Union Bank edTech Challenge 2019 for Entrepreneurial Nigerian Students (5 Million Naira cash fund)

The 2019 edTech Challenge is the third in the series of The Innovation Challenge and aims to Discover, Showcase and Support innovative, cutting edge technologies with the potential to transform Nigeria’s Education system . Application Deadline: 23rd August 2019 Eligible Countries: Nigeria To be Taken at (Country): Nigeria Field(s) of Challenge: Union Bank is looking … Read more

Med’Innovant Africa 2019 for African Entrepreneurs (Fully-funded + €5,000 Award)

Impressed by the African tech sector’s interest in the Smart City, this year Euroméditerranée is launching a MED’INNOVANT competition exclusively for African innovators. Application Deadline: 30th September 23:59 (UTC +1) Eligible Countries: African countries To be taken at (country): France About the Award: The purpose of the Med’Innovant Africa 2019 innovation contest is to identify, promote … Read more

AlphaCode Incubate 2019 for South African Startups (r16million funding)

Whether you are currently working in a corporate or perhaps you’re already a fintech or financial services entrepreneur, AlphaCode Incubate could be the big break you’ve been waiting for.  Application Deadline: 18th June 2019 Eligible Countries: To be taken at (country): About the Award: Do you have a business or idea that could change the face of financial services? … Read more

ConocoPhillips/St Andrews Prize for the Environment (USD100,000 Prize Money) 2020

 The 2019 St Andrews Prize for Environmental Conservation is now open for entries from entrepreneurs all over the world. Applications for this annual prize are invited from individuals, multi-disciplinary teams or community groups. Research projects will not be considered. Application Deadline: 21st June 2019 Eligible Countries: Global To be taken at (country): University of St Andrews, Scotland, UK About … Read more

Takeda Young Entrepreneurship Award 2019 for Young Entrepreneurs (Funded to Japan)

The Takeda Foundation has put out a call for applications for the Takeda Young Entrepreneurship Award. Application Deadline: 28th June 2019 Eligible Countries: All To be taken at (country): Japan About the Award: The Award targets young entrepreneurs or entrepreneurial individuals who challenge technological or social needs in the real world. The Takeda Foundation believes that the challenging … Read more

World Food Program (WFP)/Cargill Innovation Challenge for Zero Hunger 2019

Does your company have the potential to solve hunger?  Apply to the WFP Innovation Accelerator and receive up to 100,000 USD in funding, mentorship from industry experts and access to the world’s largest humanitarian organisation. Application Deadline: 28th February 2019 (23.59 CET). Eligible Countries: All To Be Taken At (Country): The Accelerator is based in Munich, Germany. About … Read more