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
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
AI Ventures Accelerator: Turn Your Idea Into an AI-Powered Business
Deadline Date: February 22, 2026 The Technovation is now accepting applications for is AI Ventures Accelerator to support young women in transforming innovative ideas into AI-driven businesses ready for investment and real-world impact. The accelerator offers a chance to compete for one of … [Read more...] about AI Ventures Accelerator: Turn Your Idea Into an AI-Powered Business
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
iF Social Impact Prize: Empowering Projects for a Better Society
Deadline Date: May 20, 2026 The iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE is an initiative designed to support projects that make a meaningful contribution to society. All submissions must align with one of the 15 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which include: No Poverty; Zero Hunger; Good … [Read more...] about iF Social Impact Prize: Empowering Projects for a Better Society
Call for Applications: The Pan-African Incubation Programme
Deadline Date: February 18, 2026 The United Nations Development Programme is requesting applications to support African EdTech startups to strengthen their business models, enhance product development, and become investment‑ready with scalable solutions that transform education and reduce … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: The Pan-African Incubation Programme
Zayed Sustainability Prize Supporting Global Sustainable Solutions
Deadline Date: June 15, 2026 The Zayed Sustainability Prize is a global award established by the Abu Dhabi Government to recognize impactful solutions that advance sustainability and humanitarian development in line with the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The Prize … [Read more...] about Zayed Sustainability Prize Supporting Global Sustainable Solutions
Open Call for Vienna Startup Package 2026
Deadline Date: February 20, 2026 The Vienna Startup Package by the Vienna Business Agency attracts international startups to Vienna by providing support and resources that help them grow in the city’s dynamic ecosystem. The programme focuses on scalable business models with proven success in … [Read more...] about Open Call for Vienna Startup Package 2026
