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Join the largest community of problem-solvers, visionaries, creative thinkers and Innovators in Africa, at the annual Hackaholics Ideathon, and catalyze change with the enabling power of Technology
Date Posted: 04 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition 2025. The 2025 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize launches its seventh annual competition in search for Africa's most promising young co-founders and founders across Africa who have launched businesses across Africa's agrifood value chain "from seed to fork".
Date Posted: 04 Apr, 2025
Are you passionate about microscopy and photography? The Nikon Small World Competition 2025 invites scientists, artists, and enthusiasts worldwide to showcase their stunning images and videos captured through a light microscope. Celebrate the beauty and complexity of life at the microscopic level and compete for prestigious prizes.
Date Posted: 03 Apr, 2025
The European Environment Agency (EE) invites photographers to tell the story of their connection to the environment and showcase their photographic talents in the 2025 edition of their annual photo competition.
Date Posted: 03 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the Jessamy Stursberg Poetry Prize for Canadian Youth. The prize accepts submissions from young poets all across Canada, with three cash prizes. Apply now!
Date Posted: 03 Apr, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Peter Drucker Challenge Essay Contest. Enter this contest and stand a chance to win a trip to Austria!
Date Posted: 03 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the Paul Farmer Lectureship and Award for Global Health Equity 2025. To honour the legacy of Dr. Paul Farmer, the McGill School of Population and Global Health (SPGH) established the Paul Farmer Lectureship and Award for Global Health Equity in 2024 to be given annually to an individual who models and demonstrates Paul's vision of a 'preferential option for the poor' to achieve equity in health.
Date Posted: 02 Apr, 2025
African creators are invited to join the Makifaa Lens on Africa Challenge 2025. Submit your best high-quality photos that capture the modern, diverse and dynamic spirit of Africa from street scenes and portraits to cultural traditions and innovation.
Date Posted: 02 Apr, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Universal Postal Union (UPU) International Letter-Writing Competition. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 02 Apr, 2025
Applications for the UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists 2025 are now open. The UNESCO-AI Fozan International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists in STEM aims to boost research, education, and global cooperation to tackle challenges aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Date Posted: 02 Apr, 2025
Nominations are open for the Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize 2025. The Prize honors outstanding leaders from any country or discipline who demonstrate the vision and courage to tackle the complexity of today's world. Nominate a leader today!
Date Posted: 01 Apr, 2025
Nominations are open for the Arrell Global Food Innovation Awards 2025. The Arrell Global Food Innovation Award recognizes global excellence in the broad area of food innovation and community impact.
Date Posted: 31 Mar, 2025
Are you an African entrepreneur passionate about revolutionizing agriculture with innovative solutions? If yes, apply now for the Digital Africa AgTech Startup Challenge 2025. The Digital Africa Ag Tech Startup Challenge is your chance to shine as an entrepreneur! Join the challenge at the 3rd African Forum on Investment and Sustainability in Agricultural Value Chains, happening on April 17, 2025, in Ben Guerir, Morocco.
Date Posted: 31 Mar, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the Climate Launchpad: The Green Business Ideas Competition 2025. The ClimateLaunchpad is part of the Entrepreneurship offerings of Climate KIC. Through ClimateLaunchpad, they create a stage for the people who have great ideas for climate innovation and help them take the first steps of entrepreneurial thinking, business planning, and a pitch around their idea - developing those ideas into start-ups and making a global impact.
Date Posted: 31 Mar, 2025
Applications for the AfCFTA Digital Innovation Challenge 2025 are now open. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Digital Innovation Challenge seeks to identify digital solutions with high potential to structurally influence intra-African trade by increasing efficiencies and enabling seamless cross-border commercial exchanges across AfCFTA markets.
Date Posted: 29 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) 1st UN Citiverse Challenge 2025. The 1st UN Citiverse Challenge invites students and startups to reimagine and design innovative solutions that leverage the transformative potential of the citiverse and digital public infrastructure to address pressing global challenges. By focusing on three critical themes-access to public services, sustainability and resilience, and tourism and digital culture-participants will develop bold ideas and prototypes to shape the cities of tomorrow.
Date Posted: 27 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the TechBirmingham Sloss Tech Pitch Competition 2025. As part of the competition, innovative startups from across the Southeast will have the chance to compete for a grand prize of $50,000 in investment funding.
Date Posted: 27 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Black Girl Venture (BGV) Austin Pitch Competition 2025. At BGV, they create access to capital, capacity, and community for under-resourced entrepreneurs that enable business sustainability and create intergenerational wealth for a more equitable society.
Date Posted: 25 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Vanier Institute Early Career Scholar Award 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and nominate a candidate for it.
Date Posted: 25 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the BBC World Service & British Council International Audio Drama Competition 2026. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 25 Mar, 2025
1. Sony World Photography Awards
• Host: World Photography Organisation
• Field: Photography
•Representation: A leading photography competition that recognizes the best in contemporary photography. Categories include professional, open, youth, and student.
• Prizes: Cash prizes, photography equipment, and international exhibitions. The overall winner (Photographer of the Year) receives a $25,000 prize.
2. The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition
• Host: The Royal Commonwealth Society
• Field: Writing and Literature
• Representation: The world's oldest international writing competition for young people, it encourages creativity and critical thinking on global issues relevant to the Commonwealth.
• Prizes: Winners receive a trip to London for a formal awards ceremony, laptops, and participation in international cultural exchange programs.
3. The Global Citizen Prize
• Host: Global Citizen
• Field: Social Impact
• Representation: Recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to ending extreme poverty and addressing major global challenges like inequality, climate change, and public health.
• Prizes: Winners receive financial support to continue their advocacy work, and there are various subcategories with differing prize amounts and recognition.
4. Imagine Cup
• Host: Microsoft
• Field: Technology and Innovation
• Representation: A technology competition where students create
software applications that tackle a wide variety of challenges. The contest encourages innovation and problem-solving using Microsoft's technology stack.
• Prizes: Cash prizes up to $100,000, mentorship opportunities, and a chance to showcase projects at global tech conferences.
5. One Young World Essay Competition
• Host: One Young World
• Field: Global Leadership and Advocacy
• Representation: This competition targets young leaders who propose solutions to pressing global challenges such as climate change, inequality, and education reform.
Prizes: Winners receive a fully-funded trip to the annual One Young World Summit, where they meet global leaders and network with fellow changemakers.
6. MIT Solve Global Challenges
• Host: MIT Solve Initiative
• Field: Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Representation: Solve offers a platform for innovators to present solutions to some of the world's most pressing challenges, such as healthcare, education, and economic prosperity.
• Prizes: Over $1 million in funding is available, with winning teams receiving support from MIT, mentorship, and networking opportunities with industry experts.
7. World Robotics Olympiad (WRO)
• Host: World Robot Olympiad Association
• Field: Robotics and STEM
• Representation: WRO is an international robotics competition that engages students in building and programming robots to complete specific tasks.
• Prizes: Trophies, medals, and scholarships for top teams, with opportunities to showcase at global tech events.