Def Hacks Worldwide 3.0

Def Hacks Worldwide 3.0 is a 36-hour long hackathon for high school and college students. Here,the program will support young innovators and build a strong community of developers who willtackle world problems using technology. Don’t know how to code? No problem – there is an amazingline-up of beginner workshops coached by CS YouTubers, where you can learn new skills to use inprojects. The program will also have Michael Siebel (Managing Director at YC, Co-founder ofTwitch), Viral Shah (Co-Founder of Julia Computing language), and Josh Starmer (Founder ofStatQuest), along with many more notable speakers to share their valuable knowledge. To supportinnovators in creating the projects of their dreams, the program will have professional mentors togive hackers advice, plan, and help them debug! In the end, students will be allowed to submitprojects to various tracks such as Venture Capitalist track, Covid-19, and Beginner and Advancedtrack, or Sponsored tracks, each offering their winnable prizes!

EligibilityHigh school and college studentsYoung innovators and developers

Benefits$4,500 in prizes

Beginner track Prize (3)

Any project can be submitted to this track! The only requirement is that all the members of theteam must be considered “beginner” coders. This means that they fall into one of the followingcategories:

Less than 2 years of CS experience.

First hackathonHigh school student

Prizes:1st place: $2002nd place: $1503rd place: $100

Advanced Track Prize (3)

Any project can be submitted to this track, and anyone can submit to this track as well!Beginners are allowed to submit to this track as well, but please note that this track will bemore competitive.This track is open to ALL STUDENTS.Prizes:

1st place: $2002nd place: $1503rd place: $100

Venture Capitalist(VC) Track Prize (3)

Any Project that is a model for a startup idea is to be submitted to this track! The mainrequirement is that the project itself is a model and a pitchable project for a startup. Alongsidewith Monetary prize, the 3 winning teams pitch their startup idea(must have the track project)to a venture capitalist after the hackathon ends.

Covid-19 Track Prize (3)

Any project that relates to combatting Covid-19 and its effects on daily life in any way can besubmitted to this track! This track is open to ALL STUDENTS.

Best UI/UX Track Prize (3)

Any project with any topic can be submitted to this track. The top three teams with the bestUI/UX design of their hack win monetary prizes and Sketch Licenses (for every member in ateam).

Application ProcessClick here to apply

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Worldwide Virtual Event for Leaders in SocialMedia Marketing

Social Media Week New York (#SMWNYC) is a worldwide event that brings together global leaders,social media practitioners, and digital marketers for a multi-day virtual event that serves as thecentral meeting point for the entire social media marketing industry.

Participate in main stage talks, panel debates, fireside conversations, a track of academy classes,product demos, networking events, and much more.

What are the content tracks:

Content and New FormatsAudiences & DataInfluencer Marketing & CreatorsStorytelling & Creativity

Chat & MessagingMonetization & CommercePaid Media ModelsSociety & CultureEmerging Trends & Future TechBrand Leadership

EligibilitySocial media marketers are welcome to attend.

BenefitsGet the opportunity to learn about social media marketing.

Application processClick here to register.

NIBS Worldwide Business Plan Competition

The NIBS Worldwide Business Plan Competition aims to stimulate entrepreneurship amongstudents. Teams are challenged to conceive of a new service or product offering, and then create abusiness plan and concept pitch video aimed at convincing potential investors to finance thebusiness.

Each year, the three best submissions are selected by a four-person jury of business professionalsand academics to compete in the Final Round. The videos produced by these three teams are thenshown during a special session held at the NIBS Annual Conference in May, where delegate voteshelp to determine the winner.

EligibilityStudent Eligibility: The Business Plan Competition is open to any student registered, for theduration of the Competition, in an undergraduate(bachelor level or equivalent) businessprogram (commerce, administration, management, etc.) at any memberinstitution of the Network of International Business Schools or through special invitation madeby the hostinstitution and the NIBS Board. Students on exchange at a member institution for the entireacademic year maycompete for that member institution, provided they meet other eligibility requirements.Individuals who havepreviously participated in the Competition may not enter again.

NOTE: To be eligible, a student must NOT have completed his/her degree requirements by the timethe FinalRound of the Competition is held (typically in May).

BenefitsParticipants in the Business Plan Competition benefit in a variety of ways:

experience creating a business model and writing a business plan;familiarity with primary/secondary market research and the process of conducting feasibilitystudies;feedback from a jury of senior managers and academics;experience working as part of a team;opportunity to sharpen organizational and communication skills.

Application ProcessNote: The entry fee for the 2021 Business Plan Competition is €150.

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The Sasakawa Award

Together with the World Health Organization Sasakawa Health Prize and the UN EnvironmentProgramme Sasakawa Environment Prize, the United Nations Sasakawa Award for Disaster RiskReduction is one of the three prestigious prizes established in 1986 by the founding Chairman of theNippon Foundation, Mr. Ryoichi Sasakawa. The United Nations Sasakawa Award for Disaster RiskReduction is awarded to an individual or institution that has made active efforts to reduce disasterrisk in their community and advocates for disaster risk reduction.

Theme

The central theme for the Sasakawa Award 2022 is “Building resilience through a multi-hazardapproach.” Since the 2019 Sasakawa Award, the world has changed. The COVID-19 pandemic, aglobal disaster of epic proportions, continues to affect millions of people, with devastating economicand social impacts. Compounded by climate change, ecosystem degradation, and a range of otherrisk drivers, the crisis has shown how inter-connected disaster impacts cascade across geographiesand sectors. We live in a multi-hazard world where disasters are affecting everyone whileexacerbating existing inequalities and disproportionally affecting the most vulnerable people.Managing complex and interconnected risks is a pressing global challenge of today.

Disasters, economic loss, and the underlying vulnerabilities that drive risks, such as poverty andinequality, are increasing just as ecosystems and biospheres are at risk of collapse. Ecologies, foodsystems, supply chains, economies, and social services; virtually all global systems are becomingmore connected and therefore vulnerable in an uncertain risk landscape. The SustainableDevelopment Goals and targets of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction cannot bereached without accelerated action to build resilience to these multi-dimensional systemic risks.

The Sasakawa Award focuses on the promotion of inclusive and resilient approaches in disaster riskreduction, reflecting the centrality of inclusiveness and resilience in the Sendai Framework. The

2022 Sasakawa Award will honor practices and efforts made by institutions, individuals, and groupsthat have best contributed to building resilience through a multi-hazard approach. The theme isaligned with the 2022 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction which will put the spotlight onGlobal Sendai Target G of the Sendai Framework (“substantially increase the availability of andaccess to multi‑hazard early warning systems and disaster risk information and assessments to thepeople by 2030”).

EligibilityCandidates should be among individuals or groups who are already working in the field of disasterrisk reduction and are able to present their achievements. However, future activities and visions willalso be taken into consideration in the selection process. In addition to recognizing individuals orgroups for their achievements, the Sasakawa Award also seeks to encourage and support them tocontinue their good work with the grant and the visibility it brings.

It is possible to nominate an individual or an institution such as a community group, civil societyorganization, government agency at the local or national level, NGO, or private sector entity for thisAward. Previous winners cannot be nominated again, and a nominator cannot nominate him/herselfor the organization where the nominator works.Candidates are advised to have had some engagement with UNDRR-related processes or initiatives,such as the National Platforms, Regional Platforms, and Global Platforms, Making Cities ResilientInitiative, and the voluntary commitments by relevant stakeholders and others.

It accepts nomination letters from:

Former United Nations Sasakawa Award Laureates.Individuals that are part of the UNDRR thematic platforms and other networks andcampaigns(this may include national or local government officials, NGOs, academicinstitutions, the private sector, regional organizations, and those who took part in sessions ofthe Global Platform for Disaster risk reduction, Regional Platforms for Disaster RiskReduction, Making Cities Resilient).Representatives of institutions dealing with disaster prevention and mitigation, includinggovernment, local-level actors, civil society, and academia.United Nations agencies, funds and programs, and United Nations resident coordinators.Permanent Missions to United Nations offices around the world.

BenefitsThe Sasakawa Award will recognize selected candidates (individuals, groups, organizations,local authorities, etc.) through an award accompanied by a grant. The Award promotes theimportance of a more people-centered preventive approach to disaster risk, as well asinclusive and accessible disaster risk reduction practices, in line with the Sendai Framework.

The winners of the Sasakawa Award receive a prize, in most cases accompanied by a grant.The amount of the grant shall be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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Criteria

The selection of the Jury members will be based on the diversity principles reflecting geographical,gender and stakeholder balance. Jury members will focus on evidence of concrete performance andmaterial advances, rather than on new ideas of which origins and impacts are difficult todemonstrate already. When evaluating the received nominations, the jury will be assessingcandidates against the following criteria:

Demonstration of a multi-hazard approachLevel of inclusiveness and equalityDegree of innovation and sustainabilityEnhancement of community empowermentImprovement of social protection measuresReduction of exposure to hazardsCoherence generation between several domains, groups, operations, other normativeframeworksPotential for scaling upRelevance for the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk ReductionContribution to analysis and understanding of the multi-hazard approach

Prize-giving ceremony

The prize will be awarded at the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, which will take placein May 2022 in Bali, Indonesia. We look forward to receiving your nominations!

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Corporate Innovation Connect Program

Corporate Innovation Connect Program is a collaborative corporate engagement program wherethey are scouting startups that can provide innovative business solutions to corporate partners. Theyare bridging the gap between corporates and startups.

The intention of this program is to bridge the gap between startups and corporates. It is scouting forstartups with innovative business solutions for corporate partners.

Solutions:

MedTechMedtech & wearables: Startups offering non-invasive/at-home, remote solutions1.for the diagnosis of existing or potential medical conditions using AI. The idea is to eliminatethe need for the customer to visit a medical center for a checkup before the insurancepurchase. You can refer to the below attachment for a detailed list of medical tests that wewant to eliminate. Start-ups can have solutions that address all or some of these tests (Cardio,Cancer, Diabetes, BP, and other common terminal illnesses.AI-based automated underwriting: Startups using AI to offer advanced predictive solutions2.for underwriting policies. E.g.: Automating risk assessment, profiling, and pricing of premiums(accordingly) by predictive modeling using cognitive ML/AI to understand customerprofitability, long-term potential, and other opportunities.AR/VR/MR: Startups into Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality/Mixed Reality-based solutions for3.policy disbursements and customer servicing. E.g.: VR is used to alert and offer safety trainingthrough accident recreation to policyholders of possible risks to reduce accidents and boostpolicy purchase rates AR/VR/MR is used to offer an immersive experience to create ads andmarketing campaigns.No code applications: Startups offering user-friendly enterprise platform/software which4.involve zero coding to build quick journeys analyze data and generate customizable reports.E.g.: Data extraction and analysis with a feature-rich, user-friendly view, enabling users toexecute a multitude of functions with a single click.Advances in actuarial science: Startups who are into research and applications of new ways5.to use statistical methods and predictive modeling to assess risks and forecast theirimplications. E.g.: Statistical predictive analysis to detect fraudulent claims, acquire newcustomers and identify behavioral patterns.MLOPs: Start-ups that provide an end-to-end machine learning development process to6.design, build and manage reproducible, testable, and evolvable ML-powered software. HDFCLife would be interested in products that enable automated testing of machine learningartifacts (e.g. data validation, ML model testing, and ML model integration testing).Gamification: Startups involved in developing a gamified environment and ecosystem to7.make monotonous life insurance processes fun, challenging & engaging for customers as wellas employees. Start-ups that look to use gamification to redefine processes in sales, customerjourneys, or employee training would be relevant for this use case E.g.: Apps that offer salesmanagement with some fun & competition by having a leader board and badges to create agamified sales experience and a culture of winning.Blockchain: Startups into blockchain-based solutions for automation of insurance processes.8.Given that this is a fairly new area, HDFC Life is interested in start-ups that have Insurancerelevant use cases, network partners, and opportunities. E.g.: Shared KYC or medical recordswhich can be used by multiple industry partners.Automated or enhanced customer retention: Startups offering techniques like Design9.

thinking for quick & optimized solutions in the domain of customer service to maintain long-term customer relationships to cross-sell/up-sell, resolve queries and renew policies. E.g.:Customer self-service or tailoring targeted customer experiences by extracting customerneeds with the use of smart technologies.Alternative data sources: Startups that supply additional data points that give out more10.information/insights about the customer/market potential (with limited customer involvement)beyond generic data like age, pin code, etc. to maximize data-driven decision making. E.g.:Third-party data sources through the entire customer journey like credit card transactiondetails of the customers could be a data point to assess premium payment capacityBehavioral Science: Startups that understand the decision-making and choice architecture of11.customers and instigate a behavioral/habit change through solutions that exploit biases,nudging, and other design & measurement tactics. E.g.: Targeted matching customers withcompany representatives who have similar demographic/psychological profiles promotescustomer engagement and cross-selling.Revenue Assurance: Post Sales within a period of one/two months identify through overall12.data and analytics which customers are likely, less likely, and not likely to pay the premiumamount throughout the entire contract period. After identification develops appropriatestrategies and methods to persuade the less likely and not likely customers to pay thepremium amount throughout the contract period.USSD: As part of Innovations, Star Health is planning to enable rural insurance via USSD13.where people can purchase a policy without internet and use basic feature phones. Provide afurther breakdown of performance goals based on requirements in Business RequirementsDefinition. E.g. Service Availability, Transaction Volume, Response Time.Prepaid Claims: Implement prepaid claims to enhance the claims experience of their14.customers. The intention is the customer at the time of hospitalization has to have a check-inand check-out experience just like a hotel without any hassles.

Develop models that can help build trust factor of providers and customers Classification of various medical procedures carried out at providers Identify and understand gaps in the existing claims process Fraud control mechanism Advanced auto adjudication mechanism Feasibility of Integration with NHS (National Health Stack) Building rules & framework to achieve prepaid claims

Digital Health Card: An all-in-one health card that is not only used just as identification for claimsbut does the following: 1)OP/ Health Checkups (including labs) – Able to spend from the loadedamount, Top-up the card with any amount beyond loaded amount, Reimbursement provision (wheresettlement amount can be transferred), Digital Health Card – Holding the policy details & medicalhistory, Wallet.

Digital Health Repository: Develop a health repository integrated with the Digital health record ofAyushman Bharat Digital Infra & NDHM.

EligibilityStartups

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BenefitsConnect and direct access to key decision-makers incorporateBusiness partnerships and co-creation with corporateOpportunity to work together and scale your innovation with industry experts

Application processClick here to apply.

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Orange ChallengeOrange is one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators with a total customer base of 266million customers worldwide in 26 countries and a leading provider of global IT andtelecommunication services to multinational companies. In December 2019, the Group presented itsnew “Engage 2025” strategic plan, which, guided by social and environmental accountability, aimsto reinvent its operator model. While accelerating in growth areas and placing Data and AI at theheart of its innovation model, the Group will be an attractive and responsible employer.Orange Fab France is currently launching a call for applications “ Data-AI “ to speed up start-upson this topic: at Orange, we want the use of data to be responsible, useful, and accessible to as manypeople as possible, and they act to that end. In an increasingly connected and complex world, theybelieve that data analytics, AI, and automation will open up new perspectives for the individual,society, and the planet.

EligibilitySelection Criteria

The commercial value and potential impact on within the GroupEase of integrationIn line with existing solutionsReliable and Responsible AI EngagementNot just a conceptNo competition with Orange’s solutionsTheir open innovation successes and track record demonstrate that to sign a businessagreement with Orange, the startup should have a product that is already sold to a customeror has the potential to reach M$ or more in short-term revenue: “Series A” or bigger in termsof venture growth. We will take into account the proposed solution’s cost savings and viablebusiness model, ease of integration into their infrastructure or services.

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BenefitsGet your startup corner at the Viva Technology eventGet your 4 passes for the eventConnections with the specialists, innovation teams & investment partnersGrow your business with Orange

Application processClick here to apply.

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The LVMH Innovation Award

The world leader in luxury, LVMH owes its performance to its entrepreneurial and visionary spirit –the one of its founder, Bernard Arnault – which is the key pillar to the Group’s long-lasting success.Each of its 75 Maisons is continuously fostering innovation, creativity, and excellence.

Since 2017, the LVMH Innovation Award puts the spotlight on the best global startups and hasbeen a powerful provider of solutions to enhance the customer experience.

This challenge establishes itself as a unique acceleration program for the startup ecosystem, bybuilding successful collaborations between LVMH Maisons and any startup willing to explore newbusiness models and technologies.

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EligibilityStartups from early-stage to growth and scale-upStartups addressing a pain point all along the value chain in luxury, omnichannel, and retailStartups with the potential to operate at a global scale

BenefitsYou demonstrate through your solution, product, or service that you can play an active part forthe LVMH Group and its 75 Maisons and deliver at a large scale. Should it be during thecreation process, the omnichannel customer journey, or what goes on “behind the scenes”(operations, manufacturing, etc.), you bring excellence to our innovation effort in all areas ofthe Group’s 6 business sectors exposed below. Close attention will be given to solutions in theFashion Tech, Beauty Tech, or Jewelry Tech for example.

The Finalists:

6 startups will be rewarded for their relevant solutions among the 6 categories below, and 1 ofthem will be recognized as the LVMH Innovation Award Winner.The jury will give 1 startup a special mention for its Data and AI solution.

Visibility:

Take the global spotlight on the LVMH Lab.

Meet the industry stakeholders and get unique exposure within LVMH innovation communities toidentify business opportunities.

Acceleration:

As a laureate, get a chance to join La Maison des Startups, the LVMH business acceleration programat Station F, to foster your business collaborations within the Group.

Application processClick here to apply.

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EU-ASEAN Young Leaders Forum

EU and ASEAN are looking for ambitious young leaders to participate in the 2nd edition of the EU –ASEAN Young Leaders Forum, “Scenarios for the Future of EU-ASEAN Relations”#EUASEANYOUTH2022.

You will discuss current and future priorities for the EU-ASEAN relations, and make your voicesheard putting forward your strategic policy recommendations to be presented to Leaders at the EU-ASEAN 45th Anniversary Summit in late 2022.

You can submit your candidacy online until 4th March and be part of an exciting program that willrun between April and October 2022.

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EligibilityCitizens from European Union and ASEAN countries*Aged 20-35Strong command of English (verbal and written)

*Austria Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Ireland,

Greece, Spain, France, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, Poland,Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland, and Sweden.Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore,Thailand, and Viet Nam

BenefitsIf your application is successful, you will be part of an exciting program: culminating in a six-day event series in October, the YLF 2022 also includes a large-scale kick-off event, followedby a series of monthly high-caliber capacity building sessions with other young leaders fromEurope and Southeast Asia, led by renowned experts.You will experience first-hand problem-solving through critical strategic thinking, teamwork,policy research, and proposition, and connect with an impressive global network ofpolicymakers, diplomats, policy experts, and other inspiring young leaders.In addition to excellent policy training and an extension of your professional network, you mayget opportunities for travel and professional internships. Up to four of the most ambitiousYoung Leaders will be given the opportunity to present the group’s strategic policyrecommendations before the government leaders at the EU-ASEAN 45th Anniversary Summit.

Application processSend a short abstract of your most relevant publication or civil society work or your company1.profile and the work you do there.Upload a video introducing yourself, why you are keen to be part of the forum and one specific2.skill or qualification that you would bring to the discussions.

For inquiries: Contact.YLF2022@protonmail.com

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Apply for Huawei Individual ChallengeFounded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of ICT equipment and solutions operating inover 170 countries and regions and serving over 3 billion people around the world.Huawei is dedicated to the development of a broad innovation ecosystem for a fully connected,intelligent world which will benefit more people, homes, and organizations. With over 197,000employees worldwide, of which over 100,000 are working in R&D, Huawei continuously innovatesthrough intensive research and partnerships and welcomes and values innovative proposals fromaround the world.

EligibilitySelection criteria

RELEVANCE OF THE SOLUTION: The proposal should be highly relevant to the challenge andanswer a real question.DISRUPTION: The proposal should bring significant innovation in one or several aspectsrelated to the challenge.MATURITY: The proposal should be supported by an initial demo, POC, or clinical test.HIGH IMPACT: The proposal should bring significant value to users. How value is brought tothe user should be highlighted in the proposal.VIABILITY: The proposal should have a viable business model.

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BenefitsTop startups will be offered a place in their Lab at VivaTech, visibility on-site and online, andfour free passes to the salon.Shortlisted startups will get the opportunity to present their solution in front of Huaweiexperts.

Start a conversation with one of Huawei’s business or research units in order to assess thefeasibility of future collaboration.

Application processClick here to participate.

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Social Enterprise Start-up Fund 2022

The Social Enterprise Start-up Fund is an €800,000 Fund delivered over two years: 2021 – 2022. TheFund was created by Rethink Ireland in partnership with the Department of Rural and CommunityDevelopment via the Dormant Accounts Fund.

The Department of Rural and Community Development was established in 2017 to provide arenewed and consolidated focus on rural and community development in Ireland. The consolidationinto a new Department of both policy and support in respect of the community and ruraldevelopment provides the means for a greater focus on creating vibrant, inclusive, and sustainablecommunities. The Department has responsibility for ensuring arrangements for strong oversight ofthe charities sector through facilitating the Charities Regulatory Authority in carrying out itsindependent statutory role. In July 2019 the Department also published Ireland’s first NationalPolicy on Social Enterprise. The Policy is the Government’s framework to develop the sector in theyears ahead of both in terms of scale and impact.

The objective of the fund

The objective of the fund is to support social enterprises at the start-up / early stage of their lifecycle, embed strong business principles, and, in turn, deliver social impact, create jobs, and inspirean emerging, next generation of Irish social enterprises.

The Fund will provide critical support to the most innovative and impactful start-up socialenterprises across Ireland, supporting them to:

Build a plan to grow their social enterprise,Map their key stakeholders and customers,Create networks within the social enterprise sector,Increase their financial sustainability,Communicate their vision and mission to a wider audience.

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EligibilityThe program invite applications from social enterprises (project) that are at an early stage of theirdevelopment and are looking to fully establish themselves in the market. The following criteria mustbe met:

The social enterprise must address a critical social issue*The social enterprise proposed must be innovative in an Irish contextThe social enterprise must be based on the island of Ireland and must make its main impact inthe Republic of IrelandThe social enterprise must have potential and a desire to scale or replicate in Ireland (it mayalso have potential internationally, but this is not a requirement)The social enterprise has passed the idea stage, i.e. has completed some market research,developed a prototype, made at least one sale, etc.Applicants need to be of a not-for-profit nature. Legal forms include e.g. a company limited byguarantee, a co-operative, a trust, and other not for profit legal entities**If your organization has charitable status then it will meet the above eligibility criteriaThe social enterprise must have created some traded income to dateThe social enterprise must not have created more than €100,000 income in total in 2021.***

If you have another legal form, but meet the definition of social enterprise under the National SocialEnterprise Policy for Ireland, the Fund may be able to support you. We will ask you further questionsabout this on the Application Form.

BenefitsThe Social Enterprise Development Fund offers Awards for those with an income of over€100,000 in 2021.

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Createch Accelerator Program

The Createch Accelerator Programme is for founders and teams running businesses at theintersection of technology and creativity. This accelerator focuses on companies in Africa usinginnovation or technology to enhance value chains across the African creative economies or solvemarket failures across these value chains.

Eligibility1. Already launched the solution in the market with customers and revenue, and potential to scaleacross Africa and/or globally2. A solution that leverages technology or can demonstrate clear innovation that solves problems forthe creative industry across any of the thematic areas:– Access to market and audiences– Access to Supply Chains– Access to market intelligence and data/insight– Ecosystem and Community Development– Payments and Monetisation3. A dedicated management team4. An innovative solution that fits any of the identified thematic areas (in the Creative Economy) andis leveraging technology.5. A startup that is headquartered/operating on the continent of Africa.

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Benefits1. Access to distribution opportunities through a network of creatives as well as the ATCG networkof Tech and Creative Industry ecosystem leaders across Africa.2. Access to advisory on the product, talent, and funding.3. Opportunity to pitch for up to $250K in Equity Funding from CC Hub Syndicate (subject tocompleting requirements during the program)

4. Access to technical support and partner credits from Google, Amazon web services, Hubspot, andmore.

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Healthy Ageing Innovation Prize

UN Innovation Network is pleased to announce that the WSIS Forum Special Track on ICTs andOlder Persons will continue to hold the WSIS Healthy Ageing Innovation Prize, focused on ICTs thatspecifically address the needs of people 60+ to achieve and sustain an active and engaged life asthey age. Following the success achieved in the first-ever Healthy Ageing Innovation Prize organizedas part of the WSIS Forum 2021, the WSIS Forum 2022 together with the Global Coalition on Aging(GCOA) and other interested stakeholders are calling for submissions starting from 1 December2021. The WSIS Healthy Ageing Innovation Prize is exceptional international recognition of WSISStakeholders as leaders for their excellence in supporting innovation that brings sustainablesolutions for the ever-increasing global population of older people.

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EligibilityGiven the identification and release of the UN/WHO Decade of Healthy Ageing’s Action Areas, theybelieve it is especially timely to encourage innovators, in the public and private sector, to connecttheir submissions to this seminal global effort. Specifically, to address how their products/services/

platforms support and impact one of the following particular categories that impact the ability ofOlder Persons to function as they age:

Alzheimer’s and Cognitive Decline: This is a disease that ravages this demographic, yet hasthe potential to be impacted and ameliorated with the application of ICT’s. Encouraginginnovation in this area within living environments, municipal management, and for personaluse supports individuals and caregivers in their need for independence within the scope oftheir capabilities.

Frailty: Nutrition and movement are the basic tools for building and maintaining strongerbone health, which is a vital element of healthy aging. ICT’s have a role in supporting theseimportant tools and bringing them to a wider audience and potentially driving their success.

Immunizations: Covid 19 has shined a spotlight on the importance of adult immunizations forOlder Persons. How is ICT’s bringing increased awareness, and an accelerated activation tothe range of immunizations that need to be provided to this demographic to support theirhealthy aging?

Transportation and Mobility: To be independent and to move about in the world provides anolder person with the opportunity to continue relationships, work, and fitness as well as to beable to access care if necessary – the non-medical elements that enable healthy aging. ICT’splay an important role in developing the solutions that drive this need forward.

Elder Caregiving: At the core of healthy aging is robust and innovative caregiving modelsthat incorporate a personal touch with technology. Included in the scope for this prize will bemodels covering both the health and financial sides of elder caregiving support.

All are encouraged to submit ICT projects that they believe should be recognized and promoted,even if they do not hold ownership, however, owners and operators must be identified andconsulted. No more than one project from the same entity is allowed to be submitted. Stakeholdersare invited to consult the rules for project submission and nomination criteria at the WSIS Forum2022 Special Track on ICTs and Older Persons. These projects will be judged on the basis of theimpact that they have had on supporting healthy aging for Older Persons. All projects must beviable, in operation, and must be verifiable. Prizes cannot be given to projects that are inactive,those that have closed operations, or for which we cannot verify. Deadline for submissions: 1 March2022.

BenefitsCash prize.

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Business Plan Competition

Application is now open for the Business Plan Competition. For the 2022 TERMIS-AM Conference,the Commercialization and Regulation Thematic Working Interest Group (TWIG) proudly invites youto participate in a competition. The top three submissions will compete in the Finals during the 2022TERMIS-AM conference that will be held in Toronto, ON, Canada from July 10-13 with podiumpresentations.

Applicants should submit their “abstract” directly to Tatiana Veres, am2022@termis.org, using thepublished formatting requirements, with the exception of the Content. Abstracts should becomprised of the following content sections:(1) Company Summary(2) Products and/or Service(3) Market and Competition Analysis(4) Strategy and Implementation,(5) Financial Plan(6) Management Plan

Other “abstract” considerations:

There is no word limit, though, we recommend no more than 2 pages single-spaced with widemargins.Charts and graphs are acceptable as long as they do not take up too much room and are notthe primary means of explanation.

Teams will be notified in March whether they will be participating in the Honorable Mention(poster) or Finals (podium) track. Those selected for the finals will be asked to submit fullBusiness Plans. Details on full Business Plans will follow, but will generally be a written expansionof the above content to a maximum of 10 pages. The final teams will be matched with two mentors

who will provide feedback and support on business plans and pitch presentations prior to the annualmeeting. The final written business plans will be due Monday, May 2, 2022, and the final pitchevent will be held at the annual meeting July 10-13.

Other Information:

Participants can be individuals or teams. Teams are limited to 5 members per team and mayinclude multi-disciplinary students (eg, Business school, pre-Law, etc).All participants must be students (graduate or undergraduate).Technologies may be conceptual in nature: the product or service need not be reduced topractice, intellectual property secured, or corporate structures formed.Participants recognize that presenting at the Business Competition constitutes a publicdisclosure.Only one submission per participant/group.

EligibilityStudents with business can apply for the program.

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BenefitsThe winner will be judged and selected by an expert judging panel. Apart from living a uniqueexperience, finalists will receive mentorship, feedback, and exposure. The top 8 applicants notchosen to compete in the Finals will be awarded Honorable Mention and participate during aposter business plan competition. Semi-finalists will provide a 1-min elevator pitch during theposter session and receive scores and feedback from expert judges.

Application process Please submit your “abstract” via email to Tatiana Veres, am2022@termis.org.

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South Summit’s Startup Competition

South Summit’s Startup Competition has already become a benchmark for innovation, and it bringstogether the 100 most innovative startups of each edition.

If you are an entrepreneur with great ideas and even greater dreams, don’t waste another second,and let us help you become the next unicorn. The program welcomes projects from any industry, anydevelopment stage, and any country… and it’s entirely free!

EligibilityStartups can apply.

BenefitsPitch on stage: Present your project in front of a top-level jury with top-notch investors andleading corporations.Mentoring: Attend the Masterclass as a first approach to improve your pitch and adapt it tothe specific audience of your interest.Networking: Interact and schedule 1:1 meetings with the key players of the ecosystem thanksto our networking app.Books: Get access to the Investor & Corp Book containing the information of every corporationand VC attending this year’s edition.Demo booth: Gain visibility for your project thanks to a special discount on the purchase of aDemo Stand in our Marketplace – the main area of South Summit.Media coverage: They arrange interviews with our media partners who will enhance yourvisibility before, during, and after the event.Tickets: Get up to 3 free tickets for your teammembers to attend South Summit 2022.

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Application processClick here to apply.

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Clean Growth Accelerator Fund

The Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership is to reallocate £2m of its existing fundingtowards a new Clean Growth Accelerator Fund to help tackle the impact of climate change.

Building on the Government’s Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution and the recentlyreleased UK Innovation Strategy, the LEP is inviting organizations and businesses to submit projectsthat will help to develop innovation and R&D ideas focused on decarbonization and clean growth.

EligibilityThe essential criteria for this fund are as follows:

– proposals should be capital-focused but can include a revenue element that should not exceed 10%of the project cost

– schemes must be over £1 million in overall value with a minimum grant requested of £500,000

– projects that are related to clean growth and driven by R&D and innovation will be considered, butthey must relate to one of the following LEP game-changers or sectors:

— UK Food Valley— Humber Freeport— Clean energy

— Defence— Visitor economy— Health and care

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BenefitsOffers £2m Clean Growth Accelerator Fund

Application processVisit the website for more.

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