Deadline: September 14, 2025 The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) in Pakistan invites innovative entrepreneurs, startups, and SMEs to participate in the Green Office Solutions Challenge focused on developing eco-friendly, recyclable, and scalable office-use products. The … [Read more...] about Green Office Solutions Challenge: Eco-Friendly Product Innovation Call (Pakistan)
Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge 2026 (Global South)
Deadline: October 01, 2025 The Elsevier Foundation Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge 2026 is now open for applications, offering opportunities for innovators to advance green and sustainable chemistry solutions in the Global South. The focus areas include Waste Utilization; Alternative … [Read more...] about Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge 2026 (Global South)
Applications open for 12th Tameer Awards 2025 – Pakistan
Deadline: September 28, 2025 Wafi Tameer proudly announces the 12th Tameer Awards 2025, an opportunity for young innovators across Pakistan to showcase their ideas and transform them into impactful businesses. Clean Energy Solutions category invites energy innovators that are providing … [Read more...] about Applications open for 12th Tameer Awards 2025 – Pakistan
Submit Applications for Eastern Cape Innovation Challenge (South Africa)
Deadline: September 25, 2025 The EC Innovation Challenge seeks to combat unemployment and drive socio-economic growth by empowering participants to create innovative solutions to pressing societal issues. The focus is on Agriculture (Agro-processing and Aquaculture): Sustainable … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Eastern Cape Innovation Challenge (South Africa)
Luxury Retail Challenge for Future Digital and Smart Experiences
Deadline: October 13, 2025 The Luxury Retail Challenge seeks high-potential startups with ready-to-market solutions focused on Future Digital & Smart Experiences to redefine luxury retail through cutting-edge digital innovation. The focus areas include Virtual Try-On & Smart Fitting, … [Read more...] about Luxury Retail Challenge for Future Digital and Smart Experiences
Submit Applications for WSA Young Innovators Award
Deadline: October 31, 2025 The WSA Young Innovators Award is an open call for digital solutions, applications, projects, or products driving positive change, created by young people under the age of 26 from all UN and UNESCO member states. The WSA Young Innovators Award focuses on digital … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for WSA Young Innovators Award
Innovation Challenge for Accurate Measurement of Coated Glass Temperature (United Kingdom)
Deadline: September 17, 2025 The European glass manufacturing company Pilkington invites technology innovators to develop improved solutions for measuring the temperature of coated glass during manufacturing processes to enhance quality and control. The main focus areas include addressing … [Read more...] about Innovation Challenge for Accurate Measurement of Coated Glass Temperature (United Kingdom)
Open Call: Innovation Challenge for Recyclable Biocomposite Panel Binders (United Kingdom)
Deadline: September 17, 2025 Innovators are invited to develop and evaluate binder systems or bio-resin solutions that enable biocomposite panels to be fully recyclable, enhancing circularity in sustainable construction materials. The focus areas are binders or resins compatible with … [Read more...] about Open Call: Innovation Challenge for Recyclable Biocomposite Panel Binders (United Kingdom)
Innovation Exchange Challenge: Valorisation of Paint Waste from Vessel and Equipment Cleaning (UK)
Deadline: September 17, 2025 PPG seeks innovators to provide sustainable and circular solutions for valorising paint waste from vessel and equipment cleaning. The focus areas of this challenge are the valorisation of the filter cake, the cake properties and the properties and processes … [Read more...] about Innovation Exchange Challenge: Valorisation of Paint Waste from Vessel and Equipment Cleaning (UK)
Request for Applications: Avinya ’26 Energy Startup Challenge (India)
Deadline: September 30, 2025 Avinya’26 is an energy startup competition designed to promote Indian startups in the energy sector, anchored in the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat with a focus on innovation, socio-economic impact, sustainability, and diversity. The focus areas of Avinya’26 … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Avinya ’26 Energy Startup Challenge (India)
