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)
Optimizing Cement Operations with Generative AI Challenge (India)
Deadline: October 31, 2025 The Optimizing Cement Operations with Generative AI initiative has been launched to create an AI-driven platform for autonomous plant operation and optimization with the aim of transforming the cement sector. The focus of the program is to reduce energy … [Read more...] about Optimizing Cement Operations with Generative AI Challenge (India)
Sustainable Solutions for Hilly Region Development and Livelihood Promotion Challenge (India)
Deadline: September 25, 2025 The Sustainable Solutions for Hilly Region Development & Livelihood Promotion Challenge invites innovative startups to address socio-economic and environmental challenges in hilly regions, with the goal of promoting sustainable development and enhancing … [Read more...] about Sustainable Solutions for Hilly Region Development and Livelihood Promotion Challenge (India)
Submissions open for Aurora Tech Award 2025
Deadline: November 12, 2025 The Aurora Tech Award is an annual global prize created and supported by inDrive to empower women entrepreneurs in IT by providing financial support, mentorship, and opportunities to expand their ventures. The focus areas of the award include providing financial … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Aurora Tech Award 2025
8th Annual DataTribe Challenge for Cybersecurity Startups (North America)
Deadline: September 12, 2025 The 8th Annual DataTribe Challenge has opened submissions, providing early-stage cybersecurity and cyber-adjacent startups with a launchpad to accelerate growth, gain visibility, and secure funding. The focus is on identification of problem and solution, … [Read more...] about 8th Annual DataTribe Challenge for Cybersecurity Startups (North America)
Pet Care Innovation Prize 2026
Deadline: September 21, 2025 The 2026 Pet Care Innovation (PCI) Prize invites early-stage companies that are shaping the future of pet care with novel products or services offering meaningful solutions. The focus of the PCI Prize is on prize, network, investors, events, and news, under the … [Read more...] about Pet Care Innovation Prize 2026
Entries open: Santander X Spain Award for Startups and Scaleups 2025
Deadline: August 31, 2025 Banco Santander, through its Santander X platform, announces the Santander X Spain Award 2025, a distinguished opportunity aimed at recognizing and promoting technology-based startups and scaleups legally incorporated in Spain. The Award focuses on promoting the … [Read more...] about Entries open: Santander X Spain Award for Startups and Scaleups 2025
Apply Now: D4D Hub Creative Economy Challenge and Award 2025 (West Africa)
Deadline: September 03, 2025 The D4D Hub Creative Economy Challenge & Award is a new initiative launched as part of Moonshot by TechCabal 2025, in collaboration with the Digital for Development (D4D) Hub, designed to spotlight bold and innovative startups and organisations operating at the … [Read more...] about Apply Now: D4D Hub Creative Economy Challenge and Award 2025 (West Africa)
Call for Entries: GSMA Foundry Excellence Awards 2026
Deadline: September 30, 2025 The GSMA Foundry Excellence Awards 2026 mark their fifth year of celebrating groundbreaking projects that redefine the future of the mobile and digital industries. This opportunity offers multiple significant benefits to participants and winners. It provides … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: GSMA Foundry Excellence Awards 2026
Applications open for GBN Youthpreneur Challenge 2025 – Botswana
Deadline: September 28, 2025 The Gaborone Bonnington North (GBN) Youthpreneur Challenge has been launched as a flagship programme designed to empower young entrepreneurs through training, mentorship, and access to funding. The programme’s specific objectives are to build the capacity of at … [Read more...] about Applications open for GBN Youthpreneur Challenge 2025 – Botswana
