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Tech for Change Award 2026

Tech for Change Award 2026

Applications are now open for the Tech for Change Award 2026, a prestigious global recognition programme spotlighting startups that are leveraging technology to generate measurable positive impact. The Tech for Change Award 2026 celebrates innovative companies that are…
Africa Business Heroes Competition 2026 for Young African Entrepreneurs (US$300,000 Funding)

Africa Business Heroes Competition 2026 for Young African Entrepreneurs (US$300,000 Funding)

Applications are now open for the 2026 Africa Business Heroes Competition. Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) is the Jack Ma Foundation’s flagship philanthropic program in Africa to support entrepreneurs. Our mission is to showcase and grow local talent…
Global Award for Women’s Empowerment 2026 (US$100,000)

Global Award for Women’s Empowerment 2026 (US$100,000)

Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka Bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa is the wife of the king of Bahrain and president of the Supreme Council for Women. As First Lady, Her Royal Highness focuses on several important…
WFF Startup Innovation Awards 2026 (US$7,500)

WFF Startup Innovation Awards 2026 (US$7,500)

The World Food Forum Startup Innovation Awards (SIA), powered by MassChallenge Switzerland, is inviting applications from youth-led startups leveraging technology to transform agrifood systems, fight global hunger, and advance the Sustainable Development Goals. The 2026…
Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award 2026 (€25,000 Cash prize)

Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award 2026 (€25,000 Cash prize)

The Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award is a 6-month accelerator for female founders constructing confirmed options in health and food safety. They are deciding on 15 ventures throughout Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle…
WIPO Global Awards 2026 for Innovative and Creative Startups & SMEs Worldwide (Fully Funded to Geneva, Switzerland)

WIPO Global Awards 2026 for Innovative and Creative Startups & SMEs Worldwide (Fully Funded to Geneva, Switzerland)

Applications are now open for the 2026 WIPO Global Awards. The Awards reward enterprises that use intellectual property (IP) rights as a strategic asset to scale their business and create real-world impact. In 2026, 11 enterprises will…
Female Founder Award 2026

Female Founder Award 2026

The Female Founder Award, celebrates the women leading innovative startups that are driving the disruptive technologies shaping the future. Our main objective is to empower women entrepreneurs by facilitating networking opportunities and access to funding…
International Children’s Peace Prize 2026 (€50,000 Funding)

International Children’s Peace Prize 2026 (€50,000 Funding)

Applications are now open for the 2026 KidsRights International Children’s Peace Prize. This year marks the 22nd time the International Children’s Peace Prize will be awarded to a young changemaker who is fighting courageously for children’s rights. Launched by…

Anzisha Prize 2026 for Young African Entrepreneurs (US$140,000 in Cash Prizes)  

Anzisha is Africa’s biggest award for her youngest entrepreneurs aged 15 – 22 years, and hands out over USD $140,000 every year in business support and prize money to very young entrepreneurs from all over…

Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award 2026 for Inspiring Youth Leaders (US$250,000 Prize)

Applications are now open for the 2026 Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award. The Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award was established by Cisco and Global Citizen to recognize an individual aged 18-30 who has…