Deadline Date: March 08, 2026 The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs is inviting grant applications to support Swiss companies involved in public infrastructure projects in Ukraine. This initiative is designed to strengthen public infrastructure projects in Ukraine by providing financial … [Read more...] about Strengthening Economic Resilience in Ukraine through Swiss Collaboration
RFAs: Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Women Startup Scheme (India)
Deadline Date: January 31, 2026 The Maharashtra State Innovation Society under the Government of Maharashtra has launched the Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Women Startup Scheme to support and fund women-led startups in the state. The scheme focuses on funding women-led startups, boosting … [Read more...] about RFAs: Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Women Startup Scheme (India)
Call for Applications: AI Fiqh Hackathon in Islamic Finance 2026 (Malaysia)
Deadline Date: January 18, 2026 The AI Fiqh Hackathon 2026 is calling all innovators, tech enthusiasts, and visionaries to develop AI-powered, Shariah-compliant solutions that redefine Islamic Finance. The focus areas of this hackathon include creating AI-powered solutions, ensuring Shariah … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: AI Fiqh Hackathon in Islamic Finance 2026 (Malaysia)
Call for Proposals: Venture Challenge Spring 2026 (Netherlands)
Deadline Date: February 03, 2026 The Venture Challenge Spring Edition 2026 offers early-stage entrepreneurs in life sciences and health an opportunity to develop their scientific innovations into market-ready ventures through a structured support programme. The Venture Challenge is designed … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Venture Challenge Spring 2026 (Netherlands)
RFPs: CSIR Energy Industry Support Programme in South Africa
Deadline Date: February 09, 2026 The CSIR Energy Research Centre is now accepting grant applications to support small, medium and micro-sized enterprises in the energy sector. The programme focuses on technology development support for SMMEs, participation across the energy sector value … [Read more...] about RFPs: CSIR Energy Industry Support Programme in South Africa
CFPs: International Technology Pilot and Demonstration Program (Canada)
Deadline Date: January 30, 2026 Through the International Technology Pilot and Demonstration (ITPD) – Cleantech Program, NRC IRAP helps Canadian SMEs validate, adapt, and integrate their clean technologies in collaboration with foreign partners and end-users in international markets. The … [Read more...] about CFPs: International Technology Pilot and Demonstration Program (Canada)
Seedbed Programme: Call for Implementing Venture Builders (2026–28)
Deadline Date: February 04, 2026 The EIT Food is inviting grant applications to participate in a programme that supports startups in the Food & Agriculture sector through Seedbed subgrants and dedicated funding. The focus areas and priorities include appointing up to seven Venture … [Read more...] about Seedbed Programme: Call for Implementing Venture Builders (2026–28)
Apply Now: Karnataka Acceleration Network Program (Cohort 2) – India
Deadline Date: January 16, 2026 The DERBI Foundation is inviting applications for its Karnataka Acceleration Network Program, a flagship 6-month acceleration program initiated by the Government of Karnataka to fuel the growth of high-potential #startups across the state. The offerings focus … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Karnataka Acceleration Network Program (Cohort 2) – India
Open-Innovation Competition Empowering Start-ups with Global Patents
Deadline Date: July 31, 2026 The IPHatch® Asia competition is a unique initiative aimed at empowering start-ups by granting them access to valuable patents from world-renowned technology leaders. The core focus areas and objectives of this initiative include business expansion, technology … [Read more...] about Open-Innovation Competition Empowering Start-ups with Global Patents
Cinescoop Program for Ambitious Dutch Feature Films
Deadline Date: March 03, 2026 Cinescoop is a dedicated program of the Netherlands Film Fund that supports the production of ambitious Dutch feature films and feature-length animated films intended primarily for cinema audiences and aiming for the highest possible cinematic quality in both content … [Read more...] about Cinescoop Program for Ambitious Dutch Feature Films
