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Istanbul Photo Awards 2026 Closed: Results, Rules, and How to Prepare for a Future Call
The 12th Istanbul Photo Awards closed its 2026 entry period on 13 January 2026 after an extension. Anadolu has announced the winners, but the official site has not announced a 2027 call; this historical reference records the 2026 prizes, eligibility rules, and submission process.
KCIC Cleantech Innovation Competition 2026: A Guide for Kenyan University Students (Closes 10 August 2026)
The Kenya Climate Innovation Center, the Embassy of Switzerland in Kenya, SICPA and Strathmore University are running the 2026 Cleantech Innovation Competition. Applications from Kenyan university students with ideation-stage cleantech ideas are open from 10 July to 10 August 2026.
KCIC Cleantech Innovation Competition 2026: Accelerator Support, Mentorship, and Investor Access for Kenyan University Students With Early-Stage Clean Technology Ideas — Applications Close 10 August
A joint initiative of the Kenya Climate Innovation Center, the Embassy of Switzerland in Kenya, SICPA, and Strathmore University that invites higher education students in Kenya to submit ideation-stage cleantech solutions, with applications running 10 July to 10 August 2026 and decisions communicated by 15 September 2026.
MIT Climate & Energy Prize 2025-2026: 2026 Applications Closed
Historical reference for the closed 2025-2026 MIT Climate & Energy Prize, a global student startup competition with more than $100,000 in Grand Prize and other monetary prizes, subject to annual fundraising and managing-director discretion.
Pitch Fest Competition (Pitch Labs): Winter 2025-26 Season Closed, Next Cycle Not Announced
The Pitch Labs Pitch Fest video pitch competition for U.S. high school students closed its Winter 2025-26 season on February 15, 2026, and named winners on February 28, 2026. No new season, deadline, or open call is posted on the official pages reviewed.
Prototypes for Humanity 2026: A $100,000 Prize Pool and Fully Subsidized Dubai Showcase for Student and Recent-Graduate Innovations
A free-to-enter global competition (formerly Global Grad Show) inviting university students and recent graduates worldwide to submit research-driven prototypes, with a $100,000 prize pool and fully subsidized travel and accommodation to Dubai for 100 selected projects.
Sony Future Filmmaker Awards 2027: Free Worldwide Short-Film Competition With $5,000 Cash Prizes, Sony Imaging Gear, and a Four-Day Program at Sony Pictures Studios in Los Angeles
A free-to-enter international short-film competition across six categories offering cash prizes, Sony imaging equipment, and an all-expenses-paid industry program in Los Angeles for 34 shortlisted filmmakers.
TBAT Innovation Challenge 2026: A £50,000 R&D Cash Prize Plus a £100,000+ Support Package for UK Technology Businesses, Closing 12 August 2026
TBAT Innovation's 2026 Innovation Challenge awards a UK technology business a £50,000 cash prize to spend on R&D, with £5,000 each for two runners-up, a £1,000 Rising Star Award, and a shared support package worth more than £100,000 in legal, IP, accounting, engineering, NHS access and grant-writing services; applications close 12 August 2026 at 11:59pm.
The .ART Award 2026: A $50,000+ Global Prize Pool With a $15,000 Grand Prize, Residencies in France and Spain, and Editorial Coverage — Judged by an International Jury Led by Jerry Saltz
A free-to-enter international art award celebrating the .ART registry's 10th anniversary, offering a $15,000 grand prize, artist residencies, a premium domain, and press coverage for work that documents the creative process.
Trust by Design Fintech Challenge 2026: Women-Focused Financial Inclusion Prizes
Historical Accion competition offering one $50,000 grand prize and three $10,000 finalist awards for market-tested fintech solutions that improve safety, transparency, trust, and outcomes for women customers.