Deadline: October 10, 2025 The National Hackathon 2025 on Eco-Alternatives to Single Use Plastics is a government initiative aimed at identifying and promoting eco-friendly, economically viable, and scalable alternatives to petroleum-based single-use plastic items. The Hackathon focuses on … [Read more...] about National Hackathon 2025 on Eco-Alternatives to Single Use Plastics (India)
Applications open for Venture Vault Program (Season 2) – India
Deadline: October 05, 2025 CGC University in association with Startup Punjab (GoP) has announced Venture Vault Season 2, inviting DPIIT-registered startups to pitch before investors for funding and growth opportunities. The focus areas of this initiative include compete for a funding pool … [Read more...] about Applications open for Venture Vault Program (Season 2) – India
Call for Applications: Matching Grants for Farmers (Zambia)
Deadline: October 23, 2025 The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock of the Republic of Zambia, with support from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), invites eligible livestock actors to apply for the Matching Grant Facility (MGF) under the Enhanced Smallholder Livestock … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Matching Grants for Farmers (Zambia)
Submit Applications for PAIDAR Microgrants Program – Pakistan
Deadline: October 31, 2025 PAIDAR aims to support economic recovery and sustainable development in rural Sindh through financial assistance to viable business proposals. The program’s objectives include poverty alleviation, inclusive development, economic recovery, and sustainable … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for PAIDAR Microgrants Program – Pakistan
CFAs: Women Exporters in the Digital Economy Fund (Jordon)
Deadline: October 26, 2025 The WTO-ITC WEIDE Fund is launching its open call for applications in Jordan to support women entrepreneurs expanding their businesses in the digital economy. What to expect is funding opportunities where applicants can apply for two types of grants, the Discovery … [Read more...] about CFAs: Women Exporters in the Digital Economy Fund (Jordon)
MCCH Sustainable Food Challenge 2026
Deadline: November 17, 2025 The MCCH Sustainable Food Challenge 2026 is a global initiative aimed at fostering innovative startups and corporations to develop solutions that feed the planet's growing population while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the food value … [Read more...] about MCCH Sustainable Food Challenge 2026
CFPs: Study to Inform the Second Phase of the Kenya Catalytic Jobs Fund
Deadline: October 13, 2025 The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) invites proposals to improve support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya. The aim of this study is to identify critical gaps that the British High Commission (BHC) can address to improve … [Read more...] about CFPs: Study to Inform the Second Phase of the Kenya Catalytic Jobs Fund
Entries open for Women in Ocean Food Innovation Studio 2026
Deadline: October 31, 2025 The Women in Ocean Food Innovation Studio is a global, equity-free business support program designed for female founders and leadership teams advancing solutions in the blue economy. The focus areas of this initiative include sustainable aquaculture, marine … [Read more...] about Entries open for Women in Ocean Food Innovation Studio 2026
Rural Business Development Grant Scheme to Support Micro Enterprises Growth (UK)
Deadline: October 30, 2025 The Rural Business Development Grant Scheme (RBDGS) provides capital grants to support the sustainability and growth of rural micro-businesses across Northern Ireland. The focus areas of the scheme are supporting the sustainability and growth of rural … [Read more...] about Rural Business Development Grant Scheme to Support Micro Enterprises Growth (UK)
Accelerate Your Early-Stage AI Startup with the AI NATION GRANT (Germany)
Deadline: October 19, 2025 The AI NATION GRANT is designed to support early-stage AI projects and startups by providing financial and expert backing to accelerate the development of AI-based business ideas and prototypes. The focus areas of the AI NATION GRANT include supporting early-stage … [Read more...] about Accelerate Your Early-Stage AI Startup with the AI NATION GRANT (Germany)
