Deadline: 4 August 2025 SME News is delighted to announce the Southern Enterprise Awards; with the focus of recognising and rewarding the often-un-noticed efforts of SMEs from the region with the second highest annual turnover in the UK. Now in its eighth year, the Southern Enterprise Awards … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Southern Enterprise Awards 2025 (UK)
City of Greater Geelong Clean Economy Grants Program (Australia)
Deadline: 8 September 2025 Applications are now open for the Clean Economy Grants Program to support organisations in establishing ‘proof of concept’ for clean technologies and circular economy solutions that benefit the Geelong community. Objectives The grants are designed to assist … [Read more...] about City of Greater Geelong Clean Economy Grants Program (Australia)
EarthScale Programme to support IP-Rich Climate Tech Startups and Spinouts (UK)
Deadline: 7 September 2025 Applications are now open for EarthScale, a new UK-wide 12-month programme supporting IP-rich climate tech startups and spinouts to scale to commercialisation. EarthScale brings together a powerhouse network of regional hubs, building a connected, long-term … [Read more...] about EarthScale Programme to support IP-Rich Climate Tech Startups and Spinouts (UK)
Open Call: EU-LAC Digital Accelerator Programme 2025
Deadline: 31 October 2025 The EU-LAC Digital Accelerator is an initiative funded by the European Commission and part of the EU-LAC Digital Alliance, the first regional digital partnership between the Latin America and the Caribbean countries (LAC) and the European Union (EU). It is a … [Read more...] about Open Call: EU-LAC Digital Accelerator Programme 2025
Request for Applications: Growth Accelerator Liberia Programme (Cohort-V)
Deadline: 3 August 2025 The Growth Accelerator Liberia Programme is a business and agricultural cooperative accelerator, targeting impactful and innovative ventures and cooperatives in Liberia across all industries. The cohort focuses exclusively on women-led ventures, reflecting their … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Growth Accelerator Liberia Programme (Cohort-V)
Entries open for SBIR/STTR Accelerator Program (US)
Deadline: 22 August 2025 Join CTSBDC’s free 6-week Virtual Accelerator to get expert guidance and prepare for a successful SBIR/STTR grant application. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs provide grants to eligible companies to … [Read more...] about Entries open for SBIR/STTR Accelerator Program (US)
Stafford Borough Business Growth Grant Programme (UK)
Deadline: 30 November 2025 Stafford Borough Council, through the 2025–26 UK Shared Prosperity Fund, has launched a new fund to support independent micro, small, and medium sized businesses (SMEs). Funding Information £200,000 has been allocated to this funding stream. Matched funded … [Read more...] about Stafford Borough Business Growth Grant Programme (UK)
Submissions open for GovTech Innovation Challenge 2025
Deadline: 12 September 2025 Submissions are now open for the GovTech Innovation Challenge 2025 to co-design and pilot innovative digital solutions for tax administration in Ghana, with a focus on informal sector and e-commerce taxation. Program Objectives Creating a platform for private … [Read more...] about Submissions open for GovTech Innovation Challenge 2025
Submit Applications for Global Fast Track Programme
Deadline: 21 September 2025 Join the year-long, hybrid Global Fast Track (GFT) programme to expand your business into Hong Kong and Asia, with access to one-on-one meetings with 120+ investors and corporates, opportunities to pitch live on stage, connect with 37,000+ global leaders at the Hong Kong … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Global Fast Track Programme
Call for Applications: E-Team Program – Winter 2026 Cohort (US)
Deadline: 30 September 2025 The E-Team Program, a component of the VentureWell Accelerator, supports student ventures as they embark on the path of innovation and entrepreneurship. They help you advance your invention through a powerful mix of grant funding, entrepreneurship training, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: E-Team Program – Winter 2026 Cohort (US)
