1. Blue Ocean Entrepreneurship Competition: Link: Blue Ocean: The Blue Ocean Entrepreneurship Competition is a global contest that encourages students to develop innovative business ideas and solutions addressing social and environmental challenges. It emphasizes creativity and sustainability, offering participants a platform to pitch their ventures and compete for awards and mentorship. The last date of application is Mid February 2024. 
  2. Conrad Challenge: Link: Conrad Challenge: The Conrad Challenge is an annual innovation competition that invites students to create and pitch groundbreaking solutions to global problems. It focuses on fostering entrepreneurship and critical thinking, providing participants with mentorship, resources, and opportunities to turn their ideas into viable projects. The last date of application is the 1st week of April 2024. 
  3. MIT SOLVE: Link: Solve: MIT Solve is a global platform that connects innovators with resources to address pressing social and environmental challenges. It crowdsources solutions through competitions, offering funding, mentorship, and support to advance impactful ideas and technologies.
  4. Diamond Challenge: Link: Diamond: The Diamond Challenge is a competition that encourages high school students to develop and pitch innovative business ideas and social ventures. It provides a platform for young entrepreneurs to gain valuable feedback, mentorship, and opportunities for funding and growth.
  5. Young Leader’s Entrepreneurship Summit: Link: YLES: The Young Leader’s Entrepreneurship Summit (YLES) is an annual event that empowers high school students to explore and develop their entrepreneurial skills. It features workshops, mentorship, and networking opportunities to inspire and support the next generation of business leaders. It will take place in the end of December 2024. 
  6. Global Innovation Competition: Link: GIC: The Global Innovation Competition (GIC) is an international contest that challenges participants to create groundbreaking solutions for global issues. It aims to foster creativity and problem-solving skills by providing a platform for innovative ideas and offering opportunities for mentorship and funding. It will take place in the end of June and start of Spetember. 
  7. The Global Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge: Link: GYEC: The Global Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (GYEC) is an international competition designed to inspire and support young entrepreneurs. It encourages participants to develop innovative business solutions, offering them a platform for mentorship, networking, and potential funding. It will take place between February and March. 
  8. COMPECC: Link: COMPECC (Spring): COMPECC (Spring) is an annual competition focused on encouraging and showcasing innovative projects and solutions in various fields, including technology and entrepreneurship. It provides a platform for participants to present their ideas, gain feedback, and connect with industry experts. 
  9. Microsoft Imagine Cup: Link: Imagine Cup: The Microsoft Imagine Cup is a global technology competition that invites students to develop innovative solutions using Microsoft tools and technologies. It aims to empower young developers and entrepreneurs to create impactful projects addressing real-world challenges. It will take place in the start of May, 2024. 
  10. Prime Minister Youth Innovation Award: Link: Pakistan Innovation Award: The Prime Minister Youth Innovation Award, also known as the Pakistan Innovation Award, recognizes and supports young innovators in Pakistan who develop creative solutions to social and technological challenges. It aims to encourage entrepreneurial spirit and foster impactful change among youth. It will take place in the mid of November. 
  11. National Startup Championship: Link: see Pakistan: The National Startup Championship in Pakistan is a prominent competition that supports and celebrates emerging entrepreneurs. It provides a platform for startups to showcase their business ideas, gain mentorship, and compete for funding and resources to advance their ventures. It will take place in the 1st week of August. 
  12. National idea Competition: Link: NIB: The National Idea Competition (NIB) is a platform for individuals and teams to present and develop innovative ideas across various sectors. It aims to foster creativity and entrepreneurship by offering opportunities for mentorship, funding, and exposure to help turn ideas into impactful solutions.