Innovation

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)

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

The Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award

Deadline: December 17, 2025 Applications are now open for the Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award to recognize an individual aged 18-30 who has contributed meaningfully with technology to help end extreme poverty. The award includes a US $250,000 prize paid to the organization … [Read more...] about The Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award

Power of Music Foundation launches Large Grant Program (UK)

Deadline: 23 November 2025 The Power of Music Foundation is offering an exciting opportunity for individuals and groups in Sheffield to access large grants of up to £2,000. These grants are aimed at supporting new project ideas or providing additional funding for existing projects that are … [Read more...] about Power of Music Foundation launches Large Grant Program (UK)

Eco-Innovation Challenge for Blueing the Black Sea: A GEF Regional Project

Deadline: 30 November 2025 The United Nations Global Marketplace has launched the Eco-Innovation Challenge (EIC), a global initiative seeking bold, practical, and scalable solutions to address some of the most urgent pollution challenges affecting communities and ecosystems. Organized under … [Read more...] about Eco-Innovation Challenge for Blueing the Black Sea: A GEF Regional Project

CFAs: The NewNow Emerging Young Leaders Program

Deadline: 16-February-2026 The One Young World is requesting applications for its NewNow Emerging Young Leaders Program to empower and redefine change through systems-thinking and collective action. The NewNow brings together these visionary individuals to harness their collective strength and … [Read more...] about CFAs: The NewNow Emerging Young Leaders Program

Call for Applications: Social Housing Innovation Fund – Prospectus (UK)

Deadline: 9 January 2026 The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government is now accepting applications for its Social Housing Innovation Fund - Prospectus. The fund is designed to support creative approaches that enhance how tenants interact with landlords, give their voices … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Social Housing Innovation Fund – Prospectus (UK)

Submissions open for ABTA Medical Student Summer Fellowship Program

Deadline: 14-January-2026 The American Brain Tumor Association is inviting applications for its Medical Student Summer Fellowship Program to support both established and new scientists in discovering more about the causes, effects, diagnosis, and treatment of brain tumors. The fellowship … [Read more...] about Submissions open for ABTA Medical Student Summer Fellowship Program

CFAs: Enhancing Capacity in Slcp Mitigation in Kazakhstan’s Coal Mining Sector

Deadline: 3 December 2025 The Climate & Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) invites Expressions of Interest to advance the mitigation of short-lived climate pollutants within the coal mining sector of Kazakhstan. This call focuses on strengthening capacity, influencing policy, and accelerating … [Read more...] about CFAs: Enhancing Capacity in Slcp Mitigation in Kazakhstan’s Coal Mining Sector

Call for Entries: Youth Sustainability Challenge (Bangladesh)

Deadline: 30-November-2025 The Sustainable Research and Consultancy Ltd. Invites student and early career professionals to submit concise, action-orientated work addressing real sustainability challenges in Bangladesh. The SRCL Youth Sustainability Challenge focuses on a wide range of … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Youth Sustainability Challenge (Bangladesh)

Fund-a-Farmer Systems Change and Innovation Grant in US

Deadline: 3-January-2026 The Fund-a-Farmer Systems Change and Innovation Grant offers significant support to farms ready to take transformative steps toward higher-welfare, pasture-based production systems. Through this opportunity, FACT will award two grants of $10,000 each to farms pursuing … [Read more...] about Fund-a-Farmer Systems Change and Innovation Grant in US

Call for Applications: ABTA Discovery Grant Program

Deadline: 10 December 2025 The American Brain Tumor Association is requesting applications for its ABTA Discovery Grant Program to support both established and new scientists in discovering more about the causes, effects, diagnosis, and treatment of brain tumors. The focus areas include … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: ABTA Discovery Grant Program

Entries open for ABTA Basic Research Fellowship Program

Deadline: 10 December 2025 The American Brain Tumor Association is seeking applications for its ABTA Basic Research Fellowship Program to support both established and new scientists in discovering more about the causes, effects, diagnosis, and treatment of brain tumors. The focus areas include … [Read more...] about Entries open for ABTA Basic Research Fellowship Program

Request for Applications: Al Jazeera Fellowship Programme

Deadline: 4 December 2025 The Al Jazeera Fellowship Programme seeks to encourage research in media and other fields of journalism, as well as to provide fellows with the opportunity to learn through practical experience within the Al Jazeera Media Network (AJMN). Focus: To foster the growth of … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Al Jazeera Fellowship Programme

RFPs: WASCAL’s Innovative Ideas Competition for Sustainable Energy (WISE)

Deadline: 31 December 2025 Applicants are now invited to submit applications for the WASCAL’s Innovative Ideas Competition for Sustainable Energy to provide information and knowledge to its West African member countries from the local to the regional level. This call aims to foster and support … [Read more...] about RFPs: WASCAL’s Innovative Ideas Competition for Sustainable Energy (WISE)

Kinship Conservation Fellowship for Global Practitioners

Deadline: 11 January 2026 The Kinship Conservation Fellowship is a global leadership program designed to support conservation practitioners and equip them with the knowledge, skills, and analytical tools to drive impactful, market-based environmental solutions. The program’s curriculum is … [Read more...] about Kinship Conservation Fellowship for Global Practitioners

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

Grief Reach Grants for Changemaker Supported Community Expansion Cycle (US)

Deadline: 21 November 2025 The Childhood Bereavement Changemaker Grief Reach Cycle (CBC) has been announced, offering competitive funding to organizations across the United States that provide bereavement support to children and families. This initiative aims to expand and strengthen grief … [Read more...] about Grief Reach Grants for Changemaker Supported Community Expansion Cycle (US)

Call for Proposals: Micro Initiatives Grant Program

Deadline: 5 January 2026 The Call for Micro-Initiatives (CMI) has opened its Call for Projects in the Mediterranean Islands, offering a valuable opportunity for organisations and institutions to access financial support for impactful environmental initiatives. The programme provides funding of … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Micro Initiatives Grant Program

Open Call for Exploration Co-Lab Edges of Possibility

Deadline: 25 November 2025 The Exploration Co-Lab Edges of Possibility open call invites visionary innovators and creative thinkers to share ideas that challenge conventional boundaries and reimagine what’s possible for the planet and its people. The initiative seeks individuals with ideas … [Read more...] about Open Call for Exploration Co-Lab Edges of Possibility

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

Apply Now: Energy Resilience Community Fund – Major Grants Program (Australia)

Deadline: 30-January-2026 With funding ranging from $50,000 to $250,000 per grant, the program supports innovative projects that help communities remain safe, connected and functional when faced with power disruptions. The initiative focuses on practical solutions that can deliver lasting … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Energy Resilience Community Fund – Major Grants Program (Australia)

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)

Dress Up Your Kid like a Fisherboy or Fishergirl (India)

Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 The initiative encourages children aged 4 to 10 years to participate in a contest by dressing up as fisherboys or fishergirls representing various Indian regions. Costumes should reflect traditional fishing attire and tools while also showcasing the modern, tech-savvy … [Read more...] about Dress Up Your Kid like a Fisherboy or Fishergirl (India)

Applications open for SHRF Mobilize Grant Program (Canada)

Deadline: 21-January-2026 Proposed activities under the Mobilize Grant must advance knowledge mobilization by promoting the use of health research and evidence in practice and decision-making, integrating relevant knowledge such as lived or traditional experiences into research, and involving … [Read more...] about Applications open for SHRF Mobilize Grant Program (Canada)

Call for Applications: Fraternity Fellowship Program (India)

Deadline: 15-November-2025 The fellowship aims to strengthen the leadership and institutional capacity of individuals and community groups who are advancing constitutional values at the grassroots level; support initiatives that foster dialogue, inclusion, and social harmony among marginalized … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Fraternity Fellowship Program (India)

Entries open for Sustainable Agriculture Small Grants Program (Australia)

Deadline: 31-March-2026 The Sustainable Agriculture Small Grants Program seeks to work alongside primary producers to promote the adoption of improved land management practices, build knowledge and skills in natural resource management and sustainable farming, and enhance biodiversity, water … [Read more...] about Entries open for Sustainable Agriculture Small Grants Program (Australia)

Call for Proposals: Business Plan Competition Implementation in Ethiopian Refugee Operations

Deadline: 21-November-2025 Its overarching goal is to foster economic self-reliance, create employment opportunities, and strengthen social cohesion between refugee and host populations. The competition promotes collaboration by encouraging joint ventures and cooperative business models that … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Business Plan Competition Implementation in Ethiopian Refugee Operations

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

Applications open for Mittal Family Climate Fellowship Program

Deadline: 8-December-2025 The fellowship aims to support innovative research projects that explore how climate change has influenced the region’s past, is shaping its present, and will affect its future. By fostering a deeper understanding of climate dynamics in South Asia, it seeks to contribute … [Read more...] about Applications open for Mittal Family Climate Fellowship Program

Submissions open for Youth Music’s Shift the Scene Fund Program (UK)

Deadline: 28-November-2025 This fund is designed to support organisations that place the voices, ambitions, and creativity of young Disabled people at the heart of their work, going beyond music to embrace all creative disciplines. Eligible organisations are those that already work with … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Youth Music’s Shift the Scene Fund Program (UK)

Call for Proposals: Demonstrate Grants Program

Deadline: 7-December-2025 In a region where evidence and practice-based knowledge on effective GBV prevention is limited, these grants aim to fill critical gaps in understanding different forms of violence, its root causes, and its impact on structurally marginalized groups, including women with … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Demonstrate Grants Program

RFAs: PADI Foundation Electronic Grant Program

Deadline: 15-January-2026 The PADI Foundation offers a valuable opportunity for individuals and organizations engaged in research and education focused on aquatic environments. Each year, the Foundation provides funding to projects that expand understanding of underwater ecosystems, promote … [Read more...] about RFAs: PADI Foundation Electronic Grant Program

Apply Now: Climate Smart Communities Initiative Grant Program in US

Deadline: 12-March-2026 Designed to empower local action, CSCI funds projects that help vulnerable communities plan for and adapt to climate impacts, building both immediate and long-term capacity for resilience. With grant awards ranging from $60,000 to $115,000, the program supports innovative, … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Climate Smart Communities Initiative Grant Program in US

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)

Call for Proposals: CRRP and CAPaBLE Grant Programme

Deadline: 30-November-2025 The Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN) is offering limited funding for Collaborative Regional Research Programme (CRRP) and Scientific Capacity Development Programme (CAPaBLE) projects aligned with its thematic areas and sub-regional … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: CRRP and CAPaBLE Grant Programme

CFPs: Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership Grant Program (Portugal)

Deadline: 17-Nov-2025 The SBEP – Sustainable Blue Economy partnership has launched the 3rd call for transnational research and/or innovation projects to design, guide and support a fair and inclusive transition to a regenerative, resilient and sustainable blue economy. The general theme of the … [Read more...] about CFPs: Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership Grant Program (Portugal)

Submissions open for ImpactWX Genesis Grant in Canada

Deadline: 23-Jan-2026 The ImpactWX Genesis Grant provides small grants to individuals and community organizations focused on developing innovative ideas related to severe weather response and awareness. The focus of the program is to support initiatives that can improve people’s response and … [Read more...] about Submissions open for ImpactWX Genesis Grant in Canada

Entries open for ACA Research Grant Program – Canada

Deadline: 01-Dec-2025 The ACA Research Grants Program supports high-quality research that advances the Alberta Conservation Association’s mission and strengthens conservation efforts across Alberta. The major funding priorities for Research 2026–2027 focus on endangered species recovery, … [Read more...] about Entries open for ACA Research Grant Program – Canada

Innovation Hub Partner for the Lovedale TVET Student Fund Challenge (South Africa)

Deadline: 13-Nov-2025 The Lovedale TVET College has launched a pioneering student innovation challenge in collaboration with UNDP South Africa, designed to nurture student creativity, strengthen hands-on learning, and build a sustainable innovation-to-venture pipeline through its Centre for … [Read more...] about Innovation Hub Partner for the Lovedale TVET Student Fund Challenge (South Africa)

Request for Proposals: Partnership Development Grant Program (Canada)

Deadline: 17-Nov-2025 The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council is seeking applications for its Partnership Development Grant Program to strengthen research collaboration and knowledge creation in the social sciences and humanities. The Partnership Development Grants provide one to … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Partnership Development Grant Program (Canada)

Call for Proposals: Partnership Engage Grant Program (Canada)

Deadline: 15-Dec-2025 The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council has launched its Partnership Engage Grant Program to provide short-term and timely support for partnered research activities that will inform decision-making at a single partner organization from the public, private or … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Partnership Engage Grant Program (Canada)

CFAs: Water4All Partnership Funding Programme (Portugal)

Deadline: 13-Nov-2025 The Water4All – Water Security for the Planet Partnership has launched its 4th call for transnational research and innovation projects aimed at addressing water challenges in the context of climate change, advancing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, and … [Read more...] about CFAs: Water4All Partnership Funding Programme (Portugal)

Request for Applications: Free Rivers Fund Regular Grants

Deadline: 10-Jan-2026 The Free Rivers Fund is offering regular grants to support projects dedicated to protecting and restoring free-flowing rivers. These grants are available to individuals, groups, informal initiatives or organisations that have a clear plan to preserve or reinstate a … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Free Rivers Fund Regular Grants

Innovation Grant for Women’s Economic Security and Regional Cooperation (Armenia)

Deadline: 11-Nov-2025 The Her Power, Her Future project has launched a new Innovation Grant in Armenia to promote innovation, cross-country cooperation, and women’s economic advancement in the region. The focus of this grant is to support organizations and enterprises in Armenia to create new … [Read more...] about Innovation Grant for Women’s Economic Security and Regional Cooperation (Armenia)

Submit Applications for Tokyo Global Innovation Challenge 2025

Deadline: 15-Nov-2025 The Tokyo Global Innovation Challenge (TGIC) 2025 is an entrepreneurship contest supported by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Grant-in-aid that invites university students worldwide to unleash their creativity and develop business ideas that can change the world. Focus: … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Tokyo Global Innovation Challenge 2025

Applications open for Young Leaders in Research Grant Program (Africa)

Deadline: 21-Nov-2025 The African Center for Economic Transformation is accepting applications for its Young Leaders in Research Grant Program to support early-career African researchers in economics and related fields to lead policy-relevant, context-driven research that advances Africa’s … [Read more...] about Applications open for Young Leaders in Research Grant Program (Africa)

Request for Applications: Smart Building Grant Program (Canada)

Deadline: 14-November-2025 The Canada’s Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks, opportunity has been launched to advance innovation in smart building technologies through a partnership between CENGN and Morguard. This call for proposals invites Canadian organizations to develop and … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Smart Building Grant Program (Canada)

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