Deadline: 15 June 2025 Nikkei Inc. is accepting nominations for its Nikkei Asia Award to derive transformation in Asia and the world by recongnizing "Innovation from Asia" through the lens of divers Asia perspective. The award seeks to contribute to the realization of a free and prosperous … [Read more...] about Nominations open for 5th Nikkei Asia Award
Open Call for New Commons Challenge
Deadline: 2 June 2025 The Open Data Policy Lab invites global changemakers to propose innovative data commons for generative AI that serves the public interest. By enhancing data diversity, quality, and provenance, they can unlock AI’s potential to innovate and solve complex … [Read more...] about Open Call for New Commons Challenge
Applications open for Social Impact Award Program (Austria)
Deadline: 16 May 2025 Applications are now open for the Social Impact Award Program to provide the resources and support needed to turn your idea into a successful social enterprise. The most promising ideas are selected by their panel of judges based on their potential impact, degree of … [Read more...] about Applications open for Social Impact Award Program (Austria)
Submit Applications for Agri Innovation Challenge (India)
Deadline: 12 May 2025 Hyperpure by Zomato is now inviting startups to innovate with agri waste. Within the broader purview of food loss, agri residue waste is a hyper-local challenge, requiring solutions specific to geography and produce type. In the current Indian landscape, farmers have … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Agri Innovation Challenge (India)
Request for Applications: The Commuting Safety Challenge
Deadline: 19 May 2025 Are you a garment factory in Cambodia, Egypt or Vietnam with innovative ideas to improve commuting safety for your workers? Looking for funding to bring these ideas to life? Join the Commuting Safety Challenge and make a difference in the garment sector! The Commuting … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: The Commuting Safety Challenge
Nominations open for WasteSorted Awards 2025 (Australia)
Deadline: 26 May 2025 Nominations are now open for the WasteSorted Awards to recognise the outstanding achievements of Western Australians working towards a low waste and circular economy future, through improved waste practices and innovative waste solutions. The awards celebrate those … [Read more...] about Nominations open for WasteSorted Awards 2025 (Australia)
Apply Now: Flipkart – Tourism Challenge (India)
Deadline: 5 May 2025 Flipkart India Private Limited is looking for solutions that can improve and solve for discoverability, affordability and experiences of travelers with travel destinations. Themes Travel & Tourism AI Applications Problem Statement They are looking for … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Flipkart – Tourism Challenge (India)
Telangana AI Rising Grand Challenge
Deadline: 30 April 2025 Telangana Government invites you to solve real-world challenges with AI. The Telangana AI Rising Grand Challenge is a complementary initiative to TGDeX, comprising of 6 problem statements/ use-cases. It offers startups a unique opportunity to work on critical … [Read more...] about Telangana AI Rising Grand Challenge
Code for Consent: The DPDP Innovation Challenge (India)
Deadline: 27 April 2025 Entries are now open for the Code for Consent: The DPDP Innovation Challenge. Aims The challenge aims to develop a modular Consent Management System (CMS) that can be integrated into existing platforms/applications used by Data Fiduciaries, ensuring compliance … [Read more...] about Code for Consent: The DPDP Innovation Challenge (India)
Revolutionize Cooling with your Innovation Challenge (India)
Deadline: 15 May 2025 Blue Star Limited in collaboration with Startup India, DPIIT is inviting startups, innovators, and research teams to address critical challenges in the Indian HVAC & Refrigeration industry—focusing on Make in India, cost-effective, and high-performance … [Read more...] about Revolutionize Cooling with your Innovation Challenge (India)











