Deadline Date: April 17, 2026 The Cambridge Social Innovation Prize celebrates and supports extraordinary social innovators creating meaningful social impact through business across the UK. The prize focuses on supporting mid-career social innovators who have a proven track record of impact … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Cambridge Social Innovation Prize (United Kingdom)
FINCA Ventures Prize Competition for African Entrepreneurs
Deadline Date: April 10, 2026 The FINCA Ventures Prize Competition supports African entrepreneurs with innovative business models or technologies that create meaningful impact for low-income and underserved communities in Sub-Saharan Africa. The program focuses on two key categories: … [Read more...] about FINCA Ventures Prize Competition for African Entrepreneurs
Octabuild Builders Merchant Excellence Awards (Ireland)
Deadline Date: March 31, 2026 The OctaBuild has launched the 2026 All-Island Awards for Excellence in the Builders Merchant Trade to recognise outstanding achievement across the builders merchant sector in Ireland. The awards highlight excellence in people, performance, innovation, and … [Read more...] about Octabuild Builders Merchant Excellence Awards (Ireland)
Nominations open for 3rd Edition SME Innovation Excellence Awards (Kenya)
Deadline Date: April 12, 2026 The 3rd Edition SME Innovation Excellence Awards is requesting applications to support Kenyan SMEs in successfully implementing and commercializing innovations that boost efficiency and economic growth. The awards focus on scouting and identifying at least 200 … [Read more...] about Nominations open for 3rd Edition SME Innovation Excellence Awards (Kenya)
IGNITE Challenge: Empowering Agrifood Startups (Rwanda)
Deadline Date: April 04, 2026 The IGNITE Challenge is requesting applications to support startups, SMEs, and cooperatives with commercially viable solutions to strengthen the food system, create jobs, and enable young women to participate as entrepreneurs or employees. The program focuses on … [Read more...] about IGNITE Challenge: Empowering Agrifood Startups (Rwanda)
Applications open for National Deep Tech Challenge (Malaysia)
Deadline Date: May 06, 2026 Entries are now open for the National Deep Tech Challenge to support students and student startups across Malaysia to develop and pitch innovative strategies for bringing university intellectual property to market. The hackathon focuses on developing a strong … [Read more...] about Applications open for National Deep Tech Challenge (Malaysia)
Call for Solutions 2026: Empowering Young Climate Innovators
Deadline Date: April 30, 2026 Youth4Climate’s Call for Solutions 2026 invites young people and youth-led organizations to develop and implement innovative climate action projects. This year, applicants can focus on the following thematic areas: Sustainable Energy, Food & Agriculture, … [Read more...] about Call for Solutions 2026: Empowering Young Climate Innovators
Nominations open for Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2026 (India)
Deadline Date: April 5, 2026 The Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award is requesting applications to empower and celebrate Indian social entrepreneurs who develop innovative and sustainable solutions to tackle pressing social issues and foster inclusive growth. The award focuses on … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2026 (India)
Innovation Challenge Call for Export-Oriented Service Sector SMEs (Georgia)
Deadline Date: April 16, 2026 The United Nations Development Programme is inviting applications to support service sector SMEs in Georgia to develop innovative solutions that strengthen their competitiveness in international markets. The initiative focuses on promoting innovation in … [Read more...] about Innovation Challenge Call for Export-Oriented Service Sector SMEs (Georgia)
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Award (New Zealand)
Deadline Date: June 18, 2026 The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year programme in New Zealand recognises entrepreneurs who demonstrate innovation, value creation, strategic direction, national and global impact, purpose-driven leadership, and entrepreneurial spirit. The programme highlights the … [Read more...] about EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Award (New Zealand)
