Deadline: August 27, 2025 Applications are now open for the Validate Your Startup Idea Program, a 6-week course by Iterative Startup Academy offering up to US$10,000 in funding, real customer feedback, and guidance from experienced founders to help test and refine startup ideas. The Validate … [Read more...] about Open Call: Validate Your Startup Idea Program
Submissions open for UN Tourism Social Innovation Challenge
Deadline: December 08, 2025 The Global Social Innovation Challenge seeks to identify and support groundbreaking startups, scaleups, SMEs and entrepreneurs who are driving change in three key areas which are Community-based Tourism, Inclusivity and Accessibility and Green Projects. The … [Read more...] about Submissions open for UN Tourism Social Innovation Challenge
Call for Applications: McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism
Deadline: October 13, 2025 Are you a journalist with a great idea for a high-impact story that “Follows the Money” but few resources to get it done? The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism would like to hear from you. The McGraw Fellowship provides editorial and financial support to … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism
Request for Proposals: Development of the Orange Index
Deadline: 15 August 2025 The Impact Investment Exchange seeks a qualified technology vendor to design and develop the Orange Index™ - a platform that aggregates real-time SME impact data with macro-level indicators to benchmark national progress on gender equality and climate … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Development of the Orange Index
Submissions open for GovTech Innovation Challenge 2025
Deadline: 12 September 2025 Submissions are now open for the GovTech Innovation Challenge 2025 to co-design and pilot innovative digital solutions for tax administration in Ghana, with a focus on informal sector and e-commerce taxation. Program Objectives Creating a platform for private … [Read more...] about Submissions open for GovTech Innovation Challenge 2025
Submit Applications for Global Fast Track Programme
Deadline: 21 September 2025 Join the year-long, hybrid Global Fast Track (GFT) programme to expand your business into Hong Kong and Asia, with access to one-on-one meetings with 120+ investors and corporates, opportunities to pitch live on stage, connect with 37,000+ global leaders at the Hong Kong … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Global Fast Track Programme
Request for Applications: SDG Sprint Program 2025 (Asia-Pacific)
Deadline: 3 August 2025 The SDG Sprint Program supports impact startups by providing access to global networks and industry expertise, aiming to amplify impact-focused entrepreneurship across the Asia-Pacific. Led by the UNDP Seoul Policy Centre as part of Youth Co: Lab, co-led by UNDP and … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: SDG Sprint Program 2025 (Asia-Pacific)
Applications open for Energy Starter Program
Deadline: 22 August 2025 Are you ready to scale your solution globally with a leading energy company? Join EDP on this journey and apply for the upcoming edition! EDP’s Energy Starter is an open innovation program designed to fast-track the adoption of technologies that drive the energy … [Read more...] about Applications open for Energy Starter Program
Entries open for iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE 2025
Deadline: 1 September 2025 The iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE supports projects that contribute to improving their society. Categories All submissions should be in line with one of the following 15 UN SDGs. No poverty Zero hunger Goodhealth and well-being Quality education … [Read more...] about Entries open for iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE 2025
Global Call: Digital Solutions for an Inclusive Economy
Deadline: 18 August 2025 Are you building tech that empowers women, youth, MSMEs, or marginalized communities? This is your moment to amplify your impact on the global stage. UNIDO, UN Trade and Development, UNDCO & ODET, with the Global Digital Compact Objective 2 Working Group, invite … [Read more...] about Global Call: Digital Solutions for an Inclusive Economy
