Deadline: 28-Apr-23 The UNDP Insurance & Risk Finance Facility (IRFF) and the International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation (ICMIF) Foundation are offering funds through the UNDP ICMIF Insurance Innovation Challenge (IIC) to help mutual and cooperative insurers scale up … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: UNDP ICMIF Insurance Innovation Challenge
Awards, Prizes and Challenges
View the latest awards, prizes and challenges for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.
Social Impact Award: Submit your Social or Ecological Project Ideas (Germany)
Deadline: 15-May-23 Do you have a socially or ecologically effective idea that will positively change the society? It's that time again and you can develop your own impact idea as part of the event and workshop formats! Social Impact Awards is inviting you to submit your developed impact idea and … [Read more...] about Social Impact Award: Submit your Social or Ecological Project Ideas (Germany)
[2024 Edition] Food Planet Prize – Nominate Now!
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity Do you have an idea that could solve the dilemma of feeding a growing population on a warming planet? Do you know of an innovation that has the potential to sustainably transform the food system? Give it a chance to win the world’s biggest environmental Prize and … [Read more...] about [2024 Edition] Food Planet Prize – Nominate Now!
“Nobel Prize Summit” Addressing Information Pollution Crisis with the Power of Open Source
Deadline: 2-Apr-23 The Digital Public Goods Alliance and the United Nations Development Programme are collaborating to discover and promote open-source solutions and concepts that can help tackle the urgent global challenge of information pollution. They will showcase this at the Nobel Prize … [Read more...] about “Nobel Prize Summit” Addressing Information Pollution Crisis with the Power of Open Source
Value Creation Challenge Programme (Zimbabwe)
Deadline: 7-Apr-23 Did you know the Value Creation Challenge 3 is running under 4 pillars, namely the Creative Industry, Emerging Technology, Sustainability and Financial Technology? If you are a creative building a viable enterprise that is less than 5 years old? Then Value Creation Challenge is … [Read more...] about Value Creation Challenge Programme (Zimbabwe)
Ghana Science and Tech Explorer Prize Challenge
Deadline: 14-Apr-23 Applications are now open for the Ghana Science and Tech Explorer Prize (GSTEP) Challenge, a unique opportunity for young people to learn more about innovation, entrepreneurship and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The GSTEP Challenge provides all of … [Read more...] about Ghana Science and Tech Explorer Prize Challenge
Apply for Oman Humanitarian Desalination Challenge Prize Competition
Deadline: 31-May-23 Applications are now open for the Oman Humanitarian Desalination Challenge (OHDC) Prize Competition led by MEDRC and supported by the Oman Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation (MoHERI). The OHDC Prize Competition seeks to create a hand-held, stand-alone, … [Read more...] about Apply for Oman Humanitarian Desalination Challenge Prize Competition
Call for Nominations: SFIAR Award 2023 in Switzerland
Deadline: 12-Jul-23 The Swiss Forum for International Agricultural Research (SFIAR) offers an annual Award for graduates and scientists of a Swiss institution who work in agricultural research for development. The Swiss Forum for International Agricultural Research (SFIAR) is an informal … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: SFIAR Award 2023 in Switzerland
Call for Applications: Culture Night Late Award 2023 in Ireland
Deadline: 13-Apr-23 The Culture Night Late award is offered in partnership with the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media under the Night Time Economy Taskforce to offer audiences a greater diversity in their Culture Night experience late into the night, and to … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Culture Night Late Award 2023 in Ireland
European Capital of Innovation Awards Rising 2023
Deadline: 29-Jun-23 The European Commission (EC) is calling nominations for the European Capital of Innovation Awards Rising 2023. Scope The traditional city innovation ecosystem is opening up to new models of innovation engaging citizens. An increasing number of cities are acting as test … [Read more...] about European Capital of Innovation Awards Rising 2023
The Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East
Deadline: 21-May-23 The Orange Social Venture Prize is now open to encourage innovations and reward the positive entrepreneurial spirit of dynamic start-ups. Since 2011 this International Grand Prix competition has welcomed start-ups from 17 countries in Africa and the Middle East. It … [Read more...] about The Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East
Call for Proposals: #ChallengeMyCity 2023 (Portugal)
Deadline: 21-Mar-23 Ready to resolve European cities' urban mobility challenges with your solution? The call for proposals for the #ChallengeMyCity Braga is now open! The #ChallengeMyCity is a programme enabling European cities to tackle their most pressing urban challenges by testing … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: #ChallengeMyCity 2023 (Portugal)
Applications Now Open for AGRA’s 2023 VALUE4HER Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards
Deadline: 31-May-23 The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has launched a call for applications for the 2023 Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards (WAYA) that recognise African female agripreneurs demonstrating remarkable Innovation and business excellence in agricultural value … [Read more...] about Applications Now Open for AGRA’s 2023 VALUE4HER Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards
Nominations for the Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards Open Now!
Deadline: 20-Apr-23 Nominations are now open for the annual Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards (ACVPA) to recognise good practice in the prevention and reduction of violence and other types of crime in Australia. The annual Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards (ACVPA) … [Read more...] about Nominations for the Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards Open Now!
Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 6: Enabling access to WASH practices amongst Underserved Communities
Deadline: 17-Apr-23 The One Young World has announced a Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 6, supported by Reckitt, to support innovations that create measurable impact by enabling access to clean water, sanitation or hygiene, and are particularly interested in innovations with a focus on children or … [Read more...] about Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 6: Enabling access to WASH practices amongst Underserved Communities
Ireland: Arts Council’s Creative Places Award 2023
Deadline: 30-Mar-23 The Arts Council is delighted to announce the Creative Places Award 2023 to invest in places (e.g. towns, villages, suburbs, rural places) that have had fewer opportunities to take part in the arts. Objectives and Priorities Creative Places should be inclusive and … [Read more...] about Ireland: Arts Council’s Creative Places Award 2023
AYuTe Africa Challenge: Promoting Agricultural Innovation in Kenyan Youth
Deadline: 21-Mar-23 Heifer International, a US-based nonprofit development organisation, has announced an innovation competition targetting youth-led agritech startups in Kenya, with top contestants standing a chance to win up to Ksh2 million. The challenge is an initiative of Heifer Kenya, … [Read more...] about AYuTe Africa Challenge: Promoting Agricultural Innovation in Kenyan Youth
2023 Food Logistics Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 20-Apr-23 How can leverage the power of logistics to improve food and nutrition security, sustainability, and reduce waste? The Food Logistics Innovation Challenge is a global open call for innovators and change-makers who have solutions that can tackle food logistics’ most pressing … [Read more...] about 2023 Food Logistics Innovation Challenge
ASEAN Prize 2023 Calls for Nominations
Deadline: 28-Apr-23 ASEAN opened the nominations for outstanding individuals and organisations in the region for the ASEAN Prize 2023 to celebrate persons and organisations whose determination and perseverance have progressively driven the region towards harmony and sustainable development while … [Read more...] about ASEAN Prize 2023 Calls for Nominations
12th Annual Ocean Awareness Contest: Climate Heroes in Action
Deadline: 13-Jun-23 The Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs is inviting creative proposals for its 12th annual Ocean Awareness Contest, a platform for young people to learn about environmental issues through art-making and creative communication, explore their relationship to a changing world, and … [Read more...] about 12th Annual Ocean Awareness Contest: Climate Heroes in Action
[Winning Communities will Receive $250,000] RWJF Culture of Health Prize in the US
Deadline: 29-Mar-23 The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) has announced its Culture of Health Prize (“the Prize”) to honor the work of communities that foster health and wellbeing for all by addressing systemic inequities. In the 10 years since it launched, the Prize has recognized more … [Read more...] about [Winning Communities will Receive $250,000] RWJF Culture of Health Prize in the US
2023 Leading Women in Israeli Foodtech Awards
Deadline: 25-Feb-23 Modern Agriculture Foundation (MAF) is excited to announce a call for nominations for the 2023 Leading Women in Israeli Foodtech awards. The Association for Modern Agriculture (AR) believes that in the foodtech world there are many women who are changing reality, thanks to … [Read more...] about 2023 Leading Women in Israeli Foodtech Awards
The Innovate Awards to Celebrate Excellence in Health and Care Innovation (UK)
Deadline: 19-May-23 The AHSN Network and NHS Confederation collaboratively have announced the Innovate Award to celebrate excellence in health and care innovation and transformation, The awards are aimed at health and social care organisations, industry partners and AHSNs as part of a … [Read more...] about The Innovate Awards to Celebrate Excellence in Health and Care Innovation (UK)
Call for Entries: 2023 SocEnv Awards
Deadline: 11-Apr-23 Could you be recognised in 2023 for your outstanding environmental work? Or, do you know a deserving colleague who has recently gone above and beyond to protect or enhance the environment? Then the SocEnv's prestigious 2023 awards are now open for … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: 2023 SocEnv Awards
Ashoka and HSBC launch Green Changemakers Challenge
Deadline: 29-Mar-23 Are you a green changemaker catalysing others to take action for a sustainable world? Are you equipping those around you with the mindset and capabilities to contribute? If yes, the Green Changemakers Challenge is open for you. Ashoka and HSBC are collaborating for the … [Read more...] about Ashoka and HSBC launch Green Changemakers Challenge
Africatech Awards to Recognize Tech Entrepreneurs in Climate Tech, Health Tech and Fintech
Deadline: 12-Mar-23 The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Viva Technology announced the second edition of the 2023 African Plant Nutrition Scholar Award, an initiative to spotlight Africa-focused companies with innovative solutions addressing key development challenges linked to climate … [Read more...] about Africatech Awards to Recognize Tech Entrepreneurs in Climate Tech, Health Tech and Fintech
2023 T-Mobile Changemaker Challenge – United States
Deadline: 6-Apr-23 Calling all young people with a cause! Applications are now open for the 2023 T-Mobile Changemaker Challenge. T-Mobile, the T-Mobile Foundation, and Ashoka are teaming up for the fifth Changemaker Challenge, a nationwide contest that gives young leaders the opportunity to … [Read more...] about 2023 T-Mobile Changemaker Challenge – United States
Digital Energy Challenge: Project funding of up to € 150K to Innovative Solutions for Energy Access
Deadline: 15-May-23 Are you a Start-up or Public Power Utility, looking to scale up your digital innovation or transformation project in the energy sector in Africa? Then apply for the Digital Energy Challenge. The objective of the Challenge is to support the development of innovative … [Read more...] about Digital Energy Challenge: Project funding of up to € 150K to Innovative Solutions for Energy Access
Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards 2023 (South Africa)
Deadline: 27-Mar-23 The SAB Foundation is accepting applications for its Social Innovation Awards to recognise entrepreneurs and social innovators who have developed innovative products, services, and processes that solve social problems. The programme supports businesses with prototypes and … [Read more...] about Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards 2023 (South Africa)
Social Impact Award: Submit your Social or Ecological Project Ideas (Germany)
Deadline: 15-May-23 Do you have a socially or ecologically effective idea that will positively change the society? It's that time again and you can develop your own impact idea as part of the event and workshop formats! Social Impact Awards is inviting you to submit your developed impact idea and … [Read more...] about Social Impact Award: Submit your Social or Ecological Project Ideas (Germany)
Nominations Open for Sustainable Tourism Awards
Deadline: 30-Jun-23 The Skål International is seeking nominations for Sustainable Tourism Awards that are geared towards enhancing the visibility and grant recognition to entities from the Travel and Tourism industry. For fourth consecutive year, Skål International has partnered with Biosphere … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Sustainable Tourism Awards
Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award
Deadline: 24-Mar-23 Applications are now open for the Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award to support the brightest minds who jointly pave the way for a fairer tomorrow with their health, nutrition and agricultural solutions. The Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award is a project … [Read more...] about Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award
Responsible Business and Leadership Excellence Awards
Deadline: 28-Mar-23 Nominations are now open for the Responsible Business and Leadership Excellence Awards (RBLEA) to recognize the conduct of responsible business and sustainability as living or acting in a manner that balances improving quality of life, a healthy vibrant community, and mindful … [Read more...] about Responsible Business and Leadership Excellence Awards
2023 EU Award for Roma integration in the Western Balkans and Türkiye
Deadline: 15-Mar-23 The call for applications for the fifth EU Award for Roma integration in the Western Balkans and Türkiye is now open. This year’s edition of the award is dedicated to the Roma inclusion dimension in the digital agenda and the green economy, which represent new opportunities … [Read more...] about 2023 EU Award for Roma integration in the Western Balkans and Türkiye
Africa’s Business Heroes Prize Competition – Apply Now!
Deadline: 12-May-23 Do you know an African Entrepreneur creating positive change through their business? Are they running a business that is at least 3 years old? Could they benefit from up to $300,000 in Grant Funds, Media exposure and access to training? If yes, then submit your application for … [Read more...] about Africa’s Business Heroes Prize Competition – Apply Now!
Ireland: Future Food Systems Challenge
Deadline: 26-May-23 Do you have an idea for a solution that could help Ireland become an environmentally sustainable economy? The Future Food Systems Challenge seeks solutions for sustainable, productive and resilient food systems. The National Challenge Fund is an agile, fast-paced programme … [Read more...] about Ireland: Future Food Systems Challenge
Innovation Awards for Kenyan Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 17-Mar-23 Nominations are now open for Connected ICT Innovation Awards to celebrate Kenyan entrepreneurs that have launched new ICT products and services. The inaugural awards were held in 2011 at the Connected Kenya Summit; the award has since recognized more than 52 new ICT … [Read more...] about Innovation Awards for Kenyan Entrepreneurs
Call for Proposals: Canada-Italy Innovation Award 2023
Deadline: 3-Apr-23 The Embassy of Canada to Italy is pleased to accept applications for the 11th edition of the Canada-Italy Innovation Award. This Award provides funding to members of the Italian innovation ecosystem including start-ups, innovation experts, researchers, scientists, or … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Canada-Italy Innovation Award 2023
2023 UN SDG Action Awards Programme for Transformative Solutions to the most Pressing Challenges
Deadline: 30-Apr-23 Does your initiative Flip the Script and bring positive change and transformative solutions to the most pressing challenges by mobilizing, inspiring or connecting hundreds of thousands, or even millions, of individuals towards the vision of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable … [Read more...] about 2023 UN SDG Action Awards Programme for Transformative Solutions to the most Pressing Challenges
2023 Youth Innovation Challenge: Water Solutions for Sustainable Development
Deadline: 3-Apr-23 The 2023 Youth Innovation Challenge, hosted by the Commission for Environmental Cooperation, invites North American youth, ages 18 to 30, to propose innovative solutions that address and respond to critical issues related to water. This year’s challenge, with the theme of … [Read more...] about 2023 Youth Innovation Challenge: Water Solutions for Sustainable Development
Nominations Now Open for Volvo Environment Prize 2024
Deadline: 20-Jan-24 The Volvo Environment Prize Foundation is inviting nominations to reward outstanding scientific discoveries or innovations broadly falling within the environmental sphere. The span of disciplines and activities for which nominations can be made is wide and includes all … [Read more...] about Nominations Now Open for Volvo Environment Prize 2024
Call for Applications: Young Conservation Leaders Award
Deadline: 1-May-23 The Saiga Conservation Alliance is pleased to launch the 2023 call for applications in support of young conservationists based in the saiga range states (Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia), or saiga consumer countries (including China, Singapore, Vietnam, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Young Conservation Leaders Award
Transcend Impact Challenge in Canada
Deadline: 10-Mar-23 The Sonor Foundation is seeking applications for Transcend Impact Challenge, a $1.5M fund to support trans and gender diverse communities across Canada to thrive and live prosperous lives. The Challenge is led by the Sonor Foundation with support from partner foundations, … [Read more...] about Transcend Impact Challenge in Canada
Applications Open for Bell Labs Prize 2023
Deadline: 21-Apr-23 If you have an inventive new idea and proof of concept and are interested in developing it further with leading Nokia Bell Labs researchers, you’ve come to the right place. The Nokia Bell Labs Prize is a competition for innovators from participating countries around the … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Bell Labs Prize 2023
Emerging Sustainability Leader Award (20,000 USD Prize)
Deadline: 14-Apr-23 The MDPI Sustainability Foundation is seeking nominations for its Emerging Sustainability Leader Award. Pillars The 3 pillars of sustainability are as follows: Social (Standard of Living, Education, Community, Equal Opportunity). Environmental (Natural Resource Use, … [Read more...] about Emerging Sustainability Leader Award (20,000 USD Prize)
2023 Call for Entries: The Nigeria Prize for Literature
Deadline: 31-Mar-23 Entries are now open for The Nigeria Prize for Literature. The yearly literature prize is sponsored by Nigeria LNG to honour the author of the best book by a Nigerian. The prize rotates among four literary genres - prose fiction, poetry, drama and children's literature. … [Read more...] about 2023 Call for Entries: The Nigeria Prize for Literature
MedTech Open Challenge Program 4.0 in India
Deadline: 29-Mar-23 Applications are now open for the MedTech Open Challenge Program 4.0 to boost start-ups in the field of medical equipment/electronics & health informatics, and, to contribute to “Make-in-India” & “Digital India” programs of Govt. of India by reducing Health Care … [Read more...] about MedTech Open Challenge Program 4.0 in India
CEM Energy Management Leadership Awards – Apply Now!
Deadline: 16-Mar-23 Nominations are now open for the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) Energy Management Leadership Awards that brings high-profile government recognition and media attention to organizations that transform the way they use energy. These awards raise global awareness of the … [Read more...] about CEM Energy Management Leadership Awards – Apply Now!
$25 Million Global Innovation Challenge to improve Food Security Low-income Communities
Deadline: 22-Mar-23 The Citi Foundation is launching its first ever global innovation challenge (“Challenge”) to identify and provide philanthropic support to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) developing innovative solutions to social and economic challenges facing low-income … [Read more...] about $25 Million Global Innovation Challenge to improve Food Security Low-income Communities
Visionary Interdisciplinary Teams Advancing Learning Prize Challenge – United States
Deadline: 19-Mar-23 The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), in partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Schmidt Futures, and the Walton Family Foundation, is excited to announce the new Visionary Interdisciplinary Teams Advancing Learning (VITAL) Prize Challenge, with the … [Read more...] about Visionary Interdisciplinary Teams Advancing Learning Prize Challenge – United States
