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Open Call: Baltic x Shape Emergent Residency Programme – United Kingdom

Deadline: 10-Aug-2025 Applications are open for Emergent, a hybrid residency and support programme designed for early career disabled artists. The programme is a collaboration between Baltic and Shape, aimed at nurturing talent through both digital and physical engagement over a three-month … [Read more...] about Open Call: Baltic x Shape Emergent Residency Programme – United Kingdom

Association/Anaesthesia Research Project Grants in UK and Ireland

Deadline: 26-Sep-2025 The National Institute of Academic Anaesthesia has opened applications for the Association/Anaesthesia Research Project Grants. These grants support a range of projects including large-scale studies, clinical or laboratory-based research, idea development, observational … [Read more...] about Association/Anaesthesia Research Project Grants in UK and Ireland

Local Healthcare and the Challenge of Demographic and Social Changes in Italy

Deadline: 06-Oct-2025 Ires Veneto is currently inviting applications for its initiative on Local Healthcare and the Challenge of Demographic and Social Changes. The program seeks to bring healthcare services closer to citizens and communities, making them more accessible, efficient, and capable … [Read more...] about Local Healthcare and the Challenge of Demographic and Social Changes in Italy

Request for Proposals: Pioneer Innovator Grant

Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 The Novo Nordisk Foundation has announced the Pioneer Innovator Grant to support groundbreaking academic research with strong commercial potential. This grant aims to accelerate the commercialisation of novel research and the development of new technologies by funding … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Pioneer Innovator Grant

Call for Proposals: Distinguished Innovator Grant

Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 The Novo Nordisk Foundation has introduced the Distinguished Innovator Grant to support the commercialisation of research discoveries and the development of new technologies in the areas of sustainability and health. This grant targets senior faculty members or researchers … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Distinguished Innovator Grant

Call for Applications: The Envalior Sustainability Innovation Program (India)

Deadline: 14-Aug-2025 Venture Center and Envalior India Pvt. Ltd have launched the Envalior Sustainability Innovation Program to support entrepreneurs and startups working on innovative technologies with potential social impact. The initiative focuses on helping these ventures validate their … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: The Envalior Sustainability Innovation Program (India)

Nominations open for Standard Awards in National Glaucoma Research

Deadline: 30-Oct-2025 The National Glaucoma Research program, an initiative of the BrightFocus Foundation, offers research funding to both U.S. and international researchers who are exploring groundbreaking work aimed at better understanding, preventing, and treating glaucoma. The program is open … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Standard Awards in National Glaucoma Research

Request for Proposals: Alzheimer’s Disease Research Grant

Deadline: 29-Sep-2025 The Alzheimer’s Disease Research program, led by the BrightFocus Foundation, funds groundbreaking research to advance the understanding, prevention, and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. The program is open to both U.S. and international researchers who are pursuing … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Alzheimer’s Disease Research Grant

Call for Proposals: Innovative approaches to access to Medicines in Malawi

Deadline: 25-Aug-2025 Action medeor Malawi is inviting proposals for small, innovative pilot projects aimed at improving access to medicines in crisis-affected areas. These projects are meant to address the urgent healthcare needs of communities impacted by emergencies, disasters, or humanitarian … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Innovative approaches to access to Medicines in Malawi

U.S.-Qatar Partnership Initiative: Celebrating America 250 and Beyond

Deadline: 30-Aug-2025 The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Doha has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for proposals that aim to enhance U.S.-Qatar relations. This initiative encourages projects that promote mutual understanding and collaboration between the two … [Read more...] about U.S.-Qatar Partnership Initiative: Celebrating America 250 and Beyond

Upto €30,000 Funding available for Feasibility Studies 2025 (Ireland)

Deadline: 25-Aug-2025 Dublin Rural LEADER is inviting applications for a Targeted Call for Feasibility Studies to support innovative ideas that can positively impact rural communities, farms, or businesses in Dublin. The call focuses on four key themes aimed at promoting sustainable, inclusive, … [Read more...] about Upto €30,000 Funding available for Feasibility Studies 2025 (Ireland)

Open Call: The Global Grants for Gut Health Program

Deadline: 09-Sep-2025 Applications are now open for the Global Grants for Gut Health, a competitive funding program supporting innovative, investigator-led research into the human gut microbiota. Jointly funded by Yakult and Nature Portfolio, the initiative aims to advance understanding of how … [Read more...] about Open Call: The Global Grants for Gut Health Program

CFAs: First Nations Arts and Culture Business Innovation Award (Australia)

Deadline: 16-Sep-2025 Creative Australia is now accepting nominations for the 2026 First Nations Arts and Culture Business Innovation Award. This award celebrates outstanding innovation and entrepreneurship among small- to medium-sized Australian First Nations arts and culture businesses or … [Read more...] about CFAs: First Nations Arts and Culture Business Innovation Award (Australia)

Call for Entries: Prithvi Vigyan Slogan Writing Contest (India)

Deadline: 28-Aug-2025 The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India, is celebrating its 19th Foundation Day on 27th July 2025. This marks over two decades of contributions in Earth System Sciences, including achievements in weather forecasting, climate modeling, ocean exploration, … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Prithvi Vigyan Slogan Writing Contest (India)

Applications open for Resilience Innovation Programme in Bangladesh

Deadline: 29-Aug-2025 The World Food Programme (WFP) is now accepting applications for the Resilience Innovation Programme. This initiative is designed to scale up tools and approaches such as individual insurance products, early emergency response systems, and climate-smart livelihoods. The … [Read more...] about Applications open for Resilience Innovation Programme in Bangladesh

ventureLAB’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund in Canada

Deadline: 29-Aug-2025 ventureLAB’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund provides support for nonprofits and entrepreneurs working to serve underrepresented communities and develop solutions in Agri-tech and Cleantech. This fund is designed to back early-stage startups, accelerators, incubators, … [Read more...] about ventureLAB’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund in Canada

Apply for the Hanga Hubs Pre-Incubation Program in Rwanda

Deadline: 18-Aug-2025 If you have a fresh business idea or an early-stage startup that’s ready to grow, the Hanga Hubs Pre-Incubation Program is your opportunity to bring it to life. This program is designed to support emerging entrepreneurs looking to scale their ideas. Participants will … [Read more...] about Apply for the Hanga Hubs Pre-Incubation Program in Rwanda

Open Call: Resilience Incubator for Independent Media in Brazil and Colombia

Deadline: 15-Aug-2025 Independent media outlets in Brazil and Colombia are invited to apply for a new programme designed to build long-term resilience in journalism amid economic and technological challenges. The initiative, led by Thomson Media, is called the Resilience Incubator and runs for … [Read more...] about Open Call: Resilience Incubator for Independent Media in Brazil and Colombia

Open Call for Archival and Cultural Institutions

Deadline: 12-Aug-2025 The Embassy of France in South Africa, Lesotho, and Malawi, in collaboration with the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS) and Electric South, is launching a new initiative to transform heritage experiences through immersive storytelling. Archival and cultural … [Read more...] about Open Call for Archival and Cultural Institutions

NOFO: Advancing English Language Education in El Salvador

Deadline: 19-Sep-2025 The U.S. Embassy in El Salvador is accepting applications for a program titled Advancing English Language Education as a Pathway to Prosperity, Stability, and Strong Bilateral Ties with El Salvador. The objective of this initiative is to expand and improve the quality of … [Read more...] about NOFO: Advancing English Language Education in El Salvador

Impact Innovation: Preparatory Project for a reformed Public Sector (Sweden)

Deadline: 10-Sep-2025 The SustainGov program, part of the Swedish initiative Impact Innovation by the Swedish Energy Agency, Formas, and Vinnova, invites proposals for preparatory projects aimed at reforming the public sector. The goal is to promote health, well-being, and a sustainable society … [Read more...] about Impact Innovation: Preparatory Project for a reformed Public Sector (Sweden)

Impact Innovation: Implementation project for a reformed public sector (Sweden)

Deadline: 10-Sep-2025 The call for proposals is part of the SustainGov program under the broader Impact Innovation initiative, led by the Swedish Energy Agency, Formas, and Vinnova. SustainGov aims to reform the public sector to promote health, well-being, and sustainable development for all, … [Read more...] about Impact Innovation: Implementation project for a reformed public sector (Sweden)

CFPs: Innovative Collaborations with Singapore in Quantum Technology for SMEs

Deadline: 18-Sep-2025 Vinnova is inviting proposals for projects that promote research and innovation collaborations between Swedish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and actors in Singapore, with a focus on quantum technology. The goal is to give Sweden a technological edge and … [Read more...] about CFPs: Innovative Collaborations with Singapore in Quantum Technology for SMEs

Call for Projects for CSOs: Strengthening coastal resilience in West Africa

Deadline: 25-Aug-2025 This call for projects is rooted in principles of subsidiarity, local relevance, equity, cultural and linguistic diversity, and long-term sustainability. It is designed to support grassroots initiatives that contribute to coastal resilience in West Africa. The main goal … [Read more...] about Call for Projects for CSOs: Strengthening coastal resilience in West Africa

Call for Grants in Support of the Youth Guarantee in Albania

Deadline: 05-Sep-2025 The United Nations Development Program is inviting grant proposals to support the piloting of the Youth Guarantee in Albania. This initiative aims to ensure that NEET youth (Not in Employment, Education, or Training) aged 15–29 gain access to quality employment, education, … [Read more...] about Call for Grants in Support of the Youth Guarantee in Albania

NOFO: Expanding Strategies for Community Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programming (US)

Deadline: 15-Aug-2025 The Administration for Community Living is inviting applications for the "Expanding Strategies for Community Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programming" initiative. This funding opportunity aims to support innovative strategies and targeted partnerships to help reduce falls … [Read more...] about NOFO: Expanding Strategies for Community Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programming (US)

Call for Proposals: Cluster of Excellence for Cutting-Edge Technologies (Sweden)

Deadline: 04-Sep-2025 Vinnova is seeking individuals and organizations capable of creating and executing bold visions that place Sweden at the forefront of global technology and innovation. This comes in response to rapid technological advancement, global tensions, and increasing international … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Cluster of Excellence for Cutting-Edge Technologies (Sweden)

Submit Applications for NGM Conference 4.0 SME Pitch Competition (Nigeria)

Deadline: 30-Aug-2025 The SME Pitch Competition at the NGM Conference 4.0 invites young Nigerian entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas to pitch for a chance to win seed funding, receive expert mentorship, and build connections with investors and business leaders. The grand prize … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for NGM Conference 4.0 SME Pitch Competition (Nigeria)

Apply Now: Falling Walls Lab Gaborone (Botswana)

Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 Do you have a breakthrough idea that can contribute to science and society? Present your research or innovation in just three minutes and show which wall you aim to break through Falling Walls Foundation grant. Eligibility Criteria Students and early-career … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Falling Walls Lab Gaborone (Botswana)

CFAs: Innovation and Ideas Grants Program in Australia

Deadline: 12-Aug-2025 The City of Sydney is now accepting applications for its Innovation and Ideas Grants Program. This program is designed to support creative, forward-thinking projects that promote innovation, explore new solutions, and address both local and global challenges. Projects should … [Read more...] about CFAs: Innovation and Ideas Grants Program in Australia

Call for Applications: Community Bee Innovation Fund – Round 2 (Australia)

Deadline: 18-Aug-2025 The Community Bee Innovation Fund (CBIF) grant program is designed to strengthen Queensland’s bee biosecurity, improve the resilience of bee-related businesses, and protect the environment, economy, industries, and communities from the varroa mite threat. With a total … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Community Bee Innovation Fund – Round 2 (Australia)

Prince Talal International Prize for Affordable and Clean Energy

Deadline: 30-Jan-2026 The Prince Talal International Prize for Affordable and Clean Energy is awarded every year by the Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND). Its goal is to spark innovation and encourage creative solutions that contribute to human development. This prize reflects AGFUND’s … [Read more...] about Prince Talal International Prize for Affordable and Clean Energy

U.S. – Ukraine Reconstruction Engineering Scholarships

Deadline: 25-Aug-2025 The U.S. Embassy Kyiv Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State has announced a grant competition for U.S. military institutions. The goal is to establish a scholarship program for Ukrainian undergraduate and graduate students in fields critical to … [Read more...] about U.S. – Ukraine Reconstruction Engineering Scholarships

Call for Submissions: Tim Fischer Fellowship (Australia)

Deadline: 17-Aug-2025 The Country Education Foundation is inviting applications for the Tim Fischer Fellowship, designed to support individuals passionate about creating positive change in rural and regional Australia. The fellowship offers funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities to … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: Tim Fischer Fellowship (Australia)

Call for Proposals: Powering Healthcare Innovation Fund (Round 2)

Deadline: 08-Sep-2025 The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) has announced the launch of the Powering Healthcare Innovation (PHI) Fund. This initiative aims to address the lack of electricity in healthcare facilities by supporting innovative solutions that can expand energy access … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Powering Healthcare Innovation Fund (Round 2)

Korea Innovation QuickFire Challenge: Targeting Neuroscience

Deadline: 08-Aug-2025 Johnson & Johnson has launched the Korea Innovation QuickFire Challenge focused on Neuroscience. The challenge invites innovators from Korea and around the world who have a strong interest in engaging with the Korean innovation ecosystem. Applicants are encouraged to … [Read more...] about Korea Innovation QuickFire Challenge: Targeting Neuroscience

Call for Regenerative Communities Fund Initiative for Demonstrators

Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 The Regenerative Communities Fund (RCF) is a long-term initiative launched by ECOLISE to support community-led initiatives (CLIs) focused on ecosocial just transition across Europe. It offers funding, capacity building, and collaboration opportunities to empower local … [Read more...] about Call for Regenerative Communities Fund Initiative for Demonstrators

Entries open for AU Media Fellowship Programme 3.0 in Africa

Deadline: 14-Aug-2025 The African Union Media Fellowship Programme supports Africans in telling their own stories—by Africans, for Africa, and for the world. It promotes credible storytelling that aligns with Africa’s development goals under Agenda 2063, aiming to foster professional growth, … [Read more...] about Entries open for AU Media Fellowship Programme 3.0 in Africa

Nominations open for VI International Zendal Awards (6th Edition)

Deadline: 19-Sep-2025 Entries are now open for the International Zendal Awards, which aim to promote, recognize, and reward global research and knowledge in the field of biotechnology. Zendal focuses on improving quality of life through the research and development of medicines, especially … [Read more...] about Nominations open for VI International Zendal Awards (6th Edition)

CFPs: Africa-Bavaria Tandem Mobility Grant for Early-Career Researchers

Deadline: 06-Aug-2025 The Bavarian Research Associations is now accepting applications for the Africa-Bavaria Tandem Mobility Grant. This initiative aims to strengthen research and innovation cooperation between researchers in African countries and Bavaria through academic exchange. Funded by … [Read more...] about CFPs: Africa-Bavaria Tandem Mobility Grant for Early-Career Researchers

RFAs: Copper Coast Council Community Grants Program (Australia)

Deadline: 15-Aug-2025 The Copper Coast Council is inviting applications for its Community Grants Program, aimed at supporting projects that align with the Council’s Strategic Plan. Applicants must demonstrate how their projects reflect one or more of the themes: Cohesive, Sustainable, or … [Read more...] about RFAs: Copper Coast Council Community Grants Program (Australia)

CFPs: Implementation of Demonstration Projects introducing Sustainable and Circular Packaging Innovations (Armenia)

Deadline: 21-Aug-2025 The Regional Environmental Centre for the Caucasus of Armenia (REC Caucasus Armenia) is inviting applications for demonstration projects focused on promoting sustainable, circular, and climate-resilient packaging solutions in Armenia’s fruit, berry, and nut value … [Read more...] about CFPs: Implementation of Demonstration Projects introducing Sustainable and Circular Packaging Innovations (Armenia)

NOFO: Advancing Strategic Space Partnerships in the Middle East Program (US)

Deadline: 25-Aug-2025 The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs is launching a program to empower a new generation of leaders in the Middle East and North Africa with the skills needed to engage in the growing global space economy. The initiative focuses on building interdisciplinary leadership … [Read more...] about NOFO: Advancing Strategic Space Partnerships in the Middle East Program (US)

Request for Applications: Scottish Connections Fund (United Kingdom)

Deadline: 09-Sep-2025 The Scottish Connections Fund provides grants to support new projects that promote Scotland’s reputation and strengthen connections with the global Scottish diaspora. This initiative is designed to enhance visibility and connectivity between communities with Scottish ties … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Scottish Connections Fund (United Kingdom)

Call for Research Proposals: Shallow Aquifer Management (India)

Deadline: 21-Aug-2025 The National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), is inviting practical and applied research proposals to support the understanding and management of shallow aquifers in Indian cities. This initiative is part of the … [Read more...] about Call for Research Proposals: Shallow Aquifer Management (India)

Request for Applications: Impact Incubator – Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Fund

Deadline: 24-Aug-2025 The Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Fund (SIE Fund) in Hong Kong aims to drive social impact by connecting different sectors—businesses, NGOs, academics, and philanthropies—to address poverty and social exclusion through innovative solutions. The Fund acts … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Impact Incubator – Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Fund

CFPs: Support to Green and Digital Transformation in Botswana

Deadline: 26-Sep-2025 The European Commission (EC) is inviting proposals to strengthen civil society’s role in advancing green and digital transformation in Botswana. This initiative aims to improve civil society's involvement in policy development and advocacy for green transformation and … [Read more...] about CFPs: Support to Green and Digital Transformation in Botswana

NOFO: Technology to Support Services for Victims of Crime (US)

Deadline: 15-Aug-2025 The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is inviting applications for funding to support the use of technology in victim services. The program aims to improve how services are delivered, accessed, and coordinated for victims of crime through … [Read more...] about NOFO: Technology to Support Services for Victims of Crime (US)

US: Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program Development and Operation Guide (2nd Edition)

Deadline: 15-Aug-2025 Applications are now open for the OVC Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program, aimed at ensuring forensic nursing continues to meet the needs of sexual assault survivors. The program focuses on updating the OVC SANE Program Development and Operation Guide, a critical … [Read more...] about US: Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program Development and Operation Guide (2nd Edition)

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