Competitions in Worldwide

Scaling breakthrough technologies across emerging and frontier markets. Orbit Startups invests in breakthrough companies and helps them scale across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America—where there are the most opportunities for sustained, profitable high growth.

The Entrepreneurship World Cup is one of the largest and most diverse pitch competitions and support programs of its kind.

The Hopper Prize was established to increase recognition of the work of visual artists.  We seek to advance the careers of visual artists by providing unrestricted financial support in the form of individual artist grants.

On behalf of its network of national Voting and Associate Participants, the GBIF Secretariat is pleased to invite nominations for the 2025 Graduate Researchers Award.

D-Prize supports new entrepreneurs who can distribute proven poverty interventions. The world has already invented products and services to end poverty. Yet millions of people still don’t have access.

The application and other materials are now available for the 2021 Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Award. Zonta International's YWPA Award recognizes young women, ages 16-19, who demonstrate superior leadership skills and a commitment to public service and civic causes, and encourages them to continue their participation in public and political life. 

The application and other materials are now available for the 2021 Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Award. Zonta International's YWPA Award recognizes young women, ages 16-19, who demonstrate superior leadership skills and a commitment to public service and civic causes, and encourages them to continue their participation in public and political life.