Deadline: October 17, 2025 The PachiPanda Challenge 2025, launched by MTN South Africa in partnership with Nedbank, is designed to inspire young entrepreneurs and youth-led SMEs to create technology-driven solutions that tackle urgent environmental issues while supporting South Africa’s Just … [Read more...] about PachiPanda Challenge 2025: Empowering Youth for a Greener Future (South Africa)
Call for Innovative Startups in Autonomous Monitoring and Maintenance
Deadline: October 17, 2025 RINA and Zest have launched an innovation challenge in Italy seeking startups and SMEs worldwide to develop advanced autonomous solutions for monitoring, inspection, and maintenance, aiming to enhance safety, scalability, and efficiency in complex … [Read more...] about Call for Innovative Startups in Autonomous Monitoring and Maintenance
Submit Applications for Rubber Innovation Challenge – India
Deadline: October 31, 2025 The Ministry of Commerce and Industry invites individuals and startups to participate in an innovation challenge to make India’s rubber plantations vibrant with opportunities to win cash prizes and incubation support. The focus of the program is on the following: … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Rubber Innovation Challenge – India
Apply for Africa PachiPanda Challenge 2025 (Uganda)
Deadline: September 30, 2025 MTN Uganda Limited and the World Wide Fund have partnered to launch the PachiPanda Challenge for Uganda in 2025, an initiative that encourages youths and youth-led SMEs to create new ideas that tackle current environmental challenges and promote sustainability through … [Read more...] about Apply for Africa PachiPanda Challenge 2025 (Uganda)
Africa PachiPanda Challenge 2025 (Zambia)
Deadline: October 10, 2025 The Africa PachiPanda Challenge 2025 invites young Zambians to develop innovative solutions addressing pressing environmental challenges and advancing sustainability across the country. The focus areas, objectives, priorities, and themes of the Africa PachiPanda … [Read more...] about Africa PachiPanda Challenge 2025 (Zambia)
Call for Entries: Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge
Deadline: October 03, 2025 The Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge is an innovation initiative launched by MTN Nigeria Communications Plc in partnership with the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) through its local partner, the Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF), and the United Nations Development … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge
CIMSME Fintech Challenge to empower Startups and MSMEs (India)
Deadline: February 28, 2026 The CIMSME Fintech Challenge has been launched to discover, develop and scale innovative Fintech solutions that empower Startups and MSMEs in getting timely and adequate finance from the formal sector with the preparation of bankable business project reports and … [Read more...] about CIMSME Fintech Challenge to empower Startups and MSMEs (India)
Entries open for Britam Betalab Regional Startup Challenge 2025
Deadline: September 30, 2025 Britam Betalab Regional Startup Challenge 2025 is a 4-week venture development bootcamp targeting hi-tech, high-potential startups and founders across Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda, aiming to identify innovative solutions fitting within the insurance value … [Read more...] about Entries open for Britam Betalab Regional Startup Challenge 2025
Earthshot Prize 2026: Nominee Expression of Interest
Deadline: October 16, 2025 Innovate UK has opened expressions of interest for the Earthshot Prize 2026, inviting individuals, communities, businesses and organisations to apply for nomination. The focus areas are Protecting and Restoring Nature, Cleaning Air, Reviving Oceans, Building a … [Read more...] about Earthshot Prize 2026: Nominee Expression of Interest
Applications open for Standards and Awards for SMEs Scheme (Malta)
Deadline: September 30, 2025 The Standards & Awards for SMEs scheme offers Maltese enterprises financial support to achieve recognized standards or awards, enhancing competitiveness and sustainability through advisory services. The scheme focuses on Specific Objective RSO1.3 - Enhancing … [Read more...] about Applications open for Standards and Awards for SMEs Scheme (Malta)
