Deadline: 24 July 2025 Elia Group is proud to announce the 2025 edition of its annual Open Innovation Challenge (OIC) - a competition designed to stimulate fresh thinking and foster innovation in areas that are essential to their mission. This year, they are placing people at the heart of … [Read more...] about Open Innovation Challenge 2025: People First
Submissions open for Cyber Startup Challenge 2025
Deadline: 30 June 2025 The Cyber-Defence Campus has launched its fifth Cyber Startup Challenge, seeking innovative technologies. Aims The aim of the Cyber Startup Challenge 2025 is to explore the startup technology landscape around the topic of “Graph Analytics Technologies” and in … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Cyber Startup Challenge 2025
Applications open for RIoT Accelerator Program
Deadline: 7 July 2025 Applications are now open for the RIoT Accelerator Program (RAP) to support startups and entrepreneurs who are ready to take their businesses to the next level. Focus Areas Startups from all industries, focusing on innovative technologies and scalable … [Read more...] about Applications open for RIoT Accelerator Program
Submissions open for Generative AI Accelerator Program
Deadline: 10 July 2025 Entries are now open for the Generative AI Accelerator, a global 8-week hybrid program supporting generative and agentic AI startups to prove what’s possible. Benefits Credits to help you build Access up to $1 million in AWS Promotional Credits to build, … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Generative AI Accelerator Program
Applications open for K.I.E.Z. Accelerator Program Fall Batch 2025
Deadline: 11 July 2025 You passed the initial incubation phase and are heading now towards production or market launch? Their Acceleration might help you to grow faster. Goal The goal of the Accelerator is to support the growth of the startups so that they become more successful … [Read more...] about Applications open for K.I.E.Z. Accelerator Program Fall Batch 2025
Request for Applications: Timbuktoo Creative Ideation Programme
Deadline: 27 June 2025 The Timbuktoo Creatives Ideation Programme is designed to transform promising creative ideas into investable, sustainable ventures. Targeting early-stage founders from across Africa's creative industries, the programme provides structure to validate concepts, build … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Timbuktoo Creative Ideation Programme
Now Open: World Smart City Awards 2025
Deadline: 30 June 2025 Submissions are now open for the World Smart City Awards 2025 to recognize and support innovative city strategies, projects, and ideas that can significantly impact citizens' lives and transform cities into better places to live. Categories They’re looking for … [Read more...] about Now Open: World Smart City Awards 2025
CFAs: HASTEN Business Incubation Programme for Youth-Led Enterprises
Deadline: 27 June 2025 HASTEN business incubation programme is now accepting applications from youth-led enterprises in Lesotho, Rwanda and Sierra Leone. The unique opportunity supports the next generation of food systems entrepreneurs and enterprises committed to building sustainable, … [Read more...] about CFAs: HASTEN Business Incubation Programme for Youth-Led Enterprises
Startup Africa Roadtrip Program for Startups and Innovators (East Africa)
Deadline: 15 June 2025 Submissions are now open for the Startup Africa Roadtrip Program to support top entrepreneurs and innovators in East Africa. The program is specifically looking for startups and innovators who are working on ideas with the potential for scalable impact. They are … [Read more...] about Startup Africa Roadtrip Program for Startups and Innovators (East Africa)
“Ideas to Impact” Biotechnology Incubation and Acceleration Programme
Deadline: 20 June 2025 UVU Bio invites biotech and agritech startups to apply for their Business Incubation Programme. The UVU Bio Ideas to Impact Biotech Incubation & Acceleration Programme is designed to fast-track high-potential, registered biotech startups from idea or prototype … [Read more...] about “Ideas to Impact” Biotechnology Incubation and Acceleration Programme
