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Submissions are open for the International Physics Competition 2026 (IPhyC 2026), an international online talent search in physics featuring three progressive rounds and cash prizes.
The NASA Space Apps Challenge 2026 is a free global hackathon inviting individuals and teams worldwide to solve real-world problems using space data. Participants can collaborate on innovative projects and compete for international recognition.
The 2026 Africa Intellectual Property Day (AIPD) “My IP Story” initiative invites African entrepreneurs, innovators, creators, institutions, and business owners to share how intellectual property rights have helped them create value and grow. Held under the theme “Growing Business Under The AfCFTA IP Ecosystem,” participants are invited to submit a video detailing their intellectual property journeys.
The Afreximbank–Edordu Research Competition is a postgraduate research initiative designed to encourage scholars to engage with economic and development questions facing Africa and participating Caribbean states.
The COP31 Youth Climate Ideathon invites young people in Türkiye to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams and develop practical solutions for urgent environmental challenges. Organized by the Turkish Ministry of Youth and Sports, the programme offers mentorship and a potential pathway to an international ideathon in Antalya.
The GEAF Ambassador Programme 2027 is a six-month international climate leadership initiative offering mentorship, expert training, and funding for local environmental projects. Applications are currently open and reviewed on a rolling basis.
Discover how the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the ADAPT initiative are building a connected digital single market across Africa to support MSMEs and entrepreneurs.
The AI for SDGs Global Youth AI Future Innovation Competition 2026 invites global innovators and researchers to leverage artificial intelligence to address educational challenges and sustainable development goals.
CoCreate Pitch 2026 is the world's largest product-based startup competition, offering over $1 million in prizes for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and students globally.
The CAPSHA South-South Collaboration Innovation Pitch Challenge 2026 offers grants of up to USD 15,000 to support collaborative agricultural research and innovation partnerships across Africa, Asia, and Latin America and the Caribbean.
The United Nations Development Programme and the Institute for Security Studies are inviting researchers and practitioners across Africa to submit analytical papers for a new policy compendium on youth-safe digital futures and responsible AI.
