Application Deadline: April 6th 2022 The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Innovation Accelerator sources, supports and scales bold new solutions to disrupt global hunger and achieve the Sustainable Development …
Contests
WEMA Bank Hackaholics 3.0 Hackathon for young Nigerian Entreprenuers (5 Million Naira Prize)
Application Deadline: March 5th, 2022 Hackaholics 3.0 is centered around exploring the possibilities of Emerging Technologies (NFTs, Metaverse, Blockchain, AR, VR, AI, IoT) in solving basic human needs across/for Finance, …
First City Monument Bank’s SheVentures pitch competition 2022 for women in tech (Two million Naira Cash Prize)
)Application Deadline: March 17th, 2022. In commemoration of International Women’s Day 2022, SheVentures, First City Monument Bank’s unique proposition in support of the Nigerian woman in business, is organizing a …
Peter Drucker Challenge Essay Contest 2022 for students & young entrepreneurs (€ 3,000+ cash prize & Funded to the 14th Global Peter Drucker Forum).
Application Deadline: May 14th, 2022 The Drucker Challenge is an international essay competition held annually by the Drucker Society Europe, in conjunction with the Drucker Forum. The Challenge explores a current …
Google News Initiative (GNI) Innovation Challenge 2022 for Middle East Africa & Turkey (USD $150,000 in Funding)
Application Deadline: April 5 2022 at 23:59 GMT. The GNI Innovation Challenge is a global program that empowers news organizations from around the world to demonstrate new thinking in digital journalism. The …
World Trade Organization (WTO) Essay Award 2022 for Young Economists (CHF 5,000 Prize & Funded to the annual meeting of the European Trade Study Group at the University of Groningen in The Netherlands. )
Application Deadline: 6 June 2022. The WTO established the annual WTO Essay Award for Young Economists in 2009. The award, which carries a prize of CHF 5,000, aims to promote …
Application Deadline: 15 March 2022 at 14.00 hours (GMT +0). Casa África announces its XII Photography Contest «Objetivo África», which will reward the photographs that best publicise the positive aspects of the …
Application Deadline: Ongoing Ready to solve fun, challenging problems? Kick Start hosts online rounds throughout the year, giving participants the opportunity to test and grow their coding abilities while getting …
Application Deadline: February 28th 2022 Are you between 18 and 35 years old?Are you running a business (profitable or social enterprise) that is combating climate change?Is your business either a …
Application Deadline: March 18th, 2022 For the fourth year in a row, VivaTech, in partnership with 50inTech, launches the Female Founder Challenge (FFC) with two main objectives:(1) facilitate VC-startup meetings to accelerate the …
African Development Bank Fashionomics Africa Contest 2022 for African Designers (USD 6,000 cash Prize)
Application Deadline: 1 March 2022 at 23:59 GMT. The African Development Bank Fashionomics Africa initiative’s second online competition is offering $6,000 total in cash prizes, mentoring, new branding packages and …
Visa Everywhere Initiative Global Innovation Program 2022 for Innovative Startups Worldwide ($500,000 USD in Prizes)
Application Deadline: April 4, 2022 Get global exposure for your startup or fintech. This year is set to be our biggest ever—with multiple competitions, over $500k in total prizes, and …
Application Deadline: February 16th, 2022. The Africa AgTech & Inclusive Insurance Challenge aims to celebrate and support young entrepreneurs who are working at the intersection of agriculture, insurance, climate, and gender to build resilience for …
The World Bank Group Youth Summit 2022 Pitch Competition for young Changemakers (Fully Funded to World Bank Headquarters in Washington D.C., USA)
Application Deadline: March 4th, 2022 The 2022 World Bank Group Youth Summit Competition seeks proposals from youth (18 – 35 years) who have innovative and action-oriented solutions and projects for « Unlocking the …
Geneva Challenge 2022 – Advancing Development Goals International Contest for Graduate Students (25,000 CHF in monetary prizes & Fully Funded to Geneva, Switzerland)
Application Deadline: 20 APRIL 2022 The 2022 Advancing Development Goals International Contest for Graduate Students aims to present innovative and pragmatic solutions to address the challenges of poverty reduction. Eager …
Application Deadline: May 12, 2022. Imagine Cup Junior 2022 is a global challenge open to students aged 13-18 to empower them to learn about technology and develop a concept or …
African Union – European Union (AU-EU) Digital for Development (D4D) Hub Journalism Competition 2022 for African journalists (Fully Funded to Estonia to attend the e-Governance Conference)
Application Deadline: The African Union – European Union (AU-EU) Digital for Development (D4D) Hub is proud to host the first Africa D4D Journalism Competition. The competition is open to all African journalists who …
Application Deadline: February 16th, 2022 The DigitalTransport4Africa (DT4A) Innovation Challenge is an initiative by WRI Africa, supported by AFD, that aims to support organizations and initiatives, from private companies to universities and NGOs, that …
Every year, Technovation invites teams of girls around the world to learn and apply the skills needed to solve real-world problems through technology. Technovation is proud to introduce a new Beginner …
Google Hash Code team-based Programming Competition 2022 for University Students & Industry Professionals
Application Deadline: February 23, 2022, Want to tackle a real Google engineering problem with a team made up of your friends, peers, or new connections? Register for the Hash Code …
Rice University Business Plan Graduate-level Student Startup Competition 2022 ($1.6 million in Cash and Prizes).
Application Deadline: January 31st, 2022 The competition, entering its 22nd year, gives collegiate entrepreneurs real-world experience to pitch their startups, enhance their business strategy and learn what it takes to launch …
ISC3 Innovation Challenge in Sustainable Chemistry and Waste 2022 (€15,000 Prize)
Application Deadline: April 19, 2022. Application is now open for the ISC3 Innovation Challenge in Sustainable Chemistry and Waste: Prevention, Valorization & Management. The Innovation Challenge is an annual challenge …
Application Deadline: February 5th 2022 Innovators across the Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA) region are invited to share their innovative solutions to transform food systems. The TFF 2022 MENA Agri-Food-Tech …
African Union (AU)-UNICEF Youth Innovation Challenge 2022 on the Impact of Harmful Practices on the Mental Health of Children and Young People
Application Deadline: January 31st, 2022 African Union (AU)-UNICEF Youth Innovation Challenge on the Impact of Harmful Practices on the Mental Health of Children and Young People Survivors of harmful practices …
World Bank & Financial Times’ blog/essay writing competition 2022 for high school students
Application Deadline: January 31, 2022. Submissions is now been accepted for the fourth annual global blog writing competition, co-sponsored by the World Bank Group and the Financial Times. The COVID-19 …
SADC Secondary School Essay Competition 2022 for students from SADC Member States (USD$ 3,250 Prize)
Application Deadline: April 30th 2022 The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is a Regional Economic Community comprising 16 Member States,namely; Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, …
UNESCO Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest 2022 for young photojournalists (RUB 800,000+ prize)
Application Deadline: February 28th, 2022 The Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest is open to participants aged 18 to 33. It aims to promote young photographers and support them in their strive for professional perfection. …
University of Oxford Saïd Business School Map the System Global Competition 2022 for young change Agents
Application Deadline:31 January 2022 Map the System is a global competition of the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship, delivered in partnership with educational institutions around the world. From its inception in …
Application Deadline: January 10th 2022 UNICEF Uganda has launched an Innovation Fund Challenge to deepen participatory practices in providing innovative solutions to national social policy challenges, with a view to …
Application Deadline: 13th January 2022 The Kenyan Drone Business Competition 2022 (KDBC) seeks to nurture creativity and hone entrepreneurial skills among Kenya-based early-stage technology entrepreneurs with an interest in Drones. …
Application Deadline: 15th March 2022. Each year, the LVMH Prize and the Graduates Prize are awarded to young designers selected for their exceptional talent and creativity. Driven by a “passion …
Application Deadline: January 2022 The Imagine Cup is more than just a technology competition. Over the past 20 years, more than two million student competitors have signed up to build …
Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2022 for early-stage Entrepreneurs ($1,000,000 USD in prize money)
Application Deadline: February 11th, 2022 The Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2022 is a worldwide search for early-stage technology-enabled solutions and services that can enable economic development and/or benefit society …
Application Deadline: January 11th 2022 The annual World Press Photo Contest recognizes and celebrates the best photojournalism and documentary photography produced over the last year. Enter your work for free …
The World Health Organization (WHO) Health for All Film Festival for independent filmmakers.
Application Deadline: 30 January 2022 Films are a powerful way to raise awareness, improve understanding and encourage action so that this festival aims to contribute to health promotion and education …
UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Fifth Human Rights Youth Challenge 2022.
Application Deadline: 15 February 2022. On the occasion of World Toilet Day (19 November 2021), the Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation, Mr. Pedro …
Harvard GSD Wheelwright Prize International Competition 2022 for early-career Architects ( $100,000 Travelling Fellowship)
Application Deadline: January 30, 2022. Harvard GSD’s Wheelwright Prize is an international competition for early-career architects. Winners receive a $100,000 (USD) fellowship to foster intensive, innovative architectural research that is …
Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund JUMPSTARTER Global Pitch Competition 2022 for Startups & Entrepreneurs worldwide (US$4 million in investment)
Application Deadline: November 28th 2021 JUMPSTARTER is a not-for-profit initiative curated by Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund that provides a platform for all entrepreneurs and young people to jump start their dreams in Hong …
Dell Technologies’ Envision the Future Competition 2022 for Senior Undergraduate Students from the Middle East and Africa (USD 12,000 Prize)
Application Deadline:30 December 2021 Dell Technologies has launched the annual graduation project competition for senior undergraduate students from universities in Middle East, Russia, Africa and Turkey. The competition is intended …
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition 2022 (Fully Funded to Nara, Japan)
Application Deadline: 28 February 2022 Gastronomy tourism stimulates entrepreneurship and the generation of new companies and organizations that necessarily affect other industries transversally and fosters values such as: Sustainability based …
