Deadline: 21 September 2023 The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) is organising Balkathon – “Smarten up for the future”, a regional online competition that encourages Western Balkan (WB) collaboration, cocreation and real-life change, with the idea to help the region, businesses and citizens to … [Read more...] about Smarten Up for the Future Balkathon® 4.0 Competition
Call for EOIs to identify Implementing Partners for Malawi Fintech Challenge
Deadline: 26 September 2023 UNCDF is seeking expressions of interest from eligible implementing partners, both public and private institutions, who are interested in implementing and adopting a FinTech solution to address financial inclusion for smallholder farmers and MSMEs leveraging financial … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs to identify Implementing Partners for Malawi Fintech Challenge
The Future is Fungi Award for Researchers and Startups
Deadline: 15 October 2023 Fungi hold the solution to many of the environmental challenges. With this award, they honor the cutting-edge research and innovations in the fungi field for the environmental solutions that the world needs. The Future is Fungi Award grants both a research and a start-up … [Read more...] about The Future is Fungi Award for Researchers and Startups
Eureka Asia’s largest Business Model Competition (India)
Deadline: 26 September 2023 Applications are now open for Eureka Asia’s largest Business Model Competition. Unleash your innovation and fulfill your entrepreneurial dreams at Eureka!, Asia’s largest Business Model Competition. Instated 25 years ago with a vision to nurture great ideas … [Read more...] about Eureka Asia’s largest Business Model Competition (India)
Aurora Tech Award for Women Founders of Tech Startups
Deadline: 1 December 2023 If you're a woman founder with a tech startup, regardless of the specific industry, and have a functional prototype or an early version of your product, the Aurora Tech Award is just for you. The Aurora Tech Award is an annual global prize for women founders of tech … [Read more...] about Aurora Tech Award for Women Founders of Tech Startups
Submit Applications for X-Pitchathon Prize (Zambia)
Deadline: 29 September 2023 WIN over K1million worth of prizes for your business! X-Pitchathon by X3M Ideas is a platform that seeks to create exposure, build networks and give support to MSMEs in Zambia. It’s a great chance for innovators and entrepreneurs to present their businesses under … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for X-Pitchathon Prize (Zambia)
2023 Awa Prize for Women Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 15 September 2023 The Awa Prize is a competition organised by Enabel which highlights women entrepreneurs from Belgian development cooperation countries and their projects. Women's entrepreneurship is now a lever for the achievement of the various Sustainable Development Goals … [Read more...] about 2023 Awa Prize for Women Entrepreneurs
ZKB Pionierpreis Technopark: Empowering Deep-tech Spirit
Deadline: 25 September 2023 Every year, one particularly innovative, technology-driven start-up from Switzerland receives the prestigious award. The winning companies are about to enter the market with their novel product idea. Zürcher Kantonalbank, the largest Swiss cantonal bank, and the … [Read more...] about ZKB Pionierpreis Technopark: Empowering Deep-tech Spirit
Kenya: Samburu Youth Climate Action Challenge
Deadline: 4 September 2023 75 Youth in Samburu county get a chance to participate in a 5-day climate change innovation and entrepreneurship boot camp in groups of 3-5 culminating in a pitching event before local judges with 5 winning teams proceeding to incubation and acceleration. This … [Read more...] about Kenya: Samburu Youth Climate Action Challenge
Apply for MEST Africa Challenge and Win $50,000 Equity Investment
Deadline: 9 October 2023 MEST Africa, in partnership with Absa Bank, is delighted to announce the opening of applications for the highly anticipated MEST Africa Challenge Startup Pitch Competition. MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) is a Pan-African pitch competition for early-stage technology … [Read more...] about Apply for MEST Africa Challenge and Win $50,000 Equity Investment
