Innovation

Call for Applications: iCreate Drone Challenge 2025 (India)

Deadline: 15-Nov-2025 The iCreate Drone Challenge 2025 is a national initiative designed to unleash the innovative potential of India’s brightest minds in drone technology, aiming to identify, nurture, and accelerate groundbreaking drone innovations that push the boundaries of performance, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: iCreate Drone Challenge 2025 (India)

Call for Ideas: Species Recovery Programme (UK)

Deadline: 02-Nov-2025 The Species Recovery Programme has launched a new opportunity calling for ideas to support threatened species.. The call invites organizations to propose ambitious yet feasible projects that combine targeted conservation action and research to foster species … [Read more...] about Call for Ideas: Species Recovery Programme (UK)

Call for Nominations: Golden Fleece Award (Ireland)

Deadline: 28-Nov-2025 The Golden Fleece Award is the largest prize open to both artists and makers in Ireland to provide resources for practising contemporary visual artists and makers to innovate and develop their artistic vision. For the 2026 cycle, the Award fund totals approximately … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Golden Fleece Award (Ireland)

Call for Innovations: India Humanitarian Hub Initiative

Deadline: 13-Oct-2025 The Innovation Initiative of the India Humanitarian Hub is hosted by Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society a not-for-profit organisation that enables community resilience through practical solutions in disaster readiness, response, and recovery. SEEDS … [Read more...] about Call for Innovations: India Humanitarian Hub Initiative

RFAs: InTex Africa Accelerating Circularity in the Textile Sector

Deadline: 26-Oct-2025 The United Nations Environment Programme has launched a call for proposals to identify national non-profit organizations to serve as implementing partners for its InTex Africa Project. The initiative will be rolled out in Kenya, South Africa, and Tunisia, with one … [Read more...] about RFAs: InTex Africa Accelerating Circularity in the Textile Sector

Open Call: Lloyd’s Register Foundation’s Heritage Grants

Deadline: 24-Nov-2025 The Lloyd’s Register Foundation has launched an open call for its Heritage Grant, inviting ambitious and high-impact projects that strengthen research, equity, safety, and public access in heritage management. This £2.5 million scheme seeks proposals that explore how … [Read more...] about Open Call: Lloyd’s Register Foundation’s Heritage Grants

RFAs: African Masterclass Series (AMS) 5.0 Fellowship Program

Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The Ideation Hub Africa (IHA) has announced the launch of the African Masterclass Series (AMS 5.0), a transformative fellowship program designed to empower the next generation of African changemakers. This 12-week virtual learning and incubation experience offers social … [Read more...] about RFAs: African Masterclass Series (AMS) 5.0 Fellowship Program

Open Call for Tanja Liedtke Foundation Fellowship 2026 (Europe)

Deadline: 14-Nov-2025 The Tanja Liedtke Foundation Fellowship provides support to an emerging dance-theatre artist based in Europe. The fellowship encourages exploration, innovation, and personal growth within the vibrant realm of dance-theatre. Applicants are invited to propose their own … [Read more...] about Open Call for Tanja Liedtke Foundation Fellowship 2026 (Europe)

Large Equipment and Facilities Grant Programme (Denmark)

Deadline: 08-Jan-2026 The Novo Nordisk Foundation is accepting applications for its Large Equipment and Facilities Grant Programme to strengthen the Danish research environment by supporting the establishment and maintenance of open-access infrastructures needed to achieve excellence in research … [Read more...] about Large Equipment and Facilities Grant Programme (Denmark)

Call for Proposals: Wales Space Cluster Catalyst Fund (UK)

Deadline: 24-Oct-2025 The UK Space Agency, in collaboration with Space Wales and the Welsh Government, has launched a funding call aimed at strengthening the space sector in Wales and supporting the delivery of Wales’ space strategy, Wales: A Sustainable Space Nation. This initiative seeks to … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Wales Space Cluster Catalyst Fund (UK)

Applications open for SharkNinja Innovation Challenge (US)

Deadline: 24-Oct-2025 The SharkNinja Innovation Challenge invites student innovators, including STEM-focused majors, to reimagine how they positively impact lives around the world. The SharkNinja Innovation Challenge, in collaboration with MassChallenge, provides a platform for student-led … [Read more...] about Applications open for SharkNinja Innovation Challenge (US)

Apply for DisCouRSE Flexible Fund Scheme (Round 1) – UK

Deadline: 14-Nov-2025 The DisCouRSE Flexible Fund is designed to support community-led projects that enhance leadership and career development within the digital Research Technical Professional (dRTP) community. The fund encourages proposals that align with DisCouRSE’s mission to empower and … [Read more...] about Apply for DisCouRSE Flexible Fund Scheme (Round 1) – UK

Exploratory Research Instrumentation Grant Programme (Denmark)

Deadline: 08-Jan-2026 The Novo Nordisk Foundation is inviting applications for its Exploratory Research Instrumentation Grant Programme to strengthen the Danish research and innovation environments by supporting the development of new research instrumentation and methodology that is not … [Read more...] about Exploratory Research Instrumentation Grant Programme (Denmark)

Open Call: MSCA Choose Europe for Science

Deadline: 03-Dec-2025 The MSCA Choose Europe for Science initiative is a bold step toward making Europe a more attractive destination for researchers worldwide. Its main goal is to address the growing concern of precarious employment in the research sector by providing more stable and … [Read more...] about Open Call: MSCA Choose Europe for Science

Apply Now: Irish Youth Foundation Flagship Fund (Ireland)

Deadline: 17-Oct-2025 The Irish Youth Foundation has announced the reopening of its Flagship Fund for 2025, offering support to projects and programmes dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people living in poverty across Ireland. The fund is aimed at organisations working … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Irish Youth Foundation Flagship Fund (Ireland)

Early Career Researcher Development and Industry Fellowships – Australia

Deadline: 15-Nov-2025 The Natural Hazards Research Australia’s Early Career Researcher Development and Industry Fellowships supports the career development of late-stage PhD students, early career researchers and researchers employed in industry. The Fellowships recognise the value that can be … [Read more...] about Early Career Researcher Development and Industry Fellowships – Australia

Entries open for Ran and Ginny Fiennes Award

Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 The Ran and Ginny Fiennes Award supports humanitarian, scientific or educational projects which follow in the Transglobe Expedition’s tradition of challenge and perseverance. Grants are historically given for between £2,000 and £5,000, with applications for smaller … [Read more...] about Entries open for Ran and Ginny Fiennes Award

Breakthrough T1D launches Innovative Grant Program

Deadline: 30-Oct-2025 The Breakthrough T1D has announced a new funding opportunity designed to support bold and transformative research aimed at accelerating progress toward its mission. The Innovative Grant Mechanism provides seed funding for projects that tackle key unanswered questions in … [Read more...] about Breakthrough T1D launches Innovative Grant Program

CFAs: East Gippsland Shire Council’s Community Impact Grants – Australia

Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The East Gippsland Shire Council is now seeking proposals for its Community Impact Grants. The Community Grants Program is designed to enhance the social, cultural, environmental and economic wellbeing of the region, while ensuring all applicants have equitable access to … [Read more...] about CFAs: East Gippsland Shire Council’s Community Impact Grants – Australia

Applications open for SCENIC Innovation Kickstart Grant (Malaysia)

Deadline: 20-Oct-2025 The Sabah Creative Economy & Innovation Centre (SCENIC) has opened its Innovation Kickstart Grant, offering seed funding of up to RM 10,000 per individual to support the development of prototypes, proof-of-concepts, and early market validation for products or services … [Read more...] about Applications open for SCENIC Innovation Kickstart Grant (Malaysia)

RFAs: Bobby Anspach Studios Foundation Grant Program

Deadline: 30-Dec-2025 The Bobby Anspach Studios Foundation is proud to announce its Bobby Anspach Studios Foundation Grant Program to support artists whose practices expand empathy, nurture connection, and respond to the ecological and social challenges of their time. The grants emphasize … [Read more...] about RFAs: Bobby Anspach Studios Foundation Grant Program

Nominations open for Rural Women Innovators Award Program

Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 Women across rural Europe are being recognised for their transformative contributions to sustainability and innovation through the Rural Women Innovators Award. Part of the GRASS CEILING project, this award celebrates women who are reshaping rural economies and … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Rural Women Innovators Award Program

Open Call for Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund (New Zealand)

Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The Waste Minimisation Innovation Fund (WMIF) is now accepting applications to support projects that reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill. This year, proposals must focus on diverting key waste streams including organics, plastics, packaging, biosolids, and … [Read more...] about Open Call for Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund (New Zealand)

European Festivals Fund for Emerging Artists

Deadline: 03-Nov-2025 The European Festivals Association is accepting applications for its European Festivals Fund for Emerging Artists to support collaborations between festivals from different countries. EFFEA provides a platform for emerging artists to develop their work and gain … [Read more...] about European Festivals Fund for Emerging Artists

Entries open for Cervical Screening Primary Care Grants (Australia)

Deadline: 29-Oct-2025 The Cervical Screening Primary Care Grants program has been introduced to support nurses, midwives, and Aboriginal healthcare workers in delivering innovative initiatives that help achieve Australia’s cervical cancer elimination targets. The program encourages … [Read more...] about Entries open for Cervical Screening Primary Care Grants (Australia)

Fellowship for Children’s Literature in Kannada (India)

Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 The Azim Premji University invites emerging and experienced writers to share their creations for children in Kannada through stories, poems, plays, biographies, travelogues, or novels. The fellowship aims to build and share a strong repository of children’s literature in … [Read more...] about Fellowship for Children’s Literature in Kannada (India)

Call for Proposal: Rural Voices 2030 Projects that amplify Rural Perspectives

Deadline: 20-Oct-2025 Civil society organisations in the Czech Republic, Estonia, and France now have a unique opportunity to bring rural voices to the forefront through the Rural Voices 2030 call for proposals. This initiative supports innovative projects that aim to amplify the perspectives … [Read more...] about Call for Proposal: Rural Voices 2030 Projects that amplify Rural Perspectives

Apply Now: Japanese Studies Small Grant Program (Indonesia and Timor-Leste)

Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The Japan Foundation, Jakarta, has launched a new grant program to support projects that promote a deeper understanding of Japan and strengthen collaborations between Japan and Indonesia or East Timor. This initiative provides partial funding for Japanese Studies projects … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Japanese Studies Small Grant Program (Indonesia and Timor-Leste)

Entries open for FAO Asia-Pacific Bioeconomy Photo Contest 2025

Deadline: 21-Oct-2025 The Food and Agriculture Organization Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific invites photographers, both professional and aspiring to participate in the FAO Asia-Pacific Bioeconomy Photo Contest 2025. Themes: Circular Resource Use and Waste Valorization, Bio-based … [Read more...] about Entries open for FAO Asia-Pacific Bioeconomy Photo Contest 2025

DOE/DOST-PCIEERD Renewable Energy Science, Technology and Innovation Funding (Philippines)

Deadline: 15-Oct-2025 In a landmark partnership aimed at accelerating the country’s transition to cleaner energy, the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) … [Read more...] about DOE/DOST-PCIEERD Renewable Energy Science, Technology and Innovation Funding (Philippines)

Submissions open for Lafayette Fellowship (US)

Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 The French Embassy in the United States is pleased to launch the Lafayette Fellowship, a new scholarship program designed by Villa Albertine to support the next generation of young leaders with a strong interest in the transatlantic relationship. The initiative aims to … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Lafayette Fellowship (US)

6th REINFORCING Open Call on Responsible Innovation

Deadline: 02-Dec-2025 The 6th REINFORCING Open Call (Incubators Call) is open for applications where successful proposals will receive up to 60,000 euros to implement 12-month projects. The focus of this call is on practices of Responsible Innovation. Responsible Innovation ensures alignment … [Read more...] about 6th REINFORCING Open Call on Responsible Innovation

Open Call: The Global Leadership Challenge

Deadline: 02-Nov-2025 Applications are now open for the Global Leadership Challenge to convene 100 young leaders selected through an open application process to engage with complex global challenges. GLC members will gain the chance to learn directly from globally recognized experts, … [Read more...] about Open Call: The Global Leadership Challenge

DYNAMIC Entrepreneur Spark Program for Students (Cambodia)

Deadline: 06-Oct-2025 The "DYNAMIC Entrepreneur Spark" is now open for applications, providing students at universities in Phnom Penh with the opportunity to take part in training and competitions for innovative ideas and inventions in the agriculture sector (Tech and non-tech) in order to find … [Read more...] about DYNAMIC Entrepreneur Spark Program for Students (Cambodia)

CFPs: Visiting Fellowship Program for Early Career Researchers

Deadline: 12-Dec-2025 The Paris Agreement, France has launched a new edition of the MOPGA program to strengthen scientific contributions to the issues addressed at the Conferences of the Parties (COP). The eligible research themes include Earth system sciences, Climate change sciences and … [Read more...] about CFPs: Visiting Fellowship Program for Early Career Researchers

Apply Now to Join the Star Venture Programme

Deadline: 22-Oct-2025 The Star Venture Programme is now accepting applications from high-potential startups in Jordan and Azerbaijan, offering entrepreneurs the chance to scale their businesses with expert support and international exposure. The programme is looking for tech-enabled ventures … [Read more...] about Apply Now to Join the Star Venture Programme

UK: National Centre for Accessible Transport Scaling Innovation Programme 2025/26

Deadline: 07-Nov-2025 The National Centre for Accessible Transport (ncat) has launched the second round of its Scaling Innovation Programme, delivered by partner Connected Places Catapult. Funded by the Motability Foundation, the programme is designed to create a barrier-free transport system … [Read more...] about UK: National Centre for Accessible Transport Scaling Innovation Programme 2025/26

CFAs: Global Feminist Tech and Innovation Lab for Women’s Rights

Deadline: 15-Oct-2025 The UN Women is now accepting applications for developing and roll out a Global Feminist Technology and Innovation Lab for women’s rights organizations and activists. The focus is on equipping these organizations with research, tools, and strategies that improve their … [Read more...] about CFAs: Global Feminist Tech and Innovation Lab for Women’s Rights

Yashwantrao Chavan State Level Youth Award (India)

Deadline: 30-Oct-2025 Applications are now open for the Yashwantrao Chavan State Level Youth Award to implement innovative activities for the youth. The ‘Young Entrepreneur Award’ recognizes youth who have excelled in the industrial sector and set a role model in society. The ‘Sahitya Yuva … [Read more...] about Yashwantrao Chavan State Level Youth Award (India)

Call for Applications: Eco-Smart Initiatives in Khobi and Poti (Georgia)

Deadline: 20-Oct-2025 UNDP Georgia, through the Greening the Future Project (GFP), has announced a new Call for Proposals to support innovative, community-driven environmental projects in the municipalities of Khobi and Poti. This grant opportunity focuses on advancing the green transition … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Eco-Smart Initiatives in Khobi and Poti (Georgia)

CFAs: Princess Sabeeka Bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Global Award for Women’s Empowerment

Deadline: 20-Mar-2026 The UN Women has launched a prestigious global award to recognize and celebrate the outstanding efforts of individuals, civil society, public institutions, and private sector actors working toward gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. The initiative … [Read more...] about CFAs: Princess Sabeeka Bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Global Award for Women’s Empowerment

Request for Proposals: Creative Sparks Grants Program in Australia

Deadline: 10-Nov-2025 The Brisbane City Council, in partnership with the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, has opened applications for the 2025–2026 Creative Sparks Grants Program. This initiative is designed to strengthen Brisbane’s creative sector by supporting local artists, … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Creative Sparks Grants Program in Australia

Call for Proposals for Establishing Innovation Labs in Educational Institutions (India)

Deadline: 16-Oct-2025 The Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS), Department of Electronics, IT, Biotechnology, and Science Technology, Government of Karnataka, invites proposals from eligible educational institutions for the establishment of Innovation Labs under the current … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals for Establishing Innovation Labs in Educational Institutions (India)

Entries open for Creative Change Grants (Australia)

Deadline: 03-Oct-2025 The Creative Change Grants are designed to support individuals, groups, and organisations to experiment, take risks, and explore fresh ideas that foster creative growth across all art forms. This exciting initiative encourages innovation while helping artists and … [Read more...] about Entries open for Creative Change Grants (Australia)

Calls for Applications: Organisational Development Grants

Deadline: 12-Oct-2025 The Asfari Foundation is offering Organisational Development Grants designed to strengthen civil society organisations in the Levant region. These grants are aimed at helping small to medium-sized organisations improve their strategic capacity so they can better address … [Read more...] about Calls for Applications: Organisational Development Grants

Request For Applications: Change Microgrant Programme 2025/26 (Malaysia)

Deadline: 15-Nov-2025 Are you a nonprofit, NGO, or social enterprise in Malaysia working to empower women, children, or youth? The Change Microgrant Programme is now open for applications! With a focus on income generation and entrepreneurial training, the programme invites eligible … [Read more...] about Request For Applications: Change Microgrant Programme 2025/26 (Malaysia)

Applications open for Tourism Start-Up Challenge in Philippines

Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The Department of Tourism (DOT), in collaboration with the Commission on Higher Education(CHED), empower third-year to fourth-year college students by providing them with a platform to collaborate and create innovative ideas that will contribute to the advancement of the … [Read more...] about Applications open for Tourism Start-Up Challenge in Philippines

Inviting Ideas for Anganwadi Centre of the Future – India

Deadline: 26-Oct-2025 The Ministry of Women and Child Development in collaboration with MyGov proposes to launch a national online competition inviting people from all walks of life to contribute innovative, practical and culturally-rooted suggestions that can help shape the next generation of … [Read more...] about Inviting Ideas for Anganwadi Centre of the Future – India

Small Grants to support Youth-led Initiatives in Bangladesh

Deadline: 08-Oct-2025 Applications are now open for small grants to support youth-led initiatives aimed at transforming food systems in Bangladesh. This opportunity is part of the Food Systems Youth Leadership initiative under the Nourishing Food Pathways (NFP) programme, led by the Global … [Read more...] about Small Grants to support Youth-led Initiatives in Bangladesh

National Hackathon 2025 on Eco-Alternatives to Single Use Plastics (India)

Deadline: 10-Oct-2025 The National Hackathon 2025 on Eco-Alternatives to Single Use Plastics is a government initiative aimed at identifying and promoting eco-friendly, economically viable, and scalable alternatives to petroleum-based single-use plastic items. The Hackathon focuses on developing … [Read more...] about National Hackathon 2025 on Eco-Alternatives to Single Use Plastics (India)

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