[August 2023]
Applications open for THRIVE Global Accelerator Program
Deadline: 10 November 2023
The THRIVE Global Accelerator program is a 12 week award-winning program designed specifically to support seed through series A companies, preparing them for growth and scalability…[more]
The Data Streaming Startup Challenge
Deadline: 31 December 2023
Confluent, a data streaming pioneer, has unveiled its Data Streaming Startup Challenge, a global competition aimed at recognising and supporting early-stage startups pioneering innovative applications with Confluent’s technology…[more]
Call for Proposals: Boosting the Digital Transition of Social Economy Enterprises and SMEs
Deadline: 21 November 2023
The European Commission has announced a call for proposals in the field of proximity and social economy ecosystem under the Competitiveness of Enterprises and SMEs strand of the Single Market Programme (SMP COSME)…[more]
Velocity: A Challenge for Science-Backed Startups
Deadline: 28 November 2023
Are you tackling a significant global challenge with your innovative research-based startup? Do you aim to make a big impact on people, the planet, or an entire industry? Apply to Velocity for a chance to secure a €1M convertible note and supercharge your startup’s growth…[more]
Open Call for Black Founder Startup Grant
Deadline: Ongoing
SoGal is inviting applications for Black Founder Startup Grant to Support Black Women & Black Non- Binary Founders…[more]
Catalyst Fund inviting Early-stage Ideas or Projects addressing Global Challenges
Deadline: Ongoing
The Roddenberry Foundation is accepting proposals for the Catalyst Fund from anyone, anywhere in the world who has an early-stage idea or project that addresses pressing global challenges…[more]
UNICEF Venture Fund for Startups to improve the Health, Nutrition, and Mental Health of Children
Deadline: 20 October 2023
The UNICEF is offering up to US$100K in equity-free funding for early stage, for-profit technology start-ups that can improve the lives of children…[more]
Applications open for Rockstart Energy 2024
Deadline: 6 October 2023
Rockstart Energy 2024 is open to early-stage startups focused on driving the energy transition…[more]
Submit Applications for AICPA and CPA.com Startup Accelerator
Deadline: 30 November 2023
The AICPA and CPA.com Startup Accelerator helps grow startups throughout the accounting ecosystem so the innovators and cutting-edge solutions can help transform the profession…[more]
FoodTech 500 for AgriFoodTech Startup and Scaleup Companies
Deadline: 31 October 2023
The FoodTech 500 showcases international AgriFoodTech startup and scaleup companies that are acting as a force of good for creating a brighter future of food…[more]
Apply to the 2024 kanthari Course
Deadline: 28 February 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 kanthari Course, a twelve-month program that will help participants develop all the necessary skills to succeed as social change-makers so they can start and run their own CSOs/NGOs, Social enterprises, or social ventures…[more]
Savvy Fellowship Program for Passionate and Brilliant Young Professionals
Deadline: Ongoing
Are you passionate about solving some of the world’s most pressing problems through innovation? Have you ever wanted to build a successful impact-driven business, but didn’t know how to? Do you own an early-stage business that you want to grow and scale into new markets and verticals? Are you interested in being part of the new generation of impact-driven entrepreneurs? If yes, Savvy is looking for you…[more]
Entries Open for Humanitarian Awards Global
Deadline: 28 October 2023
Humanitarian Awards Global is now open for honouring and acknowledging NGOs, volunteer leaders, donors, organisations, philanthropists, corporations and professionals who are at the forefront of humanity’s progress, making a profound difference in the lives of individuals both locally and globally…[more]
Call for Nominations: Cultural And Creative Best Practices in the Southern Mediterranean
Deadline: 31 October 2023
The CREACT4MED has launched a call for nominations of Best Practice (BP) examples in cultural and creative entrepreneurship, ecosystem enablement and local and regional cooperation in the southern Mediterranean…[more]
GrowthAfrica Accelerator Open for 2023 Cohort Applications
Deadline: Ongoing
Are you an ambitious and committed entrepreneur from Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia or Ghana with the potential to grow and create impact through their businesses? Then this Accelerator program is for you…[more]
Call for Nominations for European Inventor Award 2024
Deadline: 1 October 2023
Nominations are now open for the 2024 European Inventor Award to recognise technological breakthroughs and casts a spotlight on the individuals driving brighter future…[more]
Up to €150,000 available under NGI SEARCH
Deadline: 2 October 2023
NGI Search is looking for those who can strongly demonstrate that they contribute towards the scope of NGI SEARCH – that is to change the way we use and experience, search and discover data and resources on the internet and web…[more]
Bloom Fellowship Program for ambitious Women (Bangladesh)
Deadline: Ongoing
The Bangladesh Women Investors’ Network (BWIN) has launched the Bloom Fellowship, a 6-week fellowship program for young women, designed to be a “talent accelerator” for preparation for roles in the startup sector to create the next generation of #WomenStartupLeaders…[more]
Request for Proposals: Storefront Upfit Grant Program (US)
Deadline: 1 October 2023
Downtown Raleigh Alliance offers Storefront Upfit Grant Program to incentivize and attract new retail, restaurant, and service businesses, aid in the expansion of existing retail businesses, direct support to strategic areas, accommodate pop-up uses that may convert to long-term tenants, better support minority and women-owned businesses, and ultimately drive a healthy and strong storefront economy in Downtown Raleigh…[more]
Applications open for German SDG and UNIDO Innovation Awards
Deadline: 2 October 2023
Applicants are now invited to submit applications for German SDG and UNIDO Innovation Awards to increase awareness, visibility and, as a result, identification with the SDGs…[more]
Women in the Blue Economy Enterprise Window (Round II) – Kenya
Deadline: 1 October 2023
Global Affairs Canada (GAC) has dedicated a total of CAN $9.7m through the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) to catalyze the Blue Economy sector in the Republic of Kenya…[more]
moha: Stand on Your Feet Initiative – India
Deadline: 15 October 2023
moha: Stand on Your Feet Initiative is aimed at helping women entrepreneurs to work towards their entrepreneurial goals through early stage seed funding and mentorship…[more]
UK: Social Enterprise Boost Fund
Deadline: Ongoing
The Social Enterprise Boost Fund grants help new social entrepreneurs in Sunderland and South Tyneside start and grow their businesses…[more]
Grants for SMES and Organizations for the Development of Entrepreneurship (ORP) – Ukraine
Deadline: 1 December 2023
Grants for SMEs and entrepreneurship development organizations (EROs) for the implementation of measures aimed at increasing the personnel, innovation and export potential of Ukrainian business…[more]
