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Kyoto World Water Grand Prize 2027 (US$13,000 Funding)

Kyoto World Water Grand Prize 2027 (US$13,000 Funding)

The Japan Water Forum, in collaboration with the City of Kyoto and the World Water Council, invites applications for the Kyoto World Water Grand Prize 2027 to honor grassroots organizations solving water challenges. The Kyoto…
D-Prize Challenge 2027 for Social Entrepreneurs to Fight Poverty (US$20,000)

D-Prize Challenge 2027 for Social Entrepreneurs to Fight Poverty (US$20,000)

Applications are now open for the 2027 D-Prize Challenge. The D-Prize seed new organizations distributing proven poverty solutions,all aiming to scale. Requirements Eligibility Application Timeline: Round 1 First Round proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis,…
2026 THRIVE Global Impact Challenge (Funding Available)

2026 THRIVE Global Impact Challenge (Funding Available)

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…
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…
UNEP Young Champions of the Earth Program 2026 (Seed Funding US$10,000)

UNEP Young Champions of the Earth Program 2026 (Seed Funding US$10,000)

Applications are now open for the 2026 UNEP Environment Young Champions of the Earth Program. The Young Champions of the Earth, launched in 2017, is the flagship youth engagement initiative of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The…
World Food Prize Foundation Innovate for Impact Challenge 2026 (US$50,000 in Cash Prize)

World Food Prize Foundation Innovate for Impact Challenge 2026 (US$50,000 in Cash Prize)

Applications are now open for the 2026 World Food Prize Foundation Innovate for Impact Challenge. The World Food Prize Foundation, in collaboration with America’s Cultivation Corridor, hosts the Innovate for Impact Challenge—a pioneering initiative dedicated to accelerating agricultural…
QS ImpACT Skills Challenge 2026 (US$2,000 in Prizes)

QS ImpACT Skills Challenge 2026 (US$2,000 in Prizes)

Applications are currently being accepted for the QS ImpACT Skills Challenge 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it. We are changing the way the world recognizes young…