Deadline: February 15, 2026 The Qualcomm Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program 2026 is an equity-free mentorship and incubation initiative designed to empower early-stage African startups developing cutting-edge technologies. Organized by Qualcomm, this program aims to nurture innovation in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Extended Reality (XR), 5G, edge computing, and other advanced technology domains across Africa. This program offers selected startups access to expert mentorship, technical guidance, and business development support — all at no cost. Through this initiative, Qualcomm continues its commitment to strengthening Africa’s innovation ecosystem and enabling homegrown solutions with global impact. Application Deadline…
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Deadline: January 28, 2026 The iF Design Student Award 2026 is one of the most prestigious global design competitions for students and recent graduates. It recognizes and celebrates innovative design solutions that address pressing global challenges while contributing to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 1–15). If you are a design student or a recent graduate with a creative concept that can make a difference, this is your opportunity to gain international recognition and a share of the €50,000 prize fund. About the iF Design Student Award 2026 The iF Design Student Award 2026 provides a…
Deadline: February 10, 2026 The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation International Climate Protection Fellowship 2026 supports individuals working on climate protection, climate adaptation, and sustainability-related challenges. The programme is aimed at strengthening international cooperation, promoting leadership capacity, and fostering long-term professional ties between fellows and German institutions. Fellows develop and implement projects that contribute to practical climate solutions while gaining professional exposure within Germany’s research, policy, and innovation ecosystem. Fellowship Focus Areas Projects under this fellowship must relate clearly to climate protection or sustainable development. Key focus areas include: Projects may be research-oriented or practice-based, depending on the applicant category. Fellowship…
Deadline: January 31, 2026 The Design Equality 2025 International Design Competition is a global initiative inviting young creatives to develop innovative design solutions that advance gender equality and women’s empowerment. Organised by BE OPEN and partners, the competition aligns with the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 (Gender Equality). This international competition provides a unique platform for students, graduates, and young professionals to showcase design concepts that address gender-based challenges through creativity, technology, and innovation. About the Design Equality 2025 International Design Competition The Design Equality 2025…
Deadline: January 16, 2026 The Hindu Kush Himalaya Innovation Challenge for Entrepreneurs 2026 is now open, offering funding, mentorship, and growth support to locally led, market-ready innovations that strengthen climate resilience in mountain communities across the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region. This challenge supports entrepreneurs and for-profit organisations developing practical, scalable solutions that address climate risks, environmental degradation, and livelihood vulnerabilities in one of the world’s most climate-sensitive regions. About the Hindu Kush Himalaya Innovation Challenge for Entrepreneurs 2026 The Hindu Kush Himalaya Innovation Challenge for Entrepreneurs 2026 (HKH-ICE 2.0) is jointly delivered by the Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) and…
DEadline: December 31, 2025 The MIT Water, Food & Agriculture Innovation Prize 2026 is a global business plan competition designed to support early-stage, student-led startups developing innovative solutions in the water, food, and agriculture sectors. Organised by the MIT Water Club and the MIT Food & Agriculture Club, the prize aims to accelerate ideas that address some of the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges. The MIT Water, Food & Agriculture Innovation Prize 2026 provides funding, mentorship, and visibility to promising ventures that are transforming how water is managed, food is produced, and agricultural systems operate. About the MIT Water, Food…
Deadline: January 30, 2026 The Grawemeyer Award for Ideas Improving World Order 2027 is now open for nominations. This prestigious international award recognises powerful, original ideas that offer practical solutions to some of the world’s most pressing global challenges. With a strong focus on impact rather than reputation, the award celebrates ideas that can meaningfully improve peace, justice, cooperation and global governance. The Grawemeyer Award for Ideas Improving World Order 2027 is administered by the University of Louisville in the United States and is one of the most respected global awards for thought leadership on world affairs. About the Grawemeyer…
Deadline: January 15, 2026 The EJN Story Grants on Fisheries Transparency 2026 offer an important opportunity for journalists and media professionals to receive funding and mentorship to produce high-impact investigative stories on fisheries transparency, accountability, and sustainable marine fisheries. These grants are administered by the Earth Journalism Network (EJN) and are designed to support in-depth reporting that exposes challenges and solutions related to fisheries governance across the world. About the EJN Story Grants on Fisheries Transparency 2026 The EJN Story Grants on Fisheries Transparency 2026 aim to strengthen public understanding of how fisheries are managed, monitored, and regulated, particularly in…
Deadline: January 9, 2026 The EJN Extreme Weather in the Philippines Investigative Reporting Fellowship 2026 is an opportunity for journalists in the Philippines to investigate, report, and expose critical issues around climate change, extreme weather preparedness, disaster risk reduction, and public accountability. This fellowship is designed to support in-depth, high-impact investigative journalism that strengthens public understanding and improves climate resilience across vulnerable communities. About the EJN Extreme Weather in the Philippines Investigative Reporting Fellowship 2026 The EJN Extreme Weather in the Philippines Investigative Reporting Fellowship 2026 is organised by the Earth Journalism Network (EJN), with support from Internews and Sida.…
Deadline: February 1, 2026 The Mongabay Y. Eva Tan Conservation Reporting Fellowship 2026–2028 is a fully remote, paid fellowship designed to support aspiring and early-career environmental journalists from tropical countries. The fellowship aims to strengthen conservation journalism by providing hands-on editorial mentorship, financial support, and international publishing opportunities with Mongabay. The Mongabay Y. Eva Tan Conservation Reporting Fellowship 2026–2028 offers fellows the opportunity to build a strong reporting portfolio while covering critical environmental and conservation issues affecting tropical regions. About the Fellowship The Y. Eva Tan Conservation Reporting Fellowship is an initiative of Mongabay, an independent environmental news organisation that…