Deadline: 10 April 2025 Pakistan Acumen Fellowship is a transformative program that brings together a cohort of extraordinary individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset and a commitment to solve problems of poverty. Acumen Academy equips them with the tools and community to strengthen their … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Pakistan Acumen Fellowship
Applications open for DarE Program (Middle East)
Deadline: 1 March 2025 DarE is a pioneering initiative launched by Dar Ventures and operated by Acasia Group. The program is meticulously crafted to accelerate the growth of early-stage AEC technology startups in the MENA region. Their robust program offers a wealth of mentorship, … [Read more...] about Applications open for DarE Program (Middle East)
Test and Validate Your Early-Stage Business Idea with KickStart Challenge (UK)
Deadline: 2 April 2025 Do you have a novel, early-stage business idea? Apply now for the the KickStart Challenge! The KickStart Challenge is for aspiring entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas they’d like to test, validate and prepare to launch. Funding Information Prize Fund: … [Read more...] about Test and Validate Your Early-Stage Business Idea with KickStart Challenge (UK)
Entries open for Net Zero Challenge (UK)
Deadline: 2 April 2025 The Net Zero Challenge sponsored by SSE is designed to springboard green entrepreneurs developing sustainable solutions to their planet’s biggest environmental challenges. Funding Information Prize fund: £64k Winner: £30,000 in equity-free cash and £16,250 of … [Read more...] about Entries open for Net Zero Challenge (UK)
Women in Digital Business (WiDB) at AM-Steve House Program – Africa
Deadline: 31 March 2025 The Women in Digital Business (WiDB) Program is a pioneering initiative by AM-Steve House, in partnership with the International Training Centre of the ILO (ITC/ILO) and Microsoft Philanthropies. The program is designed to empower African women entrepreneurs to thrive … [Read more...] about Women in Digital Business (WiDB) at AM-Steve House Program – Africa
Innovation Challenge “SOCIAL & SOLIDARITY ECONOMY” Intended to Support Creation of ESS Organizations by Entrepreneurs (Algeria)
Deadline: 20 March 2025 The ESS Innovation Challenge aims to promote the role of women and young entrepreneurs as bearers of innovative ideas and solutions in the field of the social and solidarity economy. Objectives The overall objective of this competition is to support, at the level … [Read more...] about Innovation Challenge “SOCIAL & SOLIDARITY ECONOMY” Intended to Support Creation of ESS Organizations by Entrepreneurs (Algeria)
gBETA Electrify Nevada Accelerator Program 2025 – Reno (US)
Deadline: 27 February 2025 gener8tor is inviting applications for gBETA Electrify Nevada, an accelerator program for early-stage sustainable energy and material circularity startups. The Electrify Nevada Accelerator supports visionary founders pioneering the future of sustainable energy and … [Read more...] about gBETA Electrify Nevada Accelerator Program 2025 – Reno (US)
DINAPSIS Open Challenge (4th Edition)
Deadline: 28 February 2025 DINAPSIS Open Challenge is an open innovation programme designed to connect entrepreneurs and startups with companies and local administrations. In the fourth edition, which will be held in Valencia, entities and administrations pose specific challenges for … [Read more...] about DINAPSIS Open Challenge (4th Edition)
Submissions now open for Swift Student Challenge
Deadline: 23 February 2025 Apple is proud to support and uplift the next generation of developers, creators, and entrepreneurs with the Swift Student Challenge. The Challenge has given thousands of student developers the opportunity to showcase their creativity and coding capabilities … [Read more...] about Submissions now open for Swift Student Challenge
Namakwa Digital Hub announces Bespoke Incubation Programmes (South Africa)
Deadline: 31 March 2025 The Namakwa Digital Hub is excited to invite ambitious youth, artisanal students from the NCR TVET College, and entrepreneurs based in the Namakwa District Municipality to apply for their bespoke incubation programmes in 2025. These programmes are designed to equip … [Read more...] about Namakwa Digital Hub announces Bespoke Incubation Programmes (South Africa)












