Deadline: 30 June 2025 The African Union “AU Go Gal!” Innovation Initiative is a NextGen challenge targeting young African women in innovation, aged 15–25. Aims The initiative aims to empower 20 young African women innovators to develop digital and other innovative, scalable, and … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: AU Go Gal! Innovation Initiative (Africa)
Applications open for Youth Impact Challenge (Canada)
Deadline: 3 July 2025 Applications are now open for the Youth Impact Challenge, a summer competition for Canadian-based youth aged 16–25, including international students, who are eager to create change in their local and global communities. Prize Information Their summer contest awards … [Read more...] about Applications open for Youth Impact Challenge (Canada)
Nominations open for AWIEF Awards 2025 (Africa)
Deadline: 17 July 2025 The AWIEF Awards recognise and celebrate the remarkable achievements of women in entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation. Since 2016, the AWIEF Awards have honoured and promoted excellence in women’s entrepreneurship and leadership across Africa. These prestigious … [Read more...] about Nominations open for AWIEF Awards 2025 (Africa)
Entries open for SFF FinTech Excellence Awards 2025
Deadline: 25 July 2025 The Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) FinTech Excellence Awards 2025, organised by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Singapore FinTech Association (SFA), serve as a beacon of excellence within the FinTech ecosystem, recognising the remarkable contribution of both … [Read more...] about Entries open for SFF FinTech Excellence Awards 2025
Open Innovation Challenge 2025: People First
Deadline: 24 July 2025 Elia Group is proud to announce the 2025 edition of its annual Open Innovation Challenge (OIC) - a competition designed to stimulate fresh thinking and foster innovation in areas that are essential to their mission. This year, they are placing people at the heart of … [Read more...] about Open Innovation Challenge 2025: People First
Submissions open for Cyber Startup Challenge 2025
Deadline: 30 June 2025 The Cyber-Defence Campus has launched its fifth Cyber Startup Challenge, seeking innovative technologies. Aims The aim of the Cyber Startup Challenge 2025 is to explore the startup technology landscape around the topic of “Graph Analytics Technologies” and in … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Cyber Startup Challenge 2025
Call for Applications: GreenPitch Challenge 2025 (South Africa)
Deadline: 4 July 2025 GreenCape, in partnership with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF), invites innovators and entrepreneurs with economically viable green economy innovation business ideas to enter the 2025 FNF GreenPitch Challenge. Enter your early stage start-up (proof of concept … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: GreenPitch Challenge 2025 (South Africa)
Submissions open for President’s Tech Award (Uzbekistan)
Deadline: 30 June 2025 Entries are now open for the President's Tech Award to support youth startups in the IT sector. The President's Tech Award is a competition for the best software products in 5 main and 1 special areas. The goal of the competition is to attract the attention of young … [Read more...] about Submissions open for President’s Tech Award (Uzbekistan)
Submit Applications for Irish Tech Challenge 2025 (South Africa)
Deadline: 4 July 2025 Join the Irish Tech Challenge South Africa 2025 and seize the opportunity to change the tech landscape while making a global impact. Aims To provide seven high-potential entrepreneurs who are ready to expand their company and operations globally, with access to … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Irish Tech Challenge 2025 (South Africa)
Call for Nominations: Minara Business Recognition Awards 2025 (South Africa)
Deadline: 4 August 2025 The Minara Business Recognition Awards (MBRA) is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the prestigious 2025 edition. The highly anticipated event celebrates exceptional businesses, leaders, and professionals who have made a significant impact in their … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Minara Business Recognition Awards 2025 (South Africa)
