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Heirs Insurance Group is calling on all senior citizens between the ages of 50 - 75 years old, who are retired or about to retire from professional service to engage in the Heirs Insurance Retirement Dream Competition 2025.
Date Posted: 19 Aug, 2025
Nominations for the 2026 International and Global Health Awards are due by 11:59 pm PDT on October 1, 2025.
Date Posted: 18 Aug, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 UNESCO-UNEVOC Skills in Action Photo Competition. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Aug, 2025
Wege Prize is an annual competition that ignites game-changing solutions for the future by inspiring college/university students around the world to collaborate across institutional, disciplinary, and cultural boundaries to redesign the way economies work.
Participants contend for $65,000USD in total cash prizes with innovative solutions that are powered by human-centered design, underpinned by a shift to renewable energy, and built on the three core principles of the circular economy.
Date Posted: 15 Aug, 2025
Applications are open for the IGH-BCCWH Seed Grant Competition 2025-2026. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Aug, 2025
The African Futures Conference is the continent's premier platform to explore and amplify African-led foresight. In 2025, they invite policymakers, analysts, researchers, young changemakers, and foresight practitioners to engage in two days of bold thinking, rigorous analysis and practical collaboration.
Date Posted: 15 Aug, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Jacaranda FM Her Perfect Pitch. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Aug, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 ACT Foundation’s Changemakers Innovation Challenge. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Aug, 2025
Applications are open for the Melamoon Pitch Competition for Black Businesses 2025. Melamoon is more than a pitch competition- it's a capital-powered launchpad for Black founders. Backed by FACE Coalition and Black Ambition, this national initiative is designed to spotlight, support, and scale bold ideas rooted in culture and community.
Date Posted: 13 Aug, 2025
The AIPH World Green City Awards is the first and only global awards for cities where plants and nature are the core focus. As an ongoing competition with entries open every 2 years, the Awards recognize the role of city authorities in promoting and supporting greater inclusion of plants and nature in urban environments.
Date Posted: 12 Aug, 2025
Applications are open for the FUJIFILM GFX Challenge Grant Program 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Aug, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the eosera® Foundation Pitch Competition. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Aug, 2025
Applications are open for the Whitley Awards 2026 for Grassroots Conservation Leaders. The Whitley Awards fund grassroots conservation leaders in the Global South and put an international spotlight on winners' work.
Date Posted: 08 Aug, 2025
Applications are open for the Nemetschek Innovation Award 2026. The Nemetschek Innovation Award is dedicated to ground-breaking innovations in Artificial Intelligence for the Built World throughout the entire lifecycle of built facilities.
Date Posted: 07 Aug, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 AI for SDGs — Global Youth AI Future Innovation Competition. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Aug, 2025
Launched in 2015 as part of the GCSP’s Creativity and Innovation Initiative, the GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security recognises groundbreaking contributions that address the world’s most pressing security challenges.
Date Posted: 05 Aug, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2026 Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Aug, 2025
Applications for the MDP| Sustainability Foundation World Sustainability Award 2026 are now open. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Aug, 2025
The MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) is a leading Pan-African pitch competition designed for early-stage technology startups ready to scale. The MEST Africa Challenge 2025 is led by MEST Africa and powered by Absa. MAC offers a powerful platform to access equity funding, build strategic networks, and gain global visibility.
Date Posted: 04 Aug, 2025
Net Zero Challenge (NOC) is a global climate technology innovation competition with the goal of finding solutions to tackle climate change in Vietnam, organized by Touchstone Partners and Temasek Foundation. NOC aims to identify and support early-stage innovations and teams that have the potential to revolutionize the way we address environmental challenges at scale.
Date Posted: 04 Aug, 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.