Deadline: September 15, 2025 The Waterloo Region Small Business Centre is launching its Early Sparks program, a 5-week initiative designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs transform their business ideas into actionable plans. The program focuses on guiding participants through business idea … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Early Sparks Program (Canada)
Open Call: Validate Your Startup Idea Program
Deadline: August 27, 2025 Applications are now open for the Validate Your Startup Idea Program, a 6-week course by Iterative Startup Academy offering up to US$10,000 in funding, real customer feedback, and guidance from experienced founders to help test and refine startup ideas. The Validate … [Read more...] about Open Call: Validate Your Startup Idea Program
Applications open for FinBlue PitchFest 2025 (India)
Deadline: August 20, 2025 Are you building the next big thing in FinTech? This is your moment to scale up with India's premier FinTech startup accelerator — FinBlue. FinBlue is a national initiative by STPI, developed in partnership with MeitY-Government of India, ELCOT- Government of Tamil … [Read more...] about Applications open for FinBlue PitchFest 2025 (India)
FCMB–FMO AgriTech Investment Readiness Program 2025 (Nigeria)
Deadline: September 12, 2025 Apply for the FCMB-FMO AgriTech Investment Readiness Program 2025 in partnership with Heave Ventures. The FCMB-FMO AgriTech Investment Readiness Program is a national initiative designed to help Nigeria's most promising agritech startups and SMEs build the … [Read more...] about FCMB–FMO AgriTech Investment Readiness Program 2025 (Nigeria)
Applications open for AT&T Small Business Contest (US)
Deadline: September 30, 2025 Apply now for the AT&T Small Business Contest for a chance to win $50,000 and the support of a growing community of over 20 athletes and entrepreneurs. Prize Information One Grand Prize winner will receive: $50,000 towards their small business One … [Read more...] about Applications open for AT&T Small Business Contest (US)
Call for Women Entrepreneurs: Female Funding Fit Programme (South Africa)
Deadline: August 21, 2025 WomHub, powered by the French Embassy in South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi, is proud to announce its Female Funding Fit Programme – a leading investment readiness programme for Tech- enabled, female led businesses in South Africa. Female Funding Fit is a purpose … [Read more...] about Call for Women Entrepreneurs: Female Funding Fit Programme (South Africa)
Apply for Community Development Programme 2025 (Youth Focus) – South Africa
Deadline: August 30, 2025 The Hope Factory is seeking to upskill entrepreneurs who have business ideas and want to start a business. Applicants must reside in Port Elizabeth. Those residing in Kwanobuhle and New Brighton are encouraged to apply. Business Idea Generation Requirements … [Read more...] about Apply for Community Development Programme 2025 (Youth Focus) – South Africa
Moonshot TNK 2.0 – ASPIRE Startup Bootcamp on Entrepreneurship (Philippines)
Deadline: August 21, 2025 Calling all aspiring startups in Western Visayas – Are you developing a prototype, building your MVP, running a pilot, or preparing to scale? Moonshot TNK 2.0 – ASPIRE Startup Bootcamp on Entrepreneurship is now open for passionate entrepreneurs and early-stage startups … [Read more...] about Moonshot TNK 2.0 – ASPIRE Startup Bootcamp on Entrepreneurship (Philippines)
Call for Proposals: Prototype of a High-Speed ITU-T Compliant LiFi Link (India)
Deadline: August 25, 2025 Submit your pitch for the Prototype of a High-Speed ITU-T Compliant LiFi Link – South West Delhi. Problem Statement/Objective Design and implement a high-speed, line-of-sight Light Fidelity (LiFi) communication system that is compliant with ITU-T G.9991 and … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Prototype of a High-Speed ITU-T Compliant LiFi Link (India)
Energy Camp for Startups in Sub-Saharan Africa
Deadline: August 24, 2025 Are you an innovative entrepreneur looking to transform the energy supply and livelihoods in Sub‑Saharan Africa? Do you have a mature product or business idea and/or a first prototype for the decentralised renewable energy sector in Sub‑Saharan Africa? If yes, apply now to … [Read more...] about Energy Camp for Startups in Sub-Saharan Africa
