Application Deadline: 6th October 2021 The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a call to action for all countries, in partnership, to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. They address the …
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ContestsGhana
GrEEn Innovation Challenge 2021 for Ghanaian entrepreneurs and green SMEs.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 18 July 2021 at 23:59 GMT. The Boosting Green Employment and Enterprise Opportunities in Ghana (GrEEn) project Innovation Challenge is a yearly competition aimed at supporting SMEs and businesses that …
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ILO SDG 8.7 Innovation Challenge 2021 for innovative solutions with social impact ( USD 30,000 in Funding)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:15 August 2021 (11:59 Geneva time). The ILO is launching a competition calling for innovative solutions with social impact to accelerate action towards SDG Target 8.7. The fight against …
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Teach A Man To Fish School Enterprise Challenge 2021 for Schools around the World – $28,000 in cash prizes.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: July 21st 2021 The School Enterprise Challenge is a FREE educational programme that teaches business and life skills. It supports teachers and students to set up a REAL …
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Sony World Photography Awards 2022 for Students & Professional Photographers ($30,000 (USD) prize plus the latest Sony digital imaging equipment)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: January 14th 2022 The World Photography Organisation is a global platform for photography initiatives. Working across more than 180 countries, their aim is to raise the level of …
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The Huawei HMS App Innovation Contest 2021 for developers worldwide (USD$1 million total in cash prizes)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: August 20th 2021 Huawei HMS App Innovation Contest aims to inspire talented developers across the globe to create seamless, smart, and innovative digital experiences, and explore the future …
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ContestsNigeria
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) National Essay Competition 2021 for Nigerian Undergraduates.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: July 30th 2021 The Nigerian Communications Commission is the independent National Regulatory Authority for the telecommunications industry in Nigeria. The Commission is responsible for creating an enabling environment …
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Application Deadline: July 15th 2021 Suitable start-ups to be funded through develoPPP Ventures are being selected during an open ideas competition. This takes place twice a year and is open …
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Application Deadline:July 23, 2021. The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Global Leadership and Education Advancing Development (Global LEAD) Initiative, YouthPower2: Learning and Evaluation (YP2LE), and Generation Unlimited (GenU), …
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Climate Tracker: Food, Farming, and Climate Story Pitch 2021 for Early-career Journalists (180EUR per month stipend)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: June 16th 2021 Global food systems account for 1/3 of total greenhouse gas emissions and simultaneously hold many of the solutions to the climate emergency, but receive very …
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Application Deadline: July 31st 2021 The COVID-19 crisis had an unprecedented impact on our society. Regardless of speculation about what the “new normal” will be, no one is certain about …
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Application Deadline: 31 July 2021 Do you have a promising idea to connect the unconnected and close the digital divide? The world today has 1.8 billion young people between the …
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Application Deadline: 25 June 2021 The theme of the 2021 art contest is “Together through sport”. It sheds light on the power of sport to bring people together and create …
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Tech For Our Planet Challenge Programme 2021 for Startups to feature at COP26 in UK
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: June 25th 2021 The Tech For Our Planet challenge programme is an exciting new opportunity for startups to pilot technology that will help us reach our net-zero targets. …
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2021 Call for Code Global Challenge on Climate change ($200,000+ USD cash prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: July 31st 2021 In the Call for Code Global Challenge, you can join the fight against climate change by building and deploying open source solutions in the cloud. …
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Climate Tracker: Climate Story Pitch 2021 for young Journalists (150 EUR per story)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Ongoing As climate change worsens and global carbon emissions keep increasing, how is your country reacting to this crisis? How are people in local communities being affected by climate …
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UN SDG Action Campaign MY World 360° Media Competition 2021 for Immersive media creators worldwide.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: August 5, 2021 MY World 360º invites immersive creators – media pros and first time creators alike – to create media that allows us to experience a world …
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Women’s World Banking Making Finance Work for Women Fintech Innovation Challenge 2021
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: June 11th 2021 In its third year, Women’s World Banking’s Fintech Innovation Challenge provides a global stage to highlight Fintech innovations serving unbanked and underserved women in order to …
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Application Deadline: July 31st 2021 In the Call for Code Global Challenge, you can join the fight against climate change by building and deploying open source solutions in the cloud. …
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Zurich Enterprise Challenge 2021 for young graduates worldwide. (CHF 5’000 cash prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:27 June 2021. The Zurich Enterprise Challenge gives you an opportunity of a lifetime to work with one of the world’s top insurance companies and interact with its corporate …
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SAP 2021 Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge for young Entrepreneurs (prizes of up to $10,000!)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:July 16, 2021 Do you have an awesome idea to solve a social or environmental problem? Are you ready to take action, but don’t know where to start? You’re …
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Yale Drama Series 2022 Playwriting Competition for emerging Playwrights ( $10,000 prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: August 15, 2021 The Yale Drama Series is seeking submissions for its 2022 playwriting competition. The winning play will be selected by the series’ current judge, Paula Vogel. …
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Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2021 for Young Writers from Commonwealth Nations.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 30 June 2021. The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition is the world’s oldest international writing competition for schools, established in 1883. With thousands of young people taking part each …
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Africa@2050 Climate Fiction Writing Competition 2021 for African Writers. ( £1000 in cash prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 18th June 2021 23:59 Central Africa Time (UTC + 02) WHAT KIND OF AFRICA DO YOU ENVISION IN 2050?WHAT FUTURE DO YOU WANT AND HOW DO WE CREATE THAT …