Deadline: 31 May 2025 GAIL had launched its ambitious Start-Up initiative ‘Pankh’ in July 2017 to invest in promising Start-ups and is now inviting applications to invest in promising Start-ups through this initiative. GAIL plans to invest in Start-Ups operating in the focus areas. A new … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: GAIL Start-Up Initiative ‘Pankh’ (India)
Apply Now: Fetola Fire Program (South Africa)
Deadline: 16 May 2025 Applications are now open for the Fetola Fire (Fuelling Investment and Rapid Expansion) Programme designed to help 60 black-owned and managed businesses become investment-ready. The structured, 12-month programme provides guidance, tools, and support to help … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Fetola Fire Program (South Africa)
THRIVE Global Impact Challenge 2025
Deadline: 25 May 2025 Applications are now open for the THRIVE Global Impact Challenge, a worldwide search for trailblazing startups with solutions that will revolutionize agriculture. Aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, the Global Impact Challenge is focused on six key … [Read more...] about THRIVE Global Impact Challenge 2025
The Water Council announces Tech Challenge (Spring 2025)
Deadline: 2 May 2025 The Water Council is inviting applications for its Tech Challenge to connect water innovators to innovative water users through topic-specific open innovation contests. Topics Topic 1: Sensors for biological organisms and disinfectant byproducts On behalf of … [Read more...] about The Water Council announces Tech Challenge (Spring 2025)
Nominations open for D-Prize Competition 2025
Deadline: 18 May 2025 Nominations are now open for the D-Prize Competition. Categories Health Water Agriculture Livelihoods Energy Public Services Education Custom Funding Information They award startup grants of up to $20,000 to entrepreneurs launching new … [Read more...] about Nominations open for D-Prize Competition 2025
NIDHI-PRAYAS Grant – Promoting and Accelerating Young and Aspiring Technology Entrepreneurs (India)
Deadline: 6 April 2025 Young & Aspiring Innovators/Start-Ups are invited to transform their IDEA to PROTOTYPE under NIDHI - PRAYAS Scheme with GRANT-IN-AID support. DST-NIDHI’s Promoting and Accelerating Young and A Spiring Technology Entrepreneurs (PRAYAS) is specifically to support … [Read more...] about NIDHI-PRAYAS Grant – Promoting and Accelerating Young and Aspiring Technology Entrepreneurs (India)
Call for Applications: Innovative Tech for Water Security
Deadline: 2 May 2025 The Innovate Tech for Water Security call for proposals provides grant funding and support to startups or organizations with innovative, tech-based solutions that improve water efficiency, access, conservation, and safety. The goal is to build the body of evidence around … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Innovative Tech for Water Security
Request for Applications: Mayotte Reconstruction Challenge
Deadline: 28 April 2025 The Viva Technology is now accepting applications for its Mayotte Reconstruction Challenge to shape Mayotte’s future through technology and long-term development. The 2025 VivaTech Challenge highlights Mayotte, leveraging innovation for resilient reconstruction after … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Mayotte Reconstruction Challenge
Open Call for EIC Awardee + Buyer
Deadline: 17 April 2025 Applications are now open for the Open Call for EIC Awardee + Buyer (Wave 1) to support the pilot testing of innovative solutions provided by the EIC Awardees for public and private procurement customers (Buyers). Objectives The objective of this open call is to … [Read more...] about Open Call for EIC Awardee + Buyer
Open Call: Great Lakes Innovation Accelerator Program (US)
Deadline: 30 June 2025 The gener8tor Great Lakes Innovation Accelerator helps founders working on innovative water technology build lasting companies that drive economic growth and technological advancement in the Great Lakes region. The gener8tor Great Lakes Innovation Accelerator is not … [Read more...] about Open Call: Great Lakes Innovation Accelerator Program (US)
