Deadline: 30 June 2025 The African Union “AU Go Gal!” Innovation Initiative is a NextGen challenge targeting young African women in innovation, aged 15–25. Aims The initiative aims to empower 20 young African women innovators to develop digital and other innovative, scalable, and … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: AU Go Gal! Innovation Initiative (Africa)
Applications open for Afrinovation Festival – Pitch Battle Event
Deadline: 1 August 2025 Are you a founder building in Health Tech, AgriTech, ClimateTech, FinTech, EdTech, CleanTech, Logistics, or E-commerce? If yes, then apply for the Afrinovation Festival Pitch Battle. The Afrinovation Festival Pitch Battle, branded as "Africa's Next Unicorn," is the … [Read more...] about Applications open for Afrinovation Festival – Pitch Battle Event
Nominations open for AWIEF Awards 2025 (Africa)
Deadline: 17 July 2025 The AWIEF Awards recognise and celebrate the remarkable achievements of women in entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation. Since 2016, the AWIEF Awards have honoured and promoted excellence in women’s entrepreneurship and leadership across Africa. These prestigious … [Read more...] about Nominations open for AWIEF Awards 2025 (Africa)
Submissions open for Foundry Fellowship (Africa)
Deadline: 6 July 2025 Entries are now open for the Foundry Fellowship, an eight-month, transformative experience for accomplished entrepreneurs committed to leading the acceleration and interconnection of Africa’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems. The fellowship is designed for … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Foundry Fellowship (Africa)
Entries open for SFF FinTech Excellence Awards 2025
Deadline: 25 July 2025 The Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) FinTech Excellence Awards 2025, organised by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Singapore FinTech Association (SFA), serve as a beacon of excellence within the FinTech ecosystem, recognising the remarkable contribution of both … [Read more...] about Entries open for SFF FinTech Excellence Awards 2025
Open Innovation Challenge 2025: People First
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
