Innovation

Nominations open for National Lottery Organisations Digital Evolution Awards (UK)

Deadline: 27-Nov-2025 The Evolution Awards programme, overseen by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and supported through match funding from Future Screens NI, provides a unique opportunity for arts organisations to explore, develop, and showcase digital art. The purposes of this programme, … [Read more...] about Nominations open for National Lottery Organisations Digital Evolution Awards (UK)

Call for Applications: Tree Canada’s Treemendous Communities Program

Deadline: 01-Dec-2025 Tree Canada’s Community Tree Grants provide funding and technical support to help communities across Canada enhance greening, innovation, and environmental stewardship through tree and shrub planting. These grants support both local planting initiatives and the … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Tree Canada’s Treemendous Communities Program

Submit Applications for International Residencies Grant (Canada)

Deadline: 22-Oct-2025 The International Residencies program offers vital support to Canadian artists, arts workers, artistic groups, and organizations seeking to expand their creative practice through residencies abroad. The Arts Across Canada and Abroad program, it aims to strengthen … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for International Residencies Grant (Canada)

Request for Proposals: iDEX Open Innovation Challenge (India)

Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 The iDEX Open Challenge is an initiative by iDEX - DIO launched to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in India's defence and aerospace sectors by inviting proposals that leverage advanced technology solutions from Indian startups, individual innovators, and MSMEs through … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: iDEX Open Innovation Challenge (India)

Apply for International Translation Grant in Canada

Deadline: 29-Oct-2025 The Canada Council for the Art is now accepting applications for its International Translation Grant Program. It aims to foster meaningful exchanges between artists and the public, highlighting the creativity, innovation, and excellence of Canadian artistic work. Through … [Read more...] about Apply for International Translation Grant in Canada

Submit Applications for Youth4Water Grants Program

Deadline: 31-Dec-2025 The Youth4Water Grants program is designed to support young people and youth-led organizations across Africa and South Asia in implementing innovative, community-driven initiatives focused on water. By leveraging the network of the UNCCD Youth Caucus and the resources of … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Youth4Water Grants Program

Virtual Media Workshop to Strengthen Reporting on Environmental Threats and Solutions

Deadline: 12-Nov-2025 The Earth Journalism Network is hosting a two-day virtual media workshop from 28-29 January 2026 for journalists in the Western Balkans interested in reporting on environmental threats and solutions. The Environmental Journalism Network’s (EJN) Boosting Environmental … [Read more...] about Virtual Media Workshop to Strengthen Reporting on Environmental Threats and Solutions

Request for Applications: Connecting Schools Grant Program (Australia)

Deadline: 03-Nov-2025 Applicants are now invited to submit applications for the Connecting Schools Grant Program to support active travel initiatives in Your Move schools in Western Australia. The CSG objectives include improving bicycle access, active transport infrastructure and initiatives … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Connecting Schools Grant Program (Australia)

Business and Climate Media Initiative Seed Grants for Media Outlets in Thailand and Indonesia

Deadline: 10-Nov-2025 The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is offering seed grants of up to 8,000 euros to media outlets in Thailand and Indonesia to launch new media programming on business engagement with climate change, with applications open until November 10, 2025, to strengthen awareness and … [Read more...] about Business and Climate Media Initiative Seed Grants for Media Outlets in Thailand and Indonesia

Call for LOIs: Climate Change and Health Innovation Hub Project

Deadline: 25-Oct-2025 The Climate Change and Health Innovation Hub for West and Central Africa (CHINNOVA) is an initiative led by the Association of African Universities (AAU) in collaboration with the West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL), Institut … [Read more...] about Call for LOIs: Climate Change and Health Innovation Hub Project

Request for Proposals: Hidden Voices Programme in UK

Deadline: 21-Jan-2026 The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust has opened its Hidden Voices Programme 2024-25, offering grants to support accessible, bespoke mental health and wellbeing services tailored for members of the armed forces community whose voices are often seldom heard. This call aims … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Hidden Voices Programme in UK

Call for Proposals: Box Impact Fund

Deadline: 10-Nov-2025 The Box.org Impact Fund offers a compelling grant opportunity for nonprofit organisations committed to digital transformation in key areas such as child welfare, crisis response and environmental protection. With a total fund of USD 150,000 allocated for this grant round, … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Box Impact Fund

Submissions open for the Activate Fellowship Program (US)

Deadline: 28-Oct-2025 Applications are now open for the Activate Fellowship to integrate community, resources, and opportunity. Activate supports 16 verticals, aligned with their broader mission to meet the urgency of global challenges: Advanced Robotics and Manufacturing, Built Environment, … [Read more...] about Submissions open for the Activate Fellowship Program (US)

Apply for Active Travel Innovation Fund in UK

Deadline: 14-Nov-2025 The Active Travel Innovation Fund is a £1 million initiative designed to encourage creative and evidence-based approaches that make walking, wheeling, and cycling safer and more accessible across England. With grants of up to £100,000 available, the fund invites … [Read more...] about Apply for Active Travel Innovation Fund in UK

Applications open for Cultural Bridge Programme (UK and Germany)

Deadline: 12-Nov-2025 Cultural Bridge is a collaborative funding initiative designed to strengthen partnerships between arts and cultural organisations in the UK and Germany. The programme focuses on supporting organisations that place communities at the centre of their creative practice and … [Read more...] about Applications open for Cultural Bridge Programme (UK and Germany)

RFPs: ERC Public Engagement with Research Award

Deadline: 15-Jan-2026 The European Commission is seeking applications for its European Commission to recognise and reward those Principal Investigators who successfully engage audiences outside their domain with ERC-funded research. The Public Engagement with Research Award aims to highlight … [Read more...] about RFPs: ERC Public Engagement with Research Award

EP PerMed Call for Horizon Europe Programme

Deadline: 12-Jan-2026 The European Partnership for Personalised Medicine, EP PerMed supported by the European Union under Horizon Europe, has launched its first research, innovation and technology call (RITC2026) for proposals on “Test and Demonstration of Multimodal Data Approaches for … [Read more...] about EP PerMed Call for Horizon Europe Programme

Call for Proposals: Global Feminist Technology and Innovation Lab

Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The UN Women has announced a call to engage a civil society organization (CSO) to establish and implement a Global Feminist Technology and Innovation Lab focused on empowering women’s rights organizations and activists around the world. The Lab will serve as a pioneering … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Global Feminist Technology and Innovation Lab

Nominations open for Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards (UK)

Deadline: 21-Oct-2025 The Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards (VACMA) is an established programme that provides small grants to support the creative and professional development of visual artists and craft makers across Scotland. Delivered through partnerships with local authorities and art … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards (UK)

NAWIC Bright Ideas Individual Grant 2026 for Women in Construction (Australia)

Deadline: 07-Nov-2025 The NAWIC Bright Ideas Individual Grant 2026 is a $30,000 seed funding opportunity to support a woman, group, or partnership in Australia to launch a new business venture, program, or idea related to the construction industry. The focus areas of this grant include … [Read more...] about NAWIC Bright Ideas Individual Grant 2026 for Women in Construction (Australia)

UNFCCC-UNU Early Career Climate Fellowship Programme

Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The UNFCCC – UNU Early Career Climate Fellowship Programme offers young people from developing countries a unique opportunity to start their career at the interface between international climate policy development and research. Applicants should display an interest in the … [Read more...] about UNFCCC-UNU Early Career Climate Fellowship Programme

Open Call: Responsible Party to Ensure Meaningful Youth Participation (Lebanon)

Deadline: 24-Oct-2025 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Peacebuilding Project in Tripoli has announced an opportunity for local NGOs and civil society organizations (CSOs) to act as the Responsible Party in implementing a youth-focused peacebuilding initiative aimed at fostering … [Read more...] about Open Call: Responsible Party to Ensure Meaningful Youth Participation (Lebanon)

Entries open for Vikas Saptah Photo Competition in India

Deadline: 09-Nov-2025 To celebrate the spirit of Vikas Saptah 2025, MyGov Gujarat invites citizens from all walks of life to participate in the Vikas Saptah Photo Competition. The competition covers themes such as the journey of development, infrastructure and innovation, local pride … [Read more...] about Entries open for Vikas Saptah Photo Competition in India

Open Call: Moldova Sandbox Energy Innovation Challenge

Deadline: 24-Oct-2025 The Moldova Sandbox Innovation Challenge, launched in September 2025 by UNDP Moldova with support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, invites innovators based in or intending to operate in Moldova to develop and scale innovative energy efficiency and … [Read more...] about Open Call: Moldova Sandbox Energy Innovation Challenge

Funding available to strengthen the Humanitarian Sector

Deadline: 19-Nov-2025 Norad has announced a funding opportunity aimed at strengthening the humanitarian sector through policy engagement, knowledge development, and innovation. This initiative aligns with Norway’s humanitarian strategy, which emphasizes the need for systems-wide improvements, … [Read more...] about Funding available to strengthen the Humanitarian Sector

Eighth Operational Phase of GEF Small Grants Programme in Lao

Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP) has opened its Call for Applications for the Eighth Operational Phase (OP8) in Lao PDR, offering a vital opportunity for civil society organizations, academic institutions, and community-based groups to drive … [Read more...] about Eighth Operational Phase of GEF Small Grants Programme in Lao

Additional Million-euro Grant for Science (Finland)

Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The Finnish Cultural Foundation has announced its Additional Million-euro Grant for research in the nature resource sector. Funding of €1 Million is available for research in the nature resource sector that addresses the carbon dynamics and climate coupling of soil … [Read more...] about Additional Million-euro Grant for Science (Finland)

Apply for Exponential Science Fellows Program

Deadline: 31-Dec-2026 The Exponential Science invites academic researchers and industry experts to submit project proposals (on a rolling basis). Projects may focus on, but are not limited to, areas such as Real-World Asset (RWA) Tokenization, which involves frameworks for compliant issuance … [Read more...] about Apply for Exponential Science Fellows Program

NNF Start Package Grants for Faculty Recruitment Q1 2026 (Denmark)

Deadline: 03-Feb-2026 The Novo Nordisk Foundation has launched its Start Package Grants for Faculty Recruitment Q1 2026, a strategic funding initiative aimed at empowering Danish universities, hospitals, and non-profit research organizations to attract world-class researchers and establish new, … [Read more...] about NNF Start Package Grants for Faculty Recruitment Q1 2026 (Denmark)

Nominations open for Virchow Prize

Deadline: 28-Feb-2026 The Virchow Prize is now accepting nominations for outstanding individuals, organisations, or institutions whose work has significantly advanced health equity, innovation, and sustainability worldwide. The nomination window opens in October and remains open through … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Virchow Prize

Submissions open for BeGreen Programme in South Africa and Nigeria

Deadline: 21-Oct-2025 The BeGreen Programme presents an exciting opportunity for young entrepreneurs who are passionate about building businesses that make a positive impact on the environment. It is designed to support youth in South Africa and Nigeria who are interested in launching or … [Read more...] about Submissions open for BeGreen Programme in South Africa and Nigeria

Request for Applications: Basic Sciences Research Grant (Egypt)

Deadline: 17-Nov-2025 The Basic Sciences Research Grant targets research-active individuals and teams working in Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and Geology. The program seeks to fund innovative and fundamental research, with a focus on advancing scientific knowledge and strengthening Egypt’s … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Basic Sciences Research Grant (Egypt)

Submit Applications for Democratic Innovations Accelerator Program

Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 The Democratic Innovations Accelerator (DIA) by People Powered is offering a chance for civil society organizations and public institutions to design and scale participatory democracy initiatives that meaningfully involve young people in policymaking and governance. The … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Democratic Innovations Accelerator Program

Entries open for National Digital Awards 2026 (Ireland)

Deadline: 14-Nov-2025 Digital Business Ireland is hosting the National Digital Awards 2026 to celebrate businesses, organisations, and people leading the way in digital innovation and e-commerce across Ireland. Categories: Websites (National Website of the Year, New Website of the Year, Large … [Read more...] about Entries open for National Digital Awards 2026 (Ireland)

Call for LOIs: ALSF Innovation Grant Program (Canada and US)

Deadline: 15-Oct-2025 The Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) Innovation Grant Program represents a crucial opportunity for researchers striving to make transformative advances in pediatric cancer research. Recognizing that innovation often begins with bold and untested ideas, the program … [Read more...] about Call for LOIs: ALSF Innovation Grant Program (Canada and US)

France Excellence Research Residency Programme 2026 (Ireland)

Deadline: 18-Oct-2025 The France Excellence Research Residency programme is intended for Irish or foreign researchers, young researchers and PhD students working in an Irish research institution who wish to undertake a research visit of up to a month in France. This initiative is designed to … [Read more...] about France Excellence Research Residency Programme 2026 (Ireland)

Grants for preserving Endangered Traditional Crafts in the State of Palestine

Deadline: 02-Nov-2025 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, with generous support from the European Union, has announced a new open call for sub-grants designed to empower Palestinian designers, craftspeople, and craft associations to revitalize endangered … [Read more...] about Grants for preserving Endangered Traditional Crafts in the State of Palestine

Diamond Challenge 2026: Global Entrepreneurship Competition for High School Students

Deadline: 15-Jan-2026 The Diamond Challenge 2026, organized by Horn Entrepreneurship at the University of Delaware, invites high school students aged 14-18 from any country to develop and submit original business or social venture concepts, providing a platform to transform their ideas into … [Read more...] about Diamond Challenge 2026: Global Entrepreneurship Competition for High School Students

Request for Proposals: ACSS Scholars Collaborative Grants Program

Deadline: 26-Oct-2025 The Arab Council for the Social Sciences (ACSS) Scholars Collaborative Grants Program – Cycle 2 (2026) invites applications for research projects under the central theme “Academic Freedom and Knowledge Production in the Arab Region.” The focus areas of the call include … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: ACSS Scholars Collaborative Grants Program

Open Call for Applications from Immersive Artist Teams

Deadline: 09-Nov-2025 The Embassy of France in South Africa, Lesotho, and Malawi, with the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS) and in partnership with Electric South, invite applications from immersive artists in South Africa, Malawi, and Lesotho to take part in an exciting new initiative … [Read more...] about Open Call for Applications from Immersive Artist Teams

Apply Now: Nature Intelligence for Business Grand Challenge

Deadline: 24-Nov-2025 The Nature Intelligence for Business Grand Challenge is a global initiative designed to unlock nature-related assessments for small and medium enterprises worldwide. The central focus is to advance innovations that make nature-related assessments more accessible and … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Nature Intelligence for Business Grand Challenge

Apply for the EcoTech Emerge Challenge

Deadline: 02-Nov-2025 Are you ready to make a real impact on the world? The EcoTech Emerge Challenge is your chance to share innovative ideas that drive the global industry towards a sustainable, net-zero future. The challenge focuses on four key areas: EcoTech AI – green solutions powered by … [Read more...] about Apply for the EcoTech Emerge Challenge

RFAs: Egyptian-Spanish Joint Technological Co-operation Program

Deadline: 03-Dec-2025 The Science, Technology and Innovation Funding Authority invites collaborative research and development projects between Egyptian and Spanish partners to foster innovation, strengthen partnerships, and develop new technological solutions. The call targets collaborative … [Read more...] about RFAs: Egyptian-Spanish Joint Technological Co-operation Program

Call for Innovation: BRICS STI Framework Programme (Egypt)

Deadline: 12-Nov-2025 The Science, Technology and Innovation Funding Authority is seeking applications for its BRICS STI Framework Programme to promote research, development and innovation in the main areas of cooperation among the institutions in the consortia which consist of partners from at … [Read more...] about Call for Innovation: BRICS STI Framework Programme (Egypt)

Call for Entries: Drone Defense Hackathon (France)

Deadline: 15-Oct-2025 The Drone Defense Hackathon invites students to push the limits of drone innovation, encouraging bold ideas, smart approaches, inspiring use cases, and powerful storytelling. Winning teams will share a grand prize of €20,000, and may also receive opportunities for … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Drone Defense Hackathon (France)

9th Competition Projects in the field of Adult Education (Ukraine)

Deadline: 15-Nov-2025 The Ukrainian Association of Adult Education is accepting applications for the IX All-Ukrainian Competition of the Best Projects in the Field of Adult Education. The competition is designed to promote the development of adult education in Ukraine and popularize it. It … [Read more...] about 9th Competition Projects in the field of Adult Education (Ukraine)

BCMD Grants for Civil Society Organisations in Bhutan

Deadline: 06-Nov-2025 The Bhutan Centre for Media and Democracy (BCMD) has announced a Call for Proposals inviting civil society organizations, community groups, and media initiatives to submit project ideas that foster media literacy, digital citizenship, and civic engagement in Bhutan. This … [Read more...] about BCMD Grants for Civil Society Organisations in Bhutan

City of Design Project Fund – Major Grants in Australia

Deadline: 03-Dec-2025 The ACT Government is currently seeking applications for its City of Design Project Fund - Major Grants. A new funding opportunity is now open for artists, designers, cultural organisations, and creative businesses based in Canberra. The Major Projects stream offers … [Read more...] about City of Design Project Fund – Major Grants in Australia

Apply for AMS Startup Booster Incubation Program – Netherlands

Deadline: 02-Nov-2025 The AMS Startup Booster is a zero-cost, zero-equity incubation program designed to help innovators turn their urban-tech ideas into thriving startups. Empowering startups that transform city life and solve real-world challenges. With a track record of €146 million in … [Read more...] about Apply for AMS Startup Booster Incubation Program – Netherlands

Applications open for NIDHI PRAYAS Program (India)

Deadline: 25-Oct-2025 If you are looking to transform your hardware startup idea into a tangible product, NIDHI PRAYAS offers a unique opportunity to bring your vision to life. Develop a working prototype with access to makers labs, prototyping machinery, and grants up to 10L, validate your … [Read more...] about Applications open for NIDHI PRAYAS Program (India)

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