Apply for the CGI U Innovation Fund!

The Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) has officially launched the CGIU Innovation Fund!

This new CGI U funding competition aims to source, support, and feature the most effective, high-impact college student entrepreneurs and innovators worldwide by providing critical, early-stage seed funding. Selected scholars will receive funding to advance projects that fit CGI U’s Commitments to Action model and an invitation to attend CGI U 2017.

Apply for Hello Tomorrow Challenge 2016 (Grand Prize of €100K Available)

Entries are invited for the Hello Tomorrow Challenge 2016. The challenge is a global startup competition for the most promising science-technology projects and startups that aim to solve the world’s pressing issues. The project could follow any of the following tracks: Aeronautics, Air Quality, Beauty & Wellbeing, Data, Energy, Food & Agriculture, Healthcare, Industry 4.0, Transportation & Mobility and Water & Waste.

Apply for African Prize for Engineering Innovation 2016/2017

The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation from the Royal Academy of Engineering aims to stimulate, celebrate and reward innovation and entrepreneurship in sub-Saharan Africa.

Apply For Startup Scaleup 2nd Batch

Startup Europe is a European Commission initiative that aims to strengthen the business environment for web and ICT entrepreneurs so that their ideas and business can start and grow in the EU. Startup Scaleup is a Pan-European IoT Accelerator that aims to provide a greater range and quality of services to ambitious entrepreneurs who want to launch and grow companies focused on the Internet of Things (IoT). Startup Scaleup is a 6 month accelerator program, enabling accepted startups to receive mentorship and support from the brightest IOT people in the World.

Mo Ibrahim Foundation’s MyAfrica Photo Competition ($10,000 USD Award)

As Mo Ibrahim Foundation begins its 10th year anniversary, all Africans are invited to take part in the MIF MyAfrica photo competition.

MyAfrica is an opportunity for photographers of all abilities and ages to capture their vision of Africa through their own lenses. MIF is seeking images that capture Africa in its many diverse settings and communities, depicting what developments, challenges and opportunities could potentially look like over the next 10 years.

Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology – $25,000USD Prize!

Neurologists all around the world are invited to apply for the Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology. The Prize acknowledges the increasing importance of this research in advancing our understanding of how the brain and nervous system function – a quest that seems destined for dramatic expansion in the coming decades.

Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation 2016 (£25,000 in Cash Awards)

The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation is now open for applications. The Africa Prize encourages ambitious and talented sub-Saharan African engineers from all disciplines to apply their skills to develop scalable solutions to local challenges, highlighting the importance of engineering as an enabler of improved quality of life and economic development.

Anita Borg Systers Pass-It-On Awards Spring 2016

The Anita Borg Systers Pass-It-On (PIO) Awards honor Anita Borg’s desire to create a network of women technologists helping one another.

British Wildlife Photography Awards 2016 – £5,000 Prize and More

Entries are now open for the 2016 British Wildlife Photography Awards. Established in 2009, the British Wildlife Photography Awards aim to recognise, celebrate and encourage the talents of photographers practicing in the UK, while at the same time highlight the great wealth and diversity of Britain’s natural history. Winners and commended entrants have their work showcased in a national touring exhibition and in a stunning book published by AA Publishing.

RELX Group Environmental Challenge – Prize up to $75,000 USD!

The RELX Group Environmental Challenge (the “Challenge”) is a skill-based competition in which participants are asked to submit proposals outlining innovative ideas that advance access to safe water and/or sanitation where access is presently at risk.

Apply for 2016 Diana Award for Young People

Nominations are now been accepted for the Diana Award for young people. The Diana Award is bestowed upon courageous, caring, compassionate young people, transforming the lives of others in Diana, Princess of Wales’ legacy. By nominating young people for the Diana Award you too are about to transform their lives as the Diana Award is an award for life.

Call for Nominations: Champions of The Earth 2016

UNEP invites nominations from individuals and organizations who exemplify leadership and advocate action on sustainable development and climate change at the national, regional and global levels. 

Submit Your Projects for World Habitat Awards 2016

The World Habitat Awards were established in 1985 by the Building and Social Housing Foundation as part of its contribution to the United Nations International Year of Shelter for the Homeless.

Postcode Lottery Green Challenge is Looking for Entrepreneurs (to Award €500,000)

The Postcode Lottery Green Challenge is the world’s largest competition in the field of sustainable entrepreneurship. Green startups from all over the world can submit promising sustainable business plans until 1 June 2016 inclusive. In order to be able to compete, your product or service must reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The winner will receive €500,000 to further develop their product or service, and to bring it to market. The runner-up will receive €200,000. The winner will chosen by an international jury at the finals in Amsterdam on 14 September 2016.

14th Annual Create the Future Contest

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The 14th annual “Create the Future” Design Contest has recently been open for submissions for 2016, to award innovative, new product ideas that benefits society and the economy. The Contest was launched in 2002 by the publishers of NASA Tech Briefs magazine to help stimulate and reward engineering innovation. The annual event has attracted more than 12,000 product design ideas from engineers, entrepreneurs, and students worldwide. The contest’s principal sponsors are COMSOL and Mouser Electronics with Analog Devices and Intel as supporting sponsors.

2015 Blue Bag Water Innovation Award ( Win a full scholarship for the Master’s Programme in Water Resources Engineering at Lund University in Sweden)

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With only 5% of inhabitants in Jakarta having access to municipal sewerage treatment, the Blue Bag Project and Water Innovation Award 2015 hope to improve the level of access to clean water and reduce water contamination levels for local residents of Jakarta.

StudySearch $500 Bursary Award Promotional Kit

Are you interested in studying abroad and looking for help towards the costs? Great news!?!
StudySearch is giving away a $500 Bursary Award to 2 lucky students!

European Youth Award 2016 for Creative Entrepreneurs & Developers.

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The European Youth Award is a pan-European competition among socially committed and creative entrepreneurs, start-ups, designers, producers, application developers, journalists, writers, students under the age of 33 who use Internet and Mobile technology to create social impact.