Deadline Date: January 18, 2026 The AI Fiqh Hackathon 2026 is calling all innovators, tech enthusiasts, and visionaries to develop AI-powered, Shariah-compliant solutions that redefine Islamic Finance. The focus areas of this hackathon include creating AI-powered solutions, ensuring Shariah … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: AI Fiqh Hackathon in Islamic Finance 2026 (Malaysia)
GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence Program (Cohort 2) – India
Deadline Date: January 23, 2026 Applicants are now invited to submit applications for the GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Program to support and kickstart your entrepreneurial journey. Applicants must not have received significant external funding exceeding ₹10 lakh, including … [Read more...] about GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence Program (Cohort 2) – India
Open-Innovation Competition Empowering Start-ups with Global Patents
Deadline Date: July 31, 2026 The IPHatch® Asia competition is a unique initiative aimed at empowering start-ups by granting them access to valuable patents from world-renowned technology leaders. The core focus areas and objectives of this initiative include business expansion, technology … [Read more...] about Open-Innovation Competition Empowering Start-ups with Global Patents
Boundless Futures Foundation launches EmpowHer Grants Program (US)
Deadline Date: January 30, 2026 The Boundless Futures Foundation is now accepting applications for its EmpowHer Grants to support women entrepreneurs who are building businesses that create meaningful social impact. This funding opportunity is open to female founders aged 22 and older whose … [Read more...] about Boundless Futures Foundation launches EmpowHer Grants Program (US)
Call for Applications: IITK FinTech Spark Program (India)
Deadline Date: February 28, 2026 The IITK FinTech Spark Program is now accepting grant applications to support unique opportunity for students to turn their innovative ideas into real-world solutions. Designed to nurture the next generation of FinTech innovators, the program supports student … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: IITK FinTech Spark Program (India)
RFAs: Women-Led Enterprises in West Africa for Regional Market Expansion
Deadline Date: February 13, 2026 The Center for International Studies and Cooperation is requesting grant applications to support private enterprises and cooperatives in Benin, Burkina Faso, and Côte d’Ivoire in growing their agricultural businesses. The initiative aims to support businesses … [Read more...] about RFAs: Women-Led Enterprises in West Africa for Regional Market Expansion
ELEVATEHER Women’s Advocacy and Empowerment in Green and Agribusiness Initiative (Cameroon)
Deadline Date: January 15, 2026 ELEVATEHER 2026 is a women’s advocacy and empowerment initiative designed to support young girls and women with ideas, enterprises, or passions in agribusiness, climate action, and green innovation by strengthening their capacity to access opportunities and … [Read more...] about ELEVATEHER Women’s Advocacy and Empowerment in Green and Agribusiness Initiative (Cameroon)
RFAs: Sponsorship Opportunity for Creative Industry Events in Canada
Deadline Date: February 01, 2026 The City of Toronto is currently accepting applications to strengthen Toronto’s creative economy while supporting companies and individuals rooted in the city’s vibrant cultural landscape. This opportunity is designed to strengthen the city’s creative sector … [Read more...] about RFAs: Sponsorship Opportunity for Creative Industry Events in Canada
Call for Proposals: Justice, Technology and Youth Innovation Programme (Qatar)
Deadline Date: January 10, 2026 The Global Sustainable Council is currently accepting applications to support technical and financial proposals for a Justice, Technology & Youth Innovation Programme. This initiative seeks to empower youth innovators, promote the ethical and responsible … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Justice, Technology and Youth Innovation Programme (Qatar)
Call for Future Founders Startup Bootcamp (US)
Deadline Date: February 04, 2026 The Future Founders is inviting applications for the 2026 Startup Bootcamp is a free program designed to help 18- to 30-year-olds turn their ideas, passions, and side hustles into functioning businesses through workshops, mentorship, and peer support. The … [Read more...] about Call for Future Founders Startup Bootcamp (US)
