Deadline Date: February 15, 2026 The VFund is an Accelerator Program and Seed Funding initiative designed to support and empower women entrepreneurs. The focus areas of the program include strengthening early-stage, women-led startups by providing financial assistance, structured incubation, … [Read more...] about VFund: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs with Seed Funding and Support (India)
Entries open for Innopreneurs Startup Contest (Season 12) – IndiaDeadline Date: February 14, 2026
Deadline Date: February 14, 2026 The Innopreneurs is now accepting applications to support innovators and aspiring entrepreneurs in turning their ideas into successful ventures. The focus areas of the contest include Swadeshi Bharat, Atma Nirbhar Bharat / Self Reliant India, Bio … [Read more...] about Entries open for Innopreneurs Startup Contest (Season 12) – IndiaDeadline Date: February 14, 2026
Funding Opportunity for Gauteng Manufacturing SMMEs to Boost Growth (South Africa)
Deadline Date: February 27, 2026 The Gauteng Enterprise Propeller is inviting applications from Gauteng-based SMMEs in the manufacturing sector to apply for funding to support business growth and development. Funding of up to R5 million is available for eligible SMMEs to help scale … [Read more...] about Funding Opportunity for Gauteng Manufacturing SMMEs to Boost Growth (South Africa)
India–Sweden Innovations’ Accelerator for Sustainable Energy
Deadline Date: May 15, 2026 The Swedish Energy Agency is inviting Swedish SMEs to register for the India–Sweden Innovations’ Accelerator (ISIA) to support the entry and growth of sustainable energy solutions in the Indian market. The focus areas, include promoting technologies with high … [Read more...] about India–Sweden Innovations’ Accelerator for Sustainable Energy
Nominations open for Swiss FinTech Awards Program 2026 (Switzerland)
Deadline Date: March 06, 2026 The Swiss FinTech Awards is inviting applications to promote Swiss fintech innovators and start-ups by recognizing outstanding contributions that strengthen the Swiss fintech ecosystem. The Awards focus on three main categories: Early Stage Start-up of the Year … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Swiss FinTech Awards Program 2026 (Switzerland)
Call for Proposals: Business Gala 2026 (Pakistan)
Deadline Date: February 09, 2026 The Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization (ORIC) at the University of Turbat is organizing an exciting Business Gala aimed at fostering entrepreneurship, innovation, and practical business exposure among students. The University of Turbat is … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Business Gala 2026 (Pakistan)
Open Call: Driving Innovation in Later Life Financial Health (UK)
Deadline Date: February 12, 2026 The Finance and Health Lab (FHL) is inviting fintechs, startups, and innovators to explore solutions that enhance financial resilience, confidence, and wellbeing in later life. The focus areas include Predictive Financial Vulnerability Insights for Later … [Read more...] about Open Call: Driving Innovation in Later Life Financial Health (UK)
Call for Innovation Studies for the Development of Generative AI Models
Deadline Date: February 25, 2026 The FFplus initiative has launched its second open call for innovation studies, aiming to support SMEs and start-ups in enhancing their capabilities in generative AI through access to large-scale HPC resources. The call targets innovation studies that address … [Read more...] about Call for Innovation Studies for the Development of Generative AI Models
Grant Opportunity for SMEs to Attain Recognized Standards and Awards (Malta)
Deadline Date: February 13, 2026 The Standards and Awards is seeking grant applications to support SMEs in achieving recognized standards or awards to improve business performance, foster innovation, and increase market credibility. Enhancing competitiveness and credibility through … [Read more...] about Grant Opportunity for SMEs to Attain Recognized Standards and Awards (Malta)
SME Business Report Grant Scheme for Growth and Efficiency (Malta)
Deadline Date: February 13, 2026 The Business Reports for SME is currently accepting applications to support Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises in enhancing their efficiency and competitiveness by partially funding external consultancy services to develop business reports. Promoting … [Read more...] about SME Business Report Grant Scheme for Growth and Efficiency (Malta)
