Deadline: October 02, 2025 HDFC Bank’s high-stakes platform, Pitch for Business, will take place during the Global Fintech Fest 2025, offering startups and innovators a chance to collaborate with one of India’s leading private banks. The focus areas for this opportunity are IT … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Pitch for Business at Global Fintech Fest 2025 (India)
CIMSME Fintech Challenge to empower Startups and MSMEs (India)
Deadline: February 28, 2026 The CIMSME Fintech Challenge has been launched to discover, develop and scale innovative Fintech solutions that empower Startups and MSMEs in getting timely and adequate finance from the formal sector with the preparation of bankable business project reports and … [Read more...] about CIMSME Fintech Challenge to empower Startups and MSMEs (India)
Entries open for Britam Betalab Regional Startup Challenge 2025
Deadline: September 30, 2025 Britam Betalab Regional Startup Challenge 2025 is a 4-week venture development bootcamp targeting hi-tech, high-potential startups and founders across Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda, aiming to identify innovative solutions fitting within the insurance value … [Read more...] about Entries open for Britam Betalab Regional Startup Challenge 2025
Call for Applications: SHITIJ Year-Long Agriculture Startup Incubation Program (India)
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
