Deadline Date: April 13, 2026 The ERIA 2026 Acceleration Programme aims to support the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the electricity sector by driving the growth of early-stage startups that are building their MVP, validating their business model, market, or legal structure. The programme’s … [Read more...] about Acceleration Programme for Early-Stage Energy Startups
Entries Open: Startup World Cup (Luxembourg)
Deadline Date: April 16, 2026 The Startup World Cup Luxembourg is a regional competition that connects local startups to a global platform, offering them the opportunity to compete for international recognition and a US$1 million investment prize. The key objectives of this initiative are to … [Read more...] about Entries Open: Startup World Cup (Luxembourg)
Entries open for THRIVE Global Impact Challenge
Deadline Date: May 15, 2026 The THRIVE Global Impact Challenge is pleased to announce its applications to identify and support startups developing scalable solutions to critical challenges across agriculture and food systems. The challenge focuses on six key themes that drive innovation … [Read more...] about Entries open for THRIVE Global Impact Challenge
Submit Applications for Smart Aging Startup Challenge
Deadline Date: April 27, 2026 The VivaTech is seeking innovative startups to develop solutions that help consumers adopt small lifestyle shifts in nutrition, physical activity, and mental well-being, transforming them into sustainable healthy habits over time. The challenge aims to build an … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Smart Aging Startup Challenge
Impact 2035 Challenge: Accelerating Transformative Tech
Deadline Date: April 27, 2026 The VivaTech is inviting innovative tech startups to participate in the Impact 2035 challenge, seeking transformative solutions that prioritize digital sovereignty, sustainability, and measurable societal impact. The challenge focuses on key themes including … [Read more...] about Impact 2035 Challenge: Accelerating Transformative Tech
StepUp Ventures: Supporting Bharat’s Ambitious Startups (India)
Deadline Date: April 15, 2026 The StepUp Ventures is now accepting applications to support founders across Bharat to grow their startups by enhancing strategy, execution, and access to capital and markets. The program focuses on Tier II and Tier III entrepreneurs, providing them with the … [Read more...] about StepUp Ventures: Supporting Bharat’s Ambitious Startups (India)
Summer Startup Program for Underrepresented Founders
Deadline Date: May 17, 2026 The Summer School for Diverse Startups offers underrepresented founders a unique opportunity to grow their businesses, access expert mentorship, and connect with a vibrant startup ecosystem. The program focuses on empowering founders from diverse backgrounds, … [Read more...] about Summer Startup Program for Underrepresented Founders
Submissions Open for Healthcare Incubation Program (India)
Deadline Date: April 26, 2026 NSRCEL, in collaboration with DailyRounds, is supporting early-stage healthcare startups in the ideation to proof-of-concept stage that have the potential to increase access and affordability of healthcare in India. The program focuses on healthcare innovators, … [Read more...] about Submissions Open for Healthcare Incubation Program (India)
iDICE Startup Bridge Founders Lab Programme (Nigeria)
Deadline Date: April 20, 2026 iDICE Startup Bridge – Founders Lab offers aspiring entrepreneurs a structured path to transform innovative ideas into real, working businesses. The programme focuses on turning an idea into a clear problem and solution, validating whether real customers need … [Read more...] about iDICE Startup Bridge Founders Lab Programme (Nigeria)
Apply Now: LevelUP Health & Life Sciences Accelerator
Deadline Date: March 24, 2026 The LevelUP Health & Life Sciences Accelerator is inviting early-stage startups in Romania and Central and Eastern Europe to apply for its intensive free accelerator program. The accelerator is focused on solution development and validation, customer … [Read more...] about Apply Now: LevelUP Health & Life Sciences Accelerator
