Deadline Date: January 31, 2026 The Maharashtra State Innovation Society under the Government of Maharashtra has launched the Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Women Startup Scheme to support and fund women-led startups in the state. The scheme focuses on funding women-led startups, boosting … [Read more...] about RFAs: Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Women Startup Scheme (India)
Call for Applications: AI Fiqh Hackathon in Islamic Finance 2026 (Malaysia)
Deadline Date: January 18, 2026 The AI Fiqh Hackathon 2026 is calling all innovators, tech enthusiasts, and visionaries to develop AI-powered, Shariah-compliant solutions that redefine Islamic Finance. The focus areas of this hackathon include creating AI-powered solutions, ensuring Shariah … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: AI Fiqh Hackathon in Islamic Finance 2026 (Malaysia)
Call for Proposals: Venture Challenge Spring 2026 (Netherlands)
Deadline Date: February 03, 2026 The Venture Challenge Spring Edition 2026 offers early-stage entrepreneurs in life sciences and health an opportunity to develop their scientific innovations into market-ready ventures through a structured support programme. The Venture Challenge is designed … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Venture Challenge Spring 2026 (Netherlands)
RFPs: CSIR Energy Industry Support Programme in South Africa
Deadline Date: February 09, 2026 The CSIR Energy Research Centre is now accepting grant applications to support small, medium and micro-sized enterprises in the energy sector. The programme focuses on technology development support for SMMEs, participation across the energy sector value … [Read more...] about RFPs: CSIR Energy Industry Support Programme in South Africa
CFPs: International Technology Pilot and Demonstration Program (Canada)
Deadline Date: January 30, 2026 Through the International Technology Pilot and Demonstration (ITPD) – Cleantech Program, NRC IRAP helps Canadian SMEs validate, adapt, and integrate their clean technologies in collaboration with foreign partners and end-users in international markets. The … [Read more...] about CFPs: International Technology Pilot and Demonstration Program (Canada)
Seedbed Programme: Call for Implementing Venture Builders (2026–28)
Deadline Date: February 04, 2026 The EIT Food is inviting grant applications to participate in a programme that supports startups in the Food & Agriculture sector through Seedbed subgrants and dedicated funding. The focus areas and priorities include appointing up to seven Venture … [Read more...] about Seedbed Programme: Call for Implementing Venture Builders (2026–28)
Apply Now: Karnataka Acceleration Network Program (Cohort 2) – India
Deadline Date: January 16, 2026 The DERBI Foundation is inviting applications for its Karnataka Acceleration Network Program, a flagship 6-month acceleration program initiated by the Government of Karnataka to fuel the growth of high-potential #startups across the state. The offerings focus … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Karnataka Acceleration Network Program (Cohort 2) – India
GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence Program (Cohort 2) – India
Deadline Date: January 23, 2026 Applicants are now invited to submit applications for the GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Program to support and kickstart your entrepreneurial journey. Applicants must not have received significant external funding exceeding ₹10 lakh, including … [Read more...] about GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence Program (Cohort 2) – India
Open-Innovation Competition Empowering Start-ups with Global Patents
Deadline Date: July 31, 2026 The IPHatch® Asia competition is a unique initiative aimed at empowering start-ups by granting them access to valuable patents from world-renowned technology leaders. The core focus areas and objectives of this initiative include business expansion, technology … [Read more...] about Open-Innovation Competition Empowering Start-ups with Global Patents
Cinescoop Program for Ambitious Dutch Feature Films
Deadline Date: March 03, 2026 Cinescoop is a dedicated program of the Netherlands Film Fund that supports the production of ambitious Dutch feature films and feature-length animated films intended primarily for cinema audiences and aiming for the highest possible cinematic quality in both content … [Read more...] about Cinescoop Program for Ambitious Dutch Feature Films
