Deadline: 31 December 2023
The Ceva Santé Animale (Ceva) is pleased to announce the launch of its highly anticipated 2024 “Call for Projects” to discover and support new, innovative solutions for the well-being and care of companion animals and their pet parents…[more]
Apply for RIoT Accelerator Program
Deadline: 15 December 2023
Startups — apply now to participate in the 12-week high-touch RIoT Accelerator Program…[more]
RWE Floating Wind Co-Use Competition
Deadline: 31 December 2023
RWE, one of the world leaders in offshore wind, has launched its first global “Floating Wind Co-use Competition”. The company is dedicated to accelerating the development and demonstration of innovative and sustainable solutions…[more]
Apply for Elevator Pitch Competition 2024
Deadline: 31 December 2023
EPiC is a unique, worldwide competition for global startups to expand their footprints into Asia, leveraging extensive network and tailored support from Hong Kong’s largest innovation ecosystem…[more]
RESPOND Accelerator Program Cohort 5
Deadline: 17 December 2023
Submissions are now open for the RESPOND, a six-month accelerator program focused on responsible leadership and the regenerative economy…[more]
Mobile App Development UAE’s Flagship Contest
Deadline: 20 December 2023
New to app development? The online courses are here to help build your skills and accelerate your app development journey. Join the UAE’s flagship contest for Mobile App Development…[more]
RAK Energy Innovation Competition – SME Edition
Deadline: 31 December 2023
Put your start-up in the spotlight; find new partners and demonstration opportunities. Join forces with Ras Al Khaimah Municipality to create a clean energy future with RAK Energy Innovation Competition – SME Edition…[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]
S3E Charge Program supporting Startups to improve the Business Model
Deadline: 15 December 2023
Start-ups in their growth phase are welcome to submit their deep tech project ideas solving an unmet (or ill met) need that impacts at least one of the SDGs on focus. In exchange, S3E will support them developing a solid investment-ready Business Plan to facilitate their access to non-dilutable and dilutable funding and connect them to ‘Innovation Leaders’ and ‘Strong Innovators’ Ecosystems…[more]
S3E Reserve Program to help scaling Start-ups and SMEs
Deadline: 15 December 2023
Corporates are invited to submit a deep tech challenge aiming at solving an unmet (or ill met) need that impacts at least one of the SDGs on focus (as Challengers). On a second stage, scale-ups and SMEs will be able to respond to the selected challenges with their innovative deep tech solutions (as Solvers). Let the matchmaking begin!…[more]
BlueInvest Readiness Assistance Coaching Programme – Europe
Deadline: 15 December 2023
Applications are now open for the BlueInvest Readiness Assistance, an exclusive coaching programme for high potential EU start-ups and SMEs with innovative and sustainable products and solutions for the Blue Economy…[more]
Call for Ideas: Tackling Climate and Sustainable Development Challenges
Deadline: 27 December 2023
The Lab is looking for innovative finance solutions that can unlock investment to tackle some of the most difficult climate and sustainable development challenges and investment opportunities for a net zero economy…[more]
Apply now for “Asia-Pacific Climate Leaders” Program
Deadline: 22 December 2023
The Financial Times and Statista are seeking applications for the “Asia-Pacific Climate Leaders 2024” program…[more]
Call for Expressions of Interest: CircularInvest Project
Deadline: 15 December 2023
Apply now for second call of the CircularInvest to receive free support to make your project investment-ready and find interested investors…[more]
Open call for Micro Grants to empower African and Caribbean Women
Deadline: 15 December 2023
About Her Culture is offering micro grants to empower African and Caribbean women around the world for social and economic development…[more]
Open call for 5G & B2C Digital Offering – Driving Digital Transformation
Deadline: 22 December 2023
Applications are now open for the 5G & B2C Digital Offering – Driving Digital Transformation…[more]
Funding Opportunity: Academy for Women Entrepreneurs – Pacific Region
Deadline: 18 December 2023
The U.S. Embassy New Zealand Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to implement the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) to promote women’s social and economic empowerment, pending the availability of funds…[more]
Growth Funding for Start-Ups in Kenya, Nigeria and Tanzania
Deadline: 31 December 2023
develoPPP Ventures has launched a call for applications to provide growth funding for start-ups…[more]
Open call for develoPPP Classic Ideas Competition
Deadline: 31 December 2023
Applicants are encouraged to apply for the develoPPP Classic Ideas Competition…[more]
Apply for Hello CleanTech 2.0 Startup Challenge
Deadline: 15 December 2023
Take your Startup to the next level, apply now for the Hello CleanTech 2.0 Startup Challenge…[more]
Call for Applications: Integrating Living Heritage and Creative City into Sustainable Tourism
Deadline: 15 December 2023
UNESCO and partners in Asia-Pacific is hosting a workshop focusing on waterway cities of Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Thailand’…[more]
Scaling Readiness Program – Future Forward 2023
Deadline: 15 December 2023
Apply for the Scaling Readiness Program to capacity develop 10 social entrepreneurs working across Central and Eastern Europe countries to scale their innovations focused on ensuring a more just and sustainable twin transition (green/digital) with special focus on empowering youth in these processes…[more]
FINCA Ventures Prize for Social Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 15 December 2023
FINCA International is launching the FINCA Ventures Prize to support social entrepreneurs who share FINCA’s steadfast commitment to ending global poverty…[more]
Investment Readiness Coaching & Investor Matchmaking Programme
Deadline: 22 December 2023
Are you a deep-tech start-up dealing with innovative technologies and/or photonics? Do you have a growth plan that requires funding to take it to the next level? If yes, then apply for the Investment Readiness Coaching & Investor Matchmaking Programme…[more]
Emerald EMCS & TLC@MDI India Compact Case Competition 2023
Deadline: 31 December 2023
Emerald Publishing and TLC@ MDI Gurgaon welcome high-quality teaching cases to this joint case writing competition…[more]
2024 SOAR Startup Appalachia Pitch Competition
Deadline: 31 December 2023
Applications are now open for the 2024 Startup Appalaica Pitch Competition…[more]
Apply now for SUNeVision Startup Programme (Hong Kong)
Deadline: 31 December 2023
Are you ready to fuel innovation and champion the growth? If yes, then this call is for you!..[more]
Call for Applications: Startup Gateway for Garbage Free Cities – India
Deadline: 15 December 2023
The Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC), IIT Kanpur is the implementation partner for managing ‘Startup Gateway for Garbage Free Cities’ programme under the ‘Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban’ of Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs…[more]
Applications open for Orange Corners Incubation Programme in Bangladesh
Deadline: 31 December 2023
Applications are now open for the Orange Corners Incubation Programme…[more]
Capital Projects Fund Accelerator Program – US
Deadline: 18 December 2023
The Capital Projects Fund Accelerator Grant program (CPF Accelerator) is offering construction-only support for communities to build or renovate facilities that reduce barriers to employment, education, health, and child care…[more]
Call for Applications: Provision of Innovation Vouchers
Deadline: 31 December 2023
The Office of the Government of the Slovak Republic has announced a call for applications to support cooperation between the business sector and scientific research entities within the framework of the Recovery and Resilience Plan – innovation vouchers!..[more]
Trade Accelerator Program – Canada
Deadline: 31 December 2023
Applications are now open for the Trade Accelerator Program (TAP), an innovative initiative, designed to accelerate the strategic development of your business and to better prepare you for expansion into international markets…[more]
TRANSFORM Climate Challenge – Bangladesh
Deadline: 15 December 2023
Are you working on an innovative solution to enable plastic circularity in Bangladesh? Apply now for the TRANSFORM Climate Challenge – in collaboration with Climate Innovation Fund by SAJIDA Foundation and British Asian Trust…[more]
Funding Competition: SBRI – Plant Health Innovations for Biosecurity (UK)
Deadline: 20 December 2023
Organisations can apply for a share of up to £150,000, inclusive of VAT, to develop and demonstrate the feasibility of innovative solutions for plant health…[more]
Funding Competition: SBRI – Plant Health Innovations for Biosecurity (UK)
Deadline: 20 December 2023
Organisations can apply for a share of up to £150,000, inclusive of VAT, to develop and demonstrate the feasibility of innovative solutions for plant health…[more]
2024 Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation Grant Program – US
Deadline: 15 December 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture – Forest Service is seeking applications for the Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation Grant Program to support forest health and stimulate local economies by expanding renewable wood energy use and innovative wood products manufacturing capacity….[more]
Sowing the Seeds of Wellness Initiative – Canada
Deadline: 31 December 2024
The purpose of the Initiative is to promote a suite of Mental Health Programs and Resources that are specifically designed to support farmers and their family members through Agricultural Commodity Groups, Farm Organizations and/or Affiliated Groups…[more]
Idea Leap Grants – Up to $225,000 for Local Small Businesses (United States)
Deadline: 18 December 2023
Applications are now open for the 7th Annual Idea Leap Grant Program competition to help local small businesses grow and enhance their services, stimulate local economies and create fulfilling jobs within the service area…[more]
Call for Proposals: Creators/Entrepreneurs in the Cultural and Creatives Industries – Ghana
Deadline: 15 December 2023
Proposals are now being encouraged from Creators and Entrepreneurs in the Cultural and Creatives Industries under the Création Africa Ghana (CAG) initiative…[more]
Hexagon Startup Catalyst Program – India
Deadline: 31 December 2023
Applications are now open for the Hexagon Startup Catalyst Program, an opportunity for Indian startups working in the areas of Digital Reality and Autonomous Technologies to apply their ideas and capabilities to emerging but well-defined real-world problems and build full-scale solutions that Hexagon will help take to global customers…[more]
NABARD CCF 3.0 Program – Seed Funding Up to Rs. 25 Lakhs (India)
Deadline: 22 December 2023
Apply to receive seed funding of up to Rs. 25 Lakhs under the NABARD CCF 3.0 Program…[more]
U.S. Embassy in Bangladesh: Academy for Women Entrepreneurs 2024
Deadline: 30 December 2023
The U.S. Embassy Public Diplomacy Section in Dhaka is soliciting proposals for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) to provide women with the knowledge, networks, and access they need to launch or scale successful businesses…[more]
CORE Innovation Hub’s Hot 30 Awards – Australia
Deadline: 15 December 2023
If you are an innovator or SME with proven technology that is shaping the energy and mining industry, then apply now for CORE Innovation Hub’s Hot 30 Awards…[more]
Green Bengal Innovation Contest – India
Deadline: 22 December 2023
If you have what it takes to become an entrepreneur and have a green idea to turn into a viable start-up, this Green Bengal Innovation Contest is for you…[more]
City of Toronto’s Main Street Innovation Fund – Canada
Deadline: 14 December 2023
The City of Toronto’s Main Street Innovation Fund is providing grants for innovative and creative solutions to Toronto’s main street business challenges…[more]
Call for Applications: Idea2PoC/ELEVATE Program – India
Deadline: 23 December 2023
Applications are now open for the Idea2PoC/ELEVATE Program…[more]
Fortune Global Women’s Mentoring Program – Egypt
Deadline: 26 December 2023
Applications are now open for the Fortune-U.S. Department of State Global Women’s Mentoring Partnership to support the United States’ goal of advancing women’s economic empowerment, both locally and globally…[more]
Call for Proposals: Decarbonization Challenge Fund (DCF) Window I – India
Deadline: 15 December 2023
Decarbonization Challenge Fund (DCF) invites applications from eligible entities/institutions on selected themes for scaling up and commercialization after detailed analysis of proposal having potential to address climate change issue and impacting the industrial decarbonisation positively…[more]
Accenture Innovation Challenge – United States
Deadline: 15 December 2023
Applications are now open for the Accenture Innovation Challenge, an opportunity for college students across the U.S. to help a nonprofit organization solve a business challenge…[more]
Impact Innovation Lab to promote Social Innovation – Hong Kong
Deadline: 29 December 2023
Recognising the needs of the social innovation ecosystem in Hong Kong, Impact Innovation Lab (The Lab) is a new incubator that promotes social innovation to the general public and nurtures potential social innovators aged 18 or above…[more]
SIDE Project to support Viable and Innovative Digital Solutions – Nigeria
Deadline: 15 December 2023
Submissions are now open for the Social Innovation Driven Entrepreneurship (SIDE) Project to support commercially viable and innovative digital solutions that reduce poverty challenges through identified market & sector gaps affecting underserved populations in Nigeria…[more]
Kerala Startup Mission’s Pre Incubation Program – India
Deadline: 15 December 2023
Whether you’re just starting with an idea or further along in your business venture, Kerala Startup Mission welcomes women entrepreneurs from all backgrounds to join Kerala Startup Mission’s Pre Incubation Program and embark on the journey to turn your startup dreams into reality…[more]
National Highways Hazard Protection on Roads Accelerator – UK
Deadline: 31 December 2023
Apply to the National Highways Hazard Protection on Roads Accelerator and receive up to £90K to push the boundaries of your technology…[more]
Call for Applications: Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (Cambodia)
Deadline: 18 December 2023
The U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh and the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State are pleased to announce the fiscal year (FY) 2024 call for proposals for the first Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) cohort in Cambodia…[more]
ThinkSynergy Hartford Kickstarter Challenge – US
Deadline: 20 December 2023
With Hartford Kickstarter Challenge ThinkSynergy wants to bring creative projects to life, see your business succeed, and have an impact on the city of Hartford…[more]
Nexus Business Incubator Program – India
Deadline: 31 December 2023
Have an idea and need help getting it to market? Join the Nexus Business Incubator Program!..[more]
Funding available for Startups, MSMEs and Individual Innovators – India
Deadline: 15 December 2023
Proposals are invited from Startups, MSMEs and Individual Innovators for up to 2 years’ duration, which have direct bearing on mineral and metal sector, applied and sustainable aspect of mining, metallurgy and industrial applications, for funding under “Promotion of Research and Innovation in Startups and MSMEs in Mining, Mineral Processing, Metallurgy and Recycling Sector (S&T-PRISM)” under Science and Technology Program of Ministry of Mines…[more]
Open call for Windrush Day Grant Scheme 2024 – UK
Deadline: 17 December 2023
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) is offering up to £500,000 in grant funding to support a new cohort of impactful and ambitious projects across England and Northern Ireland…[more]
Swiss International Cooperation Award for Startups and SMEs
Deadline: 20 December 2023
Does your startup or established business address pressing global challenges with the potential to make a difference in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions? If so, then apply for the IC Award for Swiss Startups and SMEs, a prestigious recognition programme that showcases Switzerland’s commitment to fostering innovative solutions in international cooperation and promoting sustainability and resilience on a global scale…[more]
Gender Climate Award 2024 (Pakistan)
Deadline: 30 December 2023
The Gender Climate Award 2024 is now accepting applications! Join in celebrating the contributions of remarkable women in Climate Action, Young Climate Journalism, and Green Enterprise…[more]
SCI Youth Grant Pitch Contest – United States
Deadline: 20 December 2023
The 2024 SCI Youth Grant Pitch Contest is open to middle school and high school youth teams from throughout the Greater Boston area, with a special interest in youth teams from Boston, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Lawrence, Lowell, Lynn, Malden, and Woburn based on SCI’s current service area…[more]
Flourish Africa Grant for Female Entrepreneurs – Nigeria
Deadline: 31 December 2023
The Flourish Africa Grant for Female Entrepreneurs is a One Billion Naira Fund created to support and promote African female-owned businesses over 5 years through training, mentoring, and funding…[more]
Dynamic Curve Warning Challenge – Canada
Deadline: 18 December 2023
The Regional Municipality of Durham is requesting applications from qualified Applicants to develop a solution that will provide an innovative solution that increases awareness of risks associated with high-speed county curves and its intersection conflict points…[more]
U.S. Embassy in DRC: Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Program
Deadline: 31 December 2023
The U.S. Embassy Kinshasa in partnership with Groupe Utalii Kwetu invites Women Entrepreneurs aged 25-45 years living in Kinshasa, Kisangani, Lubumbashi, Goma and Bukavu to apply for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program 2023 – the very first cohort of AWE in the Democratic Republic of the Congo…[more]
Ayurveda Startup Grand Challenge – India
Deadline: 20 December 2023
Recognizing the substantial potential of startups in the sector, the Ministry of Ayush and All India Institute of Ayurveda, in collaboration with Startup India and Invest India, are launching the Ayurveda Grand Startup Challenge…[more]
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