Deadline: September 17, 2025 The Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) announces the launch of the 8th edition of the Open Challenge Program (OCP 8.0) under the OCTANE Centres of Entrepreneurship (CoEs) dedicated to fostering technology-led innovation across North Eastern India. The … [Read more...] about STPI launches Open Challenge Program 8.0 for Innovation across North East India
Applications open for “Financial Fraud Fighter” Challenge (India)
Deadline: September 15, 2025 The Financial Fraud Fighter Challenge is designed to empower startups to develop innovative solutions that can prevent frauds in the banking, financial, and insurance ecosystem. The challenge focuses on BFSI – Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance, Fraud … [Read more...] about Applications open for “Financial Fraud Fighter” Challenge (India)
Call for Applications: Understanding Science Funding Program (Austria)
Deadline: November 30, 2025 Understanding Science Funding Programme provides financial support for communication activities that make research and scientific results understandable, accessible, and engaging to the public. The focus areas of this opportunity include presenting research and … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Understanding Science Funding Program (Austria)
Open Call: SME Support for Order-Based Research and Development Projects (Turkey)
Deadline: November 14, 2025 The 1707 BIGG Partnered Order-Based R&D Call aims to transform solution proposals that meet customer requirements into commercializable outputs through R&D by entrepreneurial SMEs supported under BIGG or Techno-Entrepreneurship Capital Support. The focus … [Read more...] about Open Call: SME Support for Order-Based Research and Development Projects (Turkey)
TECA Heat Action Wave Program to Strengthen Heat Resilience in Nigeria
Deadline: September 16, 2025 The TECA Heat Action Wave (THAW) has been launched in Nigeria to support early-stage ventures that prepare for, respond to, and recover from extreme heat. The focus areas include Early Warning Systems (EWS): tools, platforms, or services that forecast or alert to … [Read more...] about TECA Heat Action Wave Program to Strengthen Heat Resilience in Nigeria
Sebrae Open Corp Multiparceiros Call for Startups (Brazil)
Deadline: September 26, 2025 Sebrae Minas Gerais and Sebrae Mato Grosso do Sul have launched the Sebrae Open Corp Multiparceiros program, calling for startups with innovative technological solutions to address key challenges and co-create value for small businesses in Brazil. The focus areas … [Read more...] about Sebrae Open Corp Multiparceiros Call for Startups (Brazil)
Open Call for IndustryTech Incubation and Sandbox Programs (Thailand)
Deadline: September 14, 2025 The National Innovation Agency in collaboration with the Eastern Science Park of Burapha University has announced open applications for IndustryTech entrepreneurs to join business incubation and sandbox testing programs running from August 22, 2025, to September 14, … [Read more...] about Open Call for IndustryTech Incubation and Sandbox Programs (Thailand)
AgTech and FoodTech Incubation and Sandbox Programs for Entrepreneurs (Thailand)
Deadline: September 14, 2025 The National Innovation Agency (Public Organization) or NIA, in collaboration with the Maejo Agri-Food Innovation District (MAID), has launched business incubation and sandbox programs to support agricultural and food technology entrepreneurs in Thailand. The … [Read more...] about AgTech and FoodTech Incubation and Sandbox Programs for Entrepreneurs (Thailand)
Submit Applications for Ageas Insure Open Innovation Program 2025
Deadline: September 23, 2025 The Ageas Insure Program by Grupo Ageas Portugal and MAIZE is inviting startups to collaborate through a structured Proof of Concept (PoC) pathway designed to drive innovation in the insurance sector. The program focuses on three key challenge areas: Intelligent … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Ageas Insure Open Innovation Program 2025
INDIA DeepSpark Program to Support Early-Stage DeepTech Founders
Deadline: September 15, 2025 The INDIA DeepSpark program by AUM Ventures is now accepting applications to support early-stage DeepTech founders seeking their first institutional investment. The focus sectors include SpaceTech, Semiconductors, DefenseTech, Robotics, and Manufacturing. The … [Read more...] about INDIA DeepSpark Program to Support Early-Stage DeepTech Founders
