Grants and Awards

Hey there! Just wanted to let you know that develoPPP Ventures is on the lookout for some awesome start-ups to fund. They have an open call for applications twice a year, so you’ve got a couple of chances to get in on the action. And the best part? It’s open to all start-ups that meet the conditions for participation. Now, depending on which country you’re targeting, you’ll sign a funding contract with either DEG Impulse gGmbH or Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. These two partners are backed by funds from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and they’re all about supporting young companies that

Since 2019, the Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC) has grown into a massive startup pitch competition and support program. It has attracted over 370,000 entrepreneurs from more than 200 countries and territories, making it one of the most diverse events of its kind. The winners of this competition have the chance to win life-changing prizes, including $4 million in cash and $150 million in in-kind rewards. But EWC is not just about the competition. It goes beyond that. Throughout this journey, participants have access to hundreds of hours of coaching and training, as well as valuable entrepreneurship programs tailored to each stage of the World Cup. The network you build during

1. Hey there, do you have a game-changing idea that you’re ready to showcase to the world? The Venture-Z Startup Competition is the perfect platform for ambitious entrepreneurs like you to gain recognition and secure invaluable investment opportunities. With a focus on the future and the unique perspective of Generation Z, this competition is your chance to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality. 2. Are you an aspiring entrepreneur with a groundbreaking product, disruptive service, or innovative technology? Look no further than the Venture-Z Startup Competition! Join us at ICSDI 2024, where the brightest minds and most promising startups come together to pitch their ventures, demonstrate their products or services,

Join the Global Essay Competition and get a chance to be a Leader of Tomorrow at the prestigious St. Gallen Symposium. Here are the benefits: 1. Meet and engage with 300 brilliant young minds from around the world. 2. Present and debate your ideas with 600 senior leaders. 3. Get inspired by renowned speakers who are experts in their fields. 4. Gain a fresh perspective on this year’s topic. 5. Become part of a global community of like-minded individuals. 6. Participate in the symposium and stand a chance to win CHF 20,000 in prize money. Now, let’s talk about the topic question: “Striving for More or Thriving with Less –

Dell Technologies has just launched an awesome competition, Dell Technologies’ Envision the Future Competition for Senior Undergraduate Students from MEA region, for all of you who are working on your graduation projects in FinTech, Sustainability, Education, Healthcare, and Wellbeing sectors. This is your chance to showcase your creativity and play an active role in the Transformation of IT. And guess what? You can win some amazing prizes too! Eligibility Requirements The competition is open to all senior undergraduate students from universities in Middle East, Africa, and Turkey. To be eligible, you need to have a faculty member as your supervisor, be a non-governmental employee, and a full-time university student. Also,

The African Union – European Union (AU-EU) Digital for Development (D4D) Hub invites bloggers from Africa and Europe to participate in its first blogging competition: How can Africa and Europe work together to tackle disinformation and protect human rights in the digital age? The competition is open to all bloggers interested in freedom of speech, disinformation, open internet, and digital rights and principles. We are looking for blogs that present original views on how to tackle online disinformation through human rights-based actions, create awareness of the issues at stake, and foster new ways for Africa-Europe collaboration in the field. Context The AU-EU D4D Hub is hosting a Town Hall debate at the

The Youth Adaptation Solutions Challenge (YouthADAPT Challenge) is an annual competition and awards program for youth-led enterprises (50% women-led) jointly organised by the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA), the African Development Bank (AfDB) and Climate Investment Funds (CIF) as part of the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program YouthADAPT Flagship Program. This challenge seeks to boost sustainable job creation through support for entrepreneurship and youth-led innovation in climate change adaptation and resilience across Africa. What you will be awarded? In this edition of the challenge, 20 innovators will emerge as winners at an award show and will have access to post-award support in the forms of:-  100,000 USD grant for each winner

Applications are open for Africa Youth in Trade Innovation Challenge by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) held in Partnership with the African Union (AU) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). This initiative prioritizes Entrepreneurship, Export Development and Market Entry Strategy Development to expand and advance trade within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Requirements for UNDP/AU/UNECA Youth in Trade Innovation Challenge Qualification Open to Youth living and working across Africa. How to Apply Interested and qualified? Go to United Nations Development Programme UNDP on eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com to apply For more details,visit UNDP website Application Deadline September 9, 2022

D-Prize seeds new ventures that distribute proven poverty interventions. The world has already invented products and services to end poverty. Yet we have found many proven interventions with large delivery gaps. Millions of people still don’t have access to basic poverty-fighting tools. Can you design a new business or NGO that delivers a proven poverty intervention at scale? Submit your design for a new organization that solves one of our Distribution Challenges below. We will award the most promising teams with up to $20,000 USD to launch their new organization wherever extreme poverty exists. Eligibility Requirements D-Prize is for aspiring entrepreneurs from anywhere in the world, of any age, and any background. The majority of our awardees

The theme for the 2023 Science without Borders® Challenge is “The Sixth Extinction.” For this year’s contest, you can help create awareness about endangered species. We ask students to create a piece of artwork that highlights the beauty and importance of a marine species that is on the brink of extinction. Learn about the theme. Prizes Winners of the Science Without Borders® Challenge will be awarded with the following scholarships: 1st Place: $500 2nd Place: $350 3rd Place: $200 Eligibility This international art competition is open to all students 11-19 years old. Students must be enrolled in primary or secondary school, or the home school equivalent. College and university students are

Are you a startup specialized in Climate Technology? The ClimaTech Run focuses on the use of ICT in developing innovative solutions and new applications for climate action, notably in the following thematic areas: Energy, food and Security, water management, Industry 4.0 for climate action, urban sustainability, mobility and transportation and other climate resilience actions. Overview Entrepreneurs are hammering out innovations in every corner of the world, and many projects show great promise in combating climate change. Sensor technology can measure invisible pollutants that harm our health, and the rise of technologies such as the Internet-of-Things (IoT) provides advances in data collection for monitoring climate change mitigation. ClimaTech Run’s tech-startup track

You are young, African, and want to work with like-minded people committed to making a difference from the grassroots level up? This ideathon is open to students, professionals, community activists, social entrepreneurs, changemakers, and all other interested folks in Africa: Awaken the SDG innovator in you and sign up today! The SDG Innovation Challenge is your space to be! Designed as a virtual, pan-African ideation space, the SDG Innovation Challenge is a powerhouse for young people from across the continent to come together and co-develop practical solution ideas to grassroots challenges while pushing the needle of sustainable development on a global scale. Conceived in 2020, this innovation challenge calls upon