Deadline: 15 August 2025 The FUNGUO Innovation Programme is a multi-partner initiative aimed at unlocking the potential of impact-driven startups and innovative micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Tanzania through catalytic funding, technical assistance and ecosystem … [Read more...] about Catalytic Grant Funding open for Innovative MSMEs in Forestry Value Chain (Tanzania)
Submissions open for Innovative Startups Funding Programme 2025 (Sweden)
Deadline: 26 August 2025 Submissions are now open for the Innovative Startups Funding Programme aimed at knowledge-intensive, newly started limited companies with innovative business ideas that build on the founders' unique knowledge and experience. The purpose of the call for proposals is … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Innovative Startups Funding Programme 2025 (Sweden)
Australian Space Companies Startup Pitch Competition to US Investors
Deadline: 2 July 2025 Australia's innovative space startups and early-stage companies are invited to apply to participate in the US & Foreign Commercial Service Pitch Competition, scheduled to take place virtually on August 14, 2025. The event, which will be offered to three Australian … [Read more...] about Australian Space Companies Startup Pitch Competition to US Investors
Call for Proposals: Challenge-Driven GenAI4EU Booster
Deadline: 2 October 2025 The European Commission is currently accepting submissions for the Challenge-Driven GenAI4EU Booster topic. Scope Generative AI (GenAI) promises to transform most industry sectors. This challenge-driven initiative aims to boost both Europe’s developer community … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Challenge-Driven GenAI4EU Booster
Open Call: Open Horizons Programme
Deadline: 21 August 2025 Applications are now open for the Open Horizons Programme to support women-led digital and deep-tech startups. The project connects startups with leading corporations through an open innovation process to help them scale and gain market traction. Open Horizons offers … [Read more...] about Open Call: Open Horizons Programme
Applications open for Afrinovation Festival – Pitch Battle Event
Deadline: 1 August 2025 Are you a founder building in Health Tech, AgriTech, ClimateTech, FinTech, EdTech, CleanTech, Logistics, or E-commerce? If yes, then apply for the Afrinovation Festival Pitch Battle. The Afrinovation Festival Pitch Battle, branded as "Africa's Next Unicorn," is the … [Read more...] about Applications open for Afrinovation Festival – Pitch Battle Event
Accelerate 2.0 Pitch Competition (Nigeria)
Deadline: 30 June 2025 Submissions are now open for the Accelerate 2.0 Pitch Competition to identify and support innovative, purpose-driven startups that have moved beyond the idea stage and developed a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) with sustainable traction. Benefits Winning teams will … [Read more...] about Accelerate 2.0 Pitch Competition (Nigeria)
Call for Applications: Innovators Connect – Tandem Programme 2025
Deadline: 13 July 2025 Submissions are now open for Innovators Connect – Tandem Programme for young researchers interested in start-up founding and early-stage start-up founders from India and Germany. Participants will work in teams to generate innovative ideas, undergo training for … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Innovators Connect – Tandem Programme 2025
Ramaiah Evolute “Seed to Scale” Program (India)
Deadline: 30 June 2025 Ramaiah Evolute is currently accepting applications for its “Seed to Scale” Program. Startups at all stages can benefit from the intensity of RE program. For 6 months, it’s all startup, all the time. Everyone around you—them, the other founders in your batch, the … [Read more...] about Ramaiah Evolute “Seed to Scale” Program (India)
CFPs: Biomanufacturing of Bio-Based Chemicals, Biopolymers and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients in Production Strains (India)
Deadline: 31 July 2025 The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) invite proposals in the area of “Biomanufacturing of Bio-Based Chemicals, Biopolymers & Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) in Production Strains”. The … [Read more...] about CFPs: Biomanufacturing of Bio-Based Chemicals, Biopolymers and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients in Production Strains (India)
