Deadline Date: December 28, 2025 The DERBI Foundation, with the support of MeitY Startup Hub and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, invites applications for its Grant/Fellowship Program for Early-Stage Startups—designed to help founders validate, … [Read more...] about DERBI Foundation Grant Program for Early-Stage Startups (India)
Nellai Hackathon for Students and Startup Innovators (India)
Deadline Date: December 26, 2025 StartupTN invites students and startups to participate in the Nellai Hackathon, a platform where real-world challenges meet technology-driven solutions. The focus areas of the opportunity are Maternal and Child Health, Tourism and LLM Experience, Youth … [Read more...] about Nellai Hackathon for Students and Startup Innovators (India)
RFAs: Innovation Challenge for Sesotho AI Language Hackathon in Lesotho
Deadline Date: December 14, 2025 The Innovation Challenge in Lesotho presents a unique opportunity to promote inclusive digital access, cultural preservation, and sustainable AI development. Central to the initiative is the deployment of Sesotho-first language AI solutions, including machine … [Read more...] about RFAs: Innovation Challenge for Sesotho AI Language Hackathon in Lesotho
Local Audience Development Grants to Promote NSW Music (Australia)
Deadline Date: February 12, 2026 The NSW Government administered by Sound NSW under the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport supports the development of significant technology, digital tools and online collaboration to connect fans with NSW music. The program is … [Read more...] about Local Audience Development Grants to Promote NSW Music (Australia)
Special Grant Program for the Development of AI Technologies in Ukraine
Deadline Date: January 14, 2026 The U.S. Department of Defense is supporting a grant program through the Ukrainian Defense Innovation Fund to aid the development and testing of advanced defense products. The program allows eligible companies and individual entrepreneurs to receive funding … [Read more...] about Special Grant Program for the Development of AI Technologies in Ukraine
Join Now: Discoveries Acceleration Program for Tourism Startups (8th Edition)
Deadline Date: December 12, 2025 Startup Discoveries, backed by an international tourism innovation ecosystem, offers a global acceleration program designed to empower high-potential startups and promote innovative tourism ventures worldwide. The focus areas of the opportunity are AI & … [Read more...] about Join Now: Discoveries Acceleration Program for Tourism Startups (8th Edition)
CFAs: “AI for Science & Safety” Initiative
Deadline Date: December 31, 2025 The Foresight Institute offers a unique grant opportunity under its “AI for Science & Safety” initiative, inviting innovators, researchers, and organizations to propose projects that use artificial intelligence to advance science and safety. This … [Read more...] about CFAs: “AI for Science & Safety” Initiative
Second Call for Innovation Studies for the Development of Generative AI Models
Deadline Date: February 25, 2026 The FFPlus initiative has opened an important opportunity for SMEs and start-ups across Europe to advance their work in generative artificial intelligence by gaining access to powerful high-performance computing resources. The programme supports innovation … [Read more...] about Second Call for Innovation Studies for the Development of Generative AI Models
Bharat Safety Program to Accelerate Deep-Tech Startups in India
Deadline Date: January 31, 2026 The AIC IIT Delhi-Honda Road Safety & Mobility Innovation Program, supported by Honda India, is a 2-year incubation initiative designed to empower deep-tech startups and innovators developing solutions for enhanced road safety across the country. The focus … [Read more...] about Bharat Safety Program to Accelerate Deep-Tech Startups in India
Nominations open: World AI Cannes Festival Awards 2026
Deadline Date: December 19, 2025 The World AI Cannes Festival (WAICF) invites AI startups and innovators to participate in the WAICF Awards 2026, a competition celebrating cutting-edge projects and groundbreaking solutions in the field of artificial intelligence. The focus areas of the … [Read more...] about Nominations open: World AI Cannes Festival Awards 2026
