Deadline Date: March 16, 2026 The Equans is inviting applications to support the development of generative AI-powered robotics that continuously learn, adapt, and deliver innovative solutions across diverse industrial environments. Integration of generative AI, agentic capabilities, computer … [Read more...] about Apply for AI Robotics Innovation Challenge for Emerging Startups
Entries Open: Empowering Very Small Businesses with Accessible AI Solutions
Deadline Date: March 23, 2026 The Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region is launching a bold initiative to help very small businesses leverage AI for practical performance and growth. This challenge focuses on ethical, frugal, and sovereign AI solutions that unlock data, automate tasks, and scale … [Read more...] about Entries Open: Empowering Very Small Businesses with Accessible AI Solutions
ManpowerGroup Startup Challenge: Building Human-First, AI-Powered Workforce Solutions
Deadline Date: April 13, 2026 ManpowerGroup is launching a transformative startup challenge to help organizations and workers navigate the evolving world of work by combining AI innovation with human insight. The focus areas of this challenge include agentic AI for workforce delivery at … [Read more...] about ManpowerGroup Startup Challenge: Building Human-First, AI-Powered Workforce Solutions
Open Call for Advanced Digitalization of Sustainable AI Infrastructure
Deadline Date: April 9, 2026 The Vinnova is offering funding for projects that develop sustainable AI infrastructures to boost utilization, cybersecurity, and Sweden’s industrial digital sovereignty. The focus areas of this funding include developing research and innovation projects driven … [Read more...] about Open Call for Advanced Digitalization of Sustainable AI Infrastructure
CFPs: AI-Based Military Simulation & Decision Support
Deadline Date: September 29, 2026 The European Defence Fund is advancing a major initiative to assess the feasibility of establishing a comprehensive AI framework for defence applications to strengthen tactical intelligence, simulation capabilities, and military decision-making across the European … [Read more...] about CFPs: AI-Based Military Simulation & Decision Support
Avaana Startup India Grand Challenge For Deep Tech Innovation Program
Deadline Date: February 23, 2026 The Avaana Capital is pleased to announce the third edition of the Avaana–Startup India Grand Challenge for Deep Tech Innovation 2025–26, in partnership with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade and Startup India. The challenge focuses … [Read more...] about Avaana Startup India Grand Challenge For Deep Tech Innovation Program
EU Initiative Aims to Standardize Tactical AI Testing Across Robotic Fleets
Deadline Date: September 29, 2026 The European Commission has launched technological challenge to establish a standardised testing environment for the automatic analysis of tactical situations using fleets of robots, drones and artificial intelligence. The focus areas, include automatic … [Read more...] about EU Initiative Aims to Standardize Tactical AI Testing Across Robotic Fleets
EU Funds AI Robots and Drones to Boost Soldier Safety
Deadline Date: September 29, 2026 The European Commission is seeking grant applications to strengthen soldier protection through AI-powered robots and drones that enhance tactical situational awareness in complex environments. The focus areas, include assisting soldiers with AI-enabled … [Read more...] about EU Funds AI Robots and Drones to Boost Soldier Safety
CFPs: Developing Advanced Systems for Seabed Infrastructure Protection
Deadline Date: September 29, 2026 The European Commission is now accepting grant applications to protect underwater infrastructure while integrating advanced situational awareness and AI-driven monitoring. The focus areas include protection of seabed infrastructure, development of a … [Read more...] about CFPs: Developing Advanced Systems for Seabed Infrastructure Protection
AI-Powered Tools for Teachers: Diagnosing Learning Gaps Challenge (Ghana)
Deadline Date: March 06, 2026 The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) StartUp Lab Challenge is requesting applications to develop AI-driven diagnostic solutions that support teachers in identifying and closing foundational learning gaps. The challenge focuses on … [Read more...] about AI-Powered Tools for Teachers: Diagnosing Learning Gaps Challenge (Ghana)
