Deadline Date: March 31, 2026 The Builders of Africa’s Future (BAF) 2026 accelerator program invites early-stage African entrepreneurs to scale their ventures and impact through innovation, mentorship, and enterprise development opportunities. The program focuses on health, education, … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Builders of Africa’s Future Accelerator Program 2026
Grand Challenges: Addressing Physiological Barriers to Micronutrient Absorption from Fortified Foods
Deadline Date: April 28, 2026 The Grand Challenges Addressing Physiological Barriers to Micronutrient Absorption from Fortified Foods invites innovative approaches to understand, measure, and mitigate biological constraints that limit the impact of fortified foods on nutrition and … [Read more...] about Grand Challenges: Addressing Physiological Barriers to Micronutrient Absorption from Fortified Foods
Open Call: RUTF Cost-Disrupting Innovations Challenge
Deadline Date: April 28, 2026 The Cost-Disrupting Innovations to Reduce the Cost of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) Grand Challenge seeks transformative solutions to significantly lower the cost of treating Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) by improving the affordability of therapeutic … [Read more...] about Open Call: RUTF Cost-Disrupting Innovations Challenge
Entries open for THRIVE Global Impact Challenge
Deadline Date: May 15, 2026 The THRIVE Global Impact Challenge is pleased to announce its applications to identify and support startups developing scalable solutions to critical challenges across agriculture and food systems. The challenge focuses on six key themes that drive innovation … [Read more...] about Entries open for THRIVE Global Impact Challenge
Apply for Innovations in Cost-Disruptive Tools for Diagnosis and Screening Grand Challenge
Deadline Date: April 28, 2026 The Gates Foundation invites applications for innovative solutions that significantly reduce the cost of diagnostic and screening tools while enabling scalable and effective deployment in low- and middle-income countries. The initiative focuses on … [Read more...] about Apply for Innovations in Cost-Disruptive Tools for Diagnosis and Screening Grand Challenge
Submit Applications for Smart Aging Startup Challenge
Deadline Date: April 27, 2026 The VivaTech is seeking innovative startups to develop solutions that help consumers adopt small lifestyle shifts in nutrition, physical activity, and mental well-being, transforming them into sustainable healthy habits over time. The challenge aims to build an … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Smart Aging Startup Challenge
Impact 2035 Challenge: Accelerating Transformative Tech
Deadline Date: April 27, 2026 The VivaTech is inviting innovative tech startups to participate in the Impact 2035 challenge, seeking transformative solutions that prioritize digital sovereignty, sustainability, and measurable societal impact. The challenge focuses on key themes including … [Read more...] about Impact 2035 Challenge: Accelerating Transformative Tech
MIT Solve 10th Anniversary Global Challenge
Deadline Date: May 21, 2026 Solve’s 10th Anniversary Global Challenge invites innovators worldwide to present tech-based solutions that address critical social and environmental issues. The challenge focuses on advancing a zero-carbon, equitable world and practical adaptation for communities … [Read more...] about MIT Solve 10th Anniversary Global Challenge
FINCA Ventures Prize Competition for African Entrepreneurs
Deadline Date: April 10, 2026 The FINCA Ventures Prize Competition supports African entrepreneurs with innovative business models or technologies that create meaningful impact for low-income and underserved communities in Sub-Saharan Africa. The program focuses on two key categories: … [Read more...] about FINCA Ventures Prize Competition for African Entrepreneurs
Apply now for Agrifood Investment Connector Program
Deadline Date: April 10, 2026 The CLIC Connector Program supports agribusinesses in Sub-Saharan Africa to strengthen their environmental and social impact while preparing for successful investor engagement. The program focuses on supporting early- and growth-stage agribusinesses in … [Read more...] about Apply now for Agrifood Investment Connector Program
