Deadline: 4 August 2025 SME News is delighted to announce the Southern Enterprise Awards; with the focus of recognising and rewarding the often-un-noticed efforts of SMEs from the region with the second highest annual turnover in the UK. Now in its eighth year, the Southern Enterprise Awards … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Southern Enterprise Awards 2025 (UK)
Open Call: EU-LAC Digital Accelerator Programme 2025
Deadline: 31 October 2025 The EU-LAC Digital Accelerator is an initiative funded by the European Commission and part of the EU-LAC Digital Alliance, the first regional digital partnership between the Latin America and the Caribbean countries (LAC) and the European Union (EU). It is a … [Read more...] about Open Call: EU-LAC Digital Accelerator Programme 2025
Request for Applications: Growth Accelerator Liberia Programme (Cohort-V)
Deadline: 3 August 2025 The Growth Accelerator Liberia Programme is a business and agricultural cooperative accelerator, targeting impactful and innovative ventures and cooperatives in Liberia across all industries. The cohort focuses exclusively on women-led ventures, reflecting their … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Growth Accelerator Liberia Programme (Cohort-V)
Entries open for SBIR/STTR Accelerator Program (US)
Deadline: 22 August 2025 Join CTSBDC’s free 6-week Virtual Accelerator to get expert guidance and prepare for a successful SBIR/STTR grant application. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs provide grants to eligible companies to … [Read more...] about Entries open for SBIR/STTR Accelerator Program (US)
Submissions open for GovTech Innovation Challenge 2025
Deadline: 12 September 2025 Submissions are now open for the GovTech Innovation Challenge 2025 to co-design and pilot innovative digital solutions for tax administration in Ghana, with a focus on informal sector and e-commerce taxation. Program Objectives Creating a platform for private … [Read more...] about Submissions open for GovTech Innovation Challenge 2025
Submit Applications for Global Fast Track Programme
Deadline: 21 September 2025 Join the year-long, hybrid Global Fast Track (GFT) programme to expand your business into Hong Kong and Asia, with access to one-on-one meetings with 120+ investors and corporates, opportunities to pitch live on stage, connect with 37,000+ global leaders at the Hong Kong … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Global Fast Track Programme
Call for Applications: E-Team Program – Winter 2026 Cohort (US)
Deadline: 30 September 2025 The E-Team Program, a component of the VentureWell Accelerator, supports student ventures as they embark on the path of innovation and entrepreneurship. They help you advance your invention through a powerful mix of grant funding, entrepreneurship training, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: E-Team Program – Winter 2026 Cohort (US)
Open Call: Tourism Business Digital Adaption Program (Australia)
Deadline: 21 November 2025 The Tourism Business Digital Adaption Program (the Program) is a two-year, $4.5 million initiative funded by the Queensland Government that aims to facilitate the uptake of digital technology and innovation by micro, small and medium-sized tourism businesses, assisting in … [Read more...] about Open Call: Tourism Business Digital Adaption Program (Australia)
CFPs: Implementation of Demonstration Projects introducing Sustainable and Circular Packaging Innovations (Armenia)
Deadline: 21 August 2025 The Regional Environmental Centre for the Caucasus of Armenia (REC Caucasus Armenia) is seeking applications to support demonstration projects aimed at promoting sustainable, circular, and climate-resilient packaging solutions in the fruit, berry, and nut value chains in … [Read more...] about CFPs: Implementation of Demonstration Projects introducing Sustainable and Circular Packaging Innovations (Armenia)
SME Research and Development Start-Up Support Program 2025 (Turkey)
Deadline: 18 September 2025 Applications are now open for the SME Research and Development Start-Up Support Program 2025 to help Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) become more competitive by improving their technological and innovation capacities, enabling them to carry out systematic projects, … [Read more...] about SME Research and Development Start-Up Support Program 2025 (Turkey)
