Deadline: 15 August 2025 The Straight2Market Program is now open for applications to foster collaboration between retailers and startups to market food products, test and implement Proofs of Concept (PoC) that drive technological advancements in the retail sector. Key Objectives Support … [Read more...] about Call for Retailers: Straight2Market Program 2025
Call for Startups, Entrepreneurs and Students: Straight2Market Program
Deadline: 15 August 2025 EIT Food has announced the RIS Straight to Market (S2M) program to support students, entrepreneurs, startups, scale-ups and SMEs in bringing and testing new or highly improved food products and technological solutions to market. Key Objectives Support the market … [Read more...] about Call for Startups, Entrepreneurs and Students: Straight2Market Program
INVENT 2025: Annual Innovation Competition (Ireland)
Deadline: 29 June 2025 Applications are now open for INVENT 2025, the annual competition organised by Catalyst with headline partner Bank of Ireland, that celebrates their most exciting entrepreneurs and innovations, giving them an international platform and support to make the greatest … [Read more...] about INVENT 2025: Annual Innovation Competition (Ireland)
Entries open for Green Innovators Pitch 10.0 (South Africa)
Deadline: 6 June 2025 Are you ready to turn your sustainable idea into a game-changing solution? The Green Innovators Pitch 10.0 is now open for applications! The Green Innovators' Pitch is back for its 10th installment! This year, once again, they will be bringing together exceptional minds … [Read more...] about Entries open for Green Innovators Pitch 10.0 (South Africa)
3rd Susong Cup Future Industry Technology Innovation Competition (South Africa)
Deadline: 20 June 2025 The Innovation Hub, as part of the BRICS Advisory Committee, proudly present the 3rd Susong CUP Future Industrial Technology Innovation Competition – BRICS Track. It seeks groundbreaking technological projects and top-tier teams from BRICS member states and emerging … [Read more...] about 3rd Susong Cup Future Industry Technology Innovation Competition (South Africa)
Deep SAGE Programme for Seed to Pre-Series A Tech Startups
Deadline: 31 May 2025 Entries are now open for Deep SAGE , a growth journey designed for Seed to Pre-Series A tech startups, in collaboration with NUS Enterprise, BLOCK71, and TIS Inc. Focus Areas Focus on one or more of the following areas: Enterprise Software Solutions … [Read more...] about Deep SAGE Programme for Seed to Pre-Series A Tech Startups
Applications open for Startups-in-Residence Program (Palestine)
Deadline: 31 May 2025 Submissions are now open for the Startups-in-Residence Program (STIR8) to support early-stage, high-potential startups with hands-on mentorship, structured learning, workspace access, and a vibrant community of fellow founders. Over an exciting 6-month journey, STIR8 … [Read more...] about Applications open for Startups-in-Residence Program (Palestine)
Apply for Microsoft SMME Capacity Building Programme (South Africa)
Deadline: 28 May 2025 Is your business ready to scale through technology? If yes, then apply for the Microsoft SMME Capacity Building Programme. The SMME Capacity Building Programme (SCBP) is a twelve (12) month programme that supports businesses with relevant skills and knowledge to grow … [Read more...] about Apply for Microsoft SMME Capacity Building Programme (South Africa)
CFAs: Women Entrepreneurship Development Programme (South Africa)
Deadline: 23 May 2025 The African Bank Women Entrepreneurship Development Programme is now open for applications to empower female-owned SMMES by equipping them with the skills and tools needed to participate in Africa's mainstream economy, contribute to job creation, and integrate into various … [Read more...] about CFAs: Women Entrepreneurship Development Programme (South Africa)
Open Call for Applications: TikTok Small Biz Fest (US)
Deadline: 31 May 2025 Ready to take your business to the next level? Apply for your chance to be one of the 500 small businesses selected to receive $2,000 in TikTok Ad Credits and one-on-one onboarding support to supercharge your business during Small Biz Fest. Benefits Each winning … [Read more...] about Open Call for Applications: TikTok Small Biz Fest (US)
