Competitions

Are you a startup entrepreneur eager to learn how to better pitch your business and become more investable? Is your startup using technology to make a societal impact in Southern Africa? Are you based in Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, or Zambia? Apply for BOOST UP Set Up 2020. BOOST …

TWAS and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) are offering a competitive grant for research collaboration. Technologists and researchers from IsDB Member Countries are invited to submit research and innovation proposals that can help address challenges directly and indirectly related to COVID-19. The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and TWAS have partnered …

Applications are open for Unisef & Cartedo COVID-19 challenge. UNICEF has partnered with Cartedo to empower youth across Africa to solve a series of global grand challenges and positively impact communities while developing employability skills. They believe that youth have unique perspectives on these challenges and should be given the …

International Telecommunication union is calling on innovators and ecosystem builders to apply for ITU innovation challenges 2020. The challenge is a global open competition platform for innovators and ecosystem builders to present their ideas and projects, empowering them to transform their communities into thriving digital societies.  The 2020 edition of the ITU …

Submission are invited from photographers for the Photography 4 Humanity Global Prize 2020. This project is supported by United Nations and it is an international initiative that calls on photographers around the world to bring to life the power of human rights through their images. Highlighting the most compelling imagery …

Jack Ma Foundation is excited to launch the 2nd year of their competition to identify, spotlight & support Africa’s Business Heroes. They are on the search for African entrepreneurs, of all ages and all sectors, who are leveraging business to create positive impact and solve pressing challenges in Africa! If …

Applications are now open to emerging and professional film maker working in the filed of research to apply for the Art and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Research in Film Awards. The Awards, which are now in their sixth year, showcase new and emerging talent in filmmaking linked to arts and …

Applications are open for The World Summit Award (WSA) 2020. WSA is looking for digital applications that have a strong impact on society in one of the 8 WSA categories listed below. The World Summit Awards are a unique awards system, selecting and promoting local digital innovation with high impact on improving society. Is a non-monetary award system with …

Applications are invited for Dangote Salt Art Challenge 2020. As the world is facing an unprecedented situation with the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19), staying safe and well-protected is key. While you’re social distancing, here’s is an opportunity to explore your imagination. Based on the theme “Get Creative”, create a masterpiece of your …

Tush Magazine is glad to announce entry submissions for the 9th edition of the “Tush Magazine Bi-Monthly Writing Contest” . Like the previous editions, the most essential take from this writing contest is about helping you become a better published writer with more exposure and feedback. As in their recent contests, they …