Deadline Date: April 28, 2026 The Gates Foundation invites applications for innovative solutions that significantly reduce the cost of diagnostic and screening tools while enabling scalable and effective deployment in low- and middle-income countries. The initiative focuses on … [Read more...] about Apply for Innovations in Cost-Disruptive Tools for Diagnosis and Screening Grand Challenge
Submit Applications for Smart Aging Startup Challenge
Deadline Date: April 27, 2026 The VivaTech is seeking innovative startups to develop solutions that help consumers adopt small lifestyle shifts in nutrition, physical activity, and mental well-being, transforming them into sustainable healthy habits over time. The challenge aims to build an … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Smart Aging Startup Challenge
Impact 2035 Challenge: Accelerating Transformative Tech
Deadline Date: April 27, 2026 The VivaTech is inviting innovative tech startups to participate in the Impact 2035 challenge, seeking transformative solutions that prioritize digital sovereignty, sustainability, and measurable societal impact. The challenge focuses on key themes including … [Read more...] about Impact 2035 Challenge: Accelerating Transformative Tech
MIT Solve 10th Anniversary Global Challenge
Deadline Date: May 21, 2026 Solve’s 10th Anniversary Global Challenge invites innovators worldwide to present tech-based solutions that address critical social and environmental issues. The challenge focuses on advancing a zero-carbon, equitable world and practical adaptation for communities … [Read more...] about MIT Solve 10th Anniversary Global Challenge
Nominations Open for Cambridge Social Innovation Prize (United Kingdom)
Deadline Date: April 17, 2026 The Cambridge Social Innovation Prize celebrates and supports extraordinary social innovators creating meaningful social impact through business across the UK. The prize focuses on supporting mid-career social innovators who have a proven track record of impact … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Cambridge Social Innovation Prize (United Kingdom)
FINCA Ventures Prize Competition for African Entrepreneurs
Deadline Date: April 10, 2026 The FINCA Ventures Prize Competition supports African entrepreneurs with innovative business models or technologies that create meaningful impact for low-income and underserved communities in Sub-Saharan Africa. The program focuses on two key categories: … [Read more...] about FINCA Ventures Prize Competition for African Entrepreneurs
Octabuild Builders Merchant Excellence Awards (Ireland)
Deadline Date: March 31, 2026 The OctaBuild has launched the 2026 All-Island Awards for Excellence in the Builders Merchant Trade to recognise outstanding achievement across the builders merchant sector in Ireland. The awards highlight excellence in people, performance, innovation, and … [Read more...] about Octabuild Builders Merchant Excellence Awards (Ireland)
Nominations open for 3rd Edition SME Innovation Excellence Awards (Kenya)
Deadline Date: April 12, 2026 The 3rd Edition SME Innovation Excellence Awards is requesting applications to support Kenyan SMEs in successfully implementing and commercializing innovations that boost efficiency and economic growth. The awards focus on scouting and identifying at least 200 … [Read more...] about Nominations open for 3rd Edition SME Innovation Excellence Awards (Kenya)
IGNITE Challenge: Empowering Agrifood Startups (Rwanda)
Deadline Date: April 04, 2026 The IGNITE Challenge is requesting applications to support startups, SMEs, and cooperatives with commercially viable solutions to strengthen the food system, create jobs, and enable young women to participate as entrepreneurs or employees. The program focuses on … [Read more...] about IGNITE Challenge: Empowering Agrifood Startups (Rwanda)
Applications open for National Deep Tech Challenge (Malaysia)
Deadline Date: May 06, 2026 Entries are now open for the National Deep Tech Challenge to support students and student startups across Malaysia to develop and pitch innovative strategies for bringing university intellectual property to market. The hackathon focuses on developing a strong … [Read more...] about Applications open for National Deep Tech Challenge (Malaysia)
