Innovation

Call for Research Proposals on Land and Housing in the Arab Region

Deadline: 30-Aug-2026 The Research Innovation Fund 2026, launched by the Arab Land Initiative of UN-Habitat and the Global Land Tool Network (GLTN) with Public Works Studio, supports innovative research on land governance and housing challenges across the Arab region. Selected … [Read more...] about Call for Research Proposals on Land and Housing in the Arab Region

Open Call for A*STAR International Fellowship Program (Singapore)

Deadline: 01-Oct-2026 The A*STAR International Fellowship (AIF) supports early-career researchers by providing up to two years of fully funded overseas postdoctoral training at leading universities, research institutions, and deep-tech startups. The fellowship helps researchers strengthen … [Read more...] about Open Call for A*STAR International Fellowship Program (Singapore)

NourishNext West Africa: Youth Agri-Food Innovation Challenge

Deadline: 08-Sep-2026 The NourishNext West Africa Youth Agri-Food Innovation Challenge supports young innovators developing scalable solutions to improve fruit and vegetable value chains across West Africa. Selected innovators receive USD 5,000 seed funding, technical mentorship, … [Read more...] about NourishNext West Africa: Youth Agri-Food Innovation Challenge

EDHE Entrepreneurship Learning and Teaching Excellence Awards 2026 (South Africa)

Deadline: 24-Jul-2026 The EDHE Entrepreneurship Learning and Teaching Excellence Awards 2026 recognise innovative entrepreneurship education practices at recognised South African higher education institutions. The awards celebrate academics and support professionals developing … [Read more...] about EDHE Entrepreneurship Learning and Teaching Excellence Awards 2026 (South Africa)

Submit Applications for Artist Project Grant Program (Australia)

Deadline: 11-Aug-2026 The Artist Project Grants provide one-off funding of AUD 5,000 to support local artists, creatives, and small arts organisations in Frankston City to develop and present new creative works. The program supports innovative arts projects that strengthen … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Artist Project Grant Program (Australia)

CPD Climate Week Student Competitions 2026 (Bangladesh)

Deadline: 01-Sep-2026 The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has opened registrations for CPD Climate Week 2026, which will take place from 3–7 October 2026 in Bangladesh. As part of the event, undergraduate and graduate students from universities across Bangladesh can participate in the Climate … [Read more...] about CPD Climate Week Student Competitions 2026 (Bangladesh)

Call for Research Proposals: Advancing Disaster Risk Reduction Studies (India)

Deadline: 31-Aug-2026 The National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) has invited research proposals under three Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) research initiatives to promote policy-oriented, evidence-based, and action-focused disaster research in India. The programme supports … [Read more...] about Call for Research Proposals: Advancing Disaster Risk Reduction Studies (India)

10th LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize Celebrating Contemporary Craft Excellence

Deadline: 15-Oct-2026 The 10th LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize invites professional artisans from around the world to submit exceptional handcrafted works that demonstrate artistic excellence, innovation, and contemporary relevance. The winning entry will receive €50,000, while selected finalists will … [Read more...] about 10th LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize Celebrating Contemporary Craft Excellence

Applications Open for SheConnects Digital Accelerator (India)

Deadline: 04-Sep-2026 The SheConnects Digital Accelerator: India is a grant programme founded by the Reliance Foundation and managed by the GSMA Foundation with support from the Gates Foundation. The programme provides grants ranging from INR 85 lakhs to INR 4.2 crores to eligible … [Read more...] about Applications Open for SheConnects Digital Accelerator (India)

Nominations open for TerraCircle’s Innovator Award 2026 (Australia)

Deadline: 30-Sep-2026 The TerraCircle’s Innovator Awards 2026 honor Indigenous innovators and Indigenous-led organizations in Melanesia that are strengthening agricultural biodiversity, climate-resilient farming, and community learning. The awards offer AU$9,000 in unrestricted … [Read more...] about Nominations open for TerraCircle’s Innovator Award 2026 (Australia)

Open Call: Urban Dengue Control Innovation Challenge

Deadline: 14-Aug-2026 The Urban Dengue Control Innovation Challenge is inviting eligible organizations to pilot and validate innovative bio-enabled and digitally-powered solutions that improve sustainable urban dengue control in Sri Lanka. The initiative seeks scalable technologies … [Read more...] about Open Call: Urban Dengue Control Innovation Challenge

Applications Open: Castor Oil Living Labs Programme (South Africa)

Deadline: 15-Aug-2026 The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), in partnership with the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), is inviting eligible South African organisations to apply for funding to establish a Castor Oil Living Lab in the Frances Baard District … [Read more...] about Applications Open: Castor Oil Living Labs Programme (South Africa)

Entries open for World Food Day Poster Contest 2026

Deadline: 06-Nov-2026 The World Food Day Poster Contest 2025 invites children and young people aged 5 to 19 years worldwide to create original artwork based on the theme "Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow." Participation is free, with entries accepted across four age categories, … [Read more...] about Entries open for World Food Day Poster Contest 2026

Green’er Call for Projects – A Circular Alternative to the Silo Tire (Belgium)

Deadline: 12-Aug-2026 The King Baudouin Foundation is inviting applications to develop a circular and sustainable alternative to traditional silo tires made from recycled tire materials. The selected project will receive €75,000 to €125,000 over 12 to 18 months to create and validate an innovative … [Read more...] about Green’er Call for Projects – A Circular Alternative to the Silo Tire (Belgium)

SMART ERA Open Call 2: Followers Micro-Pilots Funding Programme

Deadline: 15-Sep-2026 The SMART ERA Project is inviting applications for its Second Open Call for Followers Micro-Pilots, supporting regions interested in adopting and replicating SMART ERA’s innovation methodologies and smart regional development approach. Selected projects will … [Read more...] about SMART ERA Open Call 2: Followers Micro-Pilots Funding Programme

Funding Opportunity to Inclusive Public Transportation Challenge

Deadline: 15-Sep-2026 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is inviting applications for the Inclusive Public Transportation Challenge to identify, pilot, and scale innovative navigation solutions that make public transportation more accessible for blind and visually impaired passengers … [Read more...] about Funding Opportunity to Inclusive Public Transportation Challenge

CFPs: Youth in Action – Innovative Projects for a Sustainable Economy 2026-2027 (Switzerland)

Deadline: 30-Sep-2026 The Youth in Action Funding Programme 2026–2027 provides grants of up to CHF 20,000 to support youth-led projects that advance sustainable economic development and contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Switzerland. The … [Read more...] about CFPs: Youth in Action – Innovative Projects for a Sustainable Economy 2026-2027 (Switzerland)

Nominations open for MIB Guesthouse Awards 2026 (Maldives)

Deadline: 31-Aug-2026 The MIB Guesthouse Awards recognize outstanding guesthouses, tourism professionals, and island communities that contribute to sustainable tourism, innovation, and exceptional guest experiences in the Maldives. The awards feature 12 categories across Guesthouse, … [Read more...] about Nominations open for MIB Guesthouse Awards 2026 (Maldives)

Apply Now: Bridging the Cold Chain Gap Challenge for Last-Mile Vendors

Deadline: 04-Sep-2026 The Bridging the Cold Chain Gap Challenge is inviting organizations to develop and pilot innovative, affordable, and scalable cold chain solutions that reduce post-harvest food loss among fruit and vegetable vendors in India. Selected projects may receive up to … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Bridging the Cold Chain Gap Challenge for Last-Mile Vendors

Applications open for Start-up Grant Program (Austria)

Deadline: 15-Sep-2026 The Start-up Grant Program provides financial support of €8,000 over six months to individuals in Austria who want to develop innovative and scalable startup ideas. In addition to funding for living expenses, participants receive coaching, consulting, … [Read more...] about Applications open for Start-up Grant Program (Austria)

Downtown Kuala Lumpur Grants Programme 2026 (Malaysia)

Deadline: 21-Aug-2026 The Downtown Kuala Lumpur Grants Programme provides funding of RM30,000 to RM100,000 for projects that contribute to the revitalisation of Kuala Lumpur's historic city centre through creative, cultural, placemaking, community engagement, and innovation … [Read more...] about Downtown Kuala Lumpur Grants Programme 2026 (Malaysia)

Applications open for Next Visionaries Program 2026–2027 (Ukraine)

Deadline: 26-Jul-2026 The Next Visionaries Program is a fully funded eight-month leadership and innovation programme for young Ukrainians aged 21–25. Running from October 2026 to May 2027, the programme equips participants with leadership, project development, and innovation skills … [Read more...] about Applications open for Next Visionaries Program 2026–2027 (Ukraine)

Open Call: Community Grant Program 2026-2027 (Australia)

Deadline: 24-Aug-2026 The Mildura Rural City Council Community Grant Program provides funding to support not-for-profit community groups, organisations, and local initiatives that improve community wellbeing, participation, inclusion, sustainability, and cultural development. The … [Read more...] about Open Call: Community Grant Program 2026-2027 (Australia)

Request for Proposals: SPI FOREL Grant Program (Switzerland)

Deadline: 01-Sep-2026 The SPI FOREL Grant Program provides funding support to researchers conducting short-term polar and sub-polar coastal research projects using the FOREL Research Platform. The programme supports ship time, field logistics, scientific collaboration, Indigenous … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: SPI FOREL Grant Program (Switzerland)

Request for Proposals: Toi Māui Innovation Grant (New Zealand)

Deadline: 03-Aug-2026 The Toi Māui Innovation Grant provides funding for new and innovative initiatives that improve hauora (wellbeing) outcomes for whānau and communities. The grant supports Māori-led, community-based solutions that strengthen access to care, wellbeing services, and innovative … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Toi Māui Innovation Grant (New Zealand)

Scotland-Taiwan Research and Innovation Workshop Grant Programme (UK)

Deadline: 09-Sep-2026 The Scotland-Taiwan Research and Innovation Workshop Grant Programme supports research collaboration between Scottish and Taiwanese institutions through funding for a two-day bilateral workshop held in Taiwan. The programme aims to create new research partnerships, strengthen … [Read more...] about Scotland-Taiwan Research and Innovation Workshop Grant Programme (UK)

Open Call for University Research Fellowship Programme

Deadline: 09-Sep-2026 The University Research Fellowship Programme supports outstanding early career scientists by providing long-term funding to establish independent research careers at universities or research institutions in the UK or Republic of Ireland. The fellowship offers up to eight years … [Read more...] about Open Call for University Research Fellowship Programme

Apply Now for ICSSR Senior Fellowship Scheme (India)

Deadline: 21-Jul-2026 The ICSSR Senior Fellowship Scheme supports experienced Indian social science scholars with a Ph.D. and significant research achievements to conduct advanced research on important national development challenges. The fellowship promotes high-quality, … [Read more...] about Apply Now for ICSSR Senior Fellowship Scheme (India)

Game Design Emerging Talents: Trade Fair Participation (Switzerland)

Deadline: 31-Dec-2026 The Game Design Emerging Talents: Trade Fair Participation Grant provides up to CHF 4,000 to help emerging Swiss game designers participate in international trade fairs, gaming conferences, and market-related events outside Switzerland. The funding supports … [Read more...] about Game Design Emerging Talents: Trade Fair Participation (Switzerland)

Gladys and Albert Eggenberger Agricultural Fund – Canada

Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The Gladys and Albert Eggenberger Agricultural Fund 2026 provides grants ranging from $1,000 to $15,500 to support individuals and organizations in the Northwest Territories (Canada) working on projects that improve food security, community farming, and agricultural … [Read more...] about Gladys and Albert Eggenberger Agricultural Fund – Canada

Apply now for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund 2026 (Canada)

Deadline: 14-Aug-2026 The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund 2026, offered by ventureLAB, provides CAD 10,000 grants to eligible non-profit organizations that promote entrepreneurship, innovation, and inclusion for underrepresented communities in York Region, Ontario. The fund … [Read more...] about Apply now for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund 2026 (Canada)

IMPACT Grants for Nonprofit Organizations (USA and Canada)

Deadline: 30-Sep-2026 The IMPACT Grants Program provides $1,000 quarterly grants to eligible nonprofit organizations in the United States and Canada that are creating meaningful, measurable change in their communities. The program supports mission-driven initiatives that promote … [Read more...] about IMPACT Grants for Nonprofit Organizations (USA and Canada)

Applications Open: Kluz Prize for PeaceTech 2026

Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The Kluz Prize for PeaceTech 2026 recognizes innovative technologies that promote peace, reduce conflict, protect human rights, and save lives worldwide. The annual competition offers a $20,000 grant to outstanding PeaceTech innovators and provides global recognition through … [Read more...] about Applications Open: Kluz Prize for PeaceTech 2026

Small Grant Accessibility Program for Cultural Initiatives (Canada)

Deadline: 31-Aug-2026 The Small Grant Accessibility Program (SGAP), offered by SaskCulture, provides grants of up to CAD $2,000 to support small-scale cultural projects across Saskatchewan. The program prioritizes first-time applicants, underserved communities, Indigenous and youth-led initiatives, … [Read more...] about Small Grant Accessibility Program for Cultural Initiatives (Canada)

Open Call: American Center Yangon Small Grants Competition (Myanmar)

Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The American Center Yangon Small Grants Competition 2026 provides funding of USD 5,000 to USD 20,000 for projects that promote democratic governance, youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, workforce development, innovation, English language education, and … [Read more...] about Open Call: American Center Yangon Small Grants Competition (Myanmar)

Apply Now: National Lottery Fund for Democracy (Belgium)

Deadline: 08-Oct-2026 The National Lottery Corporate Fund for Democracy 2026 provides grants of €10,000 to €40,000 for non-commercial projects in Belgium that strengthen democracy, digital rights, public trust, and quality journalism. Eligible applicants include Belgian … [Read more...] about Apply Now: National Lottery Fund for Democracy (Belgium)

RFPs: Citizens’ Fund East Belgium Project 2026

Deadline: 20-Aug-2026 The Citizens' Fund East Belgium Project 2026 provides grants of up to €5,000 to support community-led initiatives that improve quality of life, strengthen social cohesion, promote education, preserve cultural heritage, encourage creativity, and advance … [Read more...] about RFPs: Citizens’ Fund East Belgium Project 2026

Jefferson Center Mandalay Small Grants Competition (US)

Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The Jefferson Center Mandalay Small Grants Program 2026 provides USD 1,000–10,000 in funding for projects that advance U.S. foreign policy priorities in Burma (Myanmar) through democratic governance, entrepreneurship, English language learning, education, and … [Read more...] about Jefferson Center Mandalay Small Grants Competition (US)

Entries open for TII OrbitSight Challenge

Deadline: 09-Sep-2026 The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) has launched a global innovation challenge seeking AI-powered solutions that can process neuromorphic vision sensor (NVS) data for resident space object (RSO) detection, tracking, and visualization. The winning proposal … [Read more...] about Entries open for TII OrbitSight Challenge

Pan-African Digital Skills and Entrepreneurship Training Programme 2026

Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The Pan-African Digital Skills and Entrepreneurship Training Programme 2026 is a fully funded online training initiative organized by the African Union International Centre for Girls' and Women's Education in Africa (AU CIEFFA) in partnership with ImpactHER. … [Read more...] about Pan-African Digital Skills and Entrepreneurship Training Programme 2026

Call for Proposals to Strengthen Quality of Medical Education (India)

Deadline: 21-Aug-2026 The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Medical Commission (NMC) are inviting research proposals to improve the quality of medical education in India through digital innovation, skill development, and evidence-based teaching approaches. … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals to Strengthen Quality of Medical Education (India)

Funding Available to Increase Participation in Arts and Culture (Poland)

Deadline: 11-Oct-2026 The Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of Poland has launched a funding call to support cultural projects that increase access to arts and culture, strengthen independent cultural organisations, and promote artistic freedom, inclusion, and international cooperation. The … [Read more...] about Funding Available to Increase Participation in Arts and Culture (Poland)

Applications Open for STIAS Individual Fellowship Program

Deadline: 31-Oct-2026 The STIAS Individual Fellowship offers senior academics and scholars the opportunity to conduct high-quality interdisciplinary research at the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS) in South Africa. Selected Fellows receive travel, accommodation, a … [Read more...] about Applications Open for STIAS Individual Fellowship Program

Call for Applications: STIAS Team Fellowship Programme

Deadline: 31-Oct-2026 The STIAS Team Fellowship supports small interdisciplinary research teams undertaking high-quality, original research in an internationally collaborative academic environment at the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS), South Africa. The fellowship provides funded … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: STIAS Team Fellowship Programme

Apply for the VII International Zendal Awards Supporting Innovation in Healthcare

Deadline: 20-Sep-2026 The VII International Zendal Awards recognize outstanding scientific and technological projects that advance human and animal health through innovation, biotechnology, disease prevention, vaccines, therapies, and the One Health approach. The awards offer €40,000 for the Human … [Read more...] about Apply for the VII International Zendal Awards Supporting Innovation in Healthcare

Applications open for Cyber Safe Hackathon 2026 (Vietnam)

Deadline: 02-Aug-2026 The U.S. Mission Vietnam's Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) has launched the Cyber Safe Hackathon 2026 funding opportunity, offering grants or cooperative agreements of up to USD 35,000 to organizations that will implement a cybersecurity hackathon in Vietnam. The initiative … [Read more...] about Applications open for Cyber Safe Hackathon 2026 (Vietnam)

HHL Digital Space Incubation Program for Early-Stage Digital Startups

Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The HHL Digital Space Incubation Program is a free 12-week startup incubation program designed for early-stage founders, solopreneurs, and aspiring entrepreneurs developing scalable digital business ideas. The program helps participants validate startup … [Read more...] about HHL Digital Space Incubation Program for Early-Stage Digital Startups

Call for Submissions: StartupTN HackFusion 2026 (India)

Deadline: 25-Jul-2026 StartupTN HackFusion 2026 is a student innovation hackathon organized by VET Institute of Arts and Science (VETIAS) in collaboration with StartupTN and the Tamil Nadu Java User Group (TNJUG). The hackathon challenges undergraduate and postgraduate students to … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: StartupTN HackFusion 2026 (India)

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