Deadline Date: January 23, 2026 Applicants are now invited to submit applications for the GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Program to support and kickstart your entrepreneurial journey. Applicants must not have received significant external funding exceeding ₹10 lakh, including … [Read more...] about GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence Program (Cohort 2) – India
Open-Innovation Competition Empowering Start-ups with Global Patents
Deadline Date: July 31, 2026 The IPHatch® Asia competition is a unique initiative aimed at empowering start-ups by granting them access to valuable patents from world-renowned technology leaders. The core focus areas and objectives of this initiative include business expansion, technology … [Read more...] about Open-Innovation Competition Empowering Start-ups with Global Patents
Applications open for HYSEA Awards Program in India 2026
Deadline Date: January 19, 2026 The HYSEA Awards are a cornerstone of the Summit, celebrating excellence, innovation, leadership, and social impact across the technology ecosystem. These prestigious awards are presented during an evening ceremony at the Summit, creating a platform to honor … [Read more...] about Applications open for HYSEA Awards Program in India 2026
VFund : Seed Funding and Support for Early-Stage Women Entrepreneurs (India)
Deadline Date: February 15, 2026 The VELS University is seeking grant applications to support women entrepreneurs in growing their startups. The program aims to strengthen early-stage, women-led startups by providing financial assistance, structured incubation, and capacity-building support, … [Read more...] about VFund : Seed Funding and Support for Early-Stage Women Entrepreneurs (India)
Apply for Samvardhan to Support Early-Stage Healthcare Startups (India)
Deadline Date: January 18, 2026 The Pilani Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Society is accepting grant applications to strengthen innovative healthcare startups by providing the right mix of design support, funding, and mentorship. To support this vision, they are offering a … [Read more...] about Apply for Samvardhan to Support Early-Stage Healthcare Startups (India)
Entries open for Female Founder Award Program 2026
Deadline Date: February 02, 2026 The Female Founder Award celebrates women leading innovative startups that are driving disruptive technologies and shaping the future of innovation. The focus of the award is on innovation, scalability and viability, team profile, business model strength, and … [Read more...] about Entries open for Female Founder Award Program 2026
Nominations open for AfricaTech Award Program 2026
Deadline Date: February 16, 2026 The AfricaTech Award aims to showcase the abundance of talent and innovation across Africa while creating new opportunities for emerging startups operating on the continent. The focus of the award is to recognize innovation in technology solutions, highlight … [Read more...] about Nominations open for AfricaTech Award Program 2026
Apply Now: The Next Seed Tech Challenge for AI and Data Startup (Morocco)
Deadline Date: January 15, 2026 The Next Seed is seeking applications to support the digital transformation of the banking sector, a leading bank is launching series of innovation challenges for startups. A leading bank has launched a series of innovation challenges inviting startups to … [Read more...] about Apply Now: The Next Seed Tech Challenge for AI and Data Startup (Morocco)
CFAs: Digi-SAPNE Startup Acceleration Program to Boost Startups (India)
Deadline Date: January 15, 2026 The Digi-SAPNE 2.0, the Startup Acceleration Program is an ambitious initiative supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology aimed at fostering entrepreneurship in the region. The program focuses on sectors such as tourism, Agri-tech, … [Read more...] about CFAs: Digi-SAPNE Startup Acceleration Program to Boost Startups (India)
Applications open for Startup Resilience Programme in Ukraine
Deadline Date: January 30, 2026 The Startup Ukraine is seeking grant applications to support participants in turning their business ideas into successful and sustainable enterprises. The initiative provides participants with training, mentoring, and the opportunity to receive a grant of up … [Read more...] about Applications open for Startup Resilience Programme in Ukraine
