We’ve rounded up exciting innovation competitions from around the region and beyond. Whether you’re a student, researcher, alumni, or startup founder, these external challenges are your chance to shine, get noticed, and win funding to fuel your project or venture. Keep checking back — we’re always adding new opportunities to help you pitch, compete, and grow.
DEADLINE: 20 SEPTEMBER 2026
Global Innovators Challenge
The Global Innovators Challenge 2026 is a business plan competition for innovation-driven ventures, bringing together aspiring innovators, entrepreneurs and researchers to showcase bold ideas, transformative solutions and scalable ventures.