Deadline Date: January 31, 2026 The Pomeranian Special Economic Zone has opened recruitment for the 5th round of the Acceleration Zone program under the Technology Recipient Track as part of the Startup Booster Poland – SMART UP initiative to support innovative startups seeking technological … [Read more...] about Acceleration Zone – Recruitment for the 5th Round in Poland
11th Annual Water, Food and Agriculture Innovation Prize (US)
Deadline Date: December 31, 2025 The MIT Water, Food & Agriculture Innovation Prize offers a compelling opportunity for student‑led startups focused on sustainable solutions for water, food and agriculture. Each year the Prize awards over $50,000 in innovation grants to early‑stage … [Read more...] about 11th Annual Water, Food and Agriculture Innovation Prize (US)
Call for Startups: OceanHub Africa Acceleration Program 2026/27
Deadline Date: December 30, 2025 The OceanHub Africa Acceleration Program offers a unique opportunity for ocean-impact startups across Africa to scale their ventures and contribute to the restoration and protection of marine ecosystems. The focus areas of the opportunity are accelerating … [Read more...] about Call for Startups: OceanHub Africa Acceleration Program 2026/27
Open Call: E-Team Program Grant for Student Innovators (US)
Deadline Date: January 27, 2026 The E-Team Program by VentureWell offers student ventures a pathway to advance inventions through grant support, entrepreneurship training, mentorship, national recognition and networking with industry experts. The focus of this opportunity is up to $25,000 in … [Read more...] about Open Call: E-Team Program Grant for Student Innovators (US)
Second Call for Innovation Studies for the Development of Generative AI Models
Deadline Date: February 25, 2026 The FFPlus initiative has opened an important opportunity for SMEs and start-ups across Europe to advance their work in generative artificial intelligence by gaining access to powerful high-performance computing resources. The programme supports innovation … [Read more...] about Second Call for Innovation Studies for the Development of Generative AI Models
Submit Applications for DeltaClimeVT Energy2026 Challenge Accelerator (US)
Deadline Date: January 16, 2026 The DeltaClimeVT business accelerator, supported by Vermont’s sustainability and climate innovation ecosystem, invites startup and seed-stage ventures to join its Energy2026 Challenge to advance grid resilience and greenhouse gas reduction. The focus areas of … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for DeltaClimeVT Energy2026 Challenge Accelerator (US)
Bharat Safety Program to Accelerate Deep-Tech Startups in India
Deadline Date: January 31, 2026 The AIC IIT Delhi-Honda Road Safety & Mobility Innovation Program, supported by Honda India, is a 2-year incubation initiative designed to empower deep-tech startups and innovators developing solutions for enhanced road safety across the country. The focus … [Read more...] about Bharat Safety Program to Accelerate Deep-Tech Startups in India
Women in Innovation Funding Competition to Strengthen Late-Stage Startups (UK)
Deadline Date: February 04, 2026 The UK government through the Women in Innovation Award programme has opened a funding opportunity designed to support award winners in accelerating the growth of their late-stage startups. The focus areas of the opportunity are to support Women in Innovation … [Read more...] about Women in Innovation Funding Competition to Strengthen Late-Stage Startups (UK)
Submissions open for HATCH Taronga Accelerator Program 2026 (Australia)
Deadline Date: January 26, 2026 The Hatch: Taronga Accelerator Program supported by LG invites not-for-profits, startups and social enterprise founders with ventures that drive positive change for wildlife, biodiversity and the environment to turn their ideas from vision to reality through expert … [Read more...] about Submissions open for HATCH Taronga Accelerator Program 2026 (Australia)
Nominations open: World AI Cannes Festival Awards 2026
Deadline Date: December 19, 2025 The World AI Cannes Festival (WAICF) invites AI startups and innovators to participate in the WAICF Awards 2026, a competition celebrating cutting-edge projects and groundbreaking solutions in the field of artificial intelligence. The focus areas of the … [Read more...] about Nominations open: World AI Cannes Festival Awards 2026
