[May 2026]
Explore incredible open calls across Asia, including funding opportunities, awards, competitions, and innovation programmes. These opportunities support work in technology, public health, sustainability, education, gender equality, conservation, and regional development, offering funding, recognition, and platforms to scale impactful ideas across the region.
Entries open for 5th Nikkei Asia Award
Deadline: 14-June-2026
The 5th Nikkei Asia Award recognizes outstanding innovation originating in Asia that drives social and economic transformation across the region…[more]
Call for Nominations: Asian Technology Excellence Awards
Deadline: June 26, 2026
The Asian Technology Excellence Awards recognise outstanding technological innovation and celebrate organisations and leaders driving digital transformation across Asia through impactful technology-driven initiatives….[more]
Call for Applications: Global Fast Track Pitching Competition 2026
Deadline: September 25, 2026
The Global Fast Track 2026 programme is inviting applications to support startups in scaling their businesses into Hong Kong and expanding into the wider Asian innovation ecosystem…[more]
Applications Open for Hitachi Global Foundation Asia Innovation Award
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Hitachi Global Foundation Asia Innovation Award was established in 2020 to promote science and technology-driven solutions to social challenges in the ASEAN region…[more]
ASEE – ASEAN Smart Energy & Energy Storage Expo 2027
Deadline: March 19, 2027
The ASEE 2027 is seeking applications to support innovation, collaboration, and investment in smart energy and energy storage technologies across Southeast Asia…[more]
Open-Innovation Competition Empowering Start-ups with Global Patents
Deadline: July 31, 2026
The IPHatch® Asia competition is a unique initiative aimed at empowering start-ups by granting them access to valuable patents from world-renowned technology leaders…[more]
Nominations open for WHO Public Health Champion Award
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The WHO South-East Asia Public Health Champion Award 2026 recognizes exceptional individuals and institutions that have made significant and lasting contributions to public health in the Region…[more]
Request for Proposals: Snake Conservation Grant Program
Deadline: 31-August-2026
The Snake Conservation Grant Program provides USD 2,500 in one-year funding to support individuals working on snake conservation, research, education, and human–snake conflict mitigation in Southeast Asia…[more]
Open Call: Re-D Fund to support Digital Democracy
Deadline: 05-June-2026
The Re-D Fund is a microgrant program that supports civil society groups working on digital democracy, civic empowerment, and protection of civic space. It provides flexible funding to organizations operating in challenging environments, especially in East and Southeast Asia…[more]
RFAs: SEARCA Institutional Development Assistance Program (Southeast Asia)
Deadline: 15-June-2026
The IDA Program is an institutional strengthening initiative aimed at improving the academic, research, and governance capacity of higher education institutions in Southeast Asia…[more]
Call for Applications: Kamla Bhasin Award for Driving Gender Equality
Deadline: 07-June-2026
The Kamla Bhasin Award recognizes individuals across South Asia who are driving impactful change in gender equality and social justice…[more]
Open Call: SeaShorts Competition for Short Films
Deadline: 04-June-2026
The SeaShorts Film Festival is inviting filmmakers to submit short films of up to 40 minutes (including credits) under multiple competition categories. ..[more]
Nominations open for TAF Curator Award (South Asia)
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The TAF Curator Award – South Asia 2026 recognises an outstanding curator whose practice contributes meaningfully to the contemporary art discourse of South Asia and its diasporas…[more]
Apply Now: CapitaLand Community Resilience Initiative 2026
Deadline: 22-June-2026
The CapitaLand Community Resilience Initiative 2026 provides up to S$4 million in funding to non-profits across Asia working to strengthen resilience among vulnerable children and youth…[more]
