Deadline: February 17, 2026 The European Commission announces a call for innovative solutions aimed at developing a generative AI-powered digital spine for the EU energy system to accelerate decarbonisation and enhance digitalisation. The focus areas include developing and testing … [Read more...] about RFPs: Innovative Solutions for a Generative AI-Powered Digital Spine of the EU Energy System
COSMIC Open Call for AI and Data Solutions to Boost the Green Transition
Deadline: October 27, 2025 The COSMIC 1st Open Call invites SMEs and startups to develop AI- and data-driven solutions for energy resource optimization, contributing to Europe’s sustainable future. The call targets challenges in energy resource optimization, including but not limited to: … [Read more...] about COSMIC Open Call for AI and Data Solutions to Boost the Green Transition
Open Call: UNICEF Climate Innovation Challenge
Deadline: October 21, 2025 The UNICEF Climate Innovation Challenge invites early and growth stage frontier tech start-ups from emerging economies to develop scalable solutions that safeguard children’s health and strengthen the resilience of the systems they rely on. The focus areas for this … [Read more...] about Open Call: UNICEF Climate Innovation Challenge
Digital Scaling for Social Enterprises: Empowering Impact and Innovation Program
Deadline: November 19, 2025 The DiGi-SEII Programme offers targeted training and tailored support to strengthen digitalisation, innovation, and growth for social enterprises across Europe. Focus areas of the programme include online, in-person, and e-learning modules on digitalisation, AI … [Read more...] about Digital Scaling for Social Enterprises: Empowering Impact and Innovation Program
Open Call: GreenMind Hackathon 2025
Deadline: September 30, 2025 The GreenMind Hackathon 2025 invites participants to design environmentally responsible AI solutions that address real-world challenges while minimizing carbon emissions and energy consumption. The hackathon focuses on creating AI solutions that are efficient in … [Read more...] about Open Call: GreenMind Hackathon 2025
Entries open for National Startup Awards 2025 (Ireland)
Deadline: September 25, 2025 The National Startup Awards 2025 has opened applications for Irish startups to compete for recognition and networking opportunities. The awards feature ten distinct categories including AI Focused Startup, The Pitch, Early Stage Startup, eCommerce & Retail … [Read more...] about Entries open for National Startup Awards 2025 (Ireland)
Submissions open for Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator Programme
Deadline: September 21, 2025 The Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA) programme, launched by the World Food Programme in partnership with the Adaptation Fund, invites innovators to present groundbreaking solutions addressing climate adaptation challenges across the food system … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator Programme
CFAs: Seamless Trade Across Borders Challenge with the ICC (UK)
Deadline: September 23, 2025 The International Supply Chain Accelerator, part of the Made Smarter Innovation | Digital Supply Chain Hub programme, is inviting UK technology innovators and startups to address operational inefficiencies in international trade processes with funding support of up to … [Read more...] about CFAs: Seamless Trade Across Borders Challenge with the ICC (UK)
Submissions open for Canadian Technology Accelerator Dual-Use Space Tech Program
Deadline: September 22, 2025 The Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) Dual-Use Space Tech program is a tailored initiative designed to support Canadian companies in accelerating the commercialization and adoption of their advanced space technologies across Silicon Valley and Colorado. The … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Canadian Technology Accelerator Dual-Use Space Tech Program
Open Call: Katalitik Co-Investment Grant Program (Serbia)
Deadline: December 05, 2025 The Innovation Fund is inviting Serbian startups to apply for the Katalitik Co-Investment Grant Program, designed to accelerate the development and commercialization of AI-based solutions. The focus areas for the program include supporting startups developing … [Read more...] about Open Call: Katalitik Co-Investment Grant Program (Serbia)
