[January 2026]
High-impact funding opportunities such as awards, prizes and challenges enable NGOs to scale innovative solutions and amplify their impact. That’s why we’ve curated a comprehensive listing to help organizations easily discover and access the most relevant opportunities.
Nominations open for the Global Energy Prize
Deadline: 20-Apr-2026
The Global Energy Prize is a prestigious international award recognizing outstanding scientific achievements and technological innovations in the energy sector. It awards a total prize fund of 39 million rubles (approx. $500,000) across three categories: Traditional Energy, Non-Traditional Energy, and New Ways of Energy Application. The 2026 cycle concludes with an award ceremony during Russian Energy Week in Moscow…[more]
Entries open for Team Up for Climate Challenge
Deadline: 28-Mar-2026
The Team Up for Climate Challenge is a global competition inviting teams of 2 to 5 students and young graduates to develop innovative climate adaptation solutions. Participants receive expert mentorship and entrepreneurial training, with top teams competing for prizes up to €9,000 in total funding and a study trip to Paris…[more]
Nominations Open: Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition
Deadline: 22-Feb-2026
The Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition is a prestigious global virtual pitch contest for high school students based on the “Blue Ocean Strategy” methodology. Participants compete individually or in teams of up to four to create business ideas that achieve differentiation and low cost simultaneously. The competition provides structured tools and cash prizes to empower the next generation of innovators…[more]
Call for Nominations: The Japan Foundation Awards 2026
Deadline: 27-Feb-2026
The Japan Foundation Awards honor individuals and organizations that have made exceptional contributions to fostering international mutual understanding and friendship through academic, artistic, and cultural activities. The awards recognize both past achievements and the potential for future impact, highlighting efforts that extend across borders, disciplines, and communities…[more]
Nominations Open: Grawemeyer Award in Education
Deadline: 20-Apr-2026
The Grawemeyer Award in Education is a prestigious international prize that awards USD 100,000 for recent ideas with the potential to significantly improve education worldwide. It recognizes innovative, evidence-based educational concepts that influence practice, policy, and learning outcomes rather than lifetime achievement…[more]
Request for Applications: eMobility Innovation Awards Program 2026
Deadline: 08-Feb-2026
The Mobility Innovation Awards recognize global excellence in sustainable, smart, and inclusive mobility solutions. These awards celebrate companies, public authorities, projects, and professionals driving cleaner, safer, and more innovative transportation systems through leadership, technology, and impactful implementation…[more]
Submissions open for World Food Prize
Deadline: 01-May-2026
The World Food Prize honors an individual whose exceptional achievement has significantly advanced global food security by improving the quantity, quality, availability, or access to food. Open to nominations from eligible organizations worldwide, the Prize recognizes measurable, large-scale impact across the entire food and agriculture system, with nominations due by May 1…[more]
Applications open for Global Sustainability Awards 2026
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
The Global Sustainability Awards (GSA) is an international initiative recognizing contributions toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals, connecting changemakers across schools, NGOs, startups, and individuals. The awards foster collaboration, shared learning, and global recognition, with regional chapters enabling localized participation while amplifying impact worldwide…[more]
Entries open for Frontiers of Knowledge Awards (19th Edition)
Deadline: 30-Jun-2026
The BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards recognize world-class research and artistic creation across eight diverse categories, including Basic Sciences, Climate Change, and Music. The 19th edition offers €400,000 per category for contributions of singular impact, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and the expansion of human understanding. Nominations for the 2027 cycle are open to individuals and organizations worldwide, with final decisions expected by April 30, 2027…[more]
Call for Nominations: Yidan Prize 2026
Deadline: 03-Mar-2026
The Yidan Prize Foundation has opened global nominations for the 2026 Yidan Prize, the world’s highest award dedicated to education. Recognizing future-oriented and transformative contributions across Education Research and Education Development, each category offers an award of HK$30 million shared among laureates, alongside long-term project funding and global recognition…[more]
Nominations open for Clinical Research Award
Deadline: 03-Feb-2026
The Children’s Tumor Foundation (CTF) Clinical Research Award (CRA) funds innovative clinical research to improve treatments, interventions, and disease management for people living with Neurofibromatosis (NF). Grants of up to $200,000 over two years support projects with potential for large-scale studies and future external funding, open to qualified investigators worldwide…[more]
Entries Open: S+T+ARTS Prize for Art, Science and Tech Projects
Deadline: March 04, 2026
The S+T+ARTS Prize 2026 invites artists and creative teams to submit completed or advanced projects that explore innovative intersections between science, technology, and the arts…[more]
Entries open for Female Founder Award Program 2026
Deadline: February 02, 2026
The Female Founder Award celebrates women leading innovative startups that are driving disruptive technologies and shaping the future of innovation…[more]
Open Call: Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge
Deadline: 25-Jan-2026
The Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge is a global competition for graduate students to design innovative financial solutions addressing pressing social and environmental issues. Participants develop investment strategies that balance measurable impact with commercial viability, guided by mentorship, masterclasses, and networking opportunities. Top teams compete for awards up to $10,000 and present their proposals to industry leaders in London…[more]
Nominations open for Grawemeyer Award Program
Deadline: 30-Jan-2026
The Grawemeyer Award for Ideas Improving World Order honors bold, actionable ideas that address global challenges such as governance, peace, international relations and environmental risks. It awards $100,000 to a specific work—book, essay or analysis—that proposes realistic solutions for improving global order. Open worldwide, the prize elevates ideas with high originality, impact and feasibility…[more]
Nominations open for the Global Water Award 2026
Deadline: 27-Feb-2026
The Global Water Awards provides a premier platform for companies, utilities, technology firms, and projects in water, wastewater, and desalination to gain international recognition for innovation, sustainability, and performance. Submissions showcase achievements in operational efficiency, environmental impact, and technological advancements, offering visibility and credibility in the global water sector. Winners benefit from networking opportunities, industry recognition, and the chance to influence the future of water management worldwide…[more]
Nominations open for Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity 2026
Deadline: 30-Jan-2026
The Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity awards €1 million annually to individuals, organizations, or groups demonstrating measurable, transformative climate action that benefits people and the planet. It recognizes proven achievements, leadership, and potential for systemic impact. Applications for 2026 are open until 30 January, with the winner announced later in 2026 in Lisbon…[more]
Submit Applications for FAO Achievement Award 2026
Deadline: 15-Feb-2026
The FAO Award for Achievement recognizes outstanding global contributions that advance sustainable agrifood systems and support the mission of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The award honors individuals and organizations delivering measurable, scalable, and lasting impact across agriculture, food security, climate action, fisheries, forestry, and natural resource management…[more]
Call for Entries: iF Design Student Award 2026
Deadline: 28-Jan-2026
The iF Design Student Award 2026 is now open, offering students and recent design graduates a global platform to showcase future-oriented design concepts addressing real-world challenges. Participation is free, with winners sharing EUR 50,000 in prize money and receiving international recognition. The submission deadline is 28 January 2026, with winners celebrated in June 2026 in Frankfurt, Germany…[more]
Nominations open for Innovation Award 2026
Deadline: 15-Feb-2026
The FAO Award for Innovation recognises groundbreaking innovations across agrifood systems that enhance food security, economic development, environmental sustainability, and resilience. Open to FAO Members, organizations, and individuals, the award evaluates innovations based on impact, scalability, accessibility, sustainability, and inclusivity, particularly for youth, women, and marginalized groups. Winners receive a scroll describing their achievements and a USD 10,000 cash prize…[more]
FAO Award for Partnership 2026
Deadline: 15-Feb-2026
The FAO Award for Partnership recognizes outstanding cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) that advances global food security and the Sustainable Development Goals. The award honors institutions whose collaborative work demonstrates measurable impact under FAO’s Four Betters framework and includes a USD 10,000 cash prize. The award will be presented at the FAO Council in June 2026…[more]
Submit Proposals for Global Water Award 2026
Deadline: 27-Feb-2026
The Global Water Awards recognize outstanding companies, projects, and technologies in the water, wastewater, and desalination sectors for innovation, performance, and sustainability. Open to global nominations, the Awards provide international visibility through a transparent, expert-led evaluation and industry voting process…[more]
Submissions Open: Global Awards for Innovation in TVET
Deadline: 30-Jan-2026
The UNESCO-UNEVOC Global Awards for Innovation in TVET recognize outstanding technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions and initiatives that drive innovation, inclusion, sustainability, and lifelong learning worldwide. The awards celebrate best practices, enhance global visibility of TVET impact, and support scaling successful models, with nominations closing on 30 January 2026…[more]
Nominations open for Innovation Award 2026
Deadline: 15-Feb-2026
The FAO Award for Innovation recognises groundbreaking innovations across agrifood systems that enhance food security, economic development, environmental sustainability, and resilience. Open to FAO Members, organizations, and individuals, the award evaluates innovations based on impact, scalability, accessibility, sustainability, and inclusivity, particularly for youth, women, and marginalized groups. Winners receive a scroll describing their achievements and a USD 10,000 cash prize…[more]
Nominations open for Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award (5th Cycle)
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026
The Suqia UAE Awards support innovative solutions providing emergency access to clean drinking water for communities affected by crises. The program recognizes organizations, institutions, and individuals with proven or ready-to-commercialize solutions, including large and small projects, research innovations, and youth-led initiatives, with prize money ranging from USD 20,000 to USD 300,000…[more]
Nominations open for International Children’s Peace Prize 2026
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
The International Children’s Peace Prize honors a young changemaker aged 12–17 who has achieved tangible impact in advancing children’s rights. The 2026 prize offers global recognition, education support, and up to €50,000 for the winner’s project, with nominations open until 31 March 2026…[more]
2026 GCSP Prize for Transformative Futures in Peace and Security
Deadline: 20-Mar-2026
The GCSP Prize for Transformative Futures in Peace and Security invites global applicants to submit visionary ideas addressing pressing peace and security challenges. Winners receive incubation support, recognition certificates, and networking opportunities, with the first-place winner awarded a fully funded two-month incubation programme in Geneva. The initiative targets innovative concepts with transformative, sustainable, and practical impact…[more]
Submissions open for the Roux Prize
Deadline: 03-Mar-2026
The Roux Prize recognizes exceptional innovation in using disease burden research to improve population health. Valued at $100,000 USD, the award is open globally to individuals or groups who have applied health evidence in practical and impactful ways. Nominations close on March 3, 2026, and winners are selected through a two-stage evaluation process by expert committees…[more]
RFAs: Innovation Challenge for Transforming Health and Social Care
Deadline: February 27, 2026
The 2026 Innovation Challenge, launched by the Isle of Man Government, invites innovators worldwide to present groundbreaking solutions that strengthen health and social care through digital transformation, collaboration, and new technologies…[more]
Prince Talal International Prize for Affordable and Clean Energy
Deadline: 30-Jan-2026
The Prince Talal International Prize for Affordable and Clean Energy is awarded every year by the Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND). Its goal is to spark innovation and encourage creative solutions that contribute to human development…[more]
Call for Nominations: Apila First Impression Award
Deadline: 15-Feb-2026
Apila Ediciones, in collaboration with the School of Design of Aragón and supported by the Zaragoza City Council, has announced the Apila’s First Impression Award 2026. This is the fourteenth edition of an international illustrated children’s book competition. The award aims to support illustrators who have not yet published a book and to encourage graphic and literary creativity…[more]
Call for Nominations: Metals Young Investigator Award
Deadline: 31-Jan-2026
The Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute is thrilled to invite nominations for its Metals Young Investigator Award to acknowledge the achievements of young investigators in the field of metallurgy and metallurgical engineering…[more]
Nominations open for Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize 2026
Deadline: 30-Apr-26
Nominations are now open for the Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize. The Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize is the world’s largest annual humanitarian award presented to a nonprofit organization judged to have made extraordinary contributions toward alleviating human suffering…[more]
Call for Entries: The Slingshot Challenge
Deadline: 06-Feb-2026
The National Geographic Society has announced its Slingshot Challenge to address pressing environmental issues through creativity and action…[more]
CFAs: Princess Sabeeka Bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Global Award for Women’s Empowerment
Deadline: 20-Mar-2026
The UN Women has launched a prestigious global award to recognize and celebrate the outstanding efforts of individuals, civil society, public institutions, and private sector actors working toward gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls…[more]
Submissions open for International Young Eco-Hero Awards
Deadline: 28-Feb-2026
The 2026 International Young Eco-Hero Awards recognize environmental activists aged 8–16 who initiate meaningful, action-based projects that protect and preserve the natural world. Winners receive up to $1,000, a certificate, public recognition, and access to the Eco-Hero Alumni network. Applications must demonstrate originality, measurable impact, and long-term dedication to environmental work…[more]
Call for Nominations: Vigdís Prize for Women’s Empowerment
Deadline: 27-Mar-2026
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe and the Government of Iceland have opened nominations for the 2026 Vigdís Prize for Women’s Empowerment, recognizing individuals, organizations, or initiatives advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment. The annual prize awards €60,000 and a diploma to support impactful actions that strengthen women’s participation in political, social, and economic life. Nominations are due 27 March 2026 and must be submitted in English or French with at least five supporting sponsors…[more]
Nominations open for DesignEuropa Awards 2026
Deadline: 20-Feb-2026
The DesignEuropa Awards 2026 celebrate outstanding EU design, recognising innovators, companies, and influential figures who own a valid EU design. The awards include multiple categories for entrepreneurs, industry professionals, young designers, and lifetime achievers. Open to all nationalities, the programme highlights design excellence, creativity, market impact, and long-term contribution to the design sector…[more]
Submissions open for Human Rights Essay Award
Deadline: 03-Feb-2026
The Human Rights Essay Award invites law graduates to submit academic articles examining the right to protest under international human rights law. The 2026 theme focuses on unlawful restrictions, accountability, and legal protections, with winning essays eligible for publication in the American University International Law Review…[more]
Applications open for Film and TV Funding Award
Deadline: 30-Jan-2026
The Film & TV Funding Award invites emerging filmmakers worldwide to pitch director-led documentaries that showcase unique perspectives, compelling storytelling, and creative innovation. The programme provides up to £120,000 in funding, supporting first-time feature-length directors in late development or early production stages, with shortlisted candidates pitching live at Sheffield DocFest…[more]
Call for Entries: Young Romantics Prizes
Deadline: 02-Feb-2026
The Young Romantics Prizes invite poets and essayists aged 16–18 to engage creatively with Romantic literature. The 2025–26 Poetry Prize focuses on “Dystopia” or “Utopia,” while the Essay Prize explores themes related to Romantic writers. Winners receive cash awards, and selected works are published in The Keats-Shelley Review and online…[more]
Applications open for Science without Borders® Challenge
Deadline: 02-Mar-2026
The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation has announced its Science without Borders® Challenge to engage students and teachers in ocean conservation through art…[more]
The Liveability Challenge 2026 – Decarbonisation Theme
Deadline: February 09, 2026
The Liveability Challenge 2026 invites innovators worldwide to submit groundbreaking decarbonisation solutions that can significantly reduce carbon emissions across diverse industries…[more]
9th Edition of The Liveability Challenge: Cool Earth Theme
Deadline: February 09, 2026
The ninth edition of The Liveability Challenge invites innovators worldwide to submit groundbreaking solutions that tackle climate-induced extreme weather conditions for a more liveable planet…[more]
Apply for Snowflake Startup Challenge 2026
Deadline: February 18, 2026
Snowflake and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) have launched the 2026 Snowflake Startup Challenge, a global competition inviting early-stage startups from around the world to build innovative AI applications powered by Snowflake’s Data Cloud for a chance to win up to $1 million in investments, mentorship, and the opportunity to ring the NYSE Bell…[more]
CFAs: Sustainability Open Innovation Challenge 7th Edition
Deadline: January 30, 2026
The Sustainability Open Innovation Challenge (SOIC), led by Enterprise Singapore with donor support of S$100,000 from Hexagon Group, welcomes startups and innovators to collaborate with leading corporates in delivering practical and scalable sustainability solutions…[more]
Entries open for the Davy Medal
Deadline: 20-Feb-2026
The Davy Medal is a prestigious annual award recognising outstanding research in chemistry, presented by the Royal Society. Open to researchers at any career stage worldwide, the medal includes a bronze award and a £2,000 gift, with nominations closing on 20 February 2026…[more]
CFAs: UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
The UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences recognizes outstanding life sciences research that improves human life…[more]
Nominations open for UNESCO Juan Bosch Prize 2026
Deadline: 15-Feb-2026
UNESCO is accepting nominations for the 2026 Juan Bosch Prize, which recognizes outstanding social science research by young researchers in Latin America and the Caribbean…[more]
Entries open for VinFuture Prize
Deadline: 17-Apr-2026
The VinFuture Prize recognizes outstanding scientific research and breakthrough technological innovations that have a meaningful impact on the lives of millions globally. The awards highlight solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and foster innovation across emerging and interdisciplinary fields…[more]
CFAs: Samuel J. Crumbine Consumer Protection Award Program (U.S and Canada)
Deadline: 15-Mar-2026
The Samuel J. Crumbine Protection Award Program supports innovative local food protection programs in the U.S. and Canada aimed at preventing foodborne illness. Winners receive national recognition, plaques, medallions, and lapel pins, highlighting excellence in food safety and promoting public awareness of sanitation practices…[more]
Entries open for Macquarie Community Resilience Prize
Deadline: 25-Feb-2026
The Macquarie Community Resilience Prize is a US$1,000,000 global initiative supporting technology-enabled solutions for climate resilience and workforce development. Targeted at Brazil, Australia, and the Pacific Islands, the prize funds innovations in infrastructure, agriculture, and hazard reduction while providing executive coaching and mentorship…[more]
Essential Innovation Challenge – Empowering Youth for an AI Future
Deadline: 06-Feb-2026
The StepForward: Essential Innovation Challenge funds nonprofit initiatives that empower youth aged 18–24 with AI literacy, human-centric skills, and career readiness. Six winning organizations receive $200,000 each, participate in a Demo Day with expert feedback, and must demonstrate operational readiness, community relevance, and socially grounded, ethical approaches to AI education…[more]
Third Open Call Challenge: Creative Projects for a Sustainable Blue Economy
Deadline: 10-Mar-2026
The Third Open Call Challenge supports innovative, community-driven projects that rethink and reshape a sustainable, resilient, and equitable blue economy. Selected projects can receive up to €50,000 for six-month initiatives that combine science, art, and citizen participation to raise awareness and generate new narratives around oceans, rivers, and water-based economies…[more]
Nominations open for Brower Youth Awards
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
The Brower Youth Awards 2026 recognize outstanding environmental leadership among young people aged 13–22 in North America. Winners receive a $3,000 cash prize, a co-produced short film, and a fully covered leadership development trip. The awards highlight sustained, impactful leadership in environmental projects with potential for scalability and global influence…[more]
Call for Entries: New Barron Prize (United States and Canada)
Deadline: 15-Mar-2026
The Barron Prize 2026 honors young leaders who organize and lead extraordinary service projects benefiting people or the planet. Winners receive a $10,000 award, recognition gifts, educational resources, and networking opportunities. Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian residents and complete a two-step online application process…[more]
Entries open for AI Ready Asean Youth Challenge
Deadline: 27-Feb-2026
The AI Ready ASEAN Youth Challenge invites young people aged 18–35 from Southeast Asia to develop AI-driven solutions for social good, offering a USD 20,000 prize pool, national and regional awards, and a chance to present at the Regional Grand Finals in Singapore (May 2026)…[more]
Entries open for the European Charlemagne Youth Prize
Deadline: 02-Feb-2026
The European Charlemagne Youth Prize supports youth-led projects that strengthen democracy, encourage active citizenship, and promote community cohesion across the European Union. Open to young people aged 16–30, the prize awards up to €7,500 to the top projects, with the 2026 application deadline set for 2 February 2026…[more]
Submissions open for the Buchanan Medal
Deadline: 20-Feb-2026
The Buchanan Medal is an annual Royal Society award recognizing distinguished contributions to the biomedical sciences…[more]
BMO’s Generation Regen Challenge in Canada and United States
Deadline: 23-Feb-2026
The Generation Regen Challenge, organized by One Young World, provides funding and support for young innovators advancing regenerative and sustainable agriculture in Canada and the United States. The program targets soil health, biodiversity, water stewardship, animal welfare, crop diversity, Indigenous practices, and food security, offering grants, summit participation, and lifelong ambassador network membership…[more]
Apply Now: Generation Regeneration Challenge in Canada and United States
Deadline: 23-Feb-2026
The Generation Regen Challenge by One Young World supports young Canadian and U.S. leaders driving regenerative and climate-smart agriculture through non-profits and social enterprises. Grants of $60,000 and $20,000, along with summit scholarships, are awarded to projects enhancing soil, biodiversity, water management, and Indigenous food systems…[more]
Entries open for Mülheim Water Award 2026 (Europe and Israel)
Deadline: 28-Feb-2026
The Mülheim Water Award 2026 recognises innovative, practice-oriented projects in water analysis and safe drinking water supply. Open to individuals and institutions from Europe and Israel, the award emphasizes sustainability, transferability, and economic efficiency. Winners receive €10,000 and are honoured during the 7th Mülheimer Wasseranalytisches Seminar…[more]
Entries open for the Through Southern Lenses Photography Award
Deadline: 15-Feb-2026
The Through Southern Lenses Photography Award celebrates photographers from developing countries who visually document climate change, ecosystem transformations, and human resilience. With a focus on glaciers, deserts, and the impacts of climate on communities, the award offers a $20,000 prize for the best photo essay, highlighting stories without textual explanation. Submissions close before March 9, 2026, with strict rules on originality, consent, and AI-free photography…[more]
Call for Entries: Darwin Medal Award
Deadline: 20-Feb-2026
The Darwin Medal recognises outstanding scientific achievement in evolution, population biology, organismal biology, and biological diversity. Open to eligible UK, Commonwealth, and Republic of Ireland researchers or teams, the award offers up to £2,000 and is administered by the Royal Society through a competitive nomination process closing on 20 February 2026…[more]
Apply for Sustainable Tourism Innovation Challenge (Ireland and Cambodia)
Deadline: 31-Jan-2026
The Sustainable Tourism Innovation Challenge invites university students to co-create solutions for Cambodia’s tourism sector in collaboration with peers from Ireland. Top teams gain international exposure, travel opportunities, and funding to implement sustainable tourism projects. Applications are open for student teams of two, with a deadline of January 31, 2026…[more]
The Margaret Awards — Women in Tech and AI Innovation Opportunity
Deadline: 27-Feb-2026
The Margaret Awards, led by JFD under the patronage of the President of France, recognize and support women and girls advancing artificial intelligence and technological innovation across Europe. Winners gain a one-year, €1M acceleration program that provides mentorship, visibility, financing, and strategic support. The 2026 “United by Tech” edition highlights AI-driven innovation and aims to elevate women shaping Europe’s technological future…[more]
Call for Nominations: UNESCO-Hamdan Prize for Teacher Development
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has launched the call for nominations for the 9th edition of the UNESCO-Hamdan Prize for Teacher Development. This international prize is awarded every two years to recognize outstanding efforts aimed at improving the quality of teaching and learning worldwide…[more]
Open Call for Wellcome Career Development Awards
Deadline: 26-Mar-2026
The Wellcome Career Development Awards provide long-term funding for mid-career researchers ready to lead ambitious, innovative research programmes. The scheme supports high-impact discovery research, leadership development and team building, with funding lasting up to eight years. It is open across disciplines and supports researchers worldwide, except in India and mainland China…[more]
Apply for European Sustainable Energy Awards Program
Deadline: January 29, 2026
The European Commission is now accepting applications for its European Sustainable Energy Awards to promote best practices while increasing awareness of solutions that support Europe’s decarbonisation goals…[more]
European Union Human Rights Prize for Brazilian CSOs
Deadline: 13-Mar-2026
The European Union Human Rights Prize in Brazil recognizes a Brazilian civil society organization advancing the right to political participation through inclusive, democratic, and innovative action. The award offers international recognition, a certificate, and a themed study visit to the European Union, with the winner announced in May 2026…[more]
Submissions open for Waste Innovation Challenge (South Africa)
Deadline: 27-Jan-2026
The Waste Innovation Challenge is a South Africa–focused innovation and entrepreneurship programme for university students and alumni aged 18–35, aimed at developing sustainable, commercially viable waste management solutions. The programme empowers 400 participants through training, mentorship, and business development support, with top innovators competing for a shared prize pool of R255,000…[more]
The Lundbeck Foundation Scientific Enrichment Prize (Denmark)
Deadline: 05-Feb-2026
The Lundbeck Foundation Scientific Enrichment Prize recognizes researchers in Denmark who have actively enriched scientific environments through diversity, inclusivity, and creative collaboration in biomedical, health, and clinical sciences. Winners receive DKK 100,000 and are celebrated for fostering interdisciplinary approaches, supporting underrepresented groups, and enhancing research culture. Nominations are open to colleagues or collaborators, but self-nomination is not permitted…[more]
Applications Open for the Student Entrepreneur Awards (Ireland)
Deadline: 06-Mar-2026
The Student Entrepreneur Awards are now open, offering third-level students across the island of Ireland the chance to win cash prizes and expert support to turn innovative ideas into viable businesses. With a total prize fund of €35,000 and a €10,000 top prize, the awards combine funding, mentoring, and professional guidance to support student-led entrepreneurship…[more]
Call for Proposals: Venture Challenge Spring 2026 (Netherlands)
Deadline: 03-Feb-2026
The Venture Challenge Spring Edition 2026 supports early-stage life sciences and health innovators to transform scientific discoveries into market-ready ventures. Selected teams receive €100,000 in funding, plus intensive guidance over 8–10 weeks to develop a solid business plan, establish a start-up, and accelerate the translation of therapies, diagnostics, or medical technologies to market…[more]
Call for Entries: Science and Technology Award (Malaysia)
Deadline: 31-May-2026
The Malaysia Toray Science Foundation (MTSF) invites applications for its annual Science & Technology Award to recognize outstanding Malaysian scientists and researchers in natural sciences. Two awards of RM30,000 each are granted, with recipients receiving a certificate and cash prize. Eligible candidates must have made significant discoveries, inventions, or technological contributions, with nominations requiring institutional endorsement…[more]
Request for Applications: BioVerse Challenge 2025 (India)
Deadline: January 31, 2026
Thermo Fisher Scientific is launching the BioVerse Challenge 2025 to accelerate high-potential biotech startups in India…[more]
Call for Submissions: Science Education Award (Malaysia)
Deadline: 31-May-2026
The Science Education Award honors Malaysian secondary school and pre-university science educators for innovative and effective teaching methods. Winners receive certificates, prize money up to RM10,000, and nationwide recognition of their work. Applications are open annually from January to 31st May, with a structured selection process and clear eligibility requirements…[more]
Call for Proposals: Roche Drishti HealthTech Challenge in India
Deadline: January 31, 2026
Roche Pharma India, in collaboration with Startup India, DPIIT proudly presents the Roche Drishti HealthTech Challenge to strengthen India’s innovation ecosystem and advance transformative solutions in healthcare…[more]
Entries Open: Award for Voluntary Efforts in Support of Ukraine (Sweden)
Deadline: 13-Feb-2026
The Swedish Government’s Award recognizes exceptional civilian initiatives by individuals and organizations that provide meaningful support to Ukraine. Grants of up to SEK 200,000 for individuals and SEK 1.8 million for organizations fund voluntary, impact-driven, and sustainable contributions, promoting collaboration, long-term development, and broader societal inspiration in Sweden…[more]
Nominations open for Bold Woman Award (Nigeria)
Deadline: January 30, 2026
The Bold Woman Award by Veuve Clicquot celebrates daring women entrepreneurs who make a significant impact in their sector of activity and in society…[more]
CIMSME Fintech Challenge to empower Startups and MSMEs (India)
Deadline: February 28, 2026
The CIMSME Fintech Challenge has been launched to discover, develop and scale innovative Fintech solutions that empower Startups and MSMEs in getting timely and adequate finance from the formal sector with the preparation of bankable business project reports and financial projections…[more]
DDWS Innovation Challenge to Advance Water Quality and Plastic Waste Solutions (India)
Deadline: January 27, 2026
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras, in collaboration with the Ministry of Jal Shakti – Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation, is launching the DDWS Innovation Challenge under the Har Ghar Jal – Jal Jeevan Mission aligned with the vision of the Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen…[more]
Entries open for Royal Society Athena Prize (UK)
Deadline: 20-Feb-2026
The Royal Society Athena Prize 2026 recognises UK-based academic and research teams that have made outstanding, sustained contributions to advancing diversity and inclusion in STEM. The biennial prize awards a medal and £5,000 to teams demonstrating leadership, impact, innovation, and transferable good practice at a national or wide regional level. Nominations close on 20 February 2026 at 23:59 GMT…[more]
Call for Entries: Prime Minister’s Literary Awards (Australia)
Deadline: 03-Feb-2026
The Prime Minister’s Literary Awards are Australia’s richest literary prizes, offering a total tax-free pool of $600,000 across six categories: fiction, non-fiction, young adult literature, children’s literature, poetry, and Australian history. The Awards celebrate both emerging and established Australian writers, illustrators, poets, and historians, recognizing works published in the previous calendar year. Winners receive up to $80,000, while shortlisted entries receive $5,000 each, providing a prestigious platform for literary excellence in Australia…[more]
Submissions open for Sir Harcourt Caughey Award (New Zealand)
Deadline: 28-Jan-2026
The Sir Harcourt Caughey Award supports medical researchers and graduates to advance health, science, and medicine in New Zealand. Funding of up to $25,000 is available across three categories, enabling research-active graduates returning from overseas, medical graduates training internationally in specialist areas, and visiting experts to foster knowledge exchange in Auckland and Northland…[more]
Call for Nominations: Ernsting Entrepreneurship Award (Canada)
Deadline: January 30, 2026
The FACIT’s Falcons’ Fortunes invites Ontario-based entrepreneurs and researchers to pitch their cancer-related innovations for the opportunity to win the $100,000 Ernsting Entrepreneurship Award and the Audience Choice Award, fostering commercialization of cancer research discoveries…[more]
