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Applications are open for the FedEx #BackingSmall Business Contest 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Mar, 2025
Applications are now open for the TiE Women Global Program 2025. This is an incredible opportunity for women founders to showcase their innovative business ideas on a global stage.
Date Posted: 15 Mar, 2025
Nominations are ongoing for the World Food Prize 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and send in your nomination.
Date Posted: 14 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Iris Prize 2025. The Iris Prize honors innovative concepts and well-established initiatives. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Mar, 2025
Entries are being accepted for the Unsung Heroes ARTEFFECT Competition from students who want to use their art to change the world. Apply now!
Date Posted: 14 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Foodtech Innovations Awards 2025. The Foodtech Innovations Awards recognizes the most innovative proposals that offer a disruptive approach to Customer Experience or Management. Innovative business models or technology that can make a change in the food sector.
Date Posted: 14 Mar, 2025
Theirworld presents the Education Innovation Awards 2025, offering a unique opportunity for non-profit organizations striving to innovate in education, particularly for marginalized learners. Apply now and stand a chance to win £50,000 funding.
Date Posted: 13 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Elevate Bridge Builders UK Middle East & Africa Cleaning, Sanitation & Hygiene Awards 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 13 Mar, 2025
Nominations for the UNESCO Prize for Girls' and Women's Education 2025 are now open. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 13 Mar, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Presidential African Youth in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Competition. This contest is open to African youth aged between 15 and 35 years.
Date Posted: 12 Mar, 2025
Calling on all African Artists and Creatives! Applications are now open for the Chizi Wigwe Prize for African Futurism 2025. The 1952 Africa Foundation, in partnership with the HOW Foundation, is pleased to announce the inaugural Chizi Wigwe Prize for African Futurism. This prestigious prize seeks to empower African artists and creatives to envision a brighter future for the continent through innovative artistic expressions.
Date Posted: 12 Mar, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the Brower Youth Awards for Environmental Leadership 2025. Earth Island Institute established the Brower Youth Awards for Environmental Leadership in 2000 to honor renowned environmental advocate David Brower. They recognize the outstanding leadership efforts of young people with this annual, prestigious award.
Date Posted: 12 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the International Award on Scientific and Nature Illustration 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Mar, 2025
Nominations are open for the Zayed Sustainability Prize 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Climate Tracker (CT) Caribbean Climate Journalism Awards 2025. Together with their partners at Open Society Foundations, Climate Tracker is shining a spotlight on the incredible work of climate journalists across the Caribbean.
Date Posted: 10 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Global Integrated Flood and Drought Management Competition for Youth-Led Projects 2025. Following the success of the previous two competitions in 2022 and 2023, the Global Integrated Flood and Drought Management Competition for Youth-Led Projects 2025 aims to involve young professionals in climate action efforts to promote global resilience to flood and drought.
Date Posted: 08 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the TWAS-CAS Young Scientists Award for Frontier Science 2025. This annual prize, instituted in 2020, recognizes the scientific achievements of young scientists who work and reside in developing countries.
Date Posted: 07 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Jennings Randolph Senior Fellowship Program 2026. The USIP Jennings Randolph Senior Fellowship Competition, in support of Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) and USIP priorities, seeks applications from senior experts who will advance thought leadership and scholarly research at the intersection of security cooperation and conflict prevention. Priority will be given to research proposals which closely align with the missions of both U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) and DSCU.
Date Posted: 07 Mar, 2025
TWAS is inviting nominations for the 2025 Atta-ur-Rahman Award in Chemistry Award. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 06 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Startup Global Pitch Competition 2025. The Startup Global Pitch Competition is for early-stage entrepreneurs looking to export their products and/or services outside of Canada. Ten finalists will be flown out to Mississauga to compete for their chance to win from a cash prize pool of $70,000 to grow their business!
Date Posted: 04 Mar, 2025
1. Sony World Photography Awards
• Host: World Photography Organisation
• Field: Photography
•Representation: A leading photography competition that recognizes the best in contemporary photography. Categories include professional, open, youth, and student.
• Prizes: Cash prizes, photography equipment, and international exhibitions. The overall winner (Photographer of the Year) receives a $25,000 prize.
2. The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition
• Host: The Royal Commonwealth Society
• Field: Writing and Literature
• Representation: The world's oldest international writing competition for young people, it encourages creativity and critical thinking on global issues relevant to the Commonwealth.
• Prizes: Winners receive a trip to London for a formal awards ceremony, laptops, and participation in international cultural exchange programs.
3. The Global Citizen Prize
• Host: Global Citizen
• Field: Social Impact
• Representation: Recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to ending extreme poverty and addressing major global challenges like inequality, climate change, and public health.
• Prizes: Winners receive financial support to continue their advocacy work, and there are various subcategories with differing prize amounts and recognition.
4. Imagine Cup
• Host: Microsoft
• Field: Technology and Innovation
• Representation: A technology competition where students create
software applications that tackle a wide variety of challenges. The contest encourages innovation and problem-solving using Microsoft's technology stack.
• Prizes: Cash prizes up to $100,000, mentorship opportunities, and a chance to showcase projects at global tech conferences.
5. One Young World Essay Competition
• Host: One Young World
• Field: Global Leadership and Advocacy
• Representation: This competition targets young leaders who propose solutions to pressing global challenges such as climate change, inequality, and education reform.
Prizes: Winners receive a fully-funded trip to the annual One Young World Summit, where they meet global leaders and network with fellow changemakers.
6. MIT Solve Global Challenges
• Host: MIT Solve Initiative
• Field: Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Representation: Solve offers a platform for innovators to present solutions to some of the world's most pressing challenges, such as healthcare, education, and economic prosperity.
• Prizes: Over $1 million in funding is available, with winning teams receiving support from MIT, mentorship, and networking opportunities with industry experts.
7. World Robotics Olympiad (WRO)
• Host: World Robot Olympiad Association
• Field: Robotics and STEM
• Representation: WRO is an international robotics competition that engages students in building and programming robots to complete specific tasks.
• Prizes: Trophies, medals, and scholarships for top teams, with opportunities to showcase at global tech events.