Deadline: 21-Jul-25 Applicants are now invited to apply for the PROTEGO Marine Litter Hotspot Innovation Challenge to empower organisations with innovative solutions to prevent marine litter in the Gulf of Guinea. The PROTEGO Project is funded by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, … [Read more...] about CFAs: PROTEGO Marine Litter Hotspot Innovation Challenge (Nigeria and Ghana)
Innovation
Apply now for Democratic Innovations Accelerator
Deadline: 1-Jul-25 The People Powered and Coglobal are leading the Democratic Innovations Accelerator (DIA) Youth participation in policymaking and governance. Over the course of six months, the cohort of 40 civil society and government organizations will develop and deliver an action plan for … [Read more...] about Apply now for Democratic Innovations Accelerator
Call for Applications: Institutional Grants Scheme (North Macedonia)
Deadline: 4-Jul-25 The Heartefact is currently accepting applications for the Institutional Grants Scheme to support well-established cultural organizations in the Republic of North Macedonia. The objective of this call is to strengthen the organizational and financial capacities of these … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Institutional Grants Scheme (North Macedonia)
European Award: New Dialogues between the Arts and Audiences 2025
Deadline: 9-Jul-25 The European Award is an opportunity for non-profit cultural organisations to implement innovative projects of audience engagement to art that can be shared and scaled across Europe. This award is funded by the European Union and implemented by Goethe-Institut. What do you … [Read more...] about European Award: New Dialogues between the Arts and Audiences 2025
EU Civil Society Project Facility to drive change in Central Asia
Deadline: 25-Jun-25 The EU Civil Society Facility project has launched a Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the formation of Thematic Working Groups (TWGs) that will address key regional priorities. These groups will unite civil society organizations (CSOs) from across five Central Asian … [Read more...] about EU Civil Society Project Facility to drive change in Central Asia
Now Open: World Smart City Awards 2025
Deadline: 30-Jun-25 Submissions are now open for the World Smart City Awards 2025 to recognize and support innovative city strategies, projects, and ideas that can significantly impact citizens' lives and transform cities into better places to live. Categories They’re looking for … [Read more...] about Now Open: World Smart City Awards 2025
Call for Proposals: UK Social Enterprise Awards
Deadline: 7-Jul-25 The UK Social Enterprise Awards shine a powerful spotlight on the pioneering organisations transforming lives and communities across the country. The Awards are the most anticipated evening in the social enterprise calendar. It’s more than just a celebration. It’s an … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: UK Social Enterprise Awards
Up to USD 100,000 Available for Projects on the Future of Work
Deadline: 9-Jul-25 LIRNEasia has announced a call for proposals aimed at supporting gender-responsive, solution-oriented, and policy-relevant applied research. This research initiative is focused on shaping a sustainable and inclusive future of work across Asia. The call specifically targets … [Read more...] about Up to USD 100,000 Available for Projects on the Future of Work
Strategic Partnerships for Raw Materials: Innovative Approaches for Sustainable Production of Critical Raw Materials (IA)
Deadline: 23-Sep-25 The European Commission is requesting proposals for its project titled “Strategic Partnerships for Raw Materials: Innovative Approaches for Sustainable Production of Critical Raw Materials (IA)”. Scope Proposals should: Develop and demonstrate extraction, processing … [Read more...] about Strategic Partnerships for Raw Materials: Innovative Approaches for Sustainable Production of Critical Raw Materials (IA)
Submissions Open: Materials Commons for Europe (IA)
Deadline: 23-Sep-25 The European Commission is seeking submissions for its initiative titled "Materials Commons for Europe (IA)". Scope This action will accelerate R&I in the area of advanced materials by bringing together at EU level experience, knowledge and resources, from existing … [Read more...] about Submissions Open: Materials Commons for Europe (IA)
Applications open for Special and Pooled Funds (Finland)
Deadline: 15-Aug-25 The Foundation for Economic Education (Liikesivistysrahasto) is currently accepting applications for its Special and Pooled Funds. Special funds are funds from which grants are allocated to areas of research and education or groups of applicants that meet criteria set by … [Read more...] about Applications open for Special and Pooled Funds (Finland)
Call for Proposals: Horizon Standardisation Booster
Deadline: 23-Sep-25 The European Commission is accepting proposals for the Horizon Standardisation Booster topic. Scope This action aims to create a full-fledged standardisation mentoring scheme, by providing expert services to European projects to valorise project results by contributing … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Horizon Standardisation Booster
U.S. Embassy Port Louis Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Mauritius)
Deadline: 15-Jul-25 The U.S. Embassy’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is pleased to announce a call for grant applications aimed at encouraging collaborative, impactful projects that further the U.S. mission to strengthen bilateral relations and promote shared values. This funding opportunity … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Port Louis Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Mauritius)
System Innovation Experimentation for Industry 5.0 (IA) Programme
Deadline: 23-Sep-25 Applications open for System Innovation Experimentation for Industry 5.0 (IA) Programme. Scope Industry 5.0 is a framework grounded in system thinking approach which aims to bolster the economic and environmental resilience of industrial ecosystems and companies and … [Read more...] about System Innovation Experimentation for Industry 5.0 (IA) Programme
CFPs: Solving Issues in Carbon-Neutral Iron and Steel Making Processes
Deadline: 23-Sep-25 The European Commission (EC) has launched the call for proposals to solve issues in Carbon-Neutral Iron and Steel Making Processes with diverse input materials of varying quality (Clean Steel Partnership). Scope The topic calls for collaborative approach between … [Read more...] about CFPs: Solving Issues in Carbon-Neutral Iron and Steel Making Processes
Funding for Research: Innovations to Prevent Violence Against Women & Children
Deadline: 31-Jul-25 The Sexual Violence Research Initiative is now inviting applications for innovative research that will contribute to the prevention of and response to, violence against women (VAW), violence against children (VAC) and other forms of violence driven by gender inequality in low … [Read more...] about Funding for Research: Innovations to Prevent Violence Against Women & Children
Call for Proposals: MSI Improving Energy or Resource Efficiency Programme in the UK
Deadline: 2-Jul-25 As part of the Made Smarter Innovation Challenge (MSI), Innovate UK will invest up to £2 million in innovation projects to examine the feasibility of developing new industrial digital technologies. These are for micro, small or medium sized enterprise (SME) manufacturers to … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: MSI Improving Energy or Resource Efficiency Programme in the UK
International Partnership Opportunity for Your Breakthrough Idea
Deadline: 30-Jun-25 Applications are now being accepted for the ISPF Research Collaboration Grants Programme, an initiative designed to be adaptable and responsive to in-country needs. This program enables applicants to establish collaborations in specific areas aligned with a country's … [Read more...] about International Partnership Opportunity for Your Breakthrough Idea
Open Call: Artificial Intelligence for Knowledge Valorisation (CSA)
Deadline: 23-Sep-25 Applications are now open for Artificial Intelligence for Knowledge Valorisation (CSA) Project to support R&I actors to use AI to support the uptake of research results by market and society. Scope Artificial intelligence and machine learning present enormous … [Read more...] about Open Call: Artificial Intelligence for Knowledge Valorisation (CSA)
Spain: Competitive Grants for Cultural Cooperation Projects in Rural Areas
Deadline: 1-Jul-25 The Ministry of Culture is pleased to announce the Competitive Grants for Cultural Cooperation Projects in Rural Areas. These grants aim to support cultural cooperation projects between autonomous communities carried out by companies and non-profit entities in the national … [Read more...] about Spain: Competitive Grants for Cultural Cooperation Projects in Rural Areas
