Awards, Prizes and Challenges

View the latest awards, prizes and challenges for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.

MIT Solve: Health in Fragile Contexts Challenge

Deadline: 9-May-23 How to build resilience in health systems and maintain access to care despite destabilizing events? The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Solve community is looking for eight technology-based solutions that help maintain access to health care and build health system … [Read more...] about MIT Solve: Health in Fragile Contexts Challenge

Cambridge Social Innovation Prize in the UK

Deadline: 6-Apr-23 The Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation and Trinity Hall, one of the oldest Colleges in Cambridge, have partnered to celebrate and support extraordinary social innovators creating social impact through business across the UK. There are many early career and lifetime … [Read more...] about Cambridge Social Innovation Prize in the UK

WERA Visiting Researcher Award Call

Deadline: 1-Apr-23 WERA (World Education Research Association), IEA (International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement), and the Research Center "LiDS" (Literacy in Diversity Settings) at the University of Hamburg are pleased to announce a call for the 2023 WERA Visiting … [Read more...] about WERA Visiting Researcher Award Call

Australia: Queensland Women in STEM Prize

Deadline: 24-Mar-23 The Queensland Museum is inviting applications for Queensland Women in STEM prize that recognises Queensland women who make an outstanding contribution in the fields of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and inspires women and girls to get involved! The 2023 … [Read more...] about Australia: Queensland Women in STEM Prize

Entries Open for Climate Impacts Award

Deadline: 13-Apr-23 Wellcome has announced the nominations for Climate Impacts Awards: Unlocking urgent climate action by making the health effects of climate change visible. The aim of this scheme is to make the impacts of climate change visible across a wide range of physical and mental … [Read more...] about Entries Open for Climate Impacts Award

Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 3 [Supported by AstraZeneca]

Deadline: 10-Mar-23 One Young World is inviting applications for its Lead 2030 Challenge to support Sustainable Development Goal 3 "Good Health and Well-being". They are looking for youth-led projects that are designed to be sustainable. Priority will be given to projects that are … [Read more...] about Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 3 [Supported by AstraZeneca]

2023 J.M.K. Innovation Prize in the US

Deadline: 28-Apr-23 Applications are now open for the J.M.K. Innovation Prize to identify, support, and elevate innovators who are spearheading transformative early-stage projects in the fields of the environment, heritage conservation, and social justice. The JM Kaplan Fund promotes social, … [Read more...] about 2023 J.M.K. Innovation Prize in the US

2023 MMFF Award to Eliminate Family Violence in Canada

Deadline: 28-Feb-23 The Fergusson Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2023 MMFF Award. The Muriel McQueen Fergusson Foundation Award was created in 1992 to recognize outstanding contributions toward preventing and eliminating family violence in Canada. The Award recognizes an … [Read more...] about 2023 MMFF Award to Eliminate Family Violence in Canada

Nominations Now Open for Rising Star Awards in the UK

Deadline: 2-Apr-23 Do you know what you need to accelerate your career? Apply to be named a 2023 Rising Star and receive up to £1500 to invest in the training of your choice. The Rising Star Awards are the biggest single awards programme in the industry. They all recognise the importance of … [Read more...] about Nominations Now Open for Rising Star Awards in the UK

JED’s Student Voice of Mental Health Awards in the United States

Deadline: 1-Mar-23 Applications are now open for JED’s 2023 Student Voice of Mental Health Awards! This annual scholarship award celebrates one college & one high school student raising mental health awareness in their school community. The Jed Foundation (JED) Student Voice of Mental Health … [Read more...] about JED’s Student Voice of Mental Health Awards in the United States

UK: Entries Open for 2023 Asian Women of Achievement Awards

Deadline: 9-Mar-23 Nominations are now open for the Asian Women of Achievement Awards. The Asian Women of Achievement Awards, founded by Pinky Lilani CBE DL in 1999, celebrate multi cultural Britain and the contribution of diverse cultures and talents to UK society. They put on a platform, the … [Read more...] about UK: Entries Open for 2023 Asian Women of Achievement Awards

Harry Frank Guggenheim African Fellow Awards

Deadline: 1-Mar-23 The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation welcomes proposals for the African Fellow Awards from any of the social and natural sciences or allied disciplines that promise to increase understanding of the causes, manifestations, and control of violence and aggression. The Harry … [Read more...] about Harry Frank Guggenheim African Fellow Awards

International Green Gown Awards

Deadline: 31-Mar-23 Nominations are now open for the 2023 International Green Gown Awards which are associated with Allianz Global Investors, are supported by UN Environment Programme and are open to any university or college across the world. The ethos of the International Green Gown Awards … [Read more...] about International Green Gown Awards

IMPETUS 1st Open Call is Now Open for Applications

Deadline: 13-Mar-23 Are you an organisation or an individual participating in a citizen science project or have an idea for a new one? IMPETUS wants to hear from you! IMPETUS has launched its first call. This call is a two-way call: The Accelerator Programme and the European Union Prize for … [Read more...] about IMPETUS 1st Open Call is Now Open for Applications

Debra Porch Award: Visual Arts Residency

Deadline: 12-Apr-23 The Australia Council for the Arts is seeking nominations for its Debra Porch Award: Visual Arts Residency to support both an Australian artist and a Thai artist to undertake reciprocal residencies. The Australia Council is supporting a program of reciprocal residencies … [Read more...] about Debra Porch Award: Visual Arts Residency

Entries for the 1st Edition of the Global Excellence Assembly Awards 2023 are Open

Deadline: 28-Feb-23 Entries are now open for the 1st Edition of the Global Excellence Assembly Awards 2023. Global Excellence Assembly is a New York-based organization that is dedicated to promoting and recognizing performance excellence through the use of the Baldrige Excellence Framework - a … [Read more...] about Entries for the 1st Edition of the Global Excellence Assembly Awards 2023 are Open

Applications Open for NAMIP’s Nigerian Media Sustainability Challenge

Deadline: 28-Feb-23 Applications are now open for the Nigeria Media Innovation Program’s (NAMIP’s) Sustainability Challenge. NAMIP is implemented by Media Development Investment Fund and funded by MacArthur Foundation to accelerate digital innovation and foster new business models for … [Read more...] about Applications Open for NAMIP’s Nigerian Media Sustainability Challenge

Zayed Sustainability Prize opens Grant Cycle for NPOs and SMEs | US$600,000 in each category

Deadline: 2-May-23 The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering global award for recognising organisations and high schools with sustainability solutions, has announced that the 2023 cycle is now open for submissions. The Prize fund comes from the Abu Dhabi Government as a way to … [Read more...] about Zayed Sustainability Prize opens Grant Cycle for NPOs and SMEs | US$600,000 in each category

Call for Nominations: Japan Foundation Awards 2023

Deadline: 28-Feb-23 Nominations are now open for the 2023 Japan Foundation Awards to individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to promoting international mutual understanding and friendship between Japan and other countries through academic, artistic and other … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Japan Foundation Awards 2023

Pitch Your Startup Ideas: Venture Challenge 6.0 in India

Deadline: 20-Feb-23 The Atal Incubation Centre - Shiv Nadar University is accepting proposals for Venture Challenge 6.0, a close door business pitch competition, designed to incubate the aspiring entrepreneurs and support them to start, accelerate and grow their business. The event aims to … [Read more...] about Pitch Your Startup Ideas: Venture Challenge 6.0 in India

2023 WellChild Awards in the UK

Deadline: 20-Mar-23 Nominations for the 2023 WellChild Awards, in association with GSK, are now open. Nominate an inspirational child, young person, young carer, professional or parent carer. The WellChild Awards, in association with GSK, celebrates the inspirational qualities of the UK’s … [Read more...] about 2023 WellChild Awards in the UK

Auschwitz Pledge Foundation launches Global Challenge to “Erase Indifference”

Deadline: 3-Mar-23 The Auschwitz Pledge Foundation, a non-governmental organization (NGO) with a mission to fight indifference to discrimination in all forms, launches its Erase Indifference Challenge. Erase Indifference Challenge is an innovation engine created to find and fund modern, … [Read more...] about Auschwitz Pledge Foundation launches Global Challenge to “Erase Indifference”

GCRF AgriFood Africa Innovation Awards Round 5: African Aquaculture Genetics

Deadline: 7-Mar-23 The Innovate UK has launched its GCRF AgriFood Africa Innovation Awards Round 5. Funding Information Applications can apply for Funding of up to £30,000 (including any applicable VAT). Projects will comprise of a UK-registered Project lead. The Lead can work with a … [Read more...] about GCRF AgriFood Africa Innovation Awards Round 5: African Aquaculture Genetics

2024 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity

Deadline: 31-May-23 Nominations are now open for the Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity, a global humanitarian award. The mission is to recognize and support those who risk their own lives, health or freedom to save the lives, health or freedom of others suffering as a result of violent … [Read more...] about 2024 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity

Call for Proposals: CMCC Climate Change Communication Award “Rebecca Ballestra”

Deadline: 15-Jun-23 The CMCC Climate Change Communication Award “Rebecca Ballestra” is now open for nominations. The CMCC Climate Change Communication Award honours the memory of the artist Rebecca Ballestra, who was committed to shaping a sustainable future and promoting positive … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: CMCC Climate Change Communication Award “Rebecca Ballestra”

Call for Nominations: 2023 FAO Partnership Award with a Cash Prize of USD 10 000

Deadline: 24-Feb-23 The FAO Partnership Award is open to individuals, organizations, governments, foundations, academia or private sector leaders across the world. The objective of this Award is to recognize and reward the efforts of noteworthy and effective partnerships that contribute to … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: 2023 FAO Partnership Award with a Cash Prize of USD 10 000

TWAS-Abdool Karim Award in Biological Sciences

Deadline: 18-Apr-23 The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) is inviting nominations for the Abdool Karim Award from all its members as well as science academies, national research councils, universities and scientific institutions in developing and developed countries. Award Details This … [Read more...] about TWAS-Abdool Karim Award in Biological Sciences

Underwriters Laboratories: ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women 2023

Deadline: 14-Mar-23 Are you a female scientist developing electrical power renewable solutions? If yes, then apply for the Underwriters Laboratories: ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women 2023. The United States Government, in partnership with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) … [Read more...] about Underwriters Laboratories: ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women 2023

TWAS-Fayzah M. Al-Kharafi Award

Deadline: 18-Apr-23 The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) is inviting nominations for the 2023 Fayzah M. Al-Kharafi Award from all its members as well as science academies, national research councils, universities and scientific institutions in developing and developed countries. This annual … [Read more...] about TWAS-Fayzah M. Al-Kharafi Award

Apply for Deep Tech Award 2023 (Germany)

Deadline: 23-Apr-23 Nominations are now open for the Deep Tech Award for innovative products and solutions from Berlin, co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The Deep Tech Award is the annual highlight of the information and communications technology calendar in Berlin. … [Read more...] about Apply for Deep Tech Award 2023 (Germany)

Open Call to make the Nordic Region the Leader in Sustainable Ocean Biomass

Deadline: 29-Mar-23 Nordic Innovation wants to speed up the transition to a more sustainable, innovative, and interconnected ocean economy. Are you joining them? If yes, then apply for the Ocean Biomass Challenge. The aim of the challenge call is to establish innovative solutions through … [Read more...] about Open Call to make the Nordic Region the Leader in Sustainable Ocean Biomass

Call for Nominations of Young Leaders : Women and Youth in Democracy in Sub-Saharan Africa

Deadline: 10-Mar-23 The Kofi Annan Foundation, jointly with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy and the Oslo Center, seeks nominations for young leaders from all sectors - civil society, politics, business, social media, and art, under the European Union-funded “Women and Youth in Democracy” … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations of Young Leaders : Women and Youth in Democracy in Sub-Saharan Africa

Australia: Logan Urban Design Awards 2023

Deadline: 10-Mar-23 Nominations are now open for the Logan Urban Design Awards to promote excellence in the design and creation of urban environments within Logan. Fundamental principles of good urban design and their awards criteria help them to create healthy, inclusive and social … [Read more...] about Australia: Logan Urban Design Awards 2023

Safety Tech Challenge: link sharing of Child Sexual Abuse Material (UK)

Deadline: 15-Mar-23 UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £700,000 for projects that help protect children by identifying and disrupting the sharing of links to child sexual abuse material online. This funding is from the UKST challenge fund. The aim of this competition … [Read more...] about Safety Tech Challenge: link sharing of Child Sexual Abuse Material (UK)

2023 National Awards for Local Government in Australia

Deadline: 13-Mar-23 Nominations are now open for the 2023 National Awards for Local Government (National Awards) an annual celebration of local government achievements in Australia. The National Awards highlight initiatives implemented by local governments that are innovative, make a … [Read more...] about 2023 National Awards for Local Government in Australia

BIM Africa Innovation Awards 2023

Deadline: 6-Mar-23 Nominations are now open for the BIM Africa Innovation Awards 2023 to recognize the talents and efforts of leading industry professionals and organizations in the construction sector going above and beyond to deploy innovative solutions towards Africa's Development. The … [Read more...] about BIM Africa Innovation Awards 2023

2023 Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award

Deadline: 3-Mar-23 Nominations are now open for the 2023 Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award. The Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award was created to honor the life and work of Pulitzer Prize-winning AP photographer and IWMF Courage in Journalism Award winner Anja … [Read more...] about 2023 Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award

Entries Open for Mirror Awards 2023

Deadline: 15-Feb-23 Entries are now open for Mirror Awards that honor the reporters, editors and teams of writers who hold a mirror to their own industry for the public’s benefit. The Mirror Awards are the most important awards for recognizing excellence in media industry reporting. The … [Read more...] about Entries Open for Mirror Awards 2023

WTO Call for Papers: 2023 Essay Award for Young Economists

Deadline: 2-Jun-23 The World Trade Organizations (WTO) has issued a call for young economists to submit papers for the 2023 WTO Essay Award. The aim of the award is to promote high-quality research on trade policy and international trade cooperation and to reinforce the relationship between … [Read more...] about WTO Call for Papers: 2023 Essay Award for Young Economists

Call for Applications: Intercultural Achievement Award (Austria)

Deadline: 15-Mar-23 The Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs has launched the Intercultural Achievement Award (IAA). Launched in 2014, it aims at identifying and awarding innovative and best practice projects in the field of intercultural dialogue. This year also … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Intercultural Achievement Award (Austria)

Nominations for the 2023 Global Student Prize are Now Open

Deadline: 2-Apr-23 The Chegg.org Global Student Prize is now open to all students who are at least 16 years old and enrolled in an academic institution or training and skills programme. Part time students as well as students enrolled in online courses are also eligible for the … [Read more...] about Nominations for the 2023 Global Student Prize are Now Open

AFRISE Challenge for African Youth & Student Entrepreneurs

Deadline: 26-Feb-23 Concordia University has launched the 2023 AFRISE Challenge that provides an opportunity for high potential African youth and student entrepreneurs to rise up in their entrepreneurial journey, and contribute to local and regional economic development by becoming job … [Read more...] about AFRISE Challenge for African Youth & Student Entrepreneurs

Call for Innovative Israeli Technology to provide Clean Water to Rural Villages in Africa

Deadline: 28-Feb-23 Innovation: Africa and DeserTech are excited to launch their first challenge competition, bringing Israeli technology to rural villages in Africa. DeserTech is an innovation community that promotes technologies that tackle the global desert challenges of: Extreme climate, … [Read more...] about Call for Innovative Israeli Technology to provide Clean Water to Rural Villages in Africa

Call for Entries: 2023 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation

Deadline: 31-Jul-23 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is delighted to announce that submissions are now being accepted for the 2023 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. The UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: 2023 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation

Call for Entries: BAD Award 2023

Deadline: 22-Feb-23 Are you a recently graduated artist or designer, with an innovative, ground-breaking idea that stretches the border between art and science? Then the Bio Art & Design (BAD) Award is calling out to you! Don't miss out on the chance to work on your own bio art and design … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: BAD Award 2023

Centre for Social Justice Award to Prevent and Tackle Poverty in the UK

Deadline: 6-Mar-23 Nominations are now open for the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) Awards to celebrate charities and social enterprises who are proving themselves effective at preventing and tackling poverty in Britain. The CSJ works closely with an Alliance of grassroots charities and social … [Read more...] about Centre for Social Justice Award to Prevent and Tackle Poverty in the UK

Tidy Wales Awards 2023 – United Kingdom

Deadline: 6-Mar-23 Do you work tirelessly to keep your local area clean, green, and safe? Do you have a friend or family member who is dedicated to looking after nature? Maybe you teach at an Eco-School that has developed an exciting new project? Or perhaps you’re part of an organisation that is … [Read more...] about Tidy Wales Awards 2023 – United Kingdom

CII Corporate Women Leadership Awards (India)

Deadline: 12-Feb-23 The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is seeking nominations for its Corporate Women Leadership Awards to recognize and celebrate exceptional corporate women leaders whose innovative approach has created positive changes in the business world. These Awards aim at … [Read more...] about CII Corporate Women Leadership Awards (India)