Deadline: 04-Jan-2026 The European Space Agency’s Φ-Lab has launched the 2nd Grand Marathon, a challenge that calls innovators to design next-generation AI-enabled Earth Observation (EO) concepts for civilian protection in conflict and disaster zones. Focus Areas: Civilian populations in … [Read more...] about ESA Φ-Lab 2nd Grand Marathon 2025 to Drive AI-Enabled Earth Observation for Civilian Protection
Awards, Prizes and Challenges
View the latest awards, prizes and challenges for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.
Nominations open for Arab and Visual Media Award
Deadline: 17-Jan-2026 Applications are now open for the Arab and Visual Media Award to recognize outstanding achievements in journalism and media across the Arab world, encouraging excellence, creativity, and integrity in reporting and presentation. The award encompasses several key categories … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Arab and Visual Media Award
Entries open for Exploratory Travel Award
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026 The Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation is pleased to offer travel awards for PhD students wishing to explore Latin America, visit archives, museums, and art collections, and engage with local scholars. The Exploratory Travel Award is intended to fund travel of 1–2 months … [Read more...] about Entries open for Exploratory Travel Award
Smart Energy Efficiency Innovation Challenge (Algeria)
Deadline: 09-Nov-2025 The Smart Energy Efficiency Innovation Challenge is an initiative launched by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Algeria in partnership with the National Agency for the Promotion and Rationalization of Energy Use (APRUE) to foster local innovation for … [Read more...] about Smart Energy Efficiency Innovation Challenge (Algeria)
Call for Entries: Future Conservationist Awards
Deadline: 09-Jan-2026 The Conservation Leadership Programme has launched its Future Conservationist Awards to gain a project grant as well as ongoing support through their global Alumni Network, including funding, training and mentorship. The awards aim to build leadership capacity among … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Future Conservationist Awards
Entries open for the WACL Talent Awards (UK)
Deadline: 17-Nov-2025 Applications are now open for the WACL Talent Awards, a grant program designed to support the leadership advancement of emerging female+ professionals in media, marketing, advertising, and communications. Beyond the tangible rewards, the process of applying itself is … [Read more...] about Entries open for the WACL Talent Awards (UK)
Call for Nominations: Carter Manny Award (US and Canada)
Deadline: 15-Nov-2025 The Carter Manny Award supports the completion of outstanding doctoral dissertations on architecture and its role in the arts, culture, and society. Eligible dissertation projects must focus on architecture, though scholarly investigations may be grounded in a range of … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Carter Manny Award (US and Canada)
Open Call for Cyber Awareness Design Challenge (India)
Deadline: 15-Nov-2025 The Data Security Council of India has launched the Cyber Awareness Design Challenge to leverage the creative potential of design students from leading institutions, graphic designers and content creators across India to develop innovative, impactful, and culturally resonant … [Read more...] about Open Call for Cyber Awareness Design Challenge (India)
Entries open for Global Youth Challenge
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The AI Impact Summit has announced its Global Youth Challenge to promote AI innovation and an entrepreneurial mindset among youth worldwide. The challenge aims to provide opportunities for youth to engage with global AI experts through workshops and mentorships, offering … [Read more...] about Entries open for Global Youth Challenge
Open Call: Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poetry
Deadline: 01-Dec-2025 The Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poetry is awarded annually to an African poet who has not yet published a collection of poetry. The Sillerman First Book Prize serves as a vital platform for new African poets to bring their unique voices to an international … [Read more...] about Open Call: Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poetry
Apply Now: The Evaristo Prize for African Poetry
Deadline: 01-Nov-2025 Applications are now open for the Evaristo Prize to award ten poems written by an African poet. The prize of USD $1,500 will be awarded to the winning poet, celebrating excellence in contemporary African poetry and encouraging new voices from across the continent. The … [Read more...] about Apply Now: The Evaristo Prize for African Poetry
Theatre Project Award 2025: Supporting the Development and Creation of Theatre (Republic of Ireland)
Deadline: 20-Nov-2025 The Arts Council’s Theatre Project Award 2025 aims to support the development, generation, and creation of innovative theatre by professional artists and organisations based in the Republic of Ireland. The focus of this award includes the development, generation, and … [Read more...] about Theatre Project Award 2025: Supporting the Development and Creation of Theatre (Republic of Ireland)
Apply Now: The Evaristo Prize for African Poetry
The prize of USD $1,500 will be awarded to the winning poet, celebrating excellence in contemporary African poetry and encouraging new voices from across the continent.The Evaristo African Poetry Prize is open exclusively to African writers, defined as individuals born in Africa, nationals or … [Read more...] about Apply Now: The Evaristo Prize for African Poetry
Theatre Project Award 2025: Supporting the Development and Creation of Theatre (Republic of Ireland)
The focus of this award includes the development, generation, and creation of theatre; collaboration between artists and organisations; and partnerships with existing theatre organisations, arts centres, or festivals where the collaboration extends beyond the organisation’s core activity. Theatre, … [Read more...] about Theatre Project Award 2025: Supporting the Development and Creation of Theatre (Republic of Ireland)
Entries open for Global Youth Challenge
The challenge aims to provide opportunities for youth to engage with global AI experts through workshops and mentorships, offering applied learning experience to develop practical and scalable AI solutions for social good. It organizes 10-day virtual bootcamps for shortlisted applicants, equipping … [Read more...] about Entries open for Global Youth Challenge
AI by HER: Global Impact Challenge
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The AI by HER Global Impact Challenge, set to culminate at the India-AI Impact Summit in February 2026 in New Delhi, invites women technologists worldwide to showcase artificial intelligence solutions addressing real-world challenges across critical sectors, offering … [Read more...] about AI by HER: Global Impact Challenge
Open Call: AI for All Global Impact Challenge
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The AI for All Global Impact Challenge invites students, professionals, researchers, and companies worldwide to propose pilot-ready AI solutions addressing critical needs across sectors to deliver inclusive and scalable impact with support through mentorship, funding, and … [Read more...] about Open Call: AI for All Global Impact Challenge
Nominations open for Responsibility Award 2025 (Ukraine)
Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 The Responsibility Award is now open for applications, offering a unique opportunity for businesses and organizations to showcase their commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility. This prestigious award aims to recognize organizations that have demonstrated … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Responsibility Award 2025 (Ukraine)
Cyber Smart Idea Challenge for building a Cybercrime-free Digital (India)
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), in collaboration with MyGov, invites citizens to participate in the Cyber Smart Idea Challenge to promote safe online practices and protect people from cyber risks. The focus of … [Read more...] about Cyber Smart Idea Challenge for building a Cybercrime-free Digital (India)
Nominations open for Neurology International Travel Award
Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 Applications are now open for the Neurology International Travel Award to encourage junior scientists to present their latest research at academic conferences in the fields of neurology and neuroscience, which helps to grow their profiles. This prestigious award aims to … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Neurology International Travel Award
Nominations open for YES Awards in Philippines
Deadline: 16-Nov-2025 The Youth Empowered Samar is now requesting applications for its YES Awards. The YES Awards aim to break the cycle of invisibility that many youth initiatives suffer from by giving visibility to their best practices, enabling the province to replicate, scale up, and … [Read more...] about Nominations open for YES Awards in Philippines
The J.F. Powers Prize for Short Fiction
Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 The J.F. Powers Prize for Short Fiction is seeking carefully crafted short stories with vivid characters who encounter grace in everyday settings. This prize provides a unique opportunity for writers to share their work with a wider audience while exploring themes of … [Read more...] about The J.F. Powers Prize for Short Fiction
Entries open for the Benjamin Franklin House Literary Prize 2026 (UK)
Deadline: 19-Nov-2025 The Benjamin Franklin Literary Prize invites aspiring young writers to share their voices and creativity in a competitive and celebratory environment. The award ceremony at the historic Benjamin Franklin House offers a memorable occasion for young writers to connect with … [Read more...] about Entries open for the Benjamin Franklin House Literary Prize 2026 (UK)
Call for Entries: European Press Prize
Deadline: 14-Dec-2025 Applications are now open for the European Press Prize to invite journalists from across Europe to showcase impactful works that exemplify the highest standards of the profession. The European Press Prize accepts entries in five categories: Distinguished Reporting, … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: European Press Prize
Entries open for Innovate Ghana Innovation Challenge 2025
Deadline: 15-Nov-2025 Innovate Ghana, Innovate Labs, and StArfrica are launching the Innovation Challenge 2025, inviting Ghanaian thinkers, makers, and entrepreneurs to imagine and prototype energy solutions addressing urgent energy challenges shared between Ghana and Germany, aiming to build … [Read more...] about Entries open for Innovate Ghana Innovation Challenge 2025
Nominations open for National Lottery Organisations Digital Evolution Awards (UK)
Deadline: 27-Nov-2025 The Evolution Awards programme, overseen by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and supported through match funding from Future Screens NI, provides a unique opportunity for arts organisations to explore, develop, and showcase digital art. The purposes of this programme, … [Read more...] about Nominations open for National Lottery Organisations Digital Evolution Awards (UK)
Call for Proposals: AI-Powered Agricultural Extension Chatbot in Lesotho
Deadline: 01-Dec-2025 The GenAI for Good Challenge by IEEE Humanitarian Technologies and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is inviting innovators to develop an AI-powered chatbot solution that supports smallholder farmers and agricultural advisors in Lesotho by providing timely and … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: AI-Powered Agricultural Extension Chatbot in Lesotho
Applications open for Extreme Weather Advisor Challenge – Bangladesh
Deadline: 01-Dec-2025 The IEEE Humanitarian Technologies and the International Telecommunication Union launched the Generative AI for Good Challenge in collaboration with the World Meteorological Organization to empower rural communities in Bangladesh with an AI-powered Extreme Weather Advisor to … [Read more...] about Applications open for Extreme Weather Advisor Challenge – Bangladesh
Call for Nominations: Zairi International Award
Deadline: 27-Dec-2025 Applications are now open for the Zairi International Award to honor higher education institutions creating sustainable impact and addressing global educational challenges through excellence and innovation in areas such as digital transformation, research impact, community … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Zairi International Award
CFAs: AI-Powered Chatbot for Non-Communicable Diseases Prevention in Gambia
Deadline: 01-Dec-2025 The GenAI for Good Challenge in 2025 invites innovators to develop an AI-powered, multilingual chatbot targeting Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) prevention and management, aimed at reducing the high burden of NCDs in The Gambia by delivering personalized health guidance … [Read more...] about CFAs: AI-Powered Chatbot for Non-Communicable Diseases Prevention in Gambia
Submit Applications for International Residencies Grant (Canada)
Deadline: 22-Oct-2025 The International Residencies program offers vital support to Canadian artists, arts workers, artistic groups, and organizations seeking to expand their creative practice through residencies abroad. The Arts Across Canada and Abroad program, it aims to strengthen … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for International Residencies Grant (Canada)
Entries open for the Recanati-Kaplan Prize 2026
Deadline: 20-Nov-2025 The Villa Albertine, in partnership with the Institut du monde arabe and the Recanati-Kaplan Foundation, is pleased to launch the call for applications for the Recanati-Kaplan Prize. The focus areas, objectives, priorities, or themes are: promoting artistic and … [Read more...] about Entries open for the Recanati-Kaplan Prize 2026
Request for Proposals: iDEX Open Innovation Challenge (India)
Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 The iDEX Open Challenge is an initiative by iDEX - DIO launched to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in India's defence and aerospace sectors by inviting proposals that leverage advanced technology solutions from Indian startups, individual innovators, and MSMEs through … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: iDEX Open Innovation Challenge (India)
Open Call for Pen America Literary Awards
Deadline: 25-Nov-2025 Entries are now open for the Pen America Literary Awards to honor 12 debut authors annually, celebrating their first short stories published in literary magazines, journals, or cultural websites. The winning writers each receive a $2,000 cash prize and will be published … [Read more...] about Open Call for Pen America Literary Awards
Nominations open for Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards (UK)
Deadline: 21-Oct-2025 The Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards (VACMA) is an established programme that provides small grants to support the creative and professional development of visual artists and craft makers across Scotland. Delivered through partnerships with local authorities and art … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards (UK)
Open Call: Moldova Sandbox Energy Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 24-Oct-2025 The Moldova Sandbox Innovation Challenge, launched in September 2025 by UNDP Moldova with support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, invites innovators based in or intending to operate in Moldova to develop and scale innovative energy efficiency and … [Read more...] about Open Call: Moldova Sandbox Energy Innovation Challenge
Call for Entries: International Sculpture Award
Deadline: 19-Dec-2025 Applications are now open for the International Sculpture Award to offer a prestigious art awards competition for creators, providing a platform for recognition and permanent collection of outstanding works. The awards recognize one gold award, one silver award, one … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: International Sculpture Award
Submissions open for Bart Richards Award for Media Criticism (US)
Deadline: 31-Jan-2026 The Bart Richards Award for Media Criticism honors work that evaluates news media coverage of significant subjects or issues. The focus areas include constructively critical articles, books, and electronic and online media reports; academic and other research; and reports … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Bart Richards Award for Media Criticism (US)
Nominations open for Virchow Prize
Deadline: 28-Feb-2026 The Virchow Prize is now accepting nominations for outstanding individuals, organisations, or institutions whose work has significantly advanced health equity, innovation, and sustainability worldwide. The nomination window opens in October and remains open through … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Virchow Prize
Entries open for National Digital Awards 2026 (Ireland)
Deadline: 14-Nov-2025 Digital Business Ireland is hosting the National Digital Awards 2026 to celebrate businesses, organisations, and people leading the way in digital innovation and e-commerce across Ireland. Categories: Websites (National Website of the Year, New Website of the Year, Large … [Read more...] about Entries open for National Digital Awards 2026 (Ireland)
Diamond Challenge 2026: Global Entrepreneurship Competition for High School Students
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026 The Diamond Challenge 2026, organized by Horn Entrepreneurship at the University of Delaware, invites high school students aged 14-18 from any country to develop and submit original business or social venture concepts, providing a platform to transform their ideas into … [Read more...] about Diamond Challenge 2026: Global Entrepreneurship Competition for High School Students
Nominations open for Goal Setter Awards in New Zealand
Deadline: 20-Nov-2025 The Goal Setter Awards – Toward a Brighter World organized by the Rotary Club of Port Nicholson, is an annual scholarship program that recognizes tertiary students in the Wellington and Kapiti regions who have demonstrated exceptional goal-setting abilities and resilience in … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Goal Setter Awards in New Zealand
GEO-TREES Research and Technical Awards Program
Deadline: 20-Oct-2025 Entries are now open for the GEO-TREES Research and Technical Awards Program to provide opportunities for students and early-career researchers to use existing GEO-TREES sites to conduct research and expand research infrastructure in collaboration with the sites. Through … [Read more...] about GEO-TREES Research and Technical Awards Program
Call for Submissions: Gordon Bowker Volcano Prize (UK and Ireland)
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 Entries are now open for the Gordon Bowker Volcano Prize to offer writers a prestigious platform to showcase their literary talents. The winner will receive £2,000 and the runner-up £750. The author must be British or Irish, or be currently resident in the UK or Ireland … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: Gordon Bowker Volcano Prize (UK and Ireland)
Apply Now: Nature Intelligence for Business Grand Challenge
Deadline: 24-Nov-2025 The Nature Intelligence for Business Grand Challenge is a global initiative designed to unlock nature-related assessments for small and medium enterprises worldwide. The central focus is to advance innovations that make nature-related assessments more accessible and … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Nature Intelligence for Business Grand Challenge
Apply for the EcoTech Emerge Challenge
Deadline: 02-Nov-2025 Are you ready to make a real impact on the world? The EcoTech Emerge Challenge is your chance to share innovative ideas that drive the global industry towards a sustainable, net-zero future. The challenge focuses on four key areas: EcoTech AI – green solutions powered by … [Read more...] about Apply for the EcoTech Emerge Challenge
Call for Entries: Drone Defense Hackathon (France)
Deadline: 15-Oct-2025 The Drone Defense Hackathon invites students to push the limits of drone innovation, encouraging bold ideas, smart approaches, inspiring use cases, and powerful storytelling. Winning teams will share a grand prize of €20,000, and may also receive opportunities for … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Drone Defense Hackathon (France)
Entries open for Darebin Art Prize in Australia
Deadline: 30-Oct-2025 Applications are now open for the Darebin Art Prize to bring together contemporary artwork across all media, from painting, drawing, photography, sculpture and craft, through to video art and more. Entry is open to artists living and working in Australia, the … [Read more...] about Entries open for Darebin Art Prize in Australia
Call for Applications: iCreate Drone Challenge 2025 (India)
Deadline: 15-Nov-2025 The iCreate Drone Challenge 2025 is a national initiative designed to unleash the innovative potential of India’s brightest minds in drone technology, aiming to identify, nurture, and accelerate groundbreaking drone innovations that push the boundaries of performance, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: iCreate Drone Challenge 2025 (India)
Call for Nominations: Golden Fleece Award (Ireland)
Deadline: 28-Nov-2025 The Golden Fleece Award is the largest prize open to both artists and makers in Ireland to provide resources for practising contemporary visual artists and makers to innovate and develop their artistic vision. For the 2026 cycle, the Award fund totals approximately … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Golden Fleece Award (Ireland)
