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Applications are open for the One Young World Future of Switzerland Pitch Competition 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 25 Jul, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 In-Country YouthADAPT Challenge. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 24 Jul, 2025
Come and study vocational training in Quebec thanks to Quebec’s Ministry of Education scholarship and tuition exemption competition!
Date Posted: 23 Jul, 2025
Applications for the Nature Canada Photo Contest 2025 are now open. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 22 Jul, 2025
Applications are open for the ACEP Ethanol Stove Innovation Hackathon 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 22 Jul, 2025
Applications for the Defeat the Odds Pitch Competition 2025 are now open. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 21 Jul, 2025
Applications are open for the Quantum and Photonic Startup Pitch Competition 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 21 Jul, 2025
Applications are open for the VentureLab Hard Tech Pitch Competition 2025. The HardTech Pitch Competition connects Canada's top hardware innovators with high-profile investors, strategic partners, and government champions. If you're a Canadian SME with bold tech and big potential, this is where deals begin.
Date Posted: 21 Jul, 2025
Applications are open for the Code for MENA - Civic Tech Hackathon & Fellowship 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 21 Jul, 2025
Applications are open for the Finance & Accounting Technology Expo (FATE) Pitch Stage Competition 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Jul, 2025
Applications are open for the Kluz Prize for PeaceTech 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Jul, 2025
Nominations are open for the GEMS Education Global Teacher Prize 2026. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it or nominate an individual for it.
Date Posted: 17 Jul, 2025
The Global Heat Health Information Network (GHHIN), in partnership with Internews' Earth Journalism Network (EJN), is launching a global photography competition to showcase the real impacts of extreme heat, and the ways communities around the world are responding to it.
Date Posted: 17 Jul, 2025
Applications are open for the European Prize for Women Innovators 2026. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Jul, 2025
Applications are open for the European Commission Access City Award 2026. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Jul, 2025
Applications are open for the European Heritage Awards/Europa Nostra Awards 2026. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Jul, 2025
The Lab for Ethics, Policy and Scaling of AI (LEPSAI), of the African Center for Technology Studies (ACTS) invites eligible Al innovators to express their interest in participating in the Al4D Innovation scaling challenge.
Date Posted: 16 Jul, 2025
Applications for the MARION Science + Storytelling Prize 2025 are now open. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Jul, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Global Development Challenge (GDC) Global Voices Essay Challenge. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 12 Jul, 2025
Applications for the Futurescot Al Challenge 2025 are now open. The Futurescot Al Challenge 2025 is a competition to bring together Scottish public sector organisations to solve problems through the use of Artificial Intelligence.
Date Posted: 12 Jul, 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.