Deadline Date: March 22, 2026 The Industrial AI Awards by Siemens celebrate startups turning AI into real-world industrial value through innovation, collaboration, and measurable impact. The focus areas and priorities include solving industrial challenges through AI, accelerating AI … [Read more...] about The Industrial AI Awards for Startups 2026
Grow with Miller Center Accelerator Program
Deadline Date: February 27, 2026 The Miller Center Accelerator is a six-month program designed to equip social enterprise leaders with knowledge, networks, and confidence to scale their mission with intention. The program focuses on social enterprises tackling poverty through women’s … [Read more...] about Grow with Miller Center Accelerator Program
Falling Walls Venture 2026: Global Call for Science Start-Up Breakthroughs
Deadline Date: April 15, 2026 Falling Walls Venture has opened its global call for science breakthroughs, inviting leading actors in science and academia to nominate pioneering science projects and start-ups for international recognition. The focus areas include science-based start-ups … [Read more...] about Falling Walls Venture 2026: Global Call for Science Start-Up Breakthroughs
Small Business Champions 2026: AI-Powered Solutions for MSME International Trade
Deadline Date: March 16, 2026 The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the International Trade Centre (ITC), the WTO MSME Group, and the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) are inviting innovative proposals that help micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) use artificial … [Read more...] about Small Business Champions 2026: AI-Powered Solutions for MSME International Trade
Entries Open: Moonshots for Development Open Innovation Challenge
Deadline Date: March 30, 2026 The Moonshots for Development Open Innovation Challenge invites innovators to pilot solutions that address the needs of smallholder farmers, rural communities, and indigenous populations through resilient food systems. The focus areas include four challenge … [Read more...] about Entries Open: Moonshots for Development Open Innovation Challenge
Summerfest Tech Pitch Competition for Startups Worldwide
Deadline Date: April 10, 2026 The Summerfest Tech Pitch Competition is now accepting applications for its 2026 event, inviting startups across the globe to showcase innovative products and services in four major technology tracks. Manufacturing, Food/Bev, and AgTech; FinTech; … [Read more...] about Summerfest Tech Pitch Competition for Startups Worldwide
CFAs: Professional Development for Environmental Journalism Grant Programme
Deadline Date: April 23, 2026 The Professional Development Grant Programme for Environmental Journalism is now accepting applications to support activities and services that strengthen environmental investigative journalism across Europe. The programme focuses on professional development for … [Read more...] about CFAs: Professional Development for Environmental Journalism Grant Programme
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
Nominations open for Wilkes Climate Innovation Prize
Deadline Date: February 28, 2026 The Wilkes Climate Innovation Prize is requesting applications to accelerate innovative solutions with high potential to tackle critical challenges in the climate, energy, and economic sectors and bring them closer to practical implementation. The prize … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Wilkes Climate Innovation Prize
Startup Challenges to Drive AI, Cybersecurity, and Home Platform Innovation
Deadline Date: March 09, 2026 Orange, in partnership with VivaTech, is launching startup challenges to accelerate innovation in AI, cybersecurity, and home platform services, empowering startups to create impactful solutions for businesses and consumers. Focus areas include accelerating AI … [Read more...] about Startup Challenges to Drive AI, Cybersecurity, and Home Platform Innovation
