Deadline: 15 August 2025 The Financial Times and the World Bank Group have launched the second edition of the Africa Sustainable Futures Awards, a major annual programme that promotes innovative, long-term solutions to development challenges in Africa. The Africa Sustainable Futures … [Read more...] about Entries open for Africa Sustainable Futures Awards
Open Call: Somalia Women’s Market Access Innovation Challenge 2025
Deadline: 31 August 2025 Together with the government of Somalia, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is launching the Somalia Women’s Market Access Innovation Challenge 2025, seeking proposals from women entrepreneurs across rural Somalia who want to grow their businesses by … [Read more...] about Open Call: Somalia Women’s Market Access Innovation Challenge 2025
RFAs: Data for Farm Value Global Challenge
Deadline: 25 August 2025 The Food and Agriculture Organization and the University of Helsinki’s Viikki Food Design Factory have launched the global Data for Farm Value Challenge to support startups using farm-level data in innovative ways. The goal is to unlock value for smallholder farmers, … [Read more...] about RFAs: Data for Farm Value Global Challenge
Entries open for Kickstarter Challenge 2025 (Australia)
Deadline: 1 October 2025 Are you the next aspiring female founder who will win? You are invited to submit your business idea across a range of categories. It’s more than a competition – it’s a launchpad for your entrepreneurial dreams. Categories Health, Wellbeing and The Care … [Read more...] about Entries open for Kickstarter Challenge 2025 (Australia)
Entries open for Dr. V. G. Patel Memorial Award 2025 (India)
Deadline: 31 July 2025 The Dr. V. G. Patel Memorial Award seeks to celebrate his vision and unparalleled zeal to assign ‘entrepreneurship’ the status of a unique development strategy. Award Information Award will be given to a professional for his/her outstanding … [Read more...] about Entries open for Dr. V. G. Patel Memorial Award 2025 (India)
Apply Now: Global Citizen and PayPal Small Business Impact Awards
Deadline: 15 August 2025 PayPal and Global Citizen have joined together to celebrate small businesses that are revolutionizing commerce and advancing social and environmental impact. The Global Citizen and PayPal Small Business Impact Awards were established to celebrate entrepreneurs and … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Global Citizen and PayPal Small Business Impact Awards
UNIDO ONE World Sustainability Awards
Deadline: 30 September 2025 The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is accepting applications for its UNIDO ONE World Sustainability Awards to recognize and promote ground-breaking contributions to sustainable industrial development worldwide. Rooted in the United … [Read more...] about UNIDO ONE World Sustainability Awards
Submisssions open for EDHE ABSA Innovation Challenge 2025 (South Africa)
Deadline: 25 July 2025 The EDHE Absa Innovation Challenge is a strategic initiative aimed at catalysing innovation and entrepreneurship within South Africa’s 26 public universities. This programme is designed to identify, nurture, and support the transformation of student and alumni … [Read more...] about Submisssions open for EDHE ABSA Innovation Challenge 2025 (South Africa)
Nominations open for British Recruitment Awards 2025
Deadline: 22 August 2025 New Possible is seeking applications for the British Recruitment Awards to discover and celebrate the individuals, teams, and agencies who are passionate about recruitment's role in building a thriving organisation. Categories Overall Awards Candidate … [Read more...] about Nominations open for British Recruitment Awards 2025
Apply Now: Dream Startup Challenge (India)
Deadline: 30 July 2025 The ‘Dream Startup Challenge’ is an initiative by the Bhopal chapter CII (Confederation of Indian Industries) & AIC-RNTU Foundation to promote Entrepreneurship & Innovation in Central India. The ‘Dream Startup Challenge’ is a Business Plan Competition for early … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Dream Startup Challenge (India)
