Deadline Date: January 02, 2026 Applications are now open for Innovation Challenge for developing a separation technology to remove durable polymer layers from sheets of leather, leather pieces and leather fibres. The challenge aims to achieve true circularity and meet customers’ net-zero … [Read more...] about Innovation Challenge: Separation Technology for Polymer-Coated Leather Waste
Submissions open for ESA and GSMA Foundry Challenges 2025
Deadline Date: November 30, 2025 The European Space Agency (ESA), in collaboration with GSMA Foundry, is now inviting innovators to apply for its 2025 innovation challenges designed to drive integration between satellite and terrestrial networks. These challenges include three core … [Read more...] about Submissions open for ESA and GSMA Foundry Challenges 2025
Submit Applications for Kalpataru Open Challenge Program 6.0 (India)
Deadline Date: November 30, 2025 The STPI Kalpataru Centre of Entrepreneurship has launched the Open Challenge Programme 6.0 to identify and support startups building solutions for emerging sectors using Industry 4.0 technologies. The focus areas of this opportunity include Industrial IoT, … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Kalpataru Open Challenge Program 6.0 (India)
Entries open for AYuTe Africa Challenge in Kenya
Deadline Date: November 28, 2025 The AYuTe Africa Challenge Kenya aims to promote agricultural innovation among Kenyan youth and contribute to the country’s food security through technology-driven entrepreneurship. The programme focuses on three key pillars: IDENTIFY – identifying … [Read more...] about Entries open for AYuTe Africa Challenge in Kenya
Applications open for Arteche Open Innovation Challenges
Deadline Date: November 30, 2025 Arteche has announced an Open Innovation Call inviting innovative solutions to accelerate the transformation of the energy sector through technology, digitalization, and sustainability. The focus areas of the call are Asset Management, Direct Current (DC), … [Read more...] about Applications open for Arteche Open Innovation Challenges
11th Edition of the Harambee International Award in Africa
Deadline Date: June 15, 2026 Harambee Africa International Foundation has announced the 11th edition of the International Award “Conveying Africa – Telling the Africa that Surprises,” aimed at promoting an authentic narrative that reflects the complexity, vitality, and transformative energy of the … [Read more...] about 11th Edition of the Harambee International Award in Africa
Call for Nominations: Awards on International Women’s Day 2026 (India)
Deadline Date: December 10, 2025 The Central University of Rajasthan invites nominations for the Women Excellence Awards 2026 to honour outstanding contributions of women in the fields of innovation, science, and social impact. The focus of this initiative is on recognizing and honouring … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Awards on International Women’s Day 2026 (India)
Nominations open for MIT Climate and Energy Prize
Deadline Date: December 14, 2025 The MIT Climate & Energy Prize competition seeks to move the world closer to net zero carbon emissions by empowering ambitious entrepreneurs to solve the world’s most difficult climate-related challenges. The programme supports ventures working across … [Read more...] about Nominations open for MIT Climate and Energy Prize
2026 Incubatenergy® Labs Challenge to Drive Innovation in Energy Systems
Deadline Date: November 14, 2025 The 2026 Incubatenergy® Labs Challenge provides an opportunity for startups and utilities to collaborate on technology demonstrations that address pressing innovation needs in the energy sector. The focus areas include Grid Modernization and Resilience, … [Read more...] about 2026 Incubatenergy® Labs Challenge to Drive Innovation in Energy Systems
UNDP Innovation Challenge for Social Enterprises in Georgia
Deadline Date: November 26, 2025 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), under its Inclusive Access to Markets (IA2M) project, has announced a call for proposals to support Georgian social enterprises in starting, continuing, or resuming exports to EU and European countries. The … [Read more...] about UNDP Innovation Challenge for Social Enterprises in Georgia
