Deadline: 23 September 2025 The European Commission is accepting applications for its Circular Economy and Zero Pollution which aim is to facilitate the transition toward a sustainable, circular, energy-efficient and climate-resilient economy, a toxic-free environment and at protecting, restoring … [Read more...] about CFAs: Circular Economy and Zero Pollution
CFPs: Alleviating Household Energy Poverty in Europe
Deadline: 23 September 2025 The European Commission is accepting proposals for its Alleviating household energy poverty in Europe. Objectives The European Green Deal sets out to ensure an energy transition that is socially just and inclusive. In accordance with the Fit for 55 package, … [Read more...] about CFPs: Alleviating Household Energy Poverty in Europe
Open Call: Baker Hughes Energy Ideas Generation Program
Deadline: 30 June 2025 Are you a visionary entrepreneur who is passionate about creating cutting-edge solutions for emissions removal, increase efficiency and carbon neutrality? Then they invite you to be a part of this global movement by submitting your innovative startup idea. They are … [Read more...] about Open Call: Baker Hughes Energy Ideas Generation Program
Open Call for New Commons Challenge
Deadline: 2 June 2025 The Open Data Policy Lab invites global changemakers to propose innovative data commons for generative AI that serves the public interest. By enhancing data diversity, quality, and provenance, they can unlock AI’s potential to innovate and solve complex … [Read more...] about Open Call for New Commons Challenge
Entries open for Cartier Women’s Initiative
Deadline: 24 June 2025 Entries are now open for the Cartier Women's Initiative, an annual international entrepreneurship program that aims to drive change by empowering women impact entrepreneurs. Award Categories 2026 Regional Awards For the Regional Awards, they are looking for … [Read more...] about Entries open for Cartier Women’s Initiative
Submissions open for VDS Startup Competition
Deadline: 27 June 2025 Applications are now open for the VDS Startup Competition, welcoming startups from around the world dedicated to creating solutions with a positive social impact and serving as catalysts for sustainable, positive change across all sectors. Participating startups have … [Read more...] about Submissions open for VDS Startup Competition
Submissions open for Zinemaldia Startup Challenge
Deadline: 2 June 2025 The San Sebastian Film Festival opens the seventh call for the Zinemaldia Startup Challenge, a competition focused on Spanish and European entrepreneurs and startups whose projects include new technologies applied to the audiovisual field. Zinemaldia Startup Challenge … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Zinemaldia Startup Challenge
AI & the Future of Work: Designing What Comes Next Challenge
Deadline: 5 May 2025 They invite startups to build scalable, people-centric innovations that leverage AI to transform how they work, learn, and collaboration, from activation and upskilling to role redesign and workforce strategy. Challenge AI & the Future of Work : designing what … [Read more...] about AI & the Future of Work: Designing What Comes Next Challenge
Shaping the Future of Circularity in Fashion Challenge
Deadline: 12 May 2025 Applicants are invited to submit applications for the Shaping the Future of Circularity in Fashion Challenge. Challenges How can they innovate textile-to-textile recycling for a circular future? Context / Need: As part of SHEIN's commitment to … [Read more...] about Shaping the Future of Circularity in Fashion Challenge
Open Call: European Mini-Slate Development
Deadline: 17 September 2025 The European Commission is now inviting submissions for the European Mini – Slate Development topic. Scope The objective of the European mini-slate development support is to foster the competitiveness of European independent production companies and to … [Read more...] about Open Call: European Mini-Slate Development
