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MIT Solve 2027 Global Challenges

The strongest immediate candidates already have a tested solution and clear evidence. Use the short remaining window to improve a focused application, not to invent traction or dis...

USD 10,000 for selected Solver teams; extra prizes vary

Working prototype, pilot or scaling solution
6 Nov 2026, 20:00 EAT

Applicant geography: Worldwide applicants; programme conditions apply
Provider/base: United States

Closes today

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AfDB higher-education innovation initiative - Phase II

This is most useful to Ubunifu's partner ecosystem rather than every learner. An interested institution should identify the actual incubator or technology-transfer improvement befo...

Institutional innovation support, not founder cash

Early or growing enterprise
9 Nov 2026 - closing time/timezone not specified

Applicant geography: African applicants; programme conditions apply
Provider/base: Multilateral African institution

Closes in 3 days

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Villgro East Africa MedTech programme

Worth considering when the next barrier is translating a device prototype into an approvable, manufacturable product. The application should make that bottleneck visible rather tha...

Medical-device commercialisation support

Medical-device proof of concept or prototype
16 Nov 2026 - closing time/timezone not specified

Applicant geography: Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
Provider/base: Kenya

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SusHi Tech Challenge 2027

Consider this when Japanese/global visibility and urban-market partnerships justify the travel and preparation. A large top prize should not be the only reason a cash-constrained A...

JPY 10m grand prize; selected exhibition support

Existing product or service
18 Dec 2026, 11:00 EAT

Applicant geography: Worldwide applicants; programme conditions apply
Provider/base: Japan

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AcceleratorsApplication route available

Free Electrons 2027

Prioritise this when you can define a utility problem and a manageable pilot with a clear success measure. Do not spend heavily on a speculative pilot before agreeing who owns the ...

Utility pilots and commercial development

Energy product ready for utility pilot
No final deadline established; follow the current official route. | Early-bird: 30 November 2026; early-bird milestone only

Applicant geography: Worldwide applicants; programme conditions apply
Provider/base: Portugal / international utility consortium

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Hub71 Access programme

Consider this only if Abu Dhabi expansion is commercially sensible without the incentive. Compare the cash and in-kind value with dilution, relocation costs and the opportunity cos...

In-kind support + SAFE/equity-linked cash

Early or growing enterprise
No final deadline established; follow the current official route.

Applicant geography: Worldwide applicants; programme conditions apply
Provider/base: United Arab Emirates

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