Deadline: 26-Jul-20 Do you want to transform the way Zambians pay, save, send or lend money? If yes, then apply for this FinTech4U Accelerator Programme. United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and BongoHive partnered on a business accelerator programme, FinTech4U, that aims to address … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Zambia FinTech4U Accelerator Programme
Latest Grants and Resources for Information Technology for Development
View the latest grant funding and resources in the area of Information Technology for Development for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.
Funding to Develop Innovative Tech Solution in South Africa and Kenya
Deadline: 21-Aug-2020 Rapid urbanisation provides great opportunities for African cities and their citizens, but also serious long-term problems if not managed well. To find sustainable, long-term solutions to African challenges, Connected Places Catapult invites UK SMEs to form Equitable … [Read more...] about Funding to Develop Innovative Tech Solution in South Africa and Kenya
European Commission announces Call for Proposals for “Art and Digital: Unleashing Creativity for European Water Management”
Deadline: 04-Sep-2020 The European Commission (EC) has announced a call for proposals for Art and Digital: Unleashing Creativity for European Water Management to unite the digital with the arts in order to promote a European policy vision on the future of water and to help raise societal … [Read more...] about European Commission announces Call for Proposals for “Art and Digital: Unleashing Creativity for European Water Management”
Digital India AatmaNirbhar Bharat Innovate Challenge
Deadline: 18-Jul-20 MeitY in partnership with Atal Innovation Mission – Niti Aayog has launched the Digital India AatmaNirbhar Bharat Innovate Challenge to identify the best Indian Apps that are already being used by citizens and have the potential to scale and become world class Apps in their … [Read more...] about Digital India AatmaNirbhar Bharat Innovate Challenge
Call for Applications: Digital Advocacy on Adolescent Girls Issues – Nepal
Deadline: 15-Jul-20 The Hamro Palo has announced a call for proposals for the Digital Advocacy on Adolescent Girls Issues. Hamro Palo is a non-profit and non-government organization established in early 2016. The mission is to empower adolescent girls, boys, and women equipping them with skills … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Digital Advocacy on Adolescent Girls Issues – Nepal
ARTILAB Foundation seeking Applications for 2020 Empowering the Disabled through Gifted Entrepreneurs (EDGE) Program (India)
Deadline: 30-Sep-20 ARTILAB Foundation is seeking applications for the 2020 Empowering the Disabled through Gifted Entrepreneurs (EDGE) Program to scale your ideas to impact at India's first disability focused technology startup incubation program. At a Glance 3-years incubation support: … [Read more...] about ARTILAB Foundation seeking Applications for 2020 Empowering the Disabled through Gifted Entrepreneurs (EDGE) Program (India)
Innovation Challenge Fund: Submit Applications Now
Deadline: 30-Sep-20 The Innovation Challenge, hosted by UNDP and the Slovak Ministry of Finance, is accepting solutions to the effects of the pandemic in the following issue areas: new digital services and voice, low touch economies, wellbeing. The BOOST acceleration program will support the … [Read more...] about Innovation Challenge Fund: Submit Applications Now
Local Digital C-19 Challenge – United Kingdom
Deadline: 15-Jul-20 MHCLG’s Local Digital Collaboration Unit is making funding available for data and digital projects to help local authorities in England with their COVID-19 recovery and renewal efforts. The Local Digital is launching this fund to respond to the need for digital and … [Read more...] about Local Digital C-19 Challenge – United Kingdom
UNDP/Belgium: Partnerships Building, Leaving No One Behind In The Digital Era
Deadline: 15-Jul-20 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is looking for a consulting firm to support UNCDF in building the capacity of its country and regional teams to build effective partnerships with the objective of increasing resources mobilization. Under the supervision of the … [Read more...] about UNDP/Belgium: Partnerships Building, Leaving No One Behind In The Digital Era
Funding Call for Australian Researchers to Develop Digital Health Infrastructure
Deadline: 14-Jul-20 The Coronavirus Research Response - 2020 Rapid Response Digital Health Infrastructure grant has been announced as part of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) and is part of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) National Health Plan to support health system to manage the outbreak of … [Read more...] about Funding Call for Australian Researchers to Develop Digital Health Infrastructure
ACR GCD seeking Applications for UnrestrICTed Challenge 2020
Deadline: 20 July 2020 The All Children Reading: A Grand Challenge for Development (ACR GCD) is seeking applications for the UnrestrICTed Challenge 2020 from local and global solvers to scale ICT for education solutions that ensure children with disabilities benefit from language, literacy, and … [Read more...] about ACR GCD seeking Applications for UnrestrICTed Challenge 2020
Applications Open for data.org Inclusive Growth and Recovery Challenge
Deadline: 17 July 2020 The data.org Inclusive Growth and Recovery Challenge is an open call for breakthrough ideas that harness the power of data science to help people and communities thrive especially in the wake of COVID-19’s economic impact. Transformative change can happen only by tapping … [Read more...] about Applications Open for data.org Inclusive Growth and Recovery Challenge
UNICEF Innovation Fund for Profit Technology Startups
Deadline: 26-Jul-2020 The UNICEF Innovation Fund is looking to make up to $100K equity-free investments (in USD and/or cryptocurrency) to provide early stage (seed) financing and mentoring to for-profit technology startups that have the potential to benefit humanity. Applicants have the … [Read more...] about UNICEF Innovation Fund for Profit Technology Startups
Call for Nominations: The Biggest Tech Award of Nepal
Deadline: 31-Jul-2020 Nominations are now open for the Biggest Tech Award, the awards are celebrate in conjunction with the annual ICT Awards conference held in the capital city of Nepal each year. With the participation from diverse sector, the ICT Award reflects the diversity of national … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: The Biggest Tech Award of Nepal
Submit Applications for Ocean Startup Challenge
Deadline: 14-Aug-20 Applications are now open for the Ocean Startup Challenge which is designed to support innovators who are developing technologies that can be applied to large ocean problems. The Ocean Startup Challenge is a competition seeking innovative solutions to ocean industry problems. … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Ocean Startup Challenge
Call for Ideas: Renewable Energy for Sustainable Future – Armenia
Deadline: 15-Jul-20 UNDP Armenia’s ImpactAIM Climate Change Tech Accelerator (CCTA) provides the right resources, mentorship & support for startups ready to accelerate their success. By leveraging the unique global network and expertise of UNDP CCTA aims to scale up the impact of ventures to … [Read more...] about Call for Ideas: Renewable Energy for Sustainable Future – Armenia
Apply Now for HealthTech Supernode Challenge 2020 – New Zealand
Deadline: 16-Aug-20 Applications are now open for the HealthTech Supernode Challenge 2020. The HealthTech Supernode Challenge is your chance to work alongside some of the brightest minds in Aotearoa’s healthcare sector and get the support you need to make your dream a … [Read more...] about Apply Now for HealthTech Supernode Challenge 2020 – New Zealand
Ignite/Pakistan: AgriSurge Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 14-Jul-2020 Are you passionate about agriculture technology? Do you have ideas that will enhance the agriculture of Pakistan? If yes, then apply now to enter the AgriSurge Innovation Challenge. Themes Applicant must develop a prototype of the solution over the challenge time … [Read more...] about Ignite/Pakistan: AgriSurge Innovation Challenge
Apply Now for The 30 Most Inspiring Digital Innovations 2020
Deadline: 10-Jul-20 The Spindle has launched a call for applications for the 30 Most Inspiring Digital Innovations of 2020. This year the Spindle, the innovation platform of Partos, provides the opportunity for 100 inspiring digital innovations in the field of development cooperation to be … [Read more...] about Apply Now for The 30 Most Inspiring Digital Innovations 2020
UNDP Call for Proposals: COVID-19 Rapid Response Facility in Jordan
Deadline: 07-Jul-2020 Under United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Rapid Response Facility for Covid-19, UNDP is seeking proposals to address the digital gender divide among sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) survivors and women and adolescent girls at risk. In alignment with UNDP's … [Read more...] about UNDP Call for Proposals: COVID-19 Rapid Response Facility in Jordan
COVID-19 Call for Proposals: Artificial Intelligence and Health Application – South Africa
Deadline: 15-Jul-20 Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) call for proposal is to provide funding to innovators and companies that have artificial intelligence and health technologies to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa. Focus Areas TIA requires funding applications in these focal … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Call for Proposals: Artificial Intelligence and Health Application – South Africa
U.S. Embassy seeking Applications for Promoting Democracy and Recovery Post-Pandemic – Denmark
Deadline: 31-Jul-20 The U.S. Embassy Copenhagen of the U.S. Department of State has announced an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program (or project) to increase understanding of American democratic principles, technological innovation in business, and … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy seeking Applications for Promoting Democracy and Recovery Post-Pandemic – Denmark
American Center Social Club Program – Vietnam
Deadline: 12-Jul-20 The U.S. Embassy Hanoi Public Affairs Section (PAS) is accepting applications for the American Center Hanoi’s Social Club Program. Focus Areas Proposals for projects must focus on one of the priority Social Club programs and target audiences specified below: Media … [Read more...] about American Center Social Club Program – Vietnam
GSVlabs and Gulftainer launch The Future of Ports Challenge
Deadline: 15-Aug-2020 Are you thinking about technologies and applications 3-5 years ahead of the industry? If yes, then apply now for this Future of Ports Challenge. Gulftainer is challenging entrepreneurs and startups to set their mark in the port ecosystem, to grow, and to position their … [Read more...] about GSVlabs and Gulftainer launch The Future of Ports Challenge
SA-Egypt Joint Call for Proposals in Applied Research and Innovation Projects in Disruptive Technologies
Deadline: 17-Jul-20 The South Africa’s Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), together with Egypt’s Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT) hereby invite interested participants to submit applied research and innovation project proposals in the domain of Disruptive Technologies with a … [Read more...] about SA-Egypt Joint Call for Proposals in Applied Research and Innovation Projects in Disruptive Technologies
UNESCO/Emir Jaber Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah Prize for Digital Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
Deadline: 02-Sep-2020 The UNESCO/Emir Jaber Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah Prize for Digital Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (hereafter the Prize) is to recognize the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations in promoting the inclusion; and enhancing the lives of persons … [Read more...] about UNESCO/Emir Jaber Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah Prize for Digital Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
Human Sciences Research Council: Ethics in AI Research Initiative for Africa
Deadline: 22-Jul-20 This Research Initiative, through a request for proposals (RFP) coordinated by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) of South Africa, will result in the production of papers from academic institutions, think tanks, and research organizations registered and operational … [Read more...] about Human Sciences Research Council: Ethics in AI Research Initiative for Africa
Deep Learning Indaba announces Call for Proposals for AI4D-Indabax Innovation
Deadline: 06-Jul-20 Deep Learning Indaba is currently inviting individuals, grassroots organizations, initiatives, academic, and civil society institutions to submit proposals for funding up to USD 8,000 for small research projects with a development focus, which will be completed by the end of … [Read more...] about Deep Learning Indaba announces Call for Proposals for AI4D-Indabax Innovation
Submit Applications for Future Innovation Fund – United Kingdom
Deadline: 06-Jul-20 The Growth Platform is currently accepting applications for the Future Innovation Fund. The fund aims to incentivise SMEs to innovate, adapt and diversify in response to the challenges and opportunities presented by the pandemic and its associated impacts on the economy and … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Future Innovation Fund – United Kingdom
Second Call for Transformative Healthcare Technologies – United Kingdom
Deadline: 30-Jul-2020 Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), in collaboration with MRC, is inviting proposals for adventurous (high risk, high gain) projects as part of the second phase of the Transformative Healthcare Technologies for 2050 call, otherwise referred to as the … [Read more...] about Second Call for Transformative Healthcare Technologies – United Kingdom
ENRICH in Brazil launches 1st Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 15-Jul-2020 ENRICH in Brazil is calling for Brazilian non-for-profit public/civil organisations and public companies (the so-called challenge owners) in need of innovative solutions to COVID-19 related challenges in the areas of Tourism & Leisure, Digitalization, and Sustainable … [Read more...] about ENRICH in Brazil launches 1st Innovation Challenge
Call for Nominations for 2020 ORIGIN Innovation Awards
Deadline: 31-Aug-2020 Nominations are now open for ORIGIN Innovation Awards, it is APAC’s for tech innovation which aims to provide recognition to companies that have exemplified the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship in the running of their businesses. The inaugural ORIGIN Innovation … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations for 2020 ORIGIN Innovation Awards
Applications Open for Impact Collective “Community-driven Investment & Acceleration for Impact Makers”
Deadline: 20-Aug-20 Citypreneurs has teamed up with the VC community to bring to you Impact Collective, a community-driven acceleration program for startups. This unique version of Citypreneurs aims to provide direct investments into impact-driven teams who want to scale in Asia. Impact … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Impact Collective “Community-driven Investment & Acceleration for Impact Makers”
AHRC and UKRI announce Discovery Projects of Towards National Collection: Opening UK Heritage to the World
Deadline: 17-Nov-20 The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), on behalf of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), is pleased to announce the call for the Discovery Projects of Towards a National Collection: Opening UK Heritage to the World. The aim of Towards a National Collection is to … [Read more...] about AHRC and UKRI announce Discovery Projects of Towards National Collection: Opening UK Heritage to the World
Jewish Helping Hands launches 2021 Tikkun Olam Grant Program
Deadline: 14-Sep-2020 The Jewish Helping Hands has launched its Tikkun Olam Grant program to advance the goal of inspiring and supporting tzedakah, justice and righteousness, throughout the world. The goal is to help vulnerable populations in the United States and abroad through a variety of … [Read more...] about Jewish Helping Hands launches 2021 Tikkun Olam Grant Program
Open Call on “Covid 19 – The relaunch” for Professionals based in Netherlands and Italy
Deadline: 30-Sep-20 During the current Covid-19 crisis, the Embassy and Consulate General of the Netherlands intend to strengthen partnerships between professionals and cultural institutions from the Netherlands and Italy; and therefore, have launched an extraordinary call called "The relaunch … [Read more...] about Open Call on “Covid 19 – The relaunch” for Professionals based in Netherlands and Italy
Bureau of OES announces Logistics, Meeting Coordination, and Digital Communications Support for Environmental Cooperation – United States
Deadline: 31-Jul-2020 The Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES), Office of Environmental Quality and Transboundary Issues (EQT) at the Department of State, has announced the Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) for Logistics, Meetings Coordination, and … [Read more...] about Bureau of OES announces Logistics, Meeting Coordination, and Digital Communications Support for Environmental Cooperation – United States
Egypt-South Africa Joint Call for Proposals in Disruptive Technologies
Deadline: 30-Jul-2020 Egypt’s Academy of Scientific Research & Technology (ASRT) and South Africa’s Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) are inviting applications from interested participants to submit applied research and innovation project proposals in the domain of Disruptive Technologies … [Read more...] about Egypt-South Africa Joint Call for Proposals in Disruptive Technologies
Call for Proposals: Future City Innovation Challenge – Bosnia and Herzegovina
Deadline: 26-Jun-2020 The Future City Innovation Challenge is an open and competitive call for proposals from civil society organizations, private sector, universities, media, public institutions that offer innovative and technology-based, yet customised solutions that would make Banja Luka … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Future City Innovation Challenge – Bosnia and Herzegovina
Meet and Code inviting Local Nonprofits across Europe
Deadline: 10-Sep-20 Meet and Code invites local nonprofits across Europe to apply for micro-grants to organize events that foster interest in and access to digital skills among young Europeans. During the last 3 years, more than 138 000 young people took part in nearly 3000 programming … [Read more...] about Meet and Code inviting Local Nonprofits across Europe
Albuquerque Community Foundation announces Emergency Action Fund (United States)
Deadline: 02-Jul-20 The Albuquerque Community Foundation has announced a call for proposals for Emergency Action Fund. The Emergency Action Fund (EAF) has invested over $440,000 to 93 nonprofit organizations in New Mexico that are providing emergency and basic human needs services to those … [Read more...] about Albuquerque Community Foundation announces Emergency Action Fund (United States)
World Bank launches 2020 Mission Billion Challenge WURI West Africa Prize
Deadline: 14-Aug-2020 Through its West Africa Unique Identification for Regional Integration and Inclusion (WURI) program and funded by the Identification for Development (ID4D) initiative, Rapid Social Response program, and the Disruptive Technologies for Development (DT4D) initiative, the World … [Read more...] about World Bank launches 2020 Mission Billion Challenge WURI West Africa Prize
EXPLORE || A 12 week Support Programme & Grant Funding for Charities and NPOs in UK
Deadline: 22 June 2020 Does your charity have a service delivery challenge that you think could be solved using a digital approach? Would you like expert help and financial support to explore the challenge and prototype a solution? If yes, then apply for the "Explore" - an early stage digital … [Read more...] about EXPLORE || A 12 week Support Programme & Grant Funding for Charities and NPOs in UK
Mosaic’s COVID-19 Rapid Response Infrastructure – United States
Deadline: 02-Jul-2020 The Mosaic is launching an open RFP to make $1 million of rapid response grants to individual nonprofit grassroots organizations, and networks of them, focused primarily on environmental protection and/or environmental justice to fund tools & technology, training, and … [Read more...] about Mosaic’s COVID-19 Rapid Response Infrastructure – United States
U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Portugal announces 2020 Small Grant Program
Deadline: 15-Jul-2020 The U.S. Embassy Lisbon Office of Public Affairs (OPA) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. Purpose of Small Grants: OPA invites proposals from individuals, non-governmental … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Portugal announces 2020 Small Grant Program
Zero Project Call for Nominations 2021 on Employment and ICT
Deadline: 14-Jun-2020 The Zero Project team would like to invite leading experts and organizations to nominate Innovative Practices and Policies. The Zero Project is looking for practices and public policies from across the business, civil, technology, academic and public sectors that support … [Read more...] about Zero Project Call for Nominations 2021 on Employment and ICT
UNCDF Request for Applications: Inclusive Digital Solutions to Support Migrants and Remittances
Deadline: 8 June 2020 United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is seeking partners to respond to the increased challenges faced by migrants and their families to send and receive remittances. The goal of this initiative is to ensure that migrants and their families are supported, through … [Read more...] about UNCDF Request for Applications: Inclusive Digital Solutions to Support Migrants and Remittances
Innovate Now Cohort 2.0: Providing Mobile Solutions to assist Persons with Disabilities
Deadline: 8 June 2020 The Innovate Now Cohort 2.0 has been launched with mobile solutions to assist persons with disabilities with access to information and resources in times of emergency such as the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic. Innovate Now is Africa’s 1st Assistive Technology Innovation … [Read more...] about Innovate Now Cohort 2.0: Providing Mobile Solutions to assist Persons with Disabilities
COVID-19 and Transport: Launch of Response and Recovery Research Fund
Deadline: 8 June 2020 The COVID-19 Response & Recovery Transport Research Fund is inviting Project Concept Notes (PCNs) to support research that addresses COVID-19 and its effects and impacts on the transport sector: national, rural and urban. The fund has been established by the Research … [Read more...] about COVID-19 and Transport: Launch of Response and Recovery Research Fund
Government of Canada announces Covid-19 Challenges
Deadline: 23-Jun-2020 The Government of Canada has announced a call for proposals for Covid-19 Challenges, it is an invitation to innovators to submit innovative science and technology (S&T) proposals in support of Canada’s defence, security and public safety. As part of Strong, Secure, … [Read more...] about Government of Canada announces Covid-19 Challenges
