Deadline Date: January 31, 2026 The African Impact Challenge empowers daring early innovators to solve African challenges with global potential, providing comprehensive support to build market-shaping, globally competitive businesses. The focus areas and objectives include capacity building … [Read more...] about The African Impact Challenge: Powering Early Innovators to Build Global Solutions
Submit Applications for IndiaAI Innovation Challenge 2026 (India)
Deadline Date: February 22, 2026 The IndiaAI Innovation Challenge 2026, in partnership with the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and the Ministry of AYUSH, is calling for market-ready AI solutions to address high-impact public sector challenges in MSME governance and … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for IndiaAI Innovation Challenge 2026 (India)
Milken–Penn GSE EBPC: Empowering Education Entrepreneurs Worldwide
Deadline Date: February 11, 2026 The Milken–Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition (EBPC) invites education entrepreneurs from around the world to scale their most innovative ventures and compete for prizes, expert mentorship, and access to a global network of education innovators. The … [Read more...] about Milken–Penn GSE EBPC: Empowering Education Entrepreneurs Worldwide
Standards and Awards for SMEs Grant Scheme (Malta)
Deadline: 30-January-2026 The Standards and Awards for SMEs Grant Scheme is inviting grant applications to support SMEs with funding for advisory services to achieve recognised standards and enhance business performance. The scheme funds advisory services that assist SMEs in preparing for … [Read more...] about Standards and Awards for SMEs Grant Scheme (Malta)
Nominations open for EY Entrepreneur of The Year™ Program (Ireland)
Deadline: 17-February-2026 The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ is the only global program of its kind celebrating, supporting, and connecting founders, transformational CEOs, and multigenerational leaders. With a 40-year legacy, the program recognizes entrepreneurial excellence worldwide. The … [Read more...] about Nominations open for EY Entrepreneur of The Year™ Program (Ireland)
INNOVÉA Challenge: Accelerating Startup Innovation in Finance, Data, and LegalTech
Deadline: March 10, 2026 The INNOVÉA Challenge is inviting grant applications to support innovative startups in testing and deploying solutions focused on finance, data, and process automation in collaboration with the Caisse des Dépôts Group. The challenge focuses on risks, disputes and … [Read more...] about INNOVÉA Challenge: Accelerating Startup Innovation in Finance, Data, and LegalTech
Nominations open for WIPO Global Awards Program
Deadline: 31-March-2026 The WIPO Global Awards has launched its startups and SMEs from all sectors that leverage Intellectual Property (IP) to drive business growth, innovation, and positive societal impact. The focus areas include the use of patents, trademarks, designs, copyrights, and … [Read more...] about Nominations open for WIPO Global Awards Program
Request for Applications: SDG Design Challenge Program
Deadline: 21-January-2026 The SDG Design Challenge Program is seeking grant applications to support the co-creation of AI-driven solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The focus includes bringing together innovators worldwide, co-creating solutions with AI … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: SDG Design Challenge Program
Entries open for Macquarie Community Resilience Prize
The Macquarie Community Resilience Prize is inviting applications to support climate-resilient communities and workforce development through the delivery of technology-enabled solutions in Brazil, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. The prize focuses on improving infrastructure resilience for … [Read more...] about Entries open for Macquarie Community Resilience Prize
Applications Open for the Student Entrepreneur Awards (Ireland)
Deadline Date: March 06, 2026 Applications are now open for the Student Entrepreneur Awards, offering third-level students an exciting opportunity to compete for significant cash prizes and expert support to turn innovative ideas into viable businesses. The focus areas of the Student … [Read more...] about Applications Open for the Student Entrepreneur Awards (Ireland)
