The Nokia Open Innovation Challenge is a call for ideas, technologies, and new business models in Internet of Things. Particular attention will be given to solutions that use the power of technology to save and improve lives.
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Cleantech Accelerator Programme for Early Stage Startups in Europe
Climate-KIC RIS Accelerator 2017 is aimed at encouraging the development of new businesses in the field of the low carbon economy through the provision of a service package and grants for selected participants from the RIS countries.
Read more: Cleantech Accelerator Programme for Early Stage Startups in EuropeClimateLaunchpad 2017: The Green Business Ideas Competition
ClimateLaunchpad is the world’s largest green business idea competition. It’s a stage for the people who have great cleantech ideas and help them develop those ideas into startups making global impact. Anyone with a promising cleantech idea who dreams of becoming an entrepreneur can join. To enter the competition you submit an idea or innovation that can make environmental impact. The overall winner of the Grand Final receives € 10,000, the runner up gets € 5,000 and the idea that comes in third place wins € 2,500.
Read more: ClimateLaunchpad 2017: The Green Business Ideas CompetitionThe Guardian Sustainable Business Awards 2017
The Guardian Sustainable Business Awards celebrate the organisations and individuals pushing forward sustainable business which understands its impact on people and the planet.
Read more: The Guardian Sustainable Business Awards 2017Global Good Fund Fellowship
The Global Good Fund is a leadership development enterprise built by and for social entrepreneurs. The Global Good Fund Fellowship is a 12-month program supporting the leadership development of young social entrepreneurs across the globe.
Read more: Global Good Fund FellowshipSAG-SEED Starter – Starter Grants for New African Eco-enterprises
The SAG-SEED Starter promotes the incubation of new eco-enterprises. During the application period for the SAG-SEED Starter Months future eco-entrepreneurs form their teams and come up with their business ideas to tackle one of the main challenges in their country. Under expert guidance the selected teams will come together during two workshops to develop and refine their business ideas.
Read more: SAG-SEED Starter – Starter Grants for New African Eco-enterprisesAmerican Express Leadership Academy Emerging Innovators Bootcamps 2017
The American Express Leadership Academy Emerging Innovators Bootcamps are 2-3 day intensive trainings for social entrepreneurs and changemakers who can benefit from expert guidance, peer support and a safe space to reflect on inner growth and wellbeing.
Read more: American Express Leadership Academy Emerging Innovators Bootcamps 2017GSMA Ecosystem Accelerator Innovation Fund – Grant Funding for African and Asian Startups – Sharing Economy & Services for SMEs
The GSMA Ecosystem Accelerator Innovation Fund provides selected start-ups in Africa and Asia with grant funding, technical assistance, and the opportunity to partner with mobile operators in their markets to help scale their products and services into sustainable businesses with positive socio-economic impact. Topics: Sharing Economy & Services for SMEs
Read more: GSMA Ecosystem Accelerator Innovation Fund – Grant Funding for African and Asian Startups – Sharing Economy & Services for SMEsStartup Battlefield Africa – Startup Competion for Sub-Saharan Companies Doing Social Good and Social Development Through Technology
Applications are open for the Startup Battlefield Africa by TechCrunch in three different categories, including social good. The overall winner will receive $25,000 in no-equity cash plus an all-expense paid trip for two to San Francisco to compete in Battlefield at TechCrunch’s flagship event, Disrupt SF 2018.
Read more: Startup Battlefield Africa – Startup Competion for Sub-Saharan Companies Doing Social Good and Social Development Through TechnologyCleantech Accelerator Programme for Early Stage Startups in Europe
Climate-KIC RIS Accelerator 2017 is aimed at encouraging the development of new businesses in the field of the low carbon economy through the provision of a service package and grants for selected participants from the RIS countries.
Read more: Cleantech Accelerator Programme for Early Stage Startups in Europe