Deadline: October 13, 2025 The UNDP Bangkok Regional Hub through its Youth Empowerment Portfolio in Asia and the Pacific (YEP-AP) has launched a capacity building and startup support programme aimed at empowering youth and strengthening youth-led social enterprises across Asia-Pacific. The … [Read more...] about Youth Skills and Startup Support for Regional Youth Empowerment Programme
PachiPanda Challenge 2025: Empowering Youth for a Greener Future (South Africa)
Deadline: October 17, 2025 The PachiPanda Challenge 2025, launched by MTN South Africa in partnership with Nedbank, is designed to inspire young entrepreneurs and youth-led SMEs to create technology-driven solutions that tackle urgent environmental issues while supporting South Africa’s Just … [Read more...] about PachiPanda Challenge 2025: Empowering Youth for a Greener Future (South Africa)
CFAs: Women Exporters in the Digital Economy Fund (Jordon)
Deadline: October 26, 2025 The WTO-ITC WEIDE Fund is launching its open call for applications in Jordan to support women entrepreneurs expanding their businesses in the digital economy. What to expect is funding opportunities where applicants can apply for two types of grants, the Discovery … [Read more...] about CFAs: Women Exporters in the Digital Economy Fund (Jordon)
Nasdaq Foundation Quarterly Grant Program (United States)
Deadline: October 24, 2025 The Nasdaq Foundation is inviting proposals for its Quarterly Grant Program to empower entrepreneurs and investors from under-resourced communities by promoting financial knowledge, confidence, and access to opportunities. Focus Areas: Driven by Nasdaq's Purpose to … [Read more...] about Nasdaq Foundation Quarterly Grant Program (United States)
Ignition Fund Now Open for Innovative Startups (Canada)
Deadline: May 12, 2026 The Ignition Fund is a competitive-based program that provides startup capital for entrepreneurs establishing a new innovative business venture or developing and launching a new innovative product. Focus areas include projects that are committed to establishing and … [Read more...] about Ignition Fund Now Open for Innovative Startups (Canada)
Call for Applications: Road to Growth Programme (Nigeria)
Deadline: September 30, 2025 The Road to Growth Cohort 6 Programme, launched by FATE Foundation in partnership with the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women (CBFW), is now open for applications. The 9-week blended training program supports women entrepreneurs in Ogun State to build sustainable, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Road to Growth Programme (Nigeria)
MeitY Startup Hub GENESIS EIR Grant Programme (India)
Deadline: October 09, 2025 The MeitY Startup Hub GENESIS EIR Programme by the Government of India, implemented through Amrita Technology Business Incubator, provides a subsistence grant of up to Rs. 10,00,000 per year to aspiring or budding entrepreneurs with promising technology business … [Read more...] about MeitY Startup Hub GENESIS EIR Grant Programme (India)
Apply for GENESIS Entrepreneurs in Residence Program (India)
Deadline: October 12, 2025 The Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIR) MeitY GENESIS Program offers aspiring founders and first-generation entrepreneurs the opportunity to build their startups with the right support ecosystem. The focus of the program is on Electronic Design and manufacturing, … [Read more...] about Apply for GENESIS Entrepreneurs in Residence Program (India)
Equity-Free Grant of up to ₹10 Lakhs for Startups (India)
Deadline: October 12, 2025 Startups and innovators now have the opportunity to apply for an equity-free grant of up to ₹10 Lakhs to support the development and scaling of their ventures. The grant is focused on DeepTech, ICT (Information & Communications Technology), and Electronic … [Read more...] about Equity-Free Grant of up to ₹10 Lakhs for Startups (India)
Next 36 Entrepreneurial Program for Students and Recent Graduates (Canada)
Deadline: October 14, 2025 Next 36 is a prestigious Canadian program designed for undergraduates and recent graduates with entrepreneurial mindsets, offering the skills, mentorship, and resources needed to transform ideas into successful ventures. Next 36 focuses on the growth of the … [Read more...] about Next 36 Entrepreneurial Program for Students and Recent Graduates (Canada)
