Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 AUDA-NEPAD has launched a call for proposals to support initiatives that promote socio-economic inclusion, transformative leadership, and gender equality in Africa. Civil society organizations, women-led and youth-led enterprises, and public institutions can apply for grants … [Read more...] about Creating Opportunities for Youth and Women in Africa
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GOSPOSTRATEG XIII Competition for Commissioned Projects (Poland)
Deadline: 16-Jan-2026 The GOSPOSTRATEG Program is a strategic Polish research initiative supporting socio-economic and energy-related innovation, with a key 2028 objective of improving evidence-based policymaking. Its 13th call focuses on exploring and developing natural hydrogen … [Read more...] about GOSPOSTRATEG XIII Competition for Commissioned Projects (Poland)
SANAD ElevateHer Program for empowering Women-Led Startups
Deadline: 26-Nov-2026 The SANAD ElevateHer Program by Seedstars is a targeted accelerator supporting women-led and gender-inclusive startups in MENA and Sub-Saharan Africa. The program offers investment-readiness training, mentorship, capacity building, and access to global investor … [Read more...] about SANAD ElevateHer Program for empowering Women-Led Startups
Call for Nominations: 50 Over 50 Global Program
Deadline: 23-Nov-2025 Forbes is now accepting nominations for its global 50 Over 50 list, honoring women over 50 who are redefining leadership, innovation, and impact across industries and regions. The program showcases women whose careers accelerate or transform in their sixth … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: 50 Over 50 Global Program
Immersive Design Challenge for Sustainable Innovation
Deadline: 26-Jan-2026 The Immersive Design Challenge invites higher-education students worldwide to create sustainable solutions using immersive engineering and digital design tools. Participants develop prototypes or visualizations, learn emerging digital technologies, and receive mentorship from … [Read more...] about Immersive Design Challenge for Sustainable Innovation
Waste Minimisation Fund for Projects (New Zealand)
Deadline: 01-Dec-2025 Wellington City Council’s Waste Minimisation Fund provides grants up to NZD 5,000 to support community-driven projects that reduce waste and promote sustainability. Priority is given to initiatives focusing on reducing, rethinking, redesigning, and reusing materials, helping … [Read more...] about Waste Minimisation Fund for Projects (New Zealand)
Open Call for JournalismAI Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 03-Dec-2025 JournalismAI, a collaboration between LSE and Google News Initiative, offers grants to small and medium-sized news publishers to explore AI applications for audience intelligence, business innovation, and revenue generation. Selected teams receive mentorship, … [Read more...] about Open Call for JournalismAI Innovation Challenge
Dairy’s Foundation Grant Program in United States
Deadline: 01-Dec-2025 Dairy’s Foundation offers competitive grants of up to USD 10,000 to nonprofit organizations in the United States for innovative educational programs that enhance dairy producer professionalism and public trust. The initiative supports youth education, leadership development, … [Read more...] about Dairy’s Foundation Grant Program in United States
Submissions open for Sector Development Grants Program (Canada)
Deadline: 24-Nov-2025 City of Toronto’s Sector Development Grants support creative organizations and entrepreneurs to strengthen cultural and economic growth. Grants fund projects that build capacity, foster collaboration, and enhance sustainability, helping Toronto’s creative sector reach local … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Sector Development Grants Program (Canada)
City of Toronto Events Sponsorships Grant Program (Canada)
Deadline: 24-Nov-2025 City of Toronto offers sponsorships for events that grow and strengthen local creative industries. Eligible organizations can receive funding to support performances, showcases, and knowledge-sharing initiatives that advance cultural entrepreneurship, foster … [Read more...] about City of Toronto Events Sponsorships Grant Program (Canada)
Call for Entries: Gender Climate Award 2026 (Pakistan)
Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 Applications are now open for the Gender Climate Award to recognize women who are driving bold, inclusive action for a sustainable future. The Gender Climate Award 2026 seeks to promote inclusive and gender-responsive climate solutions across local, provincial, and … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Gender Climate Award 2026 (Pakistan)
Applications open for ADT4Blue OC3 Acceleration Programme
Deadline: 30-Dec-2025 The ADT4Blue OC3 Programme offers a unique opportunity for startups, SMEs, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Blue Economy sector to receive specialized training and mentoring to strengthen their entrepreneurial and technical capabilities. The focus areas include … [Read more...] about Applications open for ADT4Blue OC3 Acceleration Programme
AGRO-WELL Open Call for Smart Farming Innovations
Deadline: 04-Feb-2026 The AGRO‑WELL open call presents a compelling opportunity for innovators in agricultural technology to engage in a cutting-edge initiative aimed at transforming farming through modern solutions. The focus areas include developing and demonstrating Artificial Intelligence … [Read more...] about AGRO-WELL Open Call for Smart Farming Innovations
Submissions open for the Teach for India Fellowship Program
Deadline: 08-Feb-2026 Applicants are now invited to submit applications for the Teach for India Fellowship Program to revolutionise education in India. Focus: Develop an understanding of how poverty and inequity shape the lives of India’s children while discovering your own values, strengths, … [Read more...] about Submissions open for the Teach for India Fellowship Program
1st Open Call for BRIN Bilateral Cooperation Program (Turkey and Indonesia)
Deadline: 26-Jan-2026 The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye is inviting applications for its Bilateral Cooperation Program to enhance collaboration between Turkish and Indonesian participants in science and industry by means of Academy-Industry Cooperation projects and … [Read more...] about 1st Open Call for BRIN Bilateral Cooperation Program (Turkey and Indonesia)
“Start Your Own Business” Program for Women in Odessa Region (Ukraine)
Deadline: 15-Nov-2025 SILab Ukraine, with financial support from the German Federal Foreign Office, will conduct a free four-day training "Start Your Own Business" for women in the Odessa region. The training focuses on providing women, particularly internally displaced persons, with the … [Read more...] about “Start Your Own Business” Program for Women in Odessa Region (Ukraine)
Applications open for World Fellows Program
Deadline: 03-Dec-2025 The Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs is currently accepting applications for its World Fellows Program. The program focuses on individuals who have demonstrated an established record of extraordinary achievement and integrity, along with a strong commitment to … [Read more...] about Applications open for World Fellows Program
RFAs: Sustainable Feedstock Solutions for Specialty Vacuum Grease Production (UK)
Deadline: 19-Dec-2025 M&I Materials Ltd, through the Innovation Exchange (iX) programme, is seeking innovators to provide sustainable hydrocarbon feedstock alternatives for manufacturing speciality vacuum greases. The focus is on finding scalable, sustainable, and technically viable raw … [Read more...] about RFAs: Sustainable Feedstock Solutions for Specialty Vacuum Grease Production (UK)
Applications open for Smarter Safer School (3S) Project in Papua New Guinea
Deadline: 25-Nov-2025 The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund has announced a new initiative in Papua New Guinea aimed at strengthening the country’s education system and promoting safer, healthier, and more resilient learning environments. The project will be implemented in … [Read more...] about Applications open for Smarter Safer School (3S) Project in Papua New Guinea
Submissions open for African Girls in Tech – Cohort 9.0
Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 The Africa Agility is seeking applications for its African Girls in Tech – Cohort 9.0 to equip young African women ages (18 - 35) with cutting-edge hands-on tech training, mentorship, and real-world experience to unlock limitless global opportunities. The program covers a … [Read more...] about Submissions open for African Girls in Tech – Cohort 9.0
Apply for Emerging Investigator Grants Programme
Deadline: 12-Jan-2026 The Novo Nordisk Foundation is accepting applications for its Emerging Investigator Grants Programme to support upcoming and highly promising research leaders within Industrial Biotechnology and Environmental Biotechnology in the Nordic countries. The proposed research … [Read more...] about Apply for Emerging Investigator Grants Programme
Call for Nominations: Awards on International Women’s Day 2026 (India)
Deadline: 10-Dec-2025 The Central University of Rajasthan invites nominations for the Women Excellence Awards 2026 to honour outstanding contributions of women in the fields of innovation, science, and social impact. The focus of this initiative is on recognizing and honouring women who have … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Awards on International Women’s Day 2026 (India)
Third Joint Transnational Call for Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership
Deadline: 17-Nov-2025 The Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP) is a Research and Innovation (R&I) initiative under the Horizon Europe Programme that aims to strengthen the EU Blue Economy’s competitiveness through collaboration, innovation, and sustainable development. The focus … [Read more...] about Third Joint Transnational Call for Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership
FUSION Research and Innovation Technology Development Programme (Malta)
Deadline: 23-Jan-2026 FUSION is a national funding programme that drives and supports local Research and Innovation (R&I), enabling researchers and technologists to transform their innovative ideas into market-ready solutions. The main objectives of FUSION are to raise the level and … [Read more...] about FUSION Research and Innovation Technology Development Programme (Malta)
KHADRA Project – Women’s Empowerment through Sustainable Entrepreneurship (Egypt)
Deadline: 02-Dec-2025 The Italian Agency for Development and Cooperation (AICS) Cairo has launched an expression of interest under the project “KHADRA – Women’s Empowerment through a Sustainable Entrepreneurship” for the implementation of a gender and market analysis to support future planning … [Read more...] about KHADRA Project – Women’s Empowerment through Sustainable Entrepreneurship (Egypt)
11th Edition of the Harambee International Award in Africa
Deadline: 15-Jun-2026 Harambee Africa International Foundation has announced the 11th edition of the International Award “Conveying Africa – Telling the Africa that Surprises,” aimed at promoting an authentic narrative that reflects the complexity, vitality, and transformative energy of the … [Read more...] about 11th Edition of the Harambee International Award in Africa
Join Now: Create Apps Championship
Deadline: 10-December-2025 The Create Apps Championship in Dubai offers a remarkable opportunity for mobile app creators, students, entrepreneurs and international innovators to turn their ideas into market-ready applications. Hosted by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy under the broader … [Read more...] about Join Now: Create Apps Championship
Nominations open for MIT Climate and Energy Prize
Deadline: December 14, 2025 The MIT Climate & Energy Prize competition seeks to move the world closer to net zero carbon emissions by empowering ambitious entrepreneurs to solve the world’s most difficult climate-related challenges. The programme supports ventures working across clean … [Read more...] about Nominations open for MIT Climate and Energy Prize
Nominations open for Enginuity Skills Awards 2026 (UK)
Deadline: 25 January 2026 The Enginuity Skills Awards 2026 celebrates and recognises exceptional individuals, apprentices, students, employers, and training providers across the UK’s engineering and manufacturing sectors. The focus areas include Advanced Level Apprentice of the Year, Graduate, … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Enginuity Skills Awards 2026 (UK)
Greenhouse of Ideas Program to Strengthen Ukraine’s Creative Economy
Deadline: 16 November 2025 The Greenhouse of Ideas program supports the development and strengthening of the cultural and creative economy across six pilot regions of Ukraine. Focus areas include: training for creative industry entrepreneurs, grants, and mentoring support. The program aims to … [Read more...] about Greenhouse of Ideas Program to Strengthen Ukraine’s Creative Economy
Call for Expressions of Interest: Empowering Women and Girls in Niger
Deadline: 17-Nov-2025 The United Nations Population Fund has announced a call for expressions of interest from national NGOs in Niger to implement initiatives aimed at empowering women and girls. The programme focuses on fostering self-promotion through sustainable management of natural … [Read more...] about Call for Expressions of Interest: Empowering Women and Girls in Niger
Request for Proposals: Journalism Partnerships – Collaborations 2026
Deadline: 4-February-2026 This opportunity is designed to strengthen the resilience and sustainability of news media across Europe by encouraging collaborative business models, innovative production techniques and shared technological infrastructure. It is particularly relevant for media … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Journalism Partnerships – Collaborations 2026
Business Incubation and Commercialization Grant Program (Canada)
Deadline: 28-November-2025 Its main objective is to support the development of entrepreneurship and incubation activities in a way that is fully accessible, transparent and accountable. The program aligns closely with the City of Toronto’s commitment to access, equity and inclusion, ensuring that … [Read more...] about Business Incubation and Commercialization Grant Program (Canada)
Call for Entrepreneurs: Création Africa Programme
Deadline: 7-December-2025 The focus of Création Africa South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi is to build a vibrant, sustainable Creative and Cultural Industries (CCI) ecosystem, stimulate and support cultural entrepreneurship end-to-end, strengthen the CCI in South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi, drive … [Read more...] about Call for Entrepreneurs: Création Africa Programme
Apply for Black Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Fund Program in Canada
Deadline: 28-November-2025 The fund aims to enhance business capacity, expand networks, and foster greater participation of Black entrepreneurs in the economy through sustainable, community-driven support. Eligible applicants must be incorporated non-profit organizations that are led and … [Read more...] about Apply for Black Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Fund Program in Canada
Ninth Call for STEG PhD Research Grants
Deadline: 1-December-2025 The focus areas include data, measurement, and conceptual framing; firms, frictions and spillovers, and industrial policy; labour, home production, and structural transformation at the level of households; agricultural productivity and sectoral gaps; trade and spatial … [Read more...] about Ninth Call for STEG PhD Research Grants
Enterprise Innovation Challenge for Jobs Creation for Refugees and Host Communities (Kenya)
Deadline: 30-November-2025 The Enterprise Innovation Challenge (EIC) aims to support the development of sustainable growth-oriented micro and small enterprises (MSEs) to accelerate productivity and create decent jobs in refugees and host communities in Turkana and Garissa. The focus of the … [Read more...] about Enterprise Innovation Challenge for Jobs Creation for Refugees and Host Communities (Kenya)
