Deadline: January 30, 2026 The Bold Woman Award by Veuve Clicquot celebrates daring women entrepreneurs who make a significant impact in their sector of activity and in society. The Bold Woman Award rewards an emblematic woman entrepreneur for her career, her journey and the success of her … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Bold Woman Award (Nigeria)
Submissions open for AI Challenge 2025
Deadline: October 29, 2025 The AI Challenge 2025 is a Europe-wide initiative from the EIT AI Community to accelerate the deployment of cutting-edge AI solutions across industries and public sectors. The focus areas for 2025 include Data spaces for cities, health, and manufacturing, AI and 5G … [Read more...] about Submissions open for AI Challenge 2025
Nominations open for ISGF Innovation Awards 2026 (India)
Deadline: December 28, 2025 The India Smart Grid Forum Innovation Awards 2026 aim to celebrate and recognize organizations, projects, products, and personalities that have set new benchmarks in Electricity, Gas, Water, and E-Mobility domains. Focus areas include Best Smart Grid Project in a … [Read more...] about Nominations open for ISGF Innovation Awards 2026 (India)
National Home Decarbonisation Group: Big Retrofit Challenge 2.0 (UK)
Deadline: November 10, 2025 The National Home Decarbonisation Group and Innovate UK, in association with Futurebuild, are launching the Big Retrofit Challenge 2.0 to highlight innovations that will help transform the way homes and buildings are decarbonised. Themes and technologies: … [Read more...] about National Home Decarbonisation Group: Big Retrofit Challenge 2.0 (UK)
Applications open for SharkNinja Innovation Challenge (US)
Deadline: October 24, 2025 The SharkNinja Innovation Challenge invites student innovators, including STEM-focused majors, to reimagine how they positively impact lives around the world. The SharkNinja Innovation Challenge, in collaboration with MassChallenge, provides a platform for … [Read more...] about Applications open for SharkNinja Innovation Challenge (US)
Call for Applications: FinTech Challenge 2026
Deadline: October 14, 2025 The 2026 FinTech Challenge Program is committed to supporting finance and financial inclusion startups on their journey toward early commercialization and scaling. Focus areas include GenAI Sandbox for Ideation in Regulated Environments, Planetary Risk Banking, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: FinTech Challenge 2026
Green Textile Innovation Challenge to Support Creative Industry in the Textile Sector (Mali)
Deadline: October 06, 2025 The Green Textile Innovation Challenge aims to promote the creative industry in the textile field through exhibition and fashion show. The project "Strengthening the Sustainability of Mali's Textile Sector through Partnerships with the Private Sector", funded by … [Read more...] about Green Textile Innovation Challenge to Support Creative Industry in the Textile Sector (Mali)
Registrations open for Orange Corners Bangladesh Ideation Challenge 6.0
Deadline: October 12, 2025 The Orange Corners Bangladesh Ideation Challenge 6.0 is an ideation competition designed to empower young innovators in building impactful business solutions that address pressing social and environmental challenges. The focus of the OC Ideation Challenge is on … [Read more...] about Registrations open for Orange Corners Bangladesh Ideation Challenge 6.0
Maruti Suzuki Mobility Challenge 4.0 for Innovative Startups
Deadline: October 31, 2025 Maruti Suzuki, India's leading automotive manufacturer, in collaboration with T-Hub, invites mature startups working on cutting-edge technology to participate in the Mobility Challenge 4.0 program. Focus Areas: Insights Analysis, Adtech Automation, Generative … [Read more...] about Maruti Suzuki Mobility Challenge 4.0 for Innovative Startups
Submisssions open for 4YFN Awards 2026
Deadline: October 22, 2025 The 4YFN Awards 2026 is a global startup competition organized by GSMA 4YFN Event Management to find the best digital startups worldwide, taking place within 4YFN at MWC Barcelona 2026. The competition focuses on five categories: Health Tech, Fintech, Climate Tech, … [Read more...] about Submisssions open for 4YFN Awards 2026
