Deadline: 25 August 2025 SME News is thrilled to announce the return of the Welsh Enterprise Awards which highlights the hardworking SMEs in the Welsh nation. Wales has a rich history of industry and entrepreneurship, from its historic coal and steel industries to its thriving modern sectors … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Welsh Enterprise Awards 2025 (UK)
Nominations open for Southern Enterprise Awards 2025 (UK)
Deadline: 4 August 2025 SME News is delighted to announce the Southern Enterprise Awards; with the focus of recognising and rewarding the often-un-noticed efforts of SMEs from the region with the second highest annual turnover in the UK. Now in its eighth year, the Southern Enterprise Awards … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Southern Enterprise Awards 2025 (UK)
Submissions open for GovTech Innovation Challenge 2025
Deadline: 12 September 2025 Submissions are now open for the GovTech Innovation Challenge 2025 to co-design and pilot innovative digital solutions for tax administration in Ghana, with a focus on informal sector and e-commerce taxation. Program Objectives Creating a platform for private … [Read more...] about Submissions open for GovTech Innovation Challenge 2025
Call for Applications: Open Challenge Program (India)
Deadline: 14 August 2025 Electropreneur Park Bhubaneswar is launching its 6th OCP to onboard startups, Innovators working on innovative ideas in ESDM sector. Objectives The objective of the Open Challenge Program (OCP) is to identity, recognize reward aspiring and early-stage tech … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Open Challenge Program (India)
Entries open for Irish Tech Challenge (South Africa)
Deadline: 4 August 2025 The Embassy of Ireland in South Africa in partnership with Wits University’s Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct, the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), the Department of Science Technology & Innovation (DSTI) and Dogpatch Labs Ireland invite you to apply to … [Read more...] about Entries open for Irish Tech Challenge (South Africa)
Innovation Challenge: Space Data for Industry (UK)
Deadline: 22 August 2025 Are you a Scottish space technology business with product design and software capabilities? If yes, then apply for the Innovation Challenge: Space Data for Industry. They’re looking to fund ambitious, innovative projects that'll accelerate the commercial use of space … [Read more...] about Innovation Challenge: Space Data for Industry (UK)
Startup Grand Challenge in Food Sector 3.0 (India)
Deadline: 16 August 2025 The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry invites innovative food startups to participate in the World Food India 2025 Startup Grand Challenge 3.0. Launching a Startup Grand Challenge in the food processing sector is aimed at catalysing innovation … [Read more...] about Startup Grand Challenge in Food Sector 3.0 (India)
In-Country YouthADAPT Challenge 2025 (Africa)
Deadline: 4 August 2025 The In-Country YouthADAPT Challenge is calling on youth-led MSMEs and innovators to drive climate adaptation and resilience across Africa. Africa is on the frontlines of climate change. From erratic weather disrupting agriculture to floods damaging critical … [Read more...] about In-Country YouthADAPT Challenge 2025 (Africa)
Entries open for iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE 2025
Deadline: 1 September 2025 The iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE supports projects that contribute to improving their society. Categories All submissions should be in line with one of the following 15 UN SDGs. No poverty Zero hunger Goodhealth and well-being Quality education … [Read more...] about Entries open for iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE 2025
Request for Applications: POLREC Awards 2025
Deadline: 25 September 2025 POLREC will provide financial support to SMEs active in the polymer industry in the form of prizes to award the best-practices in advancing polymer recycling solutions. Categories Innovation Award – Pioneering solutions in polymer recycling This award … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: POLREC Awards 2025
