Deadline: February 18, 2026 Snowflake and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) have launched the 2026 Snowflake Startup Challenge, a global competition inviting early-stage startups from around the world to build innovative AI applications powered by Snowflake’s Data Cloud for a chance to win up to … [Read more...] about Apply for Snowflake Startup Challenge 2026
Call for Applications: Luminate Accelerator Program
Deadline: January 12, 2026 The Luminate Accelerator, a program of NextCorps based in Rochester, New York, is inviting applications from startups developing innovative technologies using optics, photonics, or imaging, offering funding, mentorship, and investor access to help them scale and enhance … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Luminate Accelerator Program
Zenith Bank Hackathon 5.0 – Shaping the Future of Financial Innovation (Africa)
Deadline: October 31, 2025 The Zenith Bank Hackathon 5.0 invites innovators, developers, and startups across Africa to submit AI-driven fintech solutions for a chance to co-create groundbreaking digital innovations that advance financial inclusion, operational efficiency, and technology-driven … [Read more...] about Zenith Bank Hackathon 5.0 – Shaping the Future of Financial Innovation (Africa)
Submit Applications for Build Your AgriCanvas Competition
Deadline: November 07, 2025 The e-MOVE initiative by MOVE-ComCashew invites young and emerging agripreneurs aged 18 and above from member states of the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) to submit innovative ideas focused on the cashew, cocoa, maize, or livestock value … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Build Your AgriCanvas Competition
Submit Applications for Cox Cleantech Accelerator Program Spring 2026
Deadline: November 02, 2025 The Cox Cleantech Accelerator, managed by gener8tor in partnership with Cox Cleantech, invests $100,000 into five innovative startups focused on sustainability and climate tech solutions, running bi-annually from January 22nd to May 8th, 2026, and aims to empower … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Cox Cleantech Accelerator Program Spring 2026
28th Call for Proposals by CFC to Strengthen Smallholder Livelihoods
Deadline: April 01, 2026 The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) invites applications from SMEs, cooperatives, social enterprises, NGOs, and public or private sector entities based or operating in its 101 member countries for projects that empower smallholders, enhance local livelihoods, and promote … [Read more...] about 28th Call for Proposals by CFC to Strengthen Smallholder Livelihoods
Submit Applications for Alma Ascent $100,000 Pitch Competition
Deadline: November 06, 2025 Alma Ascent is inviting early-stage immigrant-led startups from around the world to compete for $100,000 in funding by pitching their ideas live in Palo Alto on November 20, 2025, as part of their initiative to support innovation driven by immigration. Early-stage … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Alma Ascent $100,000 Pitch Competition
Tech for an Equitable Future: Braze Program for Underrepresented Founders
Deadline: January 16, 2026 Braze, a global customer engagement platform, is offering underrepresented founders an opportunity to scale their startups with 12 months of free access to its platform and supporting services through the Tech for an Equitable Future program, aiming to help lean teams … [Read more...] about Tech for an Equitable Future: Braze Program for Underrepresented Founders
Open Call: Pre-Qualification of Videography and Photography Service Providers in Africa
Deadline: October 24, 2025 The African Women’s Development and Communication Network (FEMNET) is inviting videography and photography companies or teams across Africa to submit Expressions of Interest for pre-qualification as service providers to support its programs, campaigns, and advocacy … [Read more...] about Open Call: Pre-Qualification of Videography and Photography Service Providers in Africa
Diamond Challenge 2026: Global Entrepreneurship Competition for High School Students
Deadline: January 15, 2026 The Diamond Challenge 2026, organized by Horn Entrepreneurship at the University of Delaware, invites high school students aged 14-18 from any country to develop and submit original business or social venture concepts, providing a platform to transform their ideas into … [Read more...] about Diamond Challenge 2026: Global Entrepreneurship Competition for High School Students
