Deadline: 7 July 2025 Entries are now open for the Startup Deep Tech Ventures Lab (DTVL) Program to build and/or scale high-value, IP-driven startups. Its primary goal is to bridge the gap between technology and commercialisation and accelerate the Deep Tech speed to market across a broad … [Read more...] about Startup Deep Tech Ventures Lab Program (Malaysia)
Call for Applications: Supporting Women Farmers Program (Ukraine)
Deadline: 29 June 2025 Mercy Corps, an international humanitarian organization, with support from the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, is expanding its Ukraine Agriculture Support Program (UASP) with a new component to support women farmers. The component provides women with access to … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Supporting Women Farmers Program (Ukraine)
OST Greenification Program for Startups, SMEs and Associations in Tunisia
Deadline: 15 July 2025 The Open Startup International (OST) is thrilled to open applications for the Greenification Program, part of the OST Goes Green Initiative – designed to support and accelerate Tunisia’s transition toward a more sustainable future. Why to apply? Practical Tools … [Read more...] about OST Greenification Program for Startups, SMEs and Associations in Tunisia
StandWithOwners: Small Business Contest (Canada)
Deadline: 3 September 2025 Applications are now open for the #StandWithOwners, a small business contest that provide exposure and technology for your business. Prize Information 5 grand prize winners receive $200,000: $75,000 in direct funding $35,000 in TELUS technology and … [Read more...] about StandWithOwners: Small Business Contest (Canada)
Silulo Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme (South Africa)
Deadline: 30 June 2025 Are you an entrepreneur based in the Western Cape, ready to grow your business and make a real impact in your community? Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand your hustle, the Silulo Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme is here to support your … [Read more...] about Silulo Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme (South Africa)
10th UCLG ASPAC Congress – Startup Pitching Competition (Asia Pacific)
Deadline: 8 August 2025 The United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific (UCLG ASPAC) is proud to launch the Startup Pitching Competition — a dynamic platform to spotlight startups that are transforming urban futures through innovation. The competition invites early-stage and … [Read more...] about 10th UCLG ASPAC Congress – Startup Pitching Competition (Asia Pacific)
Submit Applications for WeXchange 2025 Women STEMpreneurs Competition
Deadline: 9 July 2025 WeXchange 2025 Women STEMpreneurs Competition seeks to identify the most innovative and dynamic STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) women entrepreneurs in Latin America and the Caribbean to connect them with potential funding … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for WeXchange 2025 Women STEMpreneurs Competition
Request for Applications: Timbuktoo Creative Ideation Programme
Deadline: 27 June 2025 The Timbuktoo Creatives Ideation Programme is designed to transform promising creative ideas into investable, sustainable ventures. Targeting early-stage founders from across Africa's creative industries, the programme provides structure to validate concepts, build … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Timbuktoo Creative Ideation Programme
Call for Applications: Kickstart Entrepreneurship Programme (Nigeria)
Deadline: 20 June 2025 Applications are now open for the Kickstart Entrepreneurship Programme, which supports youth-owned businesses by providing training, access to capital (grants), and mentorship. Kickstart is an initiative of the International Breweries Foundation with a focus on … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Kickstart Entrepreneurship Programme (Nigeria)
“InnovaCities 2025” Regenerative Innovation Competition
Deadline: 30 July 2025 The 14th International Fair of Smart, Happy, Humane and Resilient Cities InnovaCities 2025 is now accepting applications for the prestigious Regenerative Innovation Competition, to be held from September 15 to 17, 2025, in Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil, a city celebrated as … [Read more...] about “InnovaCities 2025” Regenerative Innovation Competition
