Explore the latest awards & prizes opportunities curated by goimpactnow.
The Kofi Annan Foundation is accepting applications for the 2026 cohort of the NextGen Democracy Prize. Specifically, this global award program helps young activists scale their impact through financial backing and high-level recognition. Consequently, selected leaders work directly with democrat…
The UN SDG Action Campaign is accepting applications for the 2026 cohort of its SDG Action Awards. Specifically, this global program helps inspiring activists scale their impact through dedicated coaching and capacity building. Consequently, selected finalists work directly with UN experts to dep…
Nestlé, in partnership with Ashoka, is accepting applications for the 2026 cohort of the Creating Shared Value Prize. Specifically, this corporate venture challenge helps sustainability startups scale their impact through massive equity-free capital. Consequently, selected innovators work directl…
The University of Groningen and the ECHO Foundation are accepting applications for the 2026 cohort of the ECHO Award. Specifically, this diversity leadership program helps outstanding minority students scale their impact through academic recognition and networking. Consequently, selected ambassad…
The Tyler Prize Executive Committee is accepting nominations for the 2027 cohort of the Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement. Specifically, this prestigious award program helps environmental scientists scale their impact through massive grant recognition. Consequently, selected laureates wor…
The UAE Government is accepting applications for the 2026 cohort of the Zayed Sustainability Prize. Specifically, this global award program helps tech innovators and schools scale their impact in sustainability through massive non-dilutive grant funding. Consequently, selected organizations work…
The Next Startupper Award celebrates student entrepreneurs driving positive change through innovation. Specifically, this inter-school and university competition gives aspiring founders the opportunity to pitch at VivaTech in Paris. Consequently, young innovators gain unparalleled visibility amon…
The 1952 Africa Foundation has launched the Chizi Wigwe Prize for African Futurism. Specifically, this award honors artists and creatives who are reimagining Africa’s future through technology and art. Consequently, it encourages a forward-looking narrative for the continent. Program Overview Thi…
Siemens is accepting applications for its Industrial AI Awards for Startups 2026. Specifically, this challenge seeks visionary startups transforming industries with Artificial Intelligence. Consequently, finalists present their solutions at the “AI with Purpose Summit.” Program Overview This is a…
The H&M Foundation is calling for innovators for the Global Change Award 2026. Specifically, this challenge seeks early-stage innovations that can transform the fashion industry into a planet-positive one. Consequently, it is often referred to as the “Nobel Prize of Fashion.” Program Overview Thi…
The UN SDG Action Campaign seeks nominations for the UN SDG Action Awards. Specifically, this program identifies initiatives that are mobilizing, inspiring, and connecting people to drive positive change for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Consequently, finalists are celebrated at a glo…
The Jack Ma Foundation is preparing to open applications for the 2026 Africa’s Business Heroes Prize. Specifically, this is a philanthropic initiative to identify, support, and inspire the next generation of African entrepreneurs. Consequently, ten finalists share a prize pool of $1.5 million. Pr…
The University of Glasgow, one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the English-speaking world, offers the African Excellence Award. This scholarship is specifically designed to support high-achieving students from across Africa, enabling them to pursue a postgraduate degree in the…
The AfricaTech Award is a major initiative co-organized by Viva Technology (VivaTech), Europe’s biggest startup and tech event, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). It aims to recognize and support the most innovative African startups that are driving development and growth across the…
The Marlowe & Christie Novel Prize is currently accepting entries for its 2026 competition. Specifically, this prize is designed to discover talented, unpublished novelists by reviewing just the opening chapters of their work. Consequently, the winner receives a cash prize and, more importantly,…
The World Photography Organisation is accepting entries for the 19th edition of the world’s most diverse photography competition. Specifically, the awards are free to enter and open to photographers of all skill levels—from established professionals to enthusiastic amateurs. Consequently, winning…
The iF DESIGN STUDENT AWARD is widely recognized as the premier global competition for young design talent. Specifically, this award invites students and recent graduates to submit concepts that address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Consequently, winners receive interna…
The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation is seeking nominations for one of the world’s most significant environmental awards. Specifically, this €1 million prize recognizes individuals, organizations, or groups leading the fight against climate change. Consequently, the funding is intended to scale up…
The world’s leading luxury group, LVMH, has opened applications for the most coveted award in the fashion industry. Specifically, this prize creates a direct bridge between young creative talent and the leaders of the luxury world. Consequently, the winner receives a massive financial grant and p…
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations presents this award to recognize ground-breaking contributions to the agrifood sector. It is designed to honor those who are transforming the way we produce, process, and consume food. The award highlights innovations that make agr…
The Win Win Gothenburg Sustainability Award stands as one of the world’s leading sustainability prizes. Often, people refer to it as the “Nobel Prize of Sustainability.” The organization recognizes and rewards outstanding contributions towards a sustainable future. For 2026, the jury has selected…
The Royal Society Africa Prize is a prestigious international award that recognizes outstanding senior African scientists whose research in the biological or physical sciences shows excellence and innovation. The prize celebrates scientific leadership and supports high-impact research that contri…
The Prince Claus Fund Seed Award is an annual grant designed to support emerging artists and cultural practitioners in the early stages of their careers. The award provides recipients with the space, support, and financial resources to deepen their artistic inquiries and amplify their practice. I…
The International Children’s Peace Prize is a prestigious annual award presented to a young changemaker who has demonstrated exceptional courage and dedication in fighting for children’s rights. Awarded by the KidsRights Foundation, this prize offers the winner a global platform to amplify their…
The Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award is an annual competition that provides funding and support to young Nigerian entrepreneurs with innovative and scalable business ideas. The program aims to identify and nurture start-ups that have the potential to create significant economic value and address…
The UNESCO-UNEVOC Global Awards for Innovation in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) celebrate outstanding institutions and initiatives that are transforming TVET to empower individuals, societies, and economies. The awards recognize projects that demonstrate innovation, impac…
The Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) Prize for Transformative Futures in Peace and Security seeks to reward groundbreaking concepts that offer exceptional promise in addressing peace and security challenges. Initiated under the leadership of Ambassador Thomas Greminger, the prize encourag…
The Sigma Awards is a prestigious international competition that celebrates the very best data journalism from around the world. More than just an award, it aims to empower, elevate, and enlighten the global community of data journalists by showcasing outstanding work and fostering collaboration.…
The Istanbul Photo Awards 2026, organized by Anadolu Agency for the 12th consecutive year, is an international contest that aims to promote press photography globally. It celebrates the art of visual storytelling and sheds light on critical issues worldwide. The contest invites professional photo…
The Women in Innovation Awards, delivered by Innovate UK (part of UKRI), are designed to find and support the UK’s most promising women founders and co-founders. The program provides a grant and a comprehensive package of mentoring and support to help female entrepreneurs scale their businesses a…
Supporting the Next Generation of Canadian Health Researchers The Banting Discovery Foundation Discovery Award Program is designed to catalyze the careers of early-career health and biomedical researchers in Canada. By providing up to $30,000 in funding, this award supports the essential day-to-d…
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