100x Impact Accelerator Program
Deadline: 29 January 2024
100x is looking for the next generation of social unicorns – organisations affecting positive change on the scale of billions…[more]
Snowflake Startup Challenge – Apply Now!
Deadline: 1 March 2024
Snowflake working with the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is seeking applications for a contest for early-stage startups that are building innovative applications and products powered by Snowflake’s Data Cloud…[more]
Tech4Regeneration Accelerator Programme
Deadline: 10 February 2024
Applicants are now encouraged to submit applications for the Tech4Regeneration Accelerator Programme…[more]
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award
Deadline: 30 April 2024
Apply for the 4th Cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award to recognize individuals, pioneering organisations, and research centres, for their innovative models that produce clean water using renewable energy…[more]
CFPs: Establish viable Business Models for access to Monoclonal Antibodies in LMICs
Deadline: 1 March 2024
Unitaid is pleased to announce this call for proposals aimed at demonstrating feasibility and viability of business models that enable equitable access to monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)…[more]
Open call for Maryland Innovation Lab
Deadline: 12 February 2024
Are you a small company with big ideas? Some of Maryland’s biggest names in businesses are asking startups from across the globe to bring them innovative solutions for the food sector…[more]
Open call for Maryland Innovation Lab
Deadline: 12 February 2024
Are you a small company with big ideas? Some of Maryland’s biggest names in businesses are asking startups from across the globe to bring them innovative solutions for the food sector…[more]
Applications open for Converge 2 Program
Deadline: 26 January 2024
Applications are now open for the Converge 2 program to accelerate startups working on the forefront of this evolution, doing our part to help push the boundaries of applied AI in important domains…[more]
THRIVE Academy Agri-Food Tech Pre-Accelerator Program
Deadline: 12 January 2024
Applications are now open for the THRIVE Academy Agri-Food Tech Pre-Accelerator Program to support idea stage and pre-seed stage startups in the agri-food tech sector…[more]
Misk Accelerator Program – Apply Now!
Deadline: 31 January 2024
Apply for the 3-month zero equity Misk accelerator program that empowers seed-stage tech startups to scale their ventures to the next stages…[more]
ProVeg Incubator Programme (Edition 2024)
Deadline: Ongoing
Submissions are now being accepted for the ProVeg Incubator Programme from early-stage and established startups from anywhere in the world…[more]
Cannes Neuron Awards 2024
Deadline: 10 January 2024
Whether you’re an AI expert or new to the industry, World AI Cannes Festival (WAICF) is offering a roadmap to the latest cutting-edge advancements before they hit the mainstream. Think you have the AI strategy that they are looking for? Participate in the challenge and become part of the inspiring discussions that will elevate your AI strategy…[more]
WAICF AI Startup Challenge
Deadline: 10 January 2024
Are you a startup at the forefront of AI innovation? WAICF is searching for dynamic startups capable of captivating our audience with unique and immersive AI experiences…[more]
Vigdís Prize for Women’s Empowerment
Deadline: 15 February 2024
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), in partnership with the Government of Iceland, has issued a call for nominations for the first ever edition of the Vigdís Prize for Women’s Empowerment…[more]
Drone Challenge – Shaping the Future Together
Deadline: 30 January 2024
The Abertis Foundation and Beyond Roads | Abertis Innovation has launched the first open call for international submissions through the Drone Challenge…[more]
2024 Rice Business Plan Competition
Deadline: 31 January 2024
Submissions are now open for the 2024 Rice Business Plan Competition…[more]
2024 GIST Business Incubation Program
Deadline: 28 February 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 GIST Business Incubation Program for startups that are looking to take their innovations to the next level by getting mentoring, U.S. market expertise, and valuable business model training…[more]
Contemplative Changemaking Grants
Deadline: 1 February 2024
The Mind & Life Institute seeks applications for its Contemplative Changemaking Grants, which support the use of contemplative approaches by grassroots changemakers addressing urgent community needs…[more]
World Justice Challenge: The Rule of Law Foundation of Democracy
Deadline: 31 January 2024
The World Justice Project (WJP) is pleased to announce the World Justice Challenge, a global competition to identify, recognize, and promote good practices and high-impact initiatives that protect and advance the rule of law…[more]
DARE TO RISE Impact Contest – Apply Now!
Deadline: 25 February 2024
The DARE TO RISE Impact Contest, initiated by EHF Marketing, offers a unique and impactful opportunity for startups and organizations to contribute to the evolution of European club handball…[more]
Applications open for Remarkable Scaler Program
Deadline: Ongoing
Made possible by Cerebral Palsy Alliance, the Remarkable Scaler program is providing Seed to Series A stage funding and individualised strategic support for Disability Tech ventures…[more]
Remarkable Launcher Pre-Accelerator Program
Deadline: 14 January 2024
Submissions are now open for the Remarkable Launcher Pre-Accelerator, an eight-week part-time program for those new to the startup ecosystem or want to innovate in disability, ageing or health tech…[more]
2024 Global Water Awards – Apply Now!
Deadline: 25 January 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Global Water Awards to recognize excellence across the entire international water industry within several categories, and rewarding those initiatives in the water, wastewater, and desalination sectors that are moving the industry forward…[more]
Nominations open for Keeling Curve Prize 2024
Deadline: 12 February 2024
The Global Warming Mitigation Project’s flagship program, the Keeling Curve Prize, awards $50,000 annually to each of 10 global projects that demonstrate the ability to reduce, replace, or remove greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and oceans…[more]
2024 Entrepreneurs for Resilience Award
Deadline: 23 January 2024
The 2024 Entrepreneurs for Resilience Award is supporting social entrepreneurs working on a hybrid delivery model to improve low-income people’s access to quality primary healthcare in low- and middle-income countries…[more]
Inclusive Health Research Awards
Deadline: 5 February 2024
Nature Awards in partnership with Takeda has launched the Inclusive Health Research awards to celebrate those who are driving a more inclusive approach to health research and, in doing so, promoting a future of greater health equity globally…[more]
Nominations open for Zayed Sustainability Prize
Deadline: 23 June 2024
Nominations are now open for the Zayed Sustainability Prize…[more]
CFPs: Actions to Boost the Development of Finance Markets for Social Enterprises
Deadline: 14 March 2024
European Commission has announced a call for proposals for EU action grants in the field of social enterprise finance under the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+)…[more]
NIC Faisalabad’s Agri-Tech and Textile-Tech Incubator – Cohort 4 (Pakistan)
Deadline: 20 January 2024
Applications are now open for the National Incubation Centre, Faisalabad (NICF) Programme that offers a comprehensive, structured, and results-oriented 1-year programme for startups…[more]
SoTecIn Factory second Open call for Social Innovators
Deadline: 6 February 2024
Aiming for social impact and systemic change across industry? EU-funded project SoTecIn Factory launched the second Open Call for Social Innovators and their EUR 3.3M programme to support mission-driven, social innovation ventures (individuals or organisations) in food, water & nutrients, textiles and plastics & packaging value chains in transforming industry into low-carbon via their tech-driven solutions based on higher R circular economy strategies…[more]
African Women Entrepreneurs Program-Reimagined Grant
Deadline: 21 January 2024
The United States African Development Foundation (USADF), in partnership with the United States Department of State Africa Bureau, invite applications for the 2024 African Women Entrepreneurs Program-Reimagined grant…[more]
Call for Proposals: Advancing Civic Technology and Digital Engagement
Deadline: 31 January 2024
The Charter Project Africa, in collaboration with the African Union’s Economic, Social and Cultural Council (AU-ECOSOCC), is launching a call for proposals to advance civic technology and digital engagement across Africa, aiming to strengthen democratic governance and citizen participation in continental institutions…[more]
GreenTech Accelerator Programme 2024 – Asia
Deadline: 31 March 2024
Apply for the GreenTech Accelerator, a 6-month regional and global programme, organised by UOB FinLab, to grow and transform innovative greentech solutions to meet the economic and environmental needs of businesses and to forge a sustainable future for all…[more]
Chat for Women’s Livelihoods Accelerator 2024
Deadline: 31 January 2024
Applications are now open for the Chat for Women’s Livelihoods Accelerator Program that supports organisations to use chat to empower women economically…[more]
GSMA Innovation Fund for Humanitarian Challenges
Deadline: 12 February 2024
The GSMA Innovation Fund for Humanitarian Challenges is providing grants as well as additional non-financial and technical support to for-profit small and growing enterprises, including start-ups, that leverage mobile and digital technology to pilot and scale solutions that address humanitarian challenges in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)…[more]
Up to 280,000 Euros available to support Micro- and Nano SMEs in Tourism Sector
Deadline: 16 January 2024
The EuroCluster Rural Tourism is looking for Micro- and Nano SMEs that are in the tourism sector and are based in any EU member state or third country participating in the COSME programme and are interested in improving digital, eco-sustainability, and soft/social skills…[more]
World Bank Youth Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 23 February 2024
Calling on Aquapreneurs to Join the World Bank Youth Innovation Challenge!..[more]
CLIMAAX 1st Open Call for Regions and Communities
Deadline: 8 March 2024
The CLIMAAX consortium is launching the 1st OPEN CALL FOR REGIONS AND COMMUNITIES to select regions and communities that will implement the CLIMAAX methodological framework and the supporting CRA toolbox to carry out their regional and local multi-risk assessments…[more]
HyperNest DeFi Accelerator Program
Deadline: 30 January 2024
Submissions are now open for the HyperNest DeFi Accelerator Program…[more]
Apply for Pitch-A-Fix opportunity to access up to N50m
Deadline: 20 January 2024
Are you a female entrepreneur managing your own business? Does your business leverage innovation? Does it have a social benefit or impact? Interested in specialized training to grow your business? Seeking business partners for funding and growth? Workplace Women are excited to invite female entrepreneurs with a viable business to apply for the opportunity to access up to N50m…[more]
Global AgriFood TechPreneur Programme – Apply Now!
Deadline: 20 February 2024
Young graduates are invited to submit applications about a food system challenge in their country and their solution to addressing it…[more]
Africa: Nomfro Technologies’ Entrepreneurship Empowerment Project (4th Edition)
Deadline: 31 March 2024
The eagerly awaited fourth edition of NTEEP is set to provide another 500 startups with a golden opportunity to join a community of like-minded entrepreneurs…[more]
Open call for Powering Renewable Energy Opportunities (PREO) Programme
Deadline: 31 January 2024
Applications are now open for Powering Renewable Energy Opportunities (PREO) to support innovative Productive Uses of Renewable Energy (PURE) in sub-Saharan Africa…[more]
Asia Climate Solutions Design Grant Window
Deadline: 12 February 2024
The Asia Climate Solutions (ACS) Design Grant awards funding for the design and launch of innovative blended finance solutions that mobilize private capital to sectors critical for climate transition and resilience in developing markets in Asia…[more]
Energie AG Innovation Challenge – Apply Now!
Deadline: 16 January 2024
Are you running a startup and looking for a real challenge? The Energie AG Innovation Challenge is offering you the opportunity to tackle genuine problems in the industry that will help to operate more efficiently and shape a sustainable future…[more]
ISC3 Innovation Challenge 2024 – Sustainable Chemistry and Textiles
Deadline: 1 March 2024
Start-ups and innovators from all over the world can now apply with their answers and solutions in the field of Sustainable Chemistry for the annual ISC3 innovation competition, which is once again endowed with a total of EUR 25,000…[more]
BWCC Startup Track – Hybrid Pitch Competition
Deadline: 15 January 2024
Apply to be part of the 4th annual global WorkplaceTech – BWCC Startup track, a three-round hybrid pitch competition to identify WorkplaceTech startups that are revolutionizing the way they work…[more]
P4G Call for Partnerships Working on Climate Mitigation or Adaptation Solutions
Deadline: 8 March 2024
P4G is now accepting applications for partnerships working on climate mitigation or adaptation solutions in the areas of food, energy and water…[more]
KIT’s Innovation and Research Foundation Ignition Grant (India)
Deadline: 8 January 2024
Kolhapur Institute of Technology’s Innovation and Research Foundation, KIT’s IRF, invites proposals from Innovators/Startups for selecting their Ideas/Innovations for providing Ignition Grant…[more]
LifeX Accelerator Program 2024 (United States)
Deadline: 29 January 2024
Applications are now open for the LifeX Accelerator program for early stage ventures commercializing a technology in digital health, medical devices, or therapeutics…[more]
An Opportunity for Ukrainian Innovative Tech Companies (Start-ups and SMEs) – Ukraine
Deadline: 20 February 2025
Seeds of Bravery (UASEEDs) is launching an opportunity for Ukrainian innovative tech companies (start-ups and SMEs) to provide grants to purchase 2 months of Business Consultancy Services…[more]
Imperial College London Retrofit Accelerator (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 14 January 2024
The Imperial College London’s Retrofit Accelerator creates a pathway to growth and commercial success for a diverse range of climate startups who are ready to implement and scale up their solutions to the climate crisis across the built environment sector, with a particular focus on decarbonising buildings…[more]
Request for Applications: Dell Entrepreneur Challenge – India
Deadline: 23 January 2024
Participate in the Dell Technologies Entrepreneur Challenge and power your entrepreneurial journey to new heights…[more]
Climate Finance Accelerator Program in Egypt
Deadline: 5 February 2024
In collaboration with the UK government, Flat6Labs is implementing the second phase of the Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) program in Egypt…[more]
Levy on Technical Devices Fund – Botswana
Deadline: 16 February 2024
Botswana citizens (natural and legal persons) are invited to apply for grants to fund projects that meet objectives of the LTDF…[more]
Call for Concept Notes: Inclusive Development of Sustainable Farming Systems – Uganda
Deadline: 28 January 2024
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Kampala (EKN) intends to develop and finance a program for the Food Security portfolio of EKN, aiming at inclusive development of farming systems in several districts in Busoga and Lango regions. EKN therefore invites organizations interested to implement such a program, to submit a concept note…[more]
Open call for MedTech Innovator Asia Pacific
Deadline: 31 January 2024
If you are a medical technology startup either based in or with a strategic interest in Asia Pacific, MedTech Innovator is excited to announce that the applications for the premier annual accelerator Program for 2024 are currently open…[more]
Wilson Center Fellowship Program – Pakistan
Deadline: 1 February 2024
The Wilson Center has launched the Fellowship Program to focus on public policy issues in Pakistan and US-Pakistan relations…[more]
Morocco: U-FOUNDERS Incubation Program (5th Cohort)
Deadline: 31 January 2024
Are you the founder of a technology startup based in Morocco and having developed an innovative solution? Apply to join the 5th Cohort of the U-FOUNDERS Incubation Program!..[more]
Sanitation Technology Hackathon 4: Greywater Recycling for Small-Scale Agriculture
Deadline: 28 February 2024
Harness your creativity and expertise to develop groundbreaking technologies for a sustainable future. Join FINISH Mondial’s annual Sanitation Technology Hackathon 4 and make a sustainable impact.,,[more]
Applications open for Archipelagos Program – Africa
Deadline: 30 June 2024
Apply for the Archipelagos Program, a multi-year international cooperation program developed by Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, the Italian Financial Institution for International Development Cooperation, with the support of the European Commission…[more]
Qatar-Singapore Joint Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 15 February 2024
This is your moment to seize an extraordinary opportunity, as you step into Qatar’s dynamic innovation ecosystem. Gain access to cutting-edge facilities, forge collaborations with key industry players, and stand a chance to secure substantial grants and funding support totalling to S$1 million!..[more]
