Deadline: 25-Apr-2026 The UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development Youth Fellowship on Leadership for Peace and Sustainability offers Indian youth an immersive learning experience in South Korea. The program focuses on leadership, … [Read more...] about UNESCO MGIEP Youth Fellowship on Leadership for Peace and Sustainability (India)
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AI and Edge Learning Innovation Call for the Space Sector in Sweden
Deadline: 15-Jun-2026 Vinnova is funding innovative projects that use AI and edge learning to advance the Swedish space sector. Grants range from 2.5 to 4 million SEK per project, with a maximum duration of 24 months and a total budget of 8 million SEK. The programme supports … [Read more...] about AI and Edge Learning Innovation Call for the Space Sector in Sweden
Call for Applications: Domestic Grant Program 2026 (Japan)
Deadline: 03-Jun-2026 The 2026 Domestic Grant Program in Japan supports innovative projects that strengthen self-governing societies by improving local governance systems, human resource development, and community participation. It funds collaborative, research-driven projects that use practical … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Domestic Grant Program 2026 (Japan)
Open Call for Top Women in Security ASEAN Region Awards
Deadline: 30-May-2026 The Top Women in Security ASEAN Region Awards recognize women professionals across ASEAN for excellence in cybersecurity, public safety, and security leadership. The awards cover multiple regional and thematic categories and include professional development benefits such as … [Read more...] about Open Call for Top Women in Security ASEAN Region Awards
Call for Projects: Artificial Intelligence for Biotechnology (France and South Korea)
Deadline: 04-Jun-2026 The French National Research Agency (ANR) and the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) are jointly funding collaborative research projects that combine artificial intelligence and biotechnology. The programme supports 36-month binational projects focused … [Read more...] about Call for Projects: Artificial Intelligence for Biotechnology (France and South Korea)
IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator – Cohort 2026
Deadline: 03-May-2026 The IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator 2026 is a global program supporting youth-led clean energy startups to scale and become investment-ready. It offers a 4-month hybrid acceleration program with mentorship, workshops, and investor connections. The … [Read more...] about IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator – Cohort 2026
Request for Applications: iDEX Open Challenge (India)
Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The iDEX Open Challenge is a Government of India initiative that supports startups, MSMEs, and individual innovators in developing cutting-edge defence and aerospace technologies. It offers grants of up to ₹1.5 crore along with access to defence stakeholders and … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: iDEX Open Challenge (India)
Call for Proposals: Research Grant Program (Nepal)
Deadline: 27-Apr-2026 The Gandaki University Research Centre, Innovation and Invention Centre (RC-II) offers Graduate and Collaborative Research Grants supporting Master’s, PhD, and faculty-led interdisciplinary research in Gandaki Province. Funding ranges from NPR 50,000 to NPR 150,000 for … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Research Grant Program (Nepal)
Funding Available to Support Innovative Local Development Projects
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) is inviting applications for small-scale, high-impact community projects in the Caribbean that strengthen local development and Canada–Caribbean partnerships. The programme supports initiatives in peace and security, inclusive … [Read more...] about Funding Available to Support Innovative Local Development Projects
Call for Entries: Safe Mobility Hackathon Initiative (Italy)
Deadline: 22-Apr-2026 The Safe Mobility Hackathon supports teams in developing innovative mobility solutions using AI, cybersecurity, and satellite data, offering mentorship, training, and access to ESA BIC opportunities. Overview The Safe Mobility Hackathon is a collaborative innovation … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Safe Mobility Hackathon Initiative (Italy)
COP-PILOT Horizon 1st Open Call: Collaborative Solutions for Real-World Challenges
Deadline: 04-May-2026 The COP-PILOT Horizon 1st Open Call offers up to €200,000 in funding and 8 months of support to SMEs and consortia developing AI and IoT-based solutions across sectors like mining, smart cities, energy, and agriculture. Overview The COP-PILOT 1st Open Call invites … [Read more...] about COP-PILOT Horizon 1st Open Call: Collaborative Solutions for Real-World Challenges
NGI Zero Commons Fund Supporting Open Internet Innovation
Deadline: 01-Jun-2026 The NGI Zero Commons Fund provides €5,000 to €50,000 to support open-source, community-driven technologies that strengthen the public, accessible, and secure nature of the internet. Overview The Next Generation Internet (NGI) Zero Commons Fund supports the … [Read more...] about NGI Zero Commons Fund Supporting Open Internet Innovation
CarbonX 2.0 Boundless Innovation Program
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026 The CarbonX 2.0 Boundless Innovation Program supports global early-stage teams developing low-carbon technologies with funding, technical support, and real-world piloting opportunities in Shenzhen, China. It focuses on CCUS, carbon removal, long-duration energy storage, and … [Read more...] about CarbonX 2.0 Boundless Innovation Program
Her CyberTracks Initiative 2026 – Fourth Edition
Deadline: 19-Apr-2026 The Her CyberTracks Programme connects experienced cybersecurity professionals with women seeking to advance their careers across four tracks: Policy & Diplomacy, Incident Response, Criminal Justice, and Cyber & AI. It supports skill-building, mentorship, and global … [Read more...] about Her CyberTracks Initiative 2026 – Fourth Edition
Second Call for Proposals: Grants to Support Reducing Nuclear Dangers
Deadline: 29-May-2026 Applicants are invited to submit innovative projects aimed at reducing nuclear risks through improved governance, risk understanding, and mitigation strategies. Funding is available through small grants ($50,000–$200,000) for focused projects and large grants … [Read more...] about Second Call for Proposals: Grants to Support Reducing Nuclear Dangers
CFAs: African Research Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 29-Apr-2026 The African Research Fellowship (ARF) 2026, part of ESA’s EO AFRICA initiative in partnership with the African Space Agency (AfSA), supports early-career African researchers in Earth Observation (EO). Fellows receive a one-year research placement at ESA-ESRIN in Italy, with a … [Read more...] about CFAs: African Research Fellowship Programme
Open Call: Patient-Centered Comparative Effectiveness Research (US)
Deadline: 28-Apr-2026 The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is inviting grant applications to advance methods in patient-centered comparative effectiveness research (CER). Funding supports innovative approaches using patient-centered measurement, real-world data, AI/ML, and … [Read more...] about Open Call: Patient-Centered Comparative Effectiveness Research (US)
Call for Women’s Organizations to Co-Create AI for Gender Equality
Deadline: 25-Apr-2026 The Gender & AI Innovation Collective invites women’s rights organizations across Africa to co-create AI-driven solutions addressing community challenges and advancing gender equality. Participants receive technical support, mentorship, funding, and access to a … [Read more...] about Call for Women’s Organizations to Co-Create AI for Gender Equality
Travel4Impact: Entrepreneurship Program for Travel and Tourism Startups
Deadline: 04-May-2026 Travel4Impact invites applications from impact-driven startups and small businesses in travel and tourism for a fully funded 4-month entrepreneurship program. The program focuses on social and environmental impact, offering training in impact management, digital marketing, AI, … [Read more...] about Travel4Impact: Entrepreneurship Program for Travel and Tourism Startups
CFPs: Demonstration and Validation of icing Certification Methodologies for SMR and Regional Aircraft
Deadline: 19-May-2026 The European Commission invites applications to advance aircraft icing certification methodologies, focusing on AI-assisted prediction tools, validation databases, and regulatory roadmaps. Projects may receive up to EUR 12 million over 36 months, aiming to enhance safety, … [Read more...] about CFPs: Demonstration and Validation of icing Certification Methodologies for SMR and Regional Aircraft
Demonstration of an Optimized System Platform for Ultra-efficient SMR Aircraft
Deadline: 19-May-2026 The European Commission is offering up to EUR 30 million funding for projects developing ultra-efficient small modular regional (SMR) aircraft systems. The initiative focuses on advanced systems platforms to enhance computing, data handling, safety, cybersecurity, and overall … [Read more...] about Demonstration of an Optimized System Platform for Ultra-efficient SMR Aircraft
RFAs: Promoting Inclusive Digital Services (Kyrgyzstan)
Deadline: 02-Jun-2026 The European Commission is inviting proposals to support inclusive digital development in the Kyrgyz Republic, with a focus on equitable access to digital services, digital security, data protection, civil society capacity-building, and transparent digital … [Read more...] about RFAs: Promoting Inclusive Digital Services (Kyrgyzstan)
Applications open for Campus Fund FutureX 2026 (India)
Deadline: 10-Apr-2026 FutureX 2026, launched by Campus Fund in partnership with Google Cloud India, is a startup programme for student-led AI ventures in India. It supports current students, recent graduates, and dropouts building AI-driven startups with mentorship, Google Cloud credits, expert … [Read more...] about Applications open for Campus Fund FutureX 2026 (India)
Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowship Program (India)
Deadline: 01-Jul-2026 The Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowship offers Indian faculty, researchers, and professionals the opportunity to teach, conduct research, or combine both at top U.S. institutions. Fellowships span 4–9 months and focus on cutting-edge areas such as … [Read more...] about Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowship Program (India)
CFPs: Artisan-led Entrepreneurship Projects under SBIF LEAP (India)
Deadline: 23-Apr-2026 SBI Foundation invites proposals from eligible Indian non-profits for its SBIF LEAP program (FY 2026–27) to implement artisan-led entrepreneurship projects. The initiative supports microenterprises in textiles, lifestyle products, jewellery, and accessories, emphasizing … [Read more...] about CFPs: Artisan-led Entrepreneurship Projects under SBIF LEAP (India)
Request for Applications: Research on Artificial Intelligence (Denmark)
Deadline: 02-Jun-2026 The Independent Research Fund Denmark is inviting applications for advanced artificial intelligence research projects. Grants of up to DKK 5,000,000 (excluding overhead) are available for projects lasting up to five years, designed to foster scientific innovation, … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Research on Artificial Intelligence (Denmark)
A Social Innovation Challenge: Reimagining Women’s Heart Health
Deadline: 10-Apr-2026 The Novartis Foundation and Novartis US Foundation are inviting organizations to submit innovative, scalable solutions through a global social innovation challenge focused on improving cardiovascular health for women. Selected proposals at the RFP stage may receive seed … [Read more...] about A Social Innovation Challenge: Reimagining Women’s Heart Health
Intercultural Innovation Hub 2026: Scaling Social Change
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026 The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), in collaboration with the BMW Group and supported by Accenture, has launched the 2026 Intercultural Innovation Hub to support non-profit organizations and social enterprises promoting intercultural dialogue and inclusive … [Read more...] about Intercultural Innovation Hub 2026: Scaling Social Change
Research on Artificial Intelligence in the Cancer Field (Denmark)
Deadline: 02-Jun-2026 The Save Our Seas Foundation (SOSF) is inviting applications for its Keystone Grants to support research, conservation, and education projects focused on marine wildlife and habitats worldwide, especially marine chondrichthyan species such as sharks, rays, skates, sawfishes, … [Read more...] about Research on Artificial Intelligence in the Cancer Field (Denmark)
DayOne Accelerator Program for Healthtech Startups
Deadline: 31-May-2026 The DayOne Accelerator is inviting applications from healthtech and techbio startups developing solutions that support pharmaceutical research and development (R&D). This three-month hybrid accelerator based in Basel, Switzerland is equity-free and fee-free, open to global … [Read more...] about DayOne Accelerator Program for Healthtech Startups
Apply for Conference Interpreter Training Programmes
Deadline: 07-May-2026 The European Commission is inviting applications for its Conference Interpreter Training Programmes to support high-quality bachelor’s, postgraduate, or master’s-level conference interpreter training courses in selected priority languages. The programme aims to strengthen the … [Read more...] about Apply for Conference Interpreter Training Programmes
CFPs: Advancing Healthcare through Smart Procurement
Deadline: 16-Apr-26 The European Commission is offering funding to deploy innovative, sustainable, and high-quality healthcare solutions across Europe. With a total budget of €24.5 million, the programme supports real-world implementation of technologies like AI, digital health tools, and … [Read more...] about CFPs: Advancing Healthcare through Smart Procurement
Call for Proposals: AI for Information Security
Deadline: 6-May-26 Amazon is offering research funding to advance artificial intelligence applications in information security, including areas like threat detection, secure AI systems, and cloud security. Selected Principal Investigators can receive up to $80,000 in funding plus AWS credits and … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: AI for Information Security
CFAs: Identifying and Addressing Low-Value Care in Health and Care Systems
Deadline: 16-Apr-26 The European Commission is funding large-scale projects under Horizon Europe to reduce low-value care and improve healthcare efficiency and quality. With a total budget of €38 million and projects around €10 million each, the programme supports evidence-based tools, AI … [Read more...] about CFAs: Identifying and Addressing Low-Value Care in Health and Care Systems
Open Call: Accelerating AI Readiness and Adoption (United States)
Deadline: 16-Jul-26 TechAccess: AI-Ready America is a major U.S. funding initiative led by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to strengthen artificial intelligence readiness, adoption, and workforce capacity across the United States. With an estimated $224 million total program funding and … [Read more...] about Open Call: Accelerating AI Readiness and Adoption (United States)
2026 Apex Digital Technology Empowerment Grant (United States)
Deadline: 31-Dec-26 The 2026 Apex Digital Technology Empowerment Grant provides U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with Microsoft 365 Assessments to enhance security, collaboration, and overall technology performance. Offering up to ten assessments valued at $10,000 each, this program helps … [Read more...] about 2026 Apex Digital Technology Empowerment Grant (United States)
Education Prize for AI-Driven Creativity and Critical Thinking Projects
Deadline: 08-May-2026 The UNESCO ICT in Education Prize 2026 is now open for nominations to recognize innovative projects that use artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen creativity, imagination, and critical thinking in education. Two winners will each receive US$25,000, a diploma, and global … [Read more...] about Education Prize for AI-Driven Creativity and Critical Thinking Projects
2026 BioMedTech Incubator Grant Opportunity – Australia
Deadline: 22-Jul-2026 The MRFF 2026 BioMedTech Incubator Program offers grants of up to $33 million to eligible Australian organisations to establish incubators that support early-stage medical research and innovation with strong commercial potential. Backed by the Medical Research Future Fund … [Read more...] about 2026 BioMedTech Incubator Grant Opportunity – Australia
Applications open for English Access Scholarship Program (Albania)
Deadline: 26-Apr-2026 The U.S. Department of State English Access Scholarship Program in Albania invites Albania-based non-profit organizations to deliver an 18–24 month English language and global citizenship program for 20 Master’s students in Cybersecurity at the University of Tirana. The grant … [Read more...] about Applications open for English Access Scholarship Program (Albania)
CFPs: Advancing Science through Scale-driven Innovation
Deadline: 06-May-2026 Amazon is inviting research proposals through its Amazon Research Awards Open Call for Proposals track, designed for ambitious and technically rigorous projects that can deliver real-world impact within the next three to five years. The program supports innovative research … [Read more...] about CFPs: Advancing Science through Scale-driven Innovation
Request for Proposals: Digital Literacy Training Program for Youth (Vietnam)
Deadline: 07-Apr-2026 UNDP Vietnam is inviting proposals from qualified organizations to design and deliver a youth-focused training program on digital literacy, privacy, and responsible online engagement. The initiative aims to empower Vietnamese youth with critical thinking, analytical, and … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Digital Literacy Training Program for Youth (Vietnam)
Call for Entries: Bhutan Media Forum Award 2026
Deadline: 25-Mar-2026 The Bhutan Media Forum Award 2026 honors Government Agencies and Civil Servants who implement innovative initiatives that strengthen Bhutan’s media and public information ecosystem. Eligible projects focus on public communication, digital transformation, transparency, citizen … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Bhutan Media Forum Award 2026
Open Call for Bellagio Center Residency Program
Deadline: 20-Mar-2026 The Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center Residency Program is accepting applications from leaders, scholars, artists, and practitioners worldwide to advance high-impact projects during a 26-day residency in Lake Como, Italy. Selected residents receive room, board, a private … [Read more...] about Open Call for Bellagio Center Residency Program
Call for Projects: MKCF Innovative Regional Project
Deadline: 10-Apr-2026 The Mekong–Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund (MKCF) has launched its 10th Call for Regional Project Proposals for the 2026 funding cycle, inviting eligible institutions from the Mekong region and South Korea to submit Expressions of Interest (EOIs). Grants range from USD … [Read more...] about Call for Projects: MKCF Innovative Regional Project
The Margaret Awards — Women in Tech and AI Innovation Opportunity
Deadline: 27-Feb-2026 The Margaret Awards, led by JFD under the patronage of the President of France, recognize and support women and girls advancing artificial intelligence and technological innovation across Europe. Winners gain a one-year, €1M acceleration program that provides … [Read more...] about The Margaret Awards — Women in Tech and AI Innovation Opportunity
RFAs: Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative Regional Workshop
Deadline: 12-Dec-2025 The YSEALI Regional Workshop: CyberSafe ASEAN is a fully funded, four-day program in Jakarta (January 27–30, 2026) that brings together 60 young professionals from all 11 ASEAN member states to develop solutions against online scams. Participants engage in expert-led sessions, … [Read more...] about RFAs: Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative Regional Workshop
Tarbell Fellowship Program for Journalists
Deadline: 07-Jan-2026 The Tarbell Fellowship is a one-year program supporting journalists dedicated to reporting on artificial intelligence. Fellows receive world-class training, hands-on newsroom experience, mentorship, and financial support, enabling them to cover AI’s societal, ethical, and … [Read more...] about Tarbell Fellowship Program for Journalists
CFAs: ASEAN Doctoral Field Research Grant Program
Deadline: 10-Dec-2025 The IRASEC ASEAN Doctoral Field Research Grant 2025/2026 offers €2,000 to PhD students from ASEAN countries conducting original fieldwork on contemporary Southeast Asia. Recipients gain financial support, academic affiliation, and publication opportunities, enabling … [Read more...] about CFAs: ASEAN Doctoral Field Research Grant Program
Open Call for AIRR Compute Opportunity – AI for Science (UK)
Deadline: 21-Dec-2025 UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is offering access to national-tier compute resources—specifically GPU hours—for AI-centred scientific research through the AIRR programme. Researchers can request 200,000–1,000,000 GPU hours to support large-scale projects in … [Read more...] about Open Call for AIRR Compute Opportunity – AI for Science (UK)
Virtual Media Workshops on the 30×30 Target and Marine Protected Areas 2026
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026 The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is hosting three-day virtual workshops in February and March 2026 for journalists in Ghana, Mexico, and the Philippines. The workshops focus on the 30x30 marine conservation target, providing training in marine protected areas (MPAs), … [Read more...] about Virtual Media Workshops on the 30×30 Target and Marine Protected Areas 2026
