the … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Presidential Distinguished Service Awards – Ireland
Ireland: Theatre Project Award (Round 1)
Deadline: 27-Jul-23 The Arts Council is seeking applications for the Theatre Project Award to support the development, generation, creation making and/or presenting of theatre to audiences. Objectives and Priorities The award is open to professional artists and organisations with a … [Read more...] about Ireland: Theatre Project Award (Round 1)
Call for Applications: Changemakers Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 5 August 2023 Do your projects prioritise environmental sustainability, social well-being and robust governance practices? Are you driving social change in your community in the following areas: Health, Entrepreneurship, Environment, and Leadership? If yes, then apply now for the … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Changemakers Innovation Challenge
Art Explora: Académie des beaux-arts European Award 2023
Deadline: 11-Sep-23 Applications are now open for the Art Explora: Académie des beaux-arts European Award. The European Award encourages new forms of audience engagement and participation in arts and culture, supporting innovative projects, across all art forms, that can be shared, replicated … [Read more...] about Art Explora: Académie des beaux-arts European Award 2023
Up to USD 100,000 under WFP Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 30-Jul-23 Does your innovation offer relief, foster resilience and end hunger? Apply for the WFP Innovation Challenge to receive up to USD 100,000 in equity-free funding, mentorship, and access to WFP's network. This edition of the WFP Innovation Challenge seeks to identify and … [Read more...] about Up to USD 100,000 under WFP Innovation Challenge
Nominations open for 2023 Free Press Awards
Deadline: 15-Aug-23 The Free Press Unlimited has launched the 2023 Free Press Awards to recognise journalists and media professionals who have a strong commitment with press freedom and independent information. Free Press Unlimited wants to honor journalists who risk everything to bring them … [Read more...] about Nominations open for 2023 Free Press Awards
Bridgestone Mobility Social Impact Awards 2023 (India)
Deadline: 20-Jul-23 Applications are now open for the Bridgestone Mobility Social Impact Award to recognize and promote sustainable mobility innovations that employ enterprising technologies and solutions for social advancement. Bridgestone offers a diverse portfolio of premium tyres, tyre … [Read more...] about Bridgestone Mobility Social Impact Awards 2023 (India)
World Resources Institute Ross Center Prize for Cities Awards
Deadline: 26-Sep-23 The World Resources Institute (WRI) Ross Center Prize for Cities Awards is inviting submissions from initiatives and projects addressing the magnitude of challenges caused by a changing climate by increasing the scale, speed or scope of action to create inclusive, … [Read more...] about World Resources Institute Ross Center Prize for Cities Awards
Up to $9 Million available under Sustainable Cities Challenge
Deadline: 18-Sep-23 The Toyota Mobility Foundation, in partnership with Challenge Works and World Resources Institute, has announced the Sustainable Cities Challenge. This $9 million global Challenge will act as a catalyst. It will bring cities and innovators together to enable safe, inclusive … [Read more...] about Up to $9 Million available under Sustainable Cities Challenge
Apply Now for Wellcome Early-Career Awards
Deadline: 5-Oct-23 The Wellcome Trust is accepting applications to support early-career researchers from any discipline who are ready to develop their research identity. Through innovative projects, they will deliver shifts in understanding that could improve human life, health and wellbeing. … [Read more...] about Apply Now for Wellcome Early-Career Awards
Submissions open for Global Energy Tech Awards 2023
Deadline: 31-Aug-23 Entries are now open for the annual 3rd Global Energy Tech Awards to celebrate energy startups’ game changing innovations and achievements in the sector. In 2023, the Publicis Sapient is looking for startups that have demonstrated exceptional commitment and creativity in … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Global Energy Tech Awards 2023
United Kingdom: Sutton Community Awards 2023
Deadline: 3-Sep-23 Nominations are now open for the Sutton Community Awards 2023 to recognise remarkable individuals and groups across Sutton. The awards honour the passion, resilience, and commitment displayed by individuals and groups who go above and beyond to make a difference within their … [Read more...] about United Kingdom: Sutton Community Awards 2023
2023 Jóvenes Unidos en Acción National Award – Ecuador
Deadline: 20-Jul-23 Applications are now open for the 2023 Jóvenes Unidos en Acción National Award to promote and make visible the work of the young catalysts who drive results for development. One Young World strives to identify the most influential young leaders from every country in the … [Read more...] about 2023 Jóvenes Unidos en Acción National Award – Ecuador
Hexagon | Manufacturing Intelligence announces Sixth Sense Challenge
Deadline: 6-Sep-23 Are you an innovative startup working on advancing sustainability and use of digital reality tools and AI in manufacturing? If yes, then apply for the Sixth Sense Challenge. Sixth Sense is a program offered by the Manufacturing Intelligence division of Hexagon to help … [Read more...] about Hexagon | Manufacturing Intelligence announces Sixth Sense Challenge
M&C Saatchi Group announces Art for Change Prize
Deadline: 17-Jul-2023 Applications are now open for the Art for Change Prize, an international art initiative from M&C Saatchi Group and Saatchi Gallery. As part of a shared mission in making art, culture, and creativity accessible to everyone, this prize is a celebration of emerging … [Read more...] about M&C Saatchi Group announces Art for Change Prize
Challenge Fund: Czech Solutions for SDGs
Deadline: 20-Aug-2023 The United Nations Development Programme is seeking applications to respond the development challenges by transferring Czech expertise and innovative solutions for SDGs to partner countries. Objectives The Challenge Fund: Czech solutions for SDGs (CFCS) is a component … [Read more...] about Challenge Fund: Czech Solutions for SDGs
Marcus Wallenberg Foundation Young Researchers’ Challenge 2023
Deadline: 18-Jul-23 The Marcus Wallenberg Foundation invites applications for the Young Researchers’ Challenge with the chance to win a spot at the Prize ceremony and banquet in honour of the 2023 Marcus Wallenberg Prize Winners. Take the chance to present your research to leading scientists … [Read more...] about Marcus Wallenberg Foundation Young Researchers’ Challenge 2023
Innovation Exchange Challenge – Solidification of Leachate Concentration
Deadline: 14-Jul-23 DCLM (operated by Veolia) is seeking solutions utilising innovative solidification agents that can deal with large and increasing volumes of concentrate. This Innovation Exchange challenge, delivered by Innovate UK KTN through the Global Alliance Africa project, is … [Read more...] about Innovation Exchange Challenge – Solidification of Leachate Concentration
Call for Nominations: 2024 GSK IMPACT Awards in United Kingdom
Deadline: 1-Sep-23 The King’s Fund is accepting nominations for the 2024 GSK IMPACT Awards to promote health and wellbeing in communities. GSK and The King’s Fund actively encourage organisations to apply that are led by and support people from under-represented backgrounds, people from ethnic … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: 2024 GSK IMPACT Awards in United Kingdom
Seed Innovation Challenge 2023
Deadline: 23-Jul-23 Are you a start-up, an innovative small or medium-sized enterprise, a spin-off or a corporate? Then this is the right place for you! Seed Innovation Challenge, organised by the Agro Innovation Lab together with RWA Raiffeisen Ware Austria AG, aims to obtain a market & … [Read more...] about Seed Innovation Challenge 2023
Australia: Melbourne Asia Game Changer Awards 2023 – Spotlight on Southeast Asia
Deadline: 16-Jul-23 Nominations are now open for the Melbourne Asia Game Changer Awards that provide people with an opportunity to nominate peers, colleagues, or prominent individuals in the four categories of: Arts, Culture, Education; Business; Community Advocacy; Gen A … [Read more...] about Australia: Melbourne Asia Game Changer Awards 2023 – Spotlight on Southeast Asia
DCM Shriram AgWater Challenge
Deadline: 25-Jul-23 Applications are now open for the DCM Shriram AgWater Challenge by the DCM Shriram Foundation & The/Nudge Prize, a 12-month long competition to catalyze & scale innovative solutions for efficient and sustainable water use in agriculture, thereby creating resilient … [Read more...] about DCM Shriram AgWater Challenge
ZEISS Women Award for Students in Digital & IT
Deadline: 23-Jul-23 Are you studying for a degree in Digital & IT? Is your enthusiasm for the digital world contagious? Do you have innovative ideas up your sleeve? Are you happy to take the initiative? Are you dedicated to shaping the digital future? Then you should apply for the ZEISS Women … [Read more...] about ZEISS Women Award for Students in Digital & IT
African Studies Thesis Prize
Deadline: 31-Aug-23 Are you interested in Africa and is your master's thesis on a related subject? If so, the African Studies Centre Leiden is offering you the chance to win € 500. The award aims to encourage student’s research and writing on African topics and to promote the study of African … [Read more...] about African Studies Thesis Prize
2024 Dan David Prize for Early-Midcareer Scholars and Practitioners
Deadline: 11-Oct-23 Nominations are now open for the Dan David Prize to recognize the work of historians, art historians, archaeologists, digital humanists, curators, documentary filmmakers and all those who deepen the knowledge and understanding of the past. The Dan David Prize, endowed by … [Read more...] about 2024 Dan David Prize for Early-Midcareer Scholars and Practitioners
Applications Open for the Future For Nature Award 2024
Deadline: 25-Aug-23 Are you a young (between 18 to 35 years old) and dedicated nature conservationist committed to protecting wild species? Do you combine passion with action to create concrete results in nature conservation? Are you the future for nature? If yes, then apply now for the Future … [Read more...] about Applications Open for the Future For Nature Award 2024
Youth Innovation Challenge 2023: Saving Our Seas
Deadline: 19-Jul-23 Do you have an innovative idea about how to protect marine life? Or tackle marine debris? Or help coastal communities adapt to the effects of climate change? GEEP is excited to announce its 2023 Youth Innovation Challenge: Saving Our Seas! In partnership with the Taiwan … [Read more...] about Youth Innovation Challenge 2023: Saving Our Seas
Apply for “This Is Cool Challenge” supporting Youth-led Sustainable Cooling Solutions
Deadline: 15-Sep-23 Entries are now open for “This Is Cool Challenge” to support youth-led sustainable cooling solutions. The time to act is now: 2023 is a momentous year in sustainable cooling. A growing ecosystem of partners is rallying ambition ahead of COP 28, where sustainable cooling … [Read more...] about Apply for “This Is Cool Challenge” supporting Youth-led Sustainable Cooling Solutions
2023 European Health Leadership Award
Deadline: 17-Jul-23 Applications are now open for the 2023 European Health Leadership Award (EHLA) to showcase and support the achievements of organisations that display exceptional leadership in safeguarding or improving the health of people in the WHO European Region. The EHLA encourages … [Read more...] about 2023 European Health Leadership Award
Guernsey Venture Challenge – A Tech Accelerator Programme (UK)
Deadline: 9-Jul-23 The Guernsey Venture Challenge is giving up to eight tech startups an opportunity to take part in a 6-week accelerator programme, concluding with a final pitch night where the businesses compete to win prize money. The Guernsey Venture Challenge (GVC) is a tech accelerator … [Read more...] about Guernsey Venture Challenge – A Tech Accelerator Programme (UK)
2023 Nominations open for Africa Safety Award for Excellence (AfriSAFE)
Deadline: 14-Jul-23 Nominations are now open for the Africa Safety Award for Excellence (AfriSAFE). Africa Safety Award For Excellence (AfriSAFE) is an annual award project raising awareness in all areas of Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE), while also celebrating and showcasing … [Read more...] about 2023 Nominations open for Africa Safety Award for Excellence (AfriSAFE)
The Global Development Awards Competition 2023 Edition is back!
Deadline: 28-Sep-23 Nominations are now open for the Global Development Awards Competition, an innovative award scheme administered by GDN, funded under the Policy and Human Resources Development Fund (PHRD) trust fund managed by the World Bank, and generously supported by the Ministry of … [Read more...] about The Global Development Awards Competition 2023 Edition is back!
Up to $3000 available under ISSNAF Young Investigator Awards 2023 – Italy
Deadline: 16-Jul-23 The Italian Scientists and Scholars in North America Foundation (ISSNAF) is awarding the Young Investigator Awards in various disciplines to outstanding, early-career Italian researchers working in the United States or Canada, in recognition of the significant and innovative … [Read more...] about Up to $3000 available under ISSNAF Young Investigator Awards 2023 – Italy
Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2023
Deadline: 20-Aug-23 Explore, start and grow your idea, get access to the world-leading Digital Incubator program and compete for awards of up to $10,000! Social Shifters is looking for creative ideas, projects, and business solutions to the problems that matter most to you and your … [Read more...] about Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2023
Call for Applications: Africa Science Journalism Awards
Deadline: 31-Aug-23 The Science for Africa Foundation (SFA Foundation) is launching the inaugural Africa Science Journalism Awards (ASJA) to uplift credible health, science and development reporting. The awards recognise and honour excellent reporting on science and innovation in Africa and … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Africa Science Journalism Awards
2023 GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security
Deadline: 25-Sep-23 Under the umbrella of the Creativity and Innovation Initiative, the GCSP and its Geopolitics and Global Futures Programme launched a prize to recognise deserving individuals or organisations that have an innovative approach to addressing international security … [Read more...] about 2023 GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security
Golf Environment Awards 2023 – Apply Now!
Deadline: 25-Aug-23 If you think your golf club is providing a positive contribution to the environment, then why not enter the awards? Apply now for the Golf Environment Awards (GEAs) 2023. Categories International Environmental Golf Club of the Year Awarded to an international club … [Read more...] about Golf Environment Awards 2023 – Apply Now!
India: Bio-Innovation Challenge for Sustainable Development
Deadline: 3-Jul-23 Bio-NEST NIPER Guwahati announces Ideathon # 4: IdeaFest to encourage and support innovative ideas in the field of life sciences and healthcare. The Scope of Ideas The scope includes any idea/ innovation related to life sciences, nanoscience, health care, Pharmaceutics, … [Read more...] about India: Bio-Innovation Challenge for Sustainable Development
Seeding the Future Global Food System Challenge
Deadline: 1-Aug-23 The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and the Seeding the Future Foundation are calling on all scientists, engineers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and multidisciplinary teams from non - governmental organizations (NGOs), non - profits, social enterprises, universities, … [Read more...] about Seeding the Future Global Food System Challenge
Call for Applications: Health Data for Action (Data Access Award) in the US
Deadline: 18-Aug-23 The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is seeking applications for the Health Data for Action (HD4A) program which is designed to leverage health data for actionable insights. The HD4A program further aligns with RWJF efforts to engage the healthcare sector in promoting … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Health Data for Action (Data Access Award) in the US
2023 ACT NOW Award for African Female Founders
Deadline: 6-Aug-23 Any independent female entrepreneur from Africa can apply with and for her business! They will also get the chance to participate in an African Challenge, opening the door to independent funding. This year, the ACT NOW Award focuses on women who stand up, make a difference … [Read more...] about 2023 ACT NOW Award for African Female Founders
Submissions Open for Footnote x Counterpoints Writing Prize (UK & Ireland)
Deadline: 1-Oct-23 Footnote Press and Counterpoints Arts have partnered to launch the 2023-24 Footnote x Counterpoints Writing Prize for writers from refugee and migrant backgrounds. The prize is developed in association with the Southbank Centre, and supported by John Ellerman Foundation, … [Read more...] about Submissions Open for Footnote x Counterpoints Writing Prize (UK & Ireland)
