Deadline: September 15, 2025 SHITIJ is a year-long incubation program that nurtures early-stage startups with full-throttle capacity building, infrastructure, and other resources to solve the big challenges in agriculture with innovative solutions. The program focuses on Mechanization of … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: SHITIJ Year-Long Agriculture Startup Incubation Program (India)
Entries open for National Startup Awards 2025 (Ireland)
Deadline: September 25, 2025 The National Startup Awards 2025 has opened applications for Irish startups to compete for recognition and networking opportunities. The awards feature ten distinct categories including AI Focused Startup, The Pitch, Early Stage Startup, eCommerce & Retail … [Read more...] about Entries open for National Startup Awards 2025 (Ireland)
National Bank of Greece’s Innovation and Technology Competition
Deadline: October 15, 2025 The National Bank of Greece S.A. has announced the 16th edition of its Innovation & Technology Competition to support new, original, and innovative business ideas and proposals based on new technologies, research outcomes, and startup initiatives. The focus … [Read more...] about National Bank of Greece’s Innovation and Technology Competition
Open Call: SHIFT Grant Program for Inclusive Fintech Support
Deadline: October 01, 2025 SHIFT (Scaling Holistic Inclusion in Fintech Transformation) is a migration-focused support program designed for growth-stage fintechs in Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and Asia. The program focuses on results-based grants, tailored … [Read more...] about Open Call: SHIFT Grant Program for Inclusive Fintech Support
TECA Heat Action Wave Program to Strengthen Heat Resilience in Nigeria
Deadline: September 16, 2025 The TECA Heat Action Wave (THAW) has been launched in Nigeria to support early-stage ventures that prepare for, respond to, and recover from extreme heat. The focus areas include Early Warning Systems (EWS): tools, platforms, or services that forecast or alert to … [Read more...] about TECA Heat Action Wave Program to Strengthen Heat Resilience in Nigeria
Call for Applications: Fintech Hub Program for Canadian Startups
Deadline: October 24, 2025 The Fintech Hub is a long-term, no-fee, no-equity program designed for pre-Series A fintech startups in Canada to build a foundation of knowledge, expand their network, and scale their innovative solutions. The focus areas of the Fintech Hub include capacity … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Fintech Hub Program for Canadian Startups
UNDP Call for Proposals to Support Informal Enterprises in Solomon Islands
Deadline: August 22, 2025 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Solomon Islands has launched a call for proposals to develop innovative digital financial solutions for informal enterprises, with a focus on women and youth entrepreneurs. The project aims to support informal … [Read more...] about UNDP Call for Proposals to Support Informal Enterprises in Solomon Islands
Applications open for FinBlue PitchFest 2025 (India)
Deadline: August 20, 2025 Are you building the next big thing in FinTech? This is your moment to scale up with India's premier FinTech startup accelerator — FinBlue. FinBlue is a national initiative by STPI, developed in partnership with MeitY-Government of India, ELCOT- Government of Tamil … [Read more...] about Applications open for FinBlue PitchFest 2025 (India)
Call for Proposals for the Provision of Financial Services to MSMEs under GreenTech4CE in Zambia
Deadline: September 16, 2025 The Green Recycling Enterprises Engaging in New Technology for a Circular Economy (GREENTech4CE) in Zambia is inviting eligible Financial Service Providers (FSPs) to submit applications for this request for proposals (RFPs) to provide tailor made financial services and … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals for the Provision of Financial Services to MSMEs under GreenTech4CE in Zambia
The MEST Africa Challenge 2025 for Early-Stage Tech Startups
Deadline: September 26, 2025 Applications are now open for the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC), a leading Pan-African pitch competition designed for early-stage technology startups ready to scale. The MEST Africa Challenge 2025 is led by MEST Africa and powered by Absa. MAC offers a powerful … [Read more...] about The MEST Africa Challenge 2025 for Early-Stage Tech Startups
