Deadline: 17-Nov-20 Applications are open for AI for Development (AI4Dev) 2020 Challenge that aims to identify great ideas in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and utilize its impact on 4 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Arab & African states. AI4Dev is organized by the International … [Read more...] about AI4Dev 2020 Challenge: Leveraging Technology to Achieve UN SDGs
Awards, Prizes and Challenges
View the latest awards, prizes and challenges for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.
Argentina: Call for Applications for Hackathon “Crecer Cooperando Challenge”
Deadline: 19-Nov-20 Desafio Crecer Cooperando has announced a call for applications for the Hackathon Crecer Cooperando Challenge to improve the conditions of small producers and / or cooperatives through a comprehensive intervention of "Climate Smart Agriculture", which is based on the adoption … [Read more...] about Argentina: Call for Applications for Hackathon “Crecer Cooperando Challenge”
African Women in Media launches Labour Migration Reporting Programme
Deadline: 20-Nov-20 African Women in Media (AWiM), in partnership with the African Union (AU), International Labour Migration (ILO) and International Organization for Migration (IOM), has launched the Labour Migration Reporting Programme to celebrate and honour African journalists committed to … [Read more...] about African Women in Media launches Labour Migration Reporting Programme
Tigo Business Awards for Startups in Paraguay: 5,000 USD in Cash
Deadline: 22-Nov-20 Conecta by Tigo Business Awards in partnership with Koga is an entrepreneurship contest co-organized by Telefónica Celular del Paraguay SAE (Tigo), and KOGA SA (Koga), which seeks to promote and reward the digital transformation of SMEs and businesses that can continue … [Read more...] about Tigo Business Awards for Startups in Paraguay: 5,000 USD in Cash
UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize: Apply Now!
Deadline: 20-Nov-20 UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences has been launched to reward significant efforts of individuals or institutions through scientific research towards improving the quality of human life. The purpose of the prize is to reward … [Read more...] about UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize: Apply Now!
Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2021: $1 Million USD in Prizes
Deadline: 29-Jan-21 How can early-stage innovative technology solution solve the world’s most pressing social and environmental problems? Suppose this is the question in your mind or you have a solution that uses digital technology to impact society or the environment positively. In that case, … [Read more...] about Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2021: $1 Million USD in Prizes
2020 Technovation Girls Program: Inviting teams of Young People from all over the World
Deadline: 19-Apr-21 Do you want to solve real-world problems through technology? If yes, then join Technovation Girls and lead the change! Technovation Girls is a free technology-based program for girls ages 10 - 18 and is inviting teams of young people from all over the world to learn and … [Read more...] about 2020 Technovation Girls Program: Inviting teams of Young People from all over the World
2021 Terre de Femmes International Award for Women Citizens
Deadline: 30-Nov-20 If you are a woman citizen of this beautiful planet and you are working to preserve it. If your project corresponds to the theme set this year, don’t wait any longer! Apply for this 2021 Terre de Femmes International Award. For its third edition in 2021, the theme is … [Read more...] about 2021 Terre de Femmes International Award for Women Citizens
4Revs Innovation Challenge: Identifying solutions for humankind to survive
Deadline: 19-Nov-20 Be a part of 4Revs Innovation Challenge - a global call that has been launched to identify the solutions that are already creating a path for the revolutions humankind needs to survive. 4Revs is a unique, co-creative ecosystem that aims to help humanity solve the four … [Read more...] about 4Revs Innovation Challenge: Identifying solutions for humankind to survive
Global Youth Network: 2020 Nigeria Young Changemaker Award
Deadline: 12-Nov-20 Global Youth Network Nigeria is inviting young change-makers across Nigeria for its first Nigeria Young Changemakers Award 2020. Aims To celebrate six (6) young people in Nigeria for excellent development work and measurable impact. The award shall also include … [Read more...] about Global Youth Network: 2020 Nigeria Young Changemaker Award
Racial Equity 2030: Call for Bold Solutions to Drive Equitable Future
Deadline: 28-Jan-21 Applications are open for Racial Equity 2030, which is a global challenge in honour of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s 90th anniversary. It is a call for bold solutions to drive an equitable future for children, their families and communities. This $90 million challenge seeks … [Read more...] about Racial Equity 2030: Call for Bold Solutions to Drive Equitable Future
Fulbright Canada Post-COVID Challenge – U.S. & Canada
Deadline: 30-Nov-20 The Foundation for Educational Exchange between Canada and the United States of America (FULBRIGHT Canada) is welcoming its diverse youth with unique ideas to tackle the key challenges facing in the post-COVID world. Conceived of and supported by a generous initial gift … [Read more...] about Fulbright Canada Post-COVID Challenge – U.S. & Canada
2021 Institute of International Education Victor J. Goldberg Prize
Deadline: 1-Feb-21 Nominations are now open for the 2021 Institute of International Education (IIE) Victor J. Goldberg Prize for Peace in the Middle East to recognize outstanding work being conducted jointly by two individuals, one Arab and one Israeli, working together to advance the cause of … [Read more...] about 2021 Institute of International Education Victor J. Goldberg Prize
Nominations Open for 2021 Start Up Energy Transition Award
Deadline: 31-Jan-21 Nominations are now open for the 2021 Start Up Energy Transition (SET) Award, it is an international competition for start-ups and young companies worldwide who are working on ideas affecting global energy transition and climate change. In just three years, the award has … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2021 Start Up Energy Transition Award
Abhyuday 2020-21: Action Plan, Social Entrepreneurship Competition (India)
Deadline: 20-Nov-20 Abhyuday 2020-21 brings to you, Action-Plan, the social entrepreneurship contest which revolves around the 3I’s mantra: Ideate - Innovate - Implement. In order to fulfil these dreams, Abhyuday IIT Bombay brings together the brightest from colleges, the best from corporate, … [Read more...] about Abhyuday 2020-21: Action Plan, Social Entrepreneurship Competition (India)
THRIVE Australia Challenge to solve Problems of Agrifood Industry
Deadline: 6-Nov-20 Don't miss this golden opportunity to apply for The THRIVE Australia Challenge that has been announced to solve problems of the Australian agrifood industry, to accelerate the development of the ecosystem, and to select the best startups and scale-ups for investment and global … [Read more...] about THRIVE Australia Challenge to solve Problems of Agrifood Industry
The THRIVE Africa Challenge for Entrepreneurs and Startups
Deadline: 20-Nov-20 The THRIVE Africa Challenge has been launched to solve problems of the African agrifood industry, accelerates the development of the ecosystem, and selects the best startups and scale-ups for investment and global recognition. Benefits for Entrepreneurs Promote … [Read more...] about The THRIVE Africa Challenge for Entrepreneurs and Startups
IJ4EU Impact Award: Cross-Border Investigative Journalism in Europe
Deadline: 8-Nov-20 With a pot of cash prizes totalling €15,000, the Investigative Journalism for Europe (IJ4EU) Impact Award celebrates the best investigative journalism carried out by teams collaborating across borders in European Union member states and EU candidate countries. The IJ4EU Impact … [Read more...] about IJ4EU Impact Award: Cross-Border Investigative Journalism in Europe
School Enterprise Challenge to teach Business and life Skills
Deadline: 20-Nov-20 Applications are now open for the 2020 School Enterprise Challenge to support teachers and students to set up a real business at their school, it is a free educational programme that teaches business and life skills. The School Enterprise Challenge is run by the educational … [Read more...] about School Enterprise Challenge to teach Business and life Skills
International Prize 2021: Development of Women’s Empowerment
Deadline: 16-Nov-20 La France s’engage Foundation has announced the International Prize 2021 to recognize initiatives promoting the empowerment of women in a dynamic of gender equality. Driven by the desire to develop innovative projects with a strong social impact on an international level, … [Read more...] about International Prize 2021: Development of Women’s Empowerment
Growth Accelerator COVID19 Tourism Entrepreneurship – Malawi
Deadline: 3-Nov-20 Growth Accelerator Malawi COVID19 Tourism Entrepreneurship Challenge is targeting businesses in the tourism sector who have been adversely affected by COVID-19, including nature-based tourism. In contrast to the broader Growth Accelerator programme, this tourism window will … [Read more...] about Growth Accelerator COVID19 Tourism Entrepreneurship – Malawi
ORRAA launches Ocean Resilience Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 20-Nov-20 The Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA) is launching an Ocean Resilience Innovation Challenge to surface finance and insurance innovations that build coastal resilience to ocean-derived risks. The challenge is looking for innovative and scalable finance and … [Read more...] about ORRAA launches Ocean Resilience Innovation Challenge
Community Action Awards : United States
Deadline: 2-Nov-20 The Greater Washington Community Foundation is offering small awards of up to $2,000 to individuals and nonprofits in Greater Washington working to make their region a more equitable and inclusive place for everyone to live, work, and thrive. The Foundation is interested in … [Read more...] about Community Action Awards : United States
EOIs for Healthy Oceans Technology Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 27-Nov-20 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) invites for technology providers to submit EOIs for its Healthy Oceans Technology Innovation Challenge (TIC) which is designed to propose and conduct a pilot on high-level technology solution addressing one of the two development challenges … [Read more...] about EOIs for Healthy Oceans Technology Innovation Challenge
World Justice Challenge 2021: Advancing the Rule of Law in a Crisis Time
Deadline: 11-Dec-20 The World Justice Project is encouraging for its ‘World Justice Challenge 2021: Advancing the Rule of Law in a Time of Crisis’ which is a global competition to identify, recognize, and promote good practices and high-impact projects and policies that protect and advance the … [Read more...] about World Justice Challenge 2021: Advancing the Rule of Law in a Crisis Time
Pakistan: Karandaaz Financial Inclusion for Women Challenge 2020
Deadline: 8-Nov-20 The Karandaaz Pakistan, with funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) welcomes for its Financial Inclusion of Women - Challenge 2020 which is designed to support solutions that foster financial inclusion of women in Pakistan. Women financial inclusion at … [Read more...] about Pakistan: Karandaaz Financial Inclusion for Women Challenge 2020
Aviral Plastic Waste Innovation Challenge – India
Deadline: 15-Nov-20 Do you have a Great Solution that will Change the Future of Plastic Waste Management? If yes, then join the Aviral Plastic Waste Innovation Challenge! The Aviral Plastic Waste Innovation Challenge is an innovative businesses competition to support and showcase innovative … [Read more...] about Aviral Plastic Waste Innovation Challenge – India
Munich Re Foundation declares Nominations for 2021 RISK Award
Deadline: 14-Dec-20 The Munich Re Foundation has declared nominations for the 2021 RISK Award to increase people’s resilience to disasters. Disasters are often a consequence of natural hazards impacting social systems and societies. The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) … [Read more...] about Munich Re Foundation declares Nominations for 2021 RISK Award
Cambodia Skill Challenge Innovation Call: Finding Solutions to Digital TVET Skills Challenges
Deadline: 16-Nov-20 The UN in Cambodia is calling on organizations to share innovative ideas and solutions to address digital TVET skills challenge to recognise and support the development of solutions that aim to address challenges faced by TVET to adapt to online learning and skills training. … [Read more...] about Cambodia Skill Challenge Innovation Call: Finding Solutions to Digital TVET Skills Challenges
Youth CO: LAB Innovation Challenge 2020 – Timor Leste
Deadline: 16-Nov-20 UNDP is inviting Timorese start-up entrepreneurs for The 2020 Youth Co: Lab Innovation Challenge, to strengthen the entrepreneurship ecosystem and to promote innovation culture and policies that will support and enable young people to take the lead in finding and developing … [Read more...] about Youth CO: LAB Innovation Challenge 2020 – Timor Leste
Blog4Dev 2021 Competition: Put Your Blogging Skills to Test!
Deadline: 30-Nov-20 The World Bank Group has announced a call for applications for the Blog4Dev 2021 Competition: Put Your Blogging Skills to Test! In an effort to find a common solution to a common challenge, they would also like to hear the views of African youth on the COVID-19 response. Based … [Read more...] about Blog4Dev 2021 Competition: Put Your Blogging Skills to Test!
UNDP Philippines Innovation Challenge: TAWID COVID-19
Deadline: 9-Nov-20 UNDP has launched #TawidCOVIDChallenge - an innovation challenge prize to promote innovative ways for socioeconomic recovery from the pandemic through recognition of community-based innovations and greater collaboration between local government, civil society, and … [Read more...] about UNDP Philippines Innovation Challenge: TAWID COVID-19
EU4CSOs announces Competition of Social Initiatives (Ukraine)
Deadline: 31-Oct-20 The EU4CSOs has announced the competition of social initiatives aims to mark the organizations that have implemented/are implementing social initiatives related to the COVID-19 epidemic and its consequences. The competition of social initiatives is held within the project … [Read more...] about EU4CSOs announces Competition of Social Initiatives (Ukraine)
First Nations Emerging Career Development Award – Australia
Deadline: 9-Nov-20 The First Nations Emerging Career Development Award is open to Australian First Nations artists between 18-30 years old, living in Australia or overseas to pursue their professional development. This unique opportunity is available to artists and arts workers in all … [Read more...] about First Nations Emerging Career Development Award – Australia
Swiss Re Foundation’s 2021 Entrepreneurs for Resilience Award
Deadline: 8-Nov-20 The Swiss Re Foundation has announced 2021 Entrepreneurs for Resilience Award to recognise entrepreneurial initiatives that take innovative approaches to building resilient societies and realising the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The 2021 Resilience Award … [Read more...] about Swiss Re Foundation’s 2021 Entrepreneurs for Resilience Award
Daiwa Foundation Awards (United Kingdom and Japan)
Deadline: 31-Mar-21 Nominations are now open for the Daiwa Foundation Awards. Awards can cover projects in academic, professional, arts, cultural and educational fields. Funding Information Awards of £7,000-£15,000 are available for collaborative projects that enable British and Japanese … [Read more...] about Daiwa Foundation Awards (United Kingdom and Japan)
IDB launches Urban Innovation Challenge for Development Agencies
Deadline: 30-Oct-20 The Cities Network of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) launches the first edition of Innopolis, an Urban Innovation Challenge that will reward good practices of governments and local development agencies to face challenges in the cities of Latin America and the … [Read more...] about IDB launches Urban Innovation Challenge for Development Agencies
UNICEF Kenya launches #Reimagine Campaign
Deadline: 6-Nov-20 Under 24? Time on your hands? Do you have an idea, dream or vision for the world you want to see after coronavirus? If yes then this call is for you! UNICEF has launched #Reimagine, a global campaign to prevent the COVID-19 pandemic from becoming a lasting crisis for … [Read more...] about UNICEF Kenya launches #Reimagine Campaign
Livingston Awards for Young Journalists – United States
Deadline: 1-Feb-21 The Livingston Awards invites entries for print, online, video, audio and data visualization. Winning the award helps talented young reporters develop the confidence and the institutional backing to continue producing ambitious projects. National recognition leads winners to … [Read more...] about Livingston Awards for Young Journalists – United States
Nove Onlus ‘Daring Women in Business’ Prize – Afghanistan
Deadline: 26-Oct-20 The Nove Onlus launches its first Prize ‘Daring Women in Business’ (DWB), a new step to encourage daring female entrepreneurs. ‘Daring Women in Business’ is a competition for female entrepreneurs, which will be held in Kabul in November 2020 at the Women Garden. DWB is a … [Read more...] about Nove Onlus ‘Daring Women in Business’ Prize – Afghanistan
Proposals for Agro-Water Contest in Mekong Delta
Deadline: 31-Oct-20 Netherlands Embassy (Hanoi) is seeking sustainable, smart and (technically) innovative Dutch concepts to address agro-water challenges to support the country in a move away from intensive rice farming toward more high-value and sustainable food production systems. This … [Read more...] about Proposals for Agro-Water Contest in Mekong Delta
Texas Women’s Foundation seeking Nominations for Leadership Awards (US)
Deadline: 13-Nov-20 Texas Women’s Foundation elevates and celebrates The Voices Of Women Leaders, and presents The Maura Women Helping Women and Young Leader Awards to exemplary trailblazers in community. Recipients will be honoured at Texas Women’s Foundation Leadership Forum & Awards … [Read more...] about Texas Women’s Foundation seeking Nominations for Leadership Awards (US)
FPAI- Villgro Innovation Challenge of up to INR 3.5 Lakhs- India
Deadline: 30-Oct-20 The Villgro and The Family Planning Association of India (FPAI) have partnered to launch an Innovation Challenge to discover innovative technical solutions in the Sexual, Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) space. The “Innovation Challenge” will identify startups or … [Read more...] about FPAI- Villgro Innovation Challenge of up to INR 3.5 Lakhs- India
Just Right Kids Awards to recognize Voices and Efforts of Children in India
Deadline: 25-Oct-20 PRATYeK is inviting nominations for the Just Right Kids Awards to recognize the voices and efforts of children in India. The Just Right Kids Awards honours children who are proactively working on climate change, inclusion, sustainable development goals (SDGs) and child … [Read more...] about Just Right Kids Awards to recognize Voices and Efforts of Children in India
SADC launches the 2021 Media Awards Competition
Deadline: 28-Feb-21 The Secretariat of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2021 SADC Media Awards competition in the four categories namely: Photo, Print, Television and Radio Journalism. The SADC Media Awards were established in 1996 to … [Read more...] about SADC launches the 2021 Media Awards Competition
Google.org Impact Challenge on Climate for Greener, More Resilient Future
Deadline: 06-Nov-20 The Google.org Impact Challenge on Climate is an open call to support organisations throughout Europe who are working towards a greener, more resilient future. Google.org is looking to fund new and existing charitable projects across Europe that use technology and … [Read more...] about Google.org Impact Challenge on Climate for Greener, More Resilient Future
Africa’s most prestigious Digital Awards – 2020
Deadline: 24-Oct-20 Africa Digital Awards are the most prestigious digital awards in Africa. They recognize innovation, technology & creativity across multiple areas of an ever-evolving sector. Established in 2019, The Africa Digital Awards is a continental award that honours Africa’s … [Read more...] about Africa’s most prestigious Digital Awards – 2020
Annual Award for Investigative Reporting to reward works of SDGs and Covid19 (Nigeria)
Deadline: 24-Oct-20 The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) is accepting all entries for its annual award for investigative reporting online for the first time. The 2020 award will reward works that explore the intersection between Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and … [Read more...] about Annual Award for Investigative Reporting to reward works of SDGs and Covid19 (Nigeria)
Nestle-Ashoka joint Venture: Apply now and Kickstart your Changemaker Journey!
Deadline: 6-Dec-20 Do you want to get involved in this challenge? Apply now and kickstart your changemaker journey! Nestle has launched Creating Shared Value Prize 2020, in partnership with Ashoka, to identify system-changing projects that will support Nestlé's visions that none of our … [Read more...] about Nestle-Ashoka joint Venture: Apply now and Kickstart your Changemaker Journey!
AB InBev and One Young World jointly launch Lead2030 Challenge for SDG5
Deadline: 30-Oct-20 AB InBev and One Young World have jointly launched the first Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 5, to continue to support and promote women in business because that women’s economic empowerment is crucial to realizing women’s rights, gender equality and drives sustainability. In … [Read more...] about AB InBev and One Young World jointly launch Lead2030 Challenge for SDG5
