Deadline Date: January 20, 2026 The Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology is inviting applications for its KSHITIJ – ICAR-CIRCOT Startup Incubation Programme to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in agriculture and allied sectors. The focus areas and objectives of KSHITIJ … [Read more...] about KSHITIJ – ICAR-CIRCOT Startup Incubation Programme (India)
Applications Open for the Student Entrepreneur Awards (Ireland)
Deadline Date: March 06, 2026 Applications are now open for the Student Entrepreneur Awards, offering third-level students an exciting opportunity to compete for significant cash prizes and expert support to turn innovative ideas into viable businesses. The focus areas of the Student … [Read more...] about Applications Open for the Student Entrepreneur Awards (Ireland)
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)
GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence Program (Cohort 2) – India
Deadline Date: January 23, 2026 Applicants are now invited to submit applications for the GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Program to support and kickstart your entrepreneurial journey. Applicants must not have received significant external funding exceeding ₹10 lakh, including … [Read more...] about GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence Program (Cohort 2) – India
Apply for Samvardhan to Support Early-Stage Healthcare Startups (India)
Deadline Date: January 18, 2026 The Pilani Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Society is accepting grant applications to strengthen innovative healthcare startups by providing the right mix of design support, funding, and mentorship. To support this vision, they are offering a … [Read more...] about Apply for Samvardhan to Support Early-Stage Healthcare Startups (India)
CFAs: Digi-SAPNE Startup Acceleration Program to Boost Startups (India)
Deadline Date: January 15, 2026 The Digi-SAPNE 2.0, the Startup Acceleration Program is an ambitious initiative supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology aimed at fostering entrepreneurship in the region. The program focuses on sectors such as tourism, Agri-tech, … [Read more...] about CFAs: Digi-SAPNE Startup Acceleration Program to Boost Startups (India)
Bayer G4A Startup Acceleration Program Ninth Edition (Turkey)
Deadline Date: February 01, 2026 Bayer is launching the ninth edition of its G4A Startup Acceleration Program in Türkiye to support digital initiatives and strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the healthcare and agriculture sectors. The program focuses on digital solutions in health … [Read more...] about Bayer G4A Startup Acceleration Program Ninth Edition (Turkey)
RFAs: YOCH Agriculture Based Entrepreneurship Programme in India
Deadline Date: January 17, 2026 The YOCH is an agriculture-based entrepreneurship orientation programme is requesting grant applications to support youth, smart farmers, women, and other interested individuals in the agriculture and allied sectors with an opportunity to develop innovative ideas … [Read more...] about RFAs: YOCH Agriculture Based Entrepreneurship Programme in India
YEFFA Program: Supporting Youth-Led Innovation in Ethiopian Agriculture
Deadline Date: January 16, 2026 The Youth Entrepreneurship for the Future of Food and Agriculture (YEFFA) program invites grant concept notes from qualified organizations in Ethiopia to implement projects that empower youth, particularly young women, in agrifood systems. The focus areas of … [Read more...] about YEFFA Program: Supporting Youth-Led Innovation in Ethiopian Agriculture
Nominations Open: Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition
Deadline Date: February 22, 2026 The Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition is a leading virtual pitch competition designed to prepare high school students worldwide for real-world entrepreneurship while empowering them to create innovative blue ocean businesses. The competition … [Read more...] about Nominations Open: Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition
