Deadline Date: April 23, 2026 Catapult: Inclusion Africa 9th Edition is a transformative program designed to accelerate fintechs that are driving financial inclusion across the continent. The program focuses on three core pillars: Impact, Scaling, and Funding, targeting fintech innovations … [Read more...] about Catapult: Inclusion Africa 9th Edition – Empowering Fintechs for Inclusive Finance
The Industrial AI Awards for Startups 2026
Deadline Date: March 22, 2026 The Industrial AI Awards by Siemens celebrate startups turning AI into real-world industrial value through innovation, collaboration, and measurable impact. The focus areas and priorities include solving industrial challenges through AI, accelerating AI … [Read more...] about The Industrial AI Awards for Startups 2026
Falling Walls Venture 2026: Global Call for Science Start-Up Breakthroughs
Deadline Date: April 15, 2026 Falling Walls Venture has opened its global call for science breakthroughs, inviting leading actors in science and academia to nominate pioneering science projects and start-ups for international recognition. The focus areas include science-based start-ups … [Read more...] about Falling Walls Venture 2026: Global Call for Science Start-Up Breakthroughs
LuxAid Challenge Fund: Co-Financing Opportunity for Agritech and Fintech Startups (Costa Rica)
Deadline Date: March 30, 2026 The LuxAid Challenge Fund is calling for proposals from Costa Rican enterprises to support high-impact, market-ready innovations in Agritech and Fintech with up to EUR 120,000 in co-financing to accelerate growth and scale their impact. The LuxAid Challenge Fund … [Read more...] about LuxAid Challenge Fund: Co-Financing Opportunity for Agritech and Fintech Startups (Costa Rica)
Summerfest Tech Pitch Competition for Startups Worldwide
Deadline Date: April 10, 2026 The Summerfest Tech Pitch Competition is now accepting applications for its 2026 event, inviting startups across the globe to showcase innovative products and services in four major technology tracks. Manufacturing, Food/Bev, and AgTech; FinTech; … [Read more...] about Summerfest Tech Pitch Competition for Startups Worldwide
Feuji AI Innovate: Hackathon for Next-Gen Autonomous QA Tools (India)
Deadline Date: March 02, 2026 The Feuji Innovation Hackathon 2026, in collaboration with T-Hub, is a 48-hour AI-focused competition in Hyderabad inviting students, professionals, tech enthusiasts, and startups to build the next generation of autonomous quality assurance tools powered by artificial … [Read more...] about Feuji AI Innovate: Hackathon for Next-Gen Autonomous QA Tools (India)
C-CAMP Wadhwani Innovation Network Centre of Excellence (India)
Deadline Date: Ongoing The C-CAMP has launched its Centre of Excellence in Bioengineering and Biotechnology to support innovators in transforming research into commercially viable solutions. C-CAMP, in partnership with the Wadhwani Foundation, has established a Centre of Excellence in … [Read more...] about C-CAMP Wadhwani Innovation Network Centre of Excellence (India)
VFund: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs with Seed Funding and Support (India)
Deadline Date: February 15, 2026 The VFund is an Accelerator Program and Seed Funding initiative designed to support and empower women entrepreneurs. The focus areas of the program include strengthening early-stage, women-led startups by providing financial assistance, structured incubation, … [Read more...] about VFund: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs with Seed Funding and Support (India)
Entries open for Innopreneurs Startup Contest (Season 12) – IndiaDeadline Date: February 14, 2026
Deadline Date: February 14, 2026 The Innopreneurs is now accepting applications to support innovators and aspiring entrepreneurs in turning their ideas into successful ventures. The focus areas of the contest include Swadeshi Bharat, Atma Nirbhar Bharat / Self Reliant India, Bio … [Read more...] about Entries open for Innopreneurs Startup Contest (Season 12) – IndiaDeadline Date: February 14, 2026
Nominations open for Swiss FinTech Awards Program 2026 (Switzerland)
Deadline Date: March 06, 2026 The Swiss FinTech Awards is inviting applications to promote Swiss fintech innovators and start-ups by recognizing outstanding contributions that strengthen the Swiss fintech ecosystem. The Awards focus on three main categories: Early Stage Start-up of the Year … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Swiss FinTech Awards Program 2026 (Switzerland)
