CompetitionsDeadline: 06 Apr 2026
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: YOUTH TO THE FRONT FUND 2026 – THE CREATIVES
We Are Family Foundation (WAFF) is now accepting applications for the Youth To The Front Fund: The Creatives 2026. This opportunity supports young creative leaders and collectives using art, storytelling, and cultural practice to drive social change, climate justice, and community transformation.
The fund targets creatives working across disciplines such as visual arts, music, film, design, writing, performance, digital media, and community-based cultural initiatives. Selected applicants will receive funding and strategic support to scale impactful projects that promote equity, healing, and resilience.
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CompetitionsDeadline: 08 Apr 2026
NATURE AWARDS – INSPIRING WOMEN IN SCIENCE 2026 (FUNDING)
The Nature Awards Inspiring Women in Science recognize and support outstanding women in science, as well as initiatives that encourage girls and young women to pursue careers in STEM. The awards highlight achievements in scientific research and efforts to promote gender equity in science and technology globally.
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CompetitionsDeadline: 13 Apr 2026
BAYER FOUNDATION WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS AWARD – 2026 (€25,000 FUNDING)
Bayer Foundation is now accepting applications for the Women Entrepreneurs Award 2026, a 6-month global accelerator supporting women founders building impactful solutions in health and food security.
Selected ventures will receive €25,000 in non-dilutive funding, tailored accelerator support, global visibility, and a sponsored trip to Amsterdam for the Award Ceremony (26–30 October 2026). The program is designed to empower women entrepreneurs driving scalable and sustainable impact globally.
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CompetitionsDeadline: 27 Apr 2026
Call for Applications: UNDP Pan-African AgriTech Incubation Programme 2026
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is inviting AgriTech startups across Africa to apply for the timbuktoo Pan-African Incubation Programme, hosted through the AgriTech Hub in Ghana.
This programme is designed to identify and support innovative startups building technology-driven solutions to transform Africa’s agricultural sector. Selected startups will benefit from structured incubation, mentorship, and access to a continental ecosystem of investors and partners.
The initiative aims to strengthen agricultural productivity, improve food systems, enhance farmer incomes, and build climate-resilient agriculture across Africa.
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CompetitionsDeadline: 01 May 2026
Free Animation Internship Placement for Women (Funding)
Women in Animation Uganda, in partnership with Crossroads Digital Multimedia Ltd, is offering a fully sponsored 3D Animation Internship for female illustrators and art students. This opportunity is designed to equip participants with practical skills in animation, digital storytelling, and creative production, while supporting women to enter and thrive in the animation and multimedia industry.
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CompetitionsDeadline: 14 May 2026
ESD OKAYAMA AWARD 2026 (USD 3,000 FUNDING)
The ESD Okayama Award 2026 is now open for applications, recognizing outstanding Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) initiatives worldwide. Organized by the City of Okayama, Japan, the award supports impactful projects that promote sustainability, community development, and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Selected projects will receive funding and international recognition, along with an opportunity to present their work in Japan and engage with global ESD stakeholders.
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CompetitionsDeadline: 17 May 2026
Summer School for Diverse Startups 2026 – SpinLab & HHL Digital Space
The Summer School for Diverse Startups, powered by SpinLab and HHL Digital Space, is now open for applications! This one-week intensive program is designed to support underrepresented founders by providing hands-on workshops, expert coaching, and access to one of Europe’s leading startup ecosystems.
Participants will benefit from tailored mentorship, networking opportunities, and a chance to pitch their startups at a public event. The top startup will win the Digital Award from the City of Leipzig (€2000) and receive tickets to the Web Summit in Lisbon.
The program is fully funded, ensuring founders can focus entirely on building and scaling their ventures.
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