Application Deadline: November 3rd, 2021 Beer Garage is one of the global innovation hubs at AB InBev with the objective of driving innovation by building a strong community of ecosystem …
Contests
MIT Solv[ED] Youth Innovation Challenge 2021 for young Innovators (USD 200,000 in prizes)
Application Deadline: January 18th, 2022 Are you 24 and under and passionate about making a positive impact in your community and the world? If your answer is “yes!,” we want …
Go Green in the City 2022 Global Student Competition for students worldwide (€10,000 Prize and Sponsored Trip to Schneider Electric’s Global Innovation Summit)
Application Deadline: February 15, 2022 Application to the Go Green in the City Middle East & Africa region is now open. With Schneider’s mission to be your digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency, …
St. Gallen Symposium Leader of Tomorrow Essay Competition 2022 (CHF 20,000 Prize & expenses-paid participation to the 51st St. Gallen Symposium in Switzerland)
Application Deadline: February 1st, 2022 Compete in St. Gallen Symposium Leader of Tomorrow Global Essay Competition and be one of the top 100 contributors to qualify for an all-expenses covered …
Application Deadline: November 26th, 2021 12 noon UK time. This international event is now in its 12th year. The NMWP encourages and promotes the best in new-media writing and is …
The St. Gallen Symposium Global Leadership Challenge 2021 for emerging young leaders worldwide.
Application Deadline: 24 October 2021 The Global Leadership Challenge 2021 will convene 100 young leaders selected through an open application process in Oxford, St. Gallen, and around the world. Applicants …
Application Deadline: November 30, 2021 The Ag Plastics Innovation Challenge seeks to identity solutions that have potential to scale commercially. Winners will receive access to Think Beyond’s program at the …
Access Bank Ghana Business Startup Challenge 2021 for young Ghanaian Entrepreneurs (GHS 30,000.00 prize money)
Application Deadline: October 22nd, 2021 The Business startup challenge is an Access Bank Gh PLC initiative designed to help young entrepreneurs successfully set up and run businesses. The business challenge …
UBA Foundation 2021 National Essay Competition for Nigerian senior secondary students (7.5 Million in Prizes)
Application Deadline: October 29th, 2021 Now in its 11th edition, the National Essay Competition, targeted at senior secondary students in Nigeria is organized annually, as part of UBA Foundation’s education …
Application Deadline: 3 October 2021, at 00:00 Paris time Hack Media and Information Literacy for Better Futures – a Global Youth Hackathon led by UNESCO and South Africa, in cooperation with …
Trust for Sustainable Living (TSL) 2022 International Schools Essay Competition and Debate (Funded Trip to TSL Summit)
Application Deadline: 9 January 2022 We are in the midst of a global climate crisis. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) 6th report, released in August 2021, states that “climate …
The Stanford Center on Longevity Design Challenge 2021/2022 for University students worldwide ($17,000 in Cash prizes)
Application Deadline: Thursday, December 2, 2021 The Stanford Center on Longevity Design Challenge offers cash prizes and free entrepreneur mentorship in a competition open to all university students around the …
YouTube NextUp Contest 2021 for video content creators (1,000 USD in production equipment)
Application Deadline: October 8, 2021 at 11:59 pm GMT. Learn to create better videos, get more subscribers and take your channel to the next level with the YouTube NextUp contest. …
UNODC Coding4Integrity African Youth Anti-Corruption Hackathon 2021 for young Africans (Fully Funded to Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt)
Application Deadline: September 20th, 2021 The African Youth Anti-Corruption Hackathon is a virtual 4 week technology challenge organized by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in partnership …
Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) Catalyst Virtual Pitch Competition 2021 for young STEM entrepreneurs.
Application Deadline:22 September 2021. The U.S. Department of State is excited to announce the 2021 Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) Catalyst pitch competition will be taking place virtually during …
The Alliance Française de Nairobi Kenyan Smartphone Film Competition 2021 for young Kenyans
Application Deadline: September 24th 2021 The Alliance Française de Nairobi, in partnership with the Audiovisual Section of the French Embassy in Kenya, launched the first ever Smartphone Film Competition in …
MTN mPulse Spelling Bee Competition 2021 for primary & secondary school students in Nigeria. (Over N7m cash prizes, laptops, smartphones to be won)
Application Deadline: September 12th, 2021. MTN Nigeria has invited primary & secondary school students between the ages of 9 and 15 to participate in the 2021 MTN mPulse Spelling Bee. …
CoreNet Global Academic Challenge 2021/2022 for Students around the World (USD 5,000 Prize).
Application Deadline: 22 September 2021 CoreNet invite students from around the world to think creatively about a problem facing real estate professionals for renowned companies like Google, Duke Energy, AstraZeneca, …
Application Deadline: 12 September 2021. Announcing the 3rd Renewable Transformation Challenge 2021. Elsevier and the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) are pleased to announce the third biennial Renewable Transformation Challenge. If you have …
The International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) 2022 International Poster Contest ($500 prize)
Application Deadline: November 1st, 2021 The International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) Committee invites YOU to get involved in ICAW 2022. We’re looking for anyone, 9th grade (age 14) or older …
Commonwealth Short Story Prize Writing Contest 2022 for unpublished short fiction (£15,000 in Cash Prize).
Application Deadline: November 1st 2021 The Commonwealth Short Story Prize is an annual award for unpublished short fiction administered and funded by the Commonwealth Foundation. The Commonwealth Short Story Prize …
ICT 4 Inclusion Challenge Africa Edition for inclusive education in Africa! (€ 10,000 Prize)
Application Deadline: 15 September 2021 Access to education is one of the greatest barriers to inclusion for children, young persons and adults with disabilities in Africa. The COVID-19 pandemic has …
Application Deadline: September 30th 2021 The Youth Alliance for Leadership and Development in Africa (YALDA) in collaboration with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, African Export-Import Bank (Afrexim …
Application Deadline:19 September 2021. The Shoprite Hustle Competition is focused on boosting small businesses in South Africa. After a careful selection process, 20 small business owners will walk away with …
Application Deadline:30th August 2021 The UNDP Business Supplier Development Programme (SDP) is an initiative geared towards building partnerships with the private sector, in order to diversify the economy, create jobs, and …
UNESCO-UNEVOC Skills in Action Photo Competition 2021 for amateur/professional photographers
Application Deadline: 31 August 2021 Are you an amateur or professional photographer with an interest in youth skills? Don’t miss your chance to enter the UNESCO-UNEVOC Skills in Action Photo …
British Council New Narratives Challenge 2021 for young Creatives (£500 Prize)
Application Deadline: September 3rd, 2021 The #NewNarrativesChallenge is aimed at 18 to 35-year-olds, who are willing to share diverse stories of their countries (Countries of Africa and the UK). British Council …
Application Deadline: 19th August 2021 Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI) and Global Infrastructure Basel (GIB) has launched the Safe Urban Environments Program for Young People – their first-ever Youth Safety in Urban Environments Competition! This …
Application Deadline: August 31st, 2021 Konrad-Adenauer-Foundation Multilateral Dialogue Vienna and Atomic Reporters are cordially inviting you to apply to join the first study programme 2021-2022 “A Neglected Story – The …
Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) Electricity Essay Challenge 2021
Application Deadline: 23rd August 2021. The NERC Annual Essay Competition is here! This competition is open to ONLY SS2 students in Nigeria. Interested SS2 students should write an essay of …
Application Deadline: 6th of September 2021 The Global Digital Democracy Challenge aims to develop innovative solutions that strengthen and enhance Digital Democracy. The project will identify solutions that can be …
Application Deadline: 15 October, 2021 UN Women has partnered with the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA), the African Women Leaders’ Network (Tanzania and Malawi Chapters); the Tanzania Media Women …
Application Deadline: August 31st 2021 Do you have a research proposal that can accelerate pandemic recovery with digital technology? ITU’s Connect2Recover initiative aims to build back better with broadband by reinforcing digital …
Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2021 for African Tech Innovators and Entrepreneurs (37,000 USD in cash prizes)
Application Deadline: 20th September 2021 The Ecobank Fintech Challenge identifies and partners Fintechs that are ready to scale and provides them with support and access to opportunities in Ecobank’s 33 …
Application Deadline: September 30th 2021 Are you an innovator interested in solving challenges in the agri-food sector by utilizing or conserving agrobiodiversity? If yes, submit your application! The Agrobiodiversity Innovation …
Application Deadline: 15th September 2021. The theme for this year’s World Library and Information Congress is “Working together for the future“. Goethe Institut know that collaboration breeds innovation. Many great …
The UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) Agritech Challenge 2021 for agritech and agri-fintech startups.
Application Deadline: August 30th, 2021 The UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), in partnership with Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog (Govt. of India); Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Rabo Foundation; International …
Pitch AgriHack 2021 digital agriculture competition for agritech startups (US$45,000 Cash Prize)
Application Deadline: August 16th 2021 Pitch AgriHack 2021 is sponsored by global development organization Heifer International. The competition will identify and amplify efforts by young innovators to build resilience beyond COVID-19 …
UNICEF Youth Mediathon 2021 – online skills building program for young creatives.
Application Deadline: August 6th, 2021 UNICEF is looking for young content creators 15 to 22 with skills in animation and GIF creation to take part in the second edition of …
Application Deadline: December 1, 2021 The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) are conducting a WHO Road Safety reporting contest to raise awareness and spur dialogue …
