Deadline: 31 March 2025 If you're a small business, a start-up, including a university spinout — from tech to fashion, media, music, design, agriculture, or any other industry—and you use Intellectual Property (IP) to create value, the WIPO Global Awards are for you, because they are the UN Award … [Read more...] about WIPO Global Awards for SMEs and Startups
“Launch LYH” Program to support Entrepreneurs (United States)
Deadline: 31 January 2025 Applications are now open for the Launch LYH program that supports entrepreneurs who are ready to start a new business, relocate their business, or expand their existing business in a Downtown Lynchburg storefront. Funding Information Total grant funds … [Read more...] about “Launch LYH” Program to support Entrepreneurs (United States)
Monaco Ocean Protection Challenge 2025
Deadline: 6 March 2025 Submissions are now open for the Monaco Ocean Protection Challenge, an international business plan pitching competition for students and fresh graduate, showcasing new business concepts with a measurable positive environmental impact on the ocean. Created in 2018, the … [Read more...] about Monaco Ocean Protection Challenge 2025
NICAT Incubation Program for Startups in Pakistan
Deadline: 1 February 2025 The National Incubation Center for Aerospace Technologies (NICAT) is accepting applications for its Incubation Program. First six months incubatees will participate in training with subject and field experts, mentoring sessions with industry leaders, fireside chats … [Read more...] about NICAT Incubation Program for Startups in Pakistan
Main Street Ventures’ Funding Programs to support Local Entrepreneurs (US)
Deadline: 16 February 2025 The Main Street Ventures is now requesting grant applications to support local entrepreneurs in the idea/prototype and revenue stages with equity-free business start-up funding, rather than traditional investments. Models This no-strings attached funding model … [Read more...] about Main Street Ventures’ Funding Programs to support Local Entrepreneurs (US)
NOFO: Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (Guatemala)
Deadline: 31 January 2025 The State Department´s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) has launched the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), a program to teach women around the world to become successful entrepreneurs. AWE is an educational opportunity for potential women … [Read more...] about NOFO: Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (Guatemala)
The Forge – Dare to Achieve Program
Deadline: 7 February 2025 Submissions are now open for Forge, a residency program at the Mohamed VI Polytechnic University designed to support global founders to scale innovative ventures with a focus on Africa’s future. Strong founders rise to the global stage on a foundation of vision, … [Read more...] about The Forge – Dare to Achieve Program
Apply Now: Changing Faces Women’s Leadership Seminar 2025
Deadline: 11 February 2025 The East-West Center is accepting applications for its Changing Faces Women’s Leadership Seminar 2025. During this 12-day professional training, dialogue, and travel program, participants engage in a series of workshops focused on leadership and entrepreneurship. … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Changing Faces Women’s Leadership Seminar 2025
Viva Technology launches Next Startupper Challenge 2025
Deadline: 10 March 2025 Do you have an entrepreneurial project in development? Do you want to accelerate your project by presenting your innovative solution to experts in tech and entrepreneurship? Don’t miss this chance to shine at VivaTech, participate now! This inter-school and university … [Read more...] about Viva Technology launches Next Startupper Challenge 2025
Submit Applications for StartUp Bahrain Pitch
Deadline: 21 January 2025 Pitch your startup away and thrive with Bahrain’s popular competition. Learn from industry experts, network with like-minded individuals, showcase your best self before esteemed judges, and secure incredible awards to bring your vision to life. Apply now for StartUp … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for StartUp Bahrain Pitch
