Asia is home to a rapidly growing competition ecosystem spanning technology, design, sustainability and entrepreneurship. Japan, South Korea, China, Singapore and India each host flagship student competitions backed by governments investing heavily in innovation and creative industries. Regional competitions often carry prizes that include funded incubation, research lab access and introductions to fast-growing technology companies. Students in Asia and globally should monitor this category closely, as the volume of new competitions entering this region increases every year.
As Radical Innovation celebrates its 20th Anniversary, our mission remains to discover and support ideas that shape the future of hospitality. Entries should showcase an innovative hospitality product that improves hotel...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastOpen to everyone
Prize: Mixed/Other
Prize summary: Money, Exposure, Networking, Experience, Award
SLTL RF & Microwave Naming Contest 2026 is a national branding competition organized by SLTL Group (Sahajanand Laser Technology Limited). The contest invites students, professionals, entrepreneurs, designers, marketers,...
AsiaOpen to everyone
Prize: Other award
Prize summary: Exciting gifts and an exclusive tour of SLTL's RF & Microwave facility, featuring a behind-the-scenes look at advanced RF & Microwave solution development and clean room
SLTL Medical Naming Contest 2026 is a national branding challenge by SLTL Medical, a division of Sahajanand Laser Technology Limited (SLTL Group). This competition invites students, professionals, entrepreneurs, designer...
AsiaOpen to everyone
Prize: Other award
Prize summary: Win exciting gifts and an exclusive tour of our medical facility to witness how advanced medical devices are manufactured in our clean room facility.
The canvas is ready. What will you CRE[AI]TE?
We are excited to launch CapCut’s 1st AI Festival, a global celebration of original work and the imagination AI makes possible.
Submissions are now open through Augus...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastHigh school StudentsBachelorMasterPhDOpen to everyone
Prize: Cash Prize
Join the Autodesk Buildathon on 17 - 18 August, a two-day international online design challenge for students to design for impact, and develop real-world skills used in architecture, construction, and engineering industr...
Maximize Your Exposure: Enter the Solo Exhibition Competition for a Month-Long Online Showcase
At All About Photo, we celebrate extraordinary photography that inspires, transforms, and connects with us on a deeper level...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastOpen to everyone
Prize: Other award
Grid Photo Gallery presents Animals 2026, an international open call dedicated to photographic works that explore the presence, meaning, and visual power of animals within the image.
The theme is open to a wide range of...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastHigh school StudentsBachelorMasterPhDOpen to everyone
Prize: Other award
The European Product Design Award (EPDA) enters the final stretch of its 2026 call for entries. Open to students and professionals alike, EPDA has grown into one of the most comprehensive design competitions worldwide. T...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastOpen to everyone
Prize: Recognition/Award
Prize summary: Prestigious EPDA Trophy, international media exposure, inclusion in the EPDA Book, and a live invitation to the historic Awards Ceremony in Venice, Italy.
Administration for Digital Industries, moda/Department of Information and Technology Education, Ministry of Education
Deadline
Sep 11, 2026
1 month from now
The International ICT Innovative Services Awards (InnoServe Awards) is an annual global competition centered around information and communication technology, welcoming students from across the world. The objective of the...
BCAF-Eastern Heritage Art Fund & rams foundation(Germany)
Deadline
Sep 30, 2026
1 month from now
The initiative is jointly presented by the Eastern Heritage Art Fund, established by the Beijing Contemporary Art Foundation (BCAF) and Pechoin, together with the Rams Foundation in Germany. The challenge aims to support...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastHigh school StudentsBachelorMasterPhDOpen to everyone
Prize: Cash
The Creative Communication Award (C2A) 2026 is an international competition recognizing excellence in communication design, advertising, digital media, photography, packaging, branding, and visual communication.
Open...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastBachelorMasterOpen to everyone
Prize: Recognition/Award
Prize summary: Winner certificate, winner badge, international recognition, publication, and media exposure
Organized by the School of Architecture, Tianjin University and Urban Environment Design (UED) Magazine. Endorsed by the Union Internationale des Architectes (UIA).
Deadline
Oct 10, 2026
2 months from now
The UIA-HYP CUP 2026 International Student Competition in Architectural Design is now open for entries. Now in its 15th consecutive edition, the competition is the only UIA-endorsed international student architecture com...
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