Deadline Date: June 23, 2026 The United Nations Development Programme is currently accepting applications to design digital tools that enable communities to report and respond to crisis impacts in real time. The program focuses on developing innovative, scalable, and user-friendly mechanisms … [Read more...] about Crisis Impact Reporting Challenge for Innovators
A Social Innovation Challenge: Reimagining Women’s Heart Health
Deadline Date: April 10, 2026 The Novartis Foundation and Novartis US Foundation invite organizations to submit innovative solutions to advance cardiovascular health for women through a global social innovation challenge. The Call focuses on addressing systemic barriers to cardiovascular … [Read more...] about A Social Innovation Challenge: Reimagining Women’s Heart Health
77 Venture Challenge for Early-Stage Startups (Australia)
Deadline Date: August 10, 2026 Entries are now open for the 77 Venture Challenge Program to support early-stage ventures in preparing for fundraising and achieving investor readiness. The program focuses on FrontierTech areas such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), … [Read more...] about 77 Venture Challenge for Early-Stage Startups (Australia)
Submissions open for Business Partnership Challenge 2026
Deadline Date: April 12, 2026 The Austrian Development Agency (ADA) has announced the Business Partnership Challenge 2026, inviting eligible organizations to submit project proposals aimed at sustainable development in ODA recipient countries. The initiative focuses on projects that aim to … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Business Partnership Challenge 2026
Apply for Urban Childcare Innovation Challenge (India)
Deadline Date: April 16, 2026 The Urban Childcare Innovation Challenge is a national initiative aimed at supporting and scaling innovative childcare enterprises led by or benefiting women in urban India. The initiative focuses on delivery and scale innovation through adaptable childcare … [Read more...] about Apply for Urban Childcare Innovation Challenge (India)
Circular Design Challenge for Sustainable Fashion Innovation
Deadline Date: April 15, 2026 R|ElanTM invites designers and organizations to apply with original concepts that integrate circularity and sustainability across the textile and fashion value chain. The focus areas and priorities include circularity in design and processes across fibre … [Read more...] about Circular Design Challenge for Sustainable Fashion Innovation
Entries Open: ‘NXP India Tech Startup Challenge’ 2026
Deadline Date: March 20, 2026 NXP is back with Season 6 of the ‘NXP India Tech Startup Challenge’ in 2026, aimed at fostering innovation and strengthening the semiconductor ecosystem in the country. The program focuses on technology startups working on IP, processor development, … [Read more...] about Entries Open: ‘NXP India Tech Startup Challenge’ 2026
Bangkok Business Challenge 2026: Compete for Global Startup Glory
Deadline Date: March 15, 2026 The Bangkok Business Challenge 2026 invites talented undergraduate and postgraduate students from around the world to showcase their entrepreneurial ideas and compete for global recognition. The competition focuses on identifying the most investor-ready startup … [Read more...] about Bangkok Business Challenge 2026: Compete for Global Startup Glory
Apply now for SUP2LOOP Green Innovation Challenge (Albania)
Deadline Date: March 16, 2026 The Green Champions Cup Challenge invites Albanian businesses in the sport and cultural event to pilot innovative solutions that eliminate single-use plastic (SUP) cups. The focus areas of the challenge include driving a systemic reduction of single-use plastics … [Read more...] about Apply now for SUP2LOOP Green Innovation Challenge (Albania)
The Food Waste Challenge: Empowering Latin American Startups
Deadline Date: March 27, 2026 The Food Waste Challenge is a program designed to help startups identify early milestones and prepare for their next round of capital, providing targeted support for growth. The program focuses on embedded consumer waste reduction, process optimization at food … [Read more...] about The Food Waste Challenge: Empowering Latin American Startups
