Deadline: 22-Jun-2022 The European Commission (EC) is now accepting nominations for the Procurement Leadership Award to reward the outstanding individual(s) and/or legal entities (s) that create strong role models; who empower others to succeed in the use and further deployment of innovation … [Read more...] about Procurement Leadership Award (EUR 75000 in funding) – Nominate now!
Awards, Prizes and Challenges
View the latest awards, prizes and challenges for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.
Call for Nominations: Innovation Procurement Strategy Award
Deadline: 22-Jun-2022 The European Commission (EC) has launched a call for nominations for the Innovation Procurement Strategy Award to reward holistic and dedicated strategy/action plan that trigger sustainable innovation procurement practices. The European Innovation Procurement Awards aim … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Innovation Procurement Strategy Award
EC inviting Nominations for Facing Societal Challenges Award
Deadline: 22-Jun-2022 The European Commission (EC) is inviting nominations for the Facing Societal Challenges Award to reward those innovative procurement practises aimed to face covid-19 pandemic and/or its consequences during the recovery phase. The European Innovation Procurement Awards aim … [Read more...] about EC inviting Nominations for Facing Societal Challenges Award
[Apply Now] Africa’s Business Heroes Prize Competition
Deadline: 6-Jun-22 Africa's Business Heroes Prize Competition (ABH) is now open to identify, support and inspire the next generation of African entrepreneurs who are making a difference in their local communities, working to solve the most pressing problems, and building a more sustainable and … [Read more...] about [Apply Now] Africa’s Business Heroes Prize Competition
2022 Health Equity Heroes Awards in the US
Deadline: 29-Apr-22 The Denta Quest is seeking applications for its 2022 Health Equity Heroes Awards to nominate a health leader (individual or organization) in your community who is inspiring collective action to reach those with the greatest needs and the fewest resources. The 8th annual … [Read more...] about 2022 Health Equity Heroes Awards in the US
Hello Tomorrow Japan Challenge 2022
Deadline: 30-Jun-22 Hello Tomorrow Japan Challenge 2022 is now open for applications, a ultimate competition for Japanese early stage deep tech entrepreneurs. Categories Aerospace Computer & Communication Hardware Data & AI Digital Health & Medical Devices Envergy … [Read more...] about Hello Tomorrow Japan Challenge 2022
Social Impact Award in Germany – Nominate Now!
Deadline: 16-May-22 Nominations are now open for the 2022 Social Impact Award. Why? It's worth submitting! The 10 finalist projects in 2022 will receive: Professional support through the incubation program of the Social Impact Award Germany from July to September Production of a … [Read more...] about Social Impact Award in Germany – Nominate Now!
Acquisition International announces Non-profit Organisation Awards
Deadline: 18-Apr-2022 The Acquisition International (AI) is inviting nominations for Non-profit organisation Awards. Non-profit organisations (NPOs) often go unrecognised, despite the fact they play a monumental role in solving some of our biggest global challenges. According to the World … [Read more...] about Acquisition International announces Non-profit Organisation Awards
Apply for Digital Energy Challenge for Startups
Deadline: 30-Apr-2022 Applications are now open for Digital Energy Challenge for Startups to reward every year 5 to 8 start-ups working on innovative digital projects that aim to increase energy access and improve power grid performance in Africa. The Digital Energy Challenge for Start-ups … [Read more...] about Apply for Digital Energy Challenge for Startups
Digital Energy Challenge for Utilities
Deadline: 30-Apr-2022 Applications are now open for the Digital Energy Challenge for Utilities. The Digital Energy Challenge for Utilities awards every year 2 to 3 public utilities in partnership with an innovative technology/service provider, working on innovative digital projects that aim to … [Read more...] about Digital Energy Challenge for Utilities
Nominations Open for Worldwide Finance Awards
Deadline: 02-May-2022 Acquisition International is accepting nominations for Worldwide Finance Awards to recognise companies and individuals, who have shown themselves to be dedicated and experienced in the finance industry. Since its inception in 2013, the Worldwide Finance Awards has been … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Worldwide Finance Awards
British Columbia Arts Council: Individual Arts Awards (Canada)
Deadline: 2-May-22 The British Columbia Arts Council is now inviting applications for the Individual Arts Awards. This Scholarship supports the development of B.C.’s rich diversity of future artists and arts and cultural practitioners. The BCAC nurtures and supports arts and cultural activity … [Read more...] about British Columbia Arts Council: Individual Arts Awards (Canada)
Apply for a Catalytic Grant Award at Gobeshona
Deadline: 03-Apr-2022 Nominations are now open for the Catalytic Grant Award at Gobeshona to foster and grow collaborations that emerge during the conference through discussions, session interactions, and networking. With the support provided by this award, the winning teams can continue … [Read more...] about Apply for a Catalytic Grant Award at Gobeshona
Australia: 2022 Creative Partnerships Awards
Deadline: 22-Apr-22 The Creative Partnerships Australia is inviting nominations for the 2022 Creative Partnership Awards. The Creative Partnerships Awards celebrates exemplary individuals from Australia’s philanthropy, business and arts sectors who show leadership in private giving and … [Read more...] about Australia: 2022 Creative Partnerships Awards
Call for Nominations: The North-South Prize 2022
Deadline: 15-Sep-22 The Council of Europe is pleased to invite Activists, Personalities or Organisations for the 2022 North-South Prize of the Council of Europe who have stood out for their exceptional commitment to promoting North-South solidarity. Despite the variety of nationalities and … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: The North-South Prize 2022
British Columbia Arts Council: Individual Arts Awards (Canada)
Deadline: 2-May-22 The British Columbia Arts Council is now inviting applications for the Individual Arts Awards. This Scholarship supports the development of B.C.’s rich diversity of future artists and arts and cultural practitioners. The BCAC nurtures and supports arts and cultural … [Read more...] about British Columbia Arts Council: Individual Arts Awards (Canada)
Innovation & Research Battlefield Challenge 2022
Deadline: 6-Apr-22 Applications are now open for the Innovation & Research Battlefield Challenge 2022, a competitive 10-minute pitch platform for researchers, academia, students and organisations to present sustainability ideas to the mining industry. Convened by the Development Partner … [Read more...] about Innovation & Research Battlefield Challenge 2022
Entries Open for Millennium Oceans Prize
Deadline: 15-Apr-22 Entries are now open for the Millennium Oceans Prize. The Millennium Oceans Prize is returning for its eighth year to support and celebrate students who are passionate about conserving, protecting, and sustainably using oceans, seas, and marine water and life. The … [Read more...] about Entries Open for Millennium Oceans Prize
Decathlon International Innovation Challenge: Advanced Technologies for Textile
Deadline: 25-Apr-22 Decathlon is accepting applications for its International Innovation Challenge to bring Innovative products to satisfy customers looking for quality and performance in their sportswear while maintaining high environmental standards. The textile and sportswear industries are … [Read more...] about Decathlon International Innovation Challenge: Advanced Technologies for Textile
Nominations Open for the Next Generation Artists Award in Ireland
Deadline: 14-Apr-22 The Arts Council is accepting nominations for the Next Generation Artists Award to support a group of promising artists across all disciplines at an early but pivotal stage in their career. As part of its Equality, Human Rights & Diversity policy, the Arts Council is … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for the Next Generation Artists Award in Ireland
Apply for BeActive – Across Generations Award
Deadline: 19-May-22 Nominations are now open for the European Commission's (EC) BeActive - Across Generations Award to reward projects promoting inter-generational sport. Objectives The #BeActive Awards 2022 aim to reward and give visibility to projects and initiatives that have … [Read more...] about Apply for BeActive – Across Generations Award
India Startup Challenge 2022
Deadline: 31-May-22 AkzoNobel is inviting applicatios from eligible applicants to join the world’s largest collaborative innovation ecosystem in paints and coating and accelerate their growth through its India startup challenge 2022 - Collaborative innovation. Details They see opportunities in … [Read more...] about India Startup Challenge 2022
Call Open for #BeActive Workplace Award
Deadline: 19-May-22 Nominations are now open for the European Commission's (EC) #BeActive Workplace Award to celebrate exemplary activities in the workplace that encourage employees to #BeActive. Objectives The #BeActive Awards 2022 aim to reward and give visibility to projects and … [Read more...] about Call Open for #BeActive Workplace Award
Nominations Open for UNEP’s Champions of the Earth Award 2022
Deadline: 11-Apr-22 The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has launched a call for nominations for its annual Champions of the Earth award – the UN’s highest environmental honour – to recognize outstanding leaders from government, civil society and the private sector for their … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for UNEP’s Champions of the Earth Award 2022
Call for Nominations to the Equator Prize 2022
Deadline: 5-Apr-22 The Equator Initiatives are pleased to announce a Call for nominations to the Equator Prize 2022. This year’s Equator Prize will recognize innovative initiatives from Indigenous peoples and local communities that demonstrate exceptional achievements in nature-based solutions … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations to the Equator Prize 2022
UNESCO/Jikji Memory of the World Prize: Call for Nominations
Deadline: 30-Apr-22 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is now accepting nominations for the 9th edition of the UNESCO/Jikji Memory of the World Prize. The Prize was created to commemorate the inscription of the Buljo jikji simche yojeol – the oldest … [Read more...] about UNESCO/Jikji Memory of the World Prize: Call for Nominations
Swiss Forum for International Agricultural Research Award (Switzerland)
Deadline: 14-Jul-22 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 Swiss Forum for International Agricultural Research Award (Switzerland)
EIC Transition Challenge: Process and System Integration of Clean Energy Technologies
Deadline: 4-May-22 The European Commission has announced the proposals for European Innovation Council (EIC) Transition Challenge: Process and System Integration of Clean Energy Technologies. Scope EIC Transition funds innovation activities that go beyond the experimental proof of principle in … [Read more...] about EIC Transition Challenge: Process and System Integration of Clean Energy Technologies
CFPs for EIC Transition Challenge: Green Digital Devices for the Future
Deadline: 4-May-22 The European Commission has announced the proposals for European Innovation Council (EIC) Transition Challenge: Green Digital Devices for the Future. Scope EIC Transition funds innovation activities that go beyond the experimental proof of principle in laboratory. It supports … [Read more...] about CFPs for EIC Transition Challenge: Green Digital Devices for the Future
Call for Nominations for 2022 Free Media Awards
Deadline: 1-Apr-22 The Fritt Ord Foundation and The ZEIT-Stiftung Ebelin und Gerd Bucerius hereby invite nominations of independent journalists, bloggers, Internet media, and newspapers for the 2022 Free Media Awards. The prizes provide support for journalists and media that report … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations for 2022 Free Media Awards
Applications Open for the 2022 CleanTech Challenge
Deadline: 30-Mar-22 Applications are now open for the 2022 CleanTech Challenge to identify and reward innovative clean technology ideas that have been taken from a concept phase to a stage in which they would ideally attract Series A funding or otherwise be self-sustainable. The CleanTech … [Read more...] about Applications Open for the 2022 CleanTech Challenge
Nominations Open for #BeActive – Local Hero Award
Deadline: 19-May-22 The European Commission (EC) is accepting nominations for #BeActive - Local Hero Award. Objectives The #BeActive Awards 2022 aim to reward and give visibility to projects and initiatives that have successfully promoted sport and physical activity across Europe. It … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for #BeActive – Local Hero Award
European Commission inviting Nominations for BeActive Education Award
Deadline: 19-May-22 The European Commission (EC) is inviting nominations for BeActive Education Award that aims to demonstrate how education can encourage kids to #BeActive outside the typical sport/physical activity taking place in their normal school day. Objectives The #BeActive Awards … [Read more...] about European Commission inviting Nominations for BeActive Education Award
IWA Global Water Award: Call for Nominations
Deadline: 6-May-22 The International Water Association (IWA) has announced a call for nominations for the Global Water Award. The IWA Global Water Award recognises those individuals who, through innovative leadership and practice, have made a significant contribution to a world in which water … [Read more...] about IWA Global Water Award: Call for Nominations
Submit Nominations for IWA Gender Diversity and Water Award
Deadline: 6-May-22 The International Water Association (IWA) has announced a call for nominations for the Gender Diversity and Water Award to recognise individuals for their outstanding professional contribution to the advancement of gender diversity supporting both equity and wider impactful … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for IWA Gender Diversity and Water Award
Entries Open for Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water – 11th Round
Deadline: 31-Dec-23 Entries are now open for the 2024 Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water (PSIPW), an international award focusing on water-related scientific innovation and judged by leading scientists from around the world. Five prizes are bestowed every two years. Prize … [Read more...] about Entries Open for Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water – 11th Round
India Water Pitch-Pilot-Scale Start-up Challenge
Deadline: 11-May-22 The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Govt. of India, invites applications/ proposals from interested/ eligible start-ups to provide innovative technology, business solutions to address challenges in the urban water sector in India. MoHUA intends to select 100 … [Read more...] about India Water Pitch-Pilot-Scale Start-up Challenge
2023 Zayed Sustainability Prize: Call for Nominations
Deadline: 6-Jul-22 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 2023 Zayed Sustainability Prize: Call for Nominations
Call for Nominations for 2022 Roger N. Baldwin Medal of Liberty Award
Deadline: 10-Apr-22 Human Rights First has announced a call for nominations for the 2022 Roger N. Baldwin Medal of Liberty Award. Named in honor of the principal founder of the American Civil Liberties Union and the International League for Human Rights, the Roger N. Baldwin Medal of Liberty … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations for 2022 Roger N. Baldwin Medal of Liberty Award
Venture Lab Open Innovation Challenge Now Open
Deadline: 31-Mar-22 Venture Lab has announced the applications for its Open Innovation Challenge to select startup companies (the “Winners”) with a relevant Project which may benefit from a future collaboration and a chance to co- create with NGK. The Venture Lab is committed to bringing … [Read more...] about Venture Lab Open Innovation Challenge Now Open
Call for Nominations: 2022 “Hands-On” Humanities Awards in the US
Deadline: 8-Apr-22 The Arizona Humanities is inviting nominations for 2022 “Hands-On” Humanities Awards. Every year Arizona Humanities honors and celebrates outstanding contributions to the humanities in their state. Since the inaugural awards in 1990, Arizona Humanities has recognized … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: 2022 “Hands-On” Humanities Awards in the US
IWA Young Leadership Award for Individuals contributing to the Water Sector – Apply Now!
Deadline: 6-May-22 Nominations are now open for the International Water Association (IWA) Young Leadership Award. The IWA Young Leadership Award is granted to an exceptional water professional age 35 or younger who has demonstrated significant achievements in his/her career. The awardee has … [Read more...] about IWA Young Leadership Award for Individuals contributing to the Water Sector – Apply Now!
Nominations Open for APEC Healthy Women Healthy Economy Prize
Deadline: 31-May-22 The annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Healthy Women, Healthy Economies Research Prize is now accepting nominations for outstanding research work that strives to improve women’s health and economic well-being, and charts the way for more inclusive growth. The … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for APEC Healthy Women Healthy Economy Prize
Global Youth Challenge for Human Rights Education
Deadline: 30-Apr-22 The Oxford Forum for International Development (OxFID) is now accepting applications for the Global Youth Challenge to implement and enhance the World Programme for Human Rights Education by, for, and with youth. In partnership with the OHCHR, UNESCO, and the Office of the … [Read more...] about Global Youth Challenge for Human Rights Education
Apply for Energy Globe Award
Deadline: 30-Mar-22 Nominations are now open for the Energy Globe Award to present successful sustainable projects to a global audience and to demonstrate that for most of their environmental problems feasible solutions are already available. Categories The categories are: Earth Fire … [Read more...] about Apply for Energy Globe Award
International Research Ethics Education and Curriculum Development Award
Deadline: 6-May-22 The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is accepting nominations for the International Research Ethics Education and Curriculum Development Award. The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The … [Read more...] about International Research Ethics Education and Curriculum Development Award
Second French-German Gender Equality Prize in Azerbaijan
Deadline: 11-Apr-22 The French and German Embassy in Azerbaijan are jointly launch the second French-German Gender Equality Prize that aims at rewarding an Azerbaijani initiative that contributes to gender equality in Azerbaijan. The French and German Embassy in Azerbaijan join together to … [Read more...] about Second French-German Gender Equality Prize in Azerbaijan
Call for Entries: 2022 European Cultural Tourism Network Award
Deadline: 1-Jun-22 Nominations are now open for the European Cultural Tourism Network (ECTN) Award with the 2022 theme is: 'Relaunching European Tourism through Cultural Heritage & Digitalisation'. Cultural tourism is the fastest growing sector of European tourism and can contribute both … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: 2022 European Cultural Tourism Network Award
Emergency Awards to Support Pandemic Preparedness (US)
Deadline: 19-Mar-22 The National Institutes of Health is seeking applications for its Emergency Awards: Biocontainment Facility Improvements and Building System Upgrades to Support Pandemic Preparedness. The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to support pandemic … [Read more...] about Emergency Awards to Support Pandemic Preparedness (US)
Open Call for EU Prize for Rising Innovators
Deadline: 18-Aug-22 The European Commission (EC) is accepting nominations for European Union (EU) Prize for Rising Innovators. Scope The opportunities created by novel technologies and disruptive innovations promise to deliver the fair and sustainable recovery Europe needs. But Europe risks … [Read more...] about Open Call for EU Prize for Rising Innovators
