Deadline Date: March 27, 2026 The AFRISE Challenge provides an unparalleled opportunity for high-potential African youth and student entrepreneurs to advance their entrepreneurial journey and contribute to economic development. The program focuses on key areas including Financial Services, … [Read more...] about AFRISE Challenge Empowers Young Entrepreneurs to Drive African Economic Growth
Tech For Change Award: Recognizing Startups Driving Positive Impact
Deadline Date: May 15, 2026 The Tech For Change initiative celebrates startups that integrate measurable positive impact at the heart of their business model. The recognition focuses on three main areas: Environment, Society, and Health. Built on the conviction that economic value and … [Read more...] about Tech For Change Award: Recognizing Startups Driving Positive Impact
Apply Now: Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (Canada)
Deadline Date: April 14, 2026 The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards is now accepting applications to support college and university students who successfully run their own businesses while pursuing their education. The program focuses on offering big cash prizes, business improvement … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (Canada)
Call for Challenge Holders: Southwest Wales Net Zero Industry Launchpad (UK)
Deadline Date: March 13, 2026 The Southwest Wales Net Zero Industry Launchpad is inviting private and public sector organisations to submit challenges that could benefit or impact the Southwest Wales region. The focus areas for this opportunity include keeping recycled curbside resources in … [Read more...] about Call for Challenge Holders: Southwest Wales Net Zero Industry Launchpad (UK)
Call for Nominations: Next Startupper Award
Deadline Date: March 09, 2026 The Next Startupper Award celebrates student entrepreneurs driving positive change through innovation. The focus areas of the Award include innovation of the solution, maturity of the product or service, scalability of the project, and positive CSR impact … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Next Startupper Award
PwC Student Challenge for Innovative Operations Solutions
Deadline Date: March 23, 2026 The VivaTech is now accepting applications to support the reinvention of operations in product development, supply chains, and customer experience. The challenge focuses on product development, industrialization and manufacturing, procurement and supply chain, … [Read more...] about PwC Student Challenge for Innovative Operations Solutions
Innovation Challenge: Helping Georgian SMEs Adopt SCP Practices
Deadline Date: March 23, 2026 The United Nations Development Programme is seeking grant applications to support small and medium-sized enterprises in Georgia in adopting sustainable and resource-efficient business models while fostering innovation and competitiveness. The main objectives of … [Read more...] about Innovation Challenge: Helping Georgian SMEs Adopt SCP Practices
Apply Now: VivaTech Innovation Challenge for Startups
Deadline Date: March 16, 2026 The VivaTech is inviting innovators to collaborate on real operational challenges to support its mission of driving innovation and enhancing event experiences. The focus areas for this challenge include analyzing trends and behaviors of visitors, partners, and … [Read more...] about Apply Now: VivaTech Innovation Challenge for Startups
Apply for AI Robotics Innovation Challenge for Emerging Startups
Deadline Date: March 16, 2026 The Equans is inviting applications to support the development of generative AI-powered robotics that continuously learn, adapt, and deliver innovative solutions across diverse industrial environments. Integration of generative AI, agentic capabilities, computer … [Read more...] about Apply for AI Robotics Innovation Challenge for Emerging Startups
“Reinvent Operations: Overboost with Innovation” Challenge
Deadline Date: March 23, 2026 PwC France & Maghreb is inviting startups to participate in a challenge aimed at accelerating operational innovation and driving measurable impact across industries. The focus areas of this initiative include optimizing operations through product … [Read more...] about “Reinvent Operations: Overboost with Innovation” Challenge
