Deadline Date: May 28, 2026 The FII Innovators Pitch invites forward-thinking innovators to present technology-driven solutions that can address global challenges across climate, healthcare, robotics and education. The initiative targets sustainability, health, robotics, and education by … [Read more...] about FII Innovators Pitch for Transformative AI Solutions
CHISEL Healthcare InnoMatch Prize 2026
Deadline Date: April 13, 2026 The CHISEL Healthcare InnoMatch Prize 2026 is calling for innovative, market-ready or near market-ready solutions to address critical and emerging healthcare needs. The challenge focuses on enhancing health through an AI and tech-enabled workforce, leveraging AI … [Read more...] about CHISEL Healthcare InnoMatch Prize 2026
Y Combinator Accelerator Program for Startup Growth and Funding
Deadline: 4-May-2026 The Y Combinator (YC) Program is a three-month accelerator designed to help startups rapidly grow, refine their products, and expand opportunities for funding. The primary objectives of the program are to help startups significantly improve their product, increase their … [Read more...] about Y Combinator Accelerator Program for Startup Growth and Funding
Call for Entries: Digital Sustainability Training Modules Challenge
Deadline: 27-April-2026 The VivaTech is pleased to announce its applications to develop innovative digital sustainability training modules aimed at enhancing sustainable IT practices across its global workforce. The focus areas of this initiative include training employees involved in … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Digital Sustainability Training Modules Challenge
The Startup Challenge: Rewiring Ambition and Sovereignty
Deadline: 27-April-2026 The VivaTech has launched its applications to support global leaders by strengthening its DeepTech ecosystem and supporting startups at critical growth stages. The challenge focuses on key areas crucial for European sovereignty, including DeepTech, Climate and Energy, … [Read more...] about The Startup Challenge: Rewiring Ambition and Sovereignty
Acceleration Programme for Early-Stage Energy Startups
Deadline Date: April 13, 2026 The ERIA 2026 Acceleration Programme aims to support the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the electricity sector by driving the growth of early-stage startups that are building their MVP, validating their business model, market, or legal structure. The programme’s … [Read more...] about Acceleration Programme for Early-Stage Energy Startups
Grand Challenges: Addressing Physiological Barriers to Micronutrient Absorption from Fortified Foods
Deadline Date: April 28, 2026 The Grand Challenges Addressing Physiological Barriers to Micronutrient Absorption from Fortified Foods invites innovative approaches to understand, measure, and mitigate biological constraints that limit the impact of fortified foods on nutrition and … [Read more...] about Grand Challenges: Addressing Physiological Barriers to Micronutrient Absorption from Fortified Foods
Entries open for THRIVE Global Impact Challenge
Deadline Date: May 15, 2026 The THRIVE Global Impact Challenge is pleased to announce its applications to identify and support startups developing scalable solutions to critical challenges across agriculture and food systems. The challenge focuses on six key themes that drive innovation … [Read more...] about Entries open for THRIVE Global Impact Challenge
Submit Applications for Smart Aging Startup Challenge
Deadline Date: April 27, 2026 The VivaTech is seeking innovative startups to develop solutions that help consumers adopt small lifestyle shifts in nutrition, physical activity, and mental well-being, transforming them into sustainable healthy habits over time. The challenge aims to build an … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Smart Aging Startup Challenge
Impact 2035 Challenge: Accelerating Transformative Tech
Deadline Date: April 27, 2026 The VivaTech is inviting innovative tech startups to participate in the Impact 2035 challenge, seeking transformative solutions that prioritize digital sovereignty, sustainability, and measurable societal impact. The challenge focuses on key themes including … [Read more...] about Impact 2035 Challenge: Accelerating Transformative Tech
