Innovation

Call for Research and Innovation Program

Deadline: 15-Aug-2025 The ASEAN Centre for Active Ageing and Innovation (ACAI) is excited to announce a Call for Research and Innovation, inviting researchers, innovators, and organizations across ASEAN Member States to help shape a healthier, more inclusive, and productive future for older … [Read more...] about Call for Research and Innovation Program

Open Call for iCreate Spark-up Idea Fund Program – India

Deadline: 31-Jul-2025 The iCreate Spark-up Idea Fund Program is designed to help students take their first steps into the world of entrepreneurship. It offers a structured platform where participants can learn essential startup skills, receive mentorship, and gain clarity on how to turn their ideas … [Read more...] about Open Call for iCreate Spark-up Idea Fund Program – India

Nominations open for Lipman Family Prize 2026

Deadline: 31-Jul-2025 Nominations are now open for the prestigious Barry & Marie Lipman Family Prize at the University of Pennsylvania. This global award celebrates outstanding leadership and innovation in the social sector, with a strong focus on impact, innovation, and the … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Lipman Family Prize 2026

Call for Proposals: Khulani Nathi Innovation Fund – South Africa

Deadline: 18-Jul-2025 The Trevor Noah Foundation has launched the Khulani Nathi Innovation Fund, aimed at driving innovation and long-term impact in South Africa’s education sector. This fund offers flexible, unrestricted support to help scale transformative work in teacher development and youth … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Khulani Nathi Innovation Fund – South Africa

Golchha Group presents Glocal Teen Hero Nepal 2025

Deadline: 30-Jul-2025 Entries are now open for Glocal Teen Hero Nepal Initiative, a platform that honors and recognizes teenagers who are creating a positive impact in society through innovation, leadership, and determination fostering community development, and promoting a sense of global … [Read more...] about Golchha Group presents Glocal Teen Hero Nepal 2025

EU Support for Sustainable and Innovative Social Protection Programmes (Nigeria)

Deadline: 11-Aug-25 Applications are now open for the EU’s Support for Sustainable and Innovative Social Protection Programmes in Nigeria. This initiative seeks to improve social protection systems and reduce poverty among poor and vulnerable households, with a strong focus on women and girls … [Read more...] about EU Support for Sustainable and Innovative Social Protection Programmes (Nigeria)

UNIDO ONE World Sustainability Awards

Deadline: 31-Dec-25 The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is accepting applications for its UNIDO ONE World Sustainability Awards to recognize and promote ground-breaking contributions to sustainable industrial development worldwide. Rooted in the United Nations … [Read more...] about UNIDO ONE World Sustainability Awards

Nominations open for Hiyoshi Awards (India)

Deadline: 31-Aug-25 Nominations are now open for the Hiyoshi Awards to recognize those who are doing novel, innovative, outstanding scientific research and application in the field of environmental conservation and protection in India. It is a prestigious award for outstanding contribution for … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Hiyoshi Awards (India)

Community Broadcasting Foundation launches Content Grants (Australia)

Deadline: 12-Aug-25 The Community Broadcasting Foundation has launched the Content Grants to increase and diversify the voices heard in Australian media by supporting the creation of compelling content. Objectives The objectives of the Content grants are to support community media … [Read more...] about Community Broadcasting Foundation launches Content Grants (Australia)

CFAs: PHRG New Investigator Grant Program (Singapore)

Deadline: 1-Aug-25 The National Medical Research Council is seeking applications for its Population Health Research: New Investigator Grant Program. To allow space for researchers to identify emerging areas of need and discover novel ideas that may contribute significantly to health outcomes … [Read more...] about CFAs: PHRG New Investigator Grant Program (Singapore)

Call for Applications: EIF Grant Program in Namibia

Deadline: 30-Jul-25 The Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) is inviting grant proposals from a wide range of applicants including individuals, non-community-based organizations, women’s and youth groups, SMEs, non-profits, and people living with disabilities. EIF grants are designed … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: EIF Grant Program in Namibia

Support for a Regulatory Framework Governing Organic Farming and Labeling (Algeria)

Deadline: 30-Sep-25 The European Commission is seeking grant applications to support for a Regulatory Framework Governing Organic Farming and Labeling. Agribusiness in Algeria: Innovation, Start-ups and Sustainable Agriculture": With the aim of contributing to job creation in SMEs/SMIs in the … [Read more...] about Support for a Regulatory Framework Governing Organic Farming and Labeling (Algeria)

Nominations open for HPHSR Clinician Scientist Award (Singapore)

Deadline: 1-Aug-25 Nominations are now open for the HPHSR Clinician Scientist Award to provide salary & funding support for selected outstanding clinician scientists to undertake research in the areas of Health Promotion, Preventive Health, Population Health and Health Services Research … [Read more...] about Nominations open for HPHSR Clinician Scientist Award (Singapore)

Microgrants for strengthening OPDs’ Leadership to promote Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights

Deadline: 31-Jul-25 The Microgrants Initiative, supported by the International Disability Alliance from 2021 to 2026, aims to address critical gaps in promoting the rights of persons with disabilities in Southern Africa. Implemented under the project titled “Upholding diversity and inclusion … [Read more...] about Microgrants for strengthening OPDs’ Leadership to promote Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights

Entries open for Clinician Innovator Award (Singapore)

Deadline: 1-Aug-25 Entries are now open for the Clinician Innovator Award to support clinicians with healthcare innovation ideas such as in disease diagnosis, medical treatment, and/or improvement of human health and quality of lives. This programme provides salary and funding support, to … [Read more...] about Entries open for Clinician Innovator Award (Singapore)

SSF call for EU Horizon Europe Research Application Support (Sweden)

Deadline: 15-Oct-2025 The Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF) announces a Call to support preparation of research applications targeting the European Union’s (EU) Horizon Europe (HEU) framework program for research and innovation. The Call aims to promote internationalization of … [Read more...] about SSF call for EU Horizon Europe Research Application Support (Sweden)

Kenya: Celebrate Courage and Impact – Human Rights Defenders Awards

Deadline: 31-Jul-2025 The Defenders Coalition, in collaboration with the Working Group on Human Rights Defenders, is hosting the Annual Human Rights Defenders Awards to recognize the outstanding and courageous work of human rights defenders (HRDs) in Kenya. These awards aim to celebrate … [Read more...] about Kenya: Celebrate Courage and Impact – Human Rights Defenders Awards

Apply Now: Alternatives in Research Challenge on Childhood Cancer (US)

Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 The Alternatives Research & Development Foundation is pleased to invite applications for its Research Challenge: Focus on Childhood Cancer to support research that improves the understanding or treatment of childhood cancers while demonstrating that non-animal approaches … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Alternatives in Research Challenge on Childhood Cancer (US)

Toowoomba Regional Council Community Support Grant Program in Australia

Deadline: 12-Aug-2025 The Toowoomba Regional Council is now inviting applications for its Community Grant Program to support community organisations in their efforts to provide services, activities and events that are of benefit to the community. Priorities The Community Support Grant … [Read more...] about Toowoomba Regional Council Community Support Grant Program in Australia

Toronto Arts Council launches Open Door Grant Program (Canada)

Deadline: 26-Nov-2025 The Toronto Arts Council has launched the Open-Door Grant Program that supports ideas with the potential to create transformative change for arts organizations and collectives and/or the arts sector. What does this program support? The Open-Door granting program … [Read more...] about Toronto Arts Council launches Open Door Grant Program (Canada)

Submisssions open for EDHE ABSA Innovation Challenge 2025 (South Africa)

Deadline: 25-Jul-2025 The EDHE Absa Innovation Challenge is a strategic initiative aimed at catalysing innovation and entrepreneurship within South Africa’s 26 public universities. This programme is designed to identify, nurture, and support the transformation of student and alumni innovations … [Read more...] about Submisssions open for EDHE ABSA Innovation Challenge 2025 (South Africa)

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant in the US

Deadline: 31-Jul-2025 The Preventive Health and Health Services (PHHS) Block Grant Program allows recipients to address their own unique public health needs and challenges with evidence based, innovative and community-driven methods. As part of the overall effort to reduce the burden of … [Read more...] about Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant in the US

Elder Justice Innovation Grants Program (United States)

Deadline: 30-Jul-2025 The Elder Justice Innovation Grants Program supports the development and advancement of knowledge and approaches in new and emerging issues related to elder justice and adult maltreatment prevention. This NOFO will support the development, testing and dissemination of … [Read more...] about Elder Justice Innovation Grants Program (United States)

NOFO: Innovative Rehabilitation Training Program in the US

Deadline: 28-Jul-2025 The Department of Education is accepting applications for the Innovative Rehabilitation Training Program. Purpose The Innovative Rehabilitation Training program is designed to develop: new types of understanding of the evolving labor force and the needs of … [Read more...] about NOFO: Innovative Rehabilitation Training Program in the US

ScottishPower Foundation Art for Climate Fund in United Kingdom

Deadline: 18-Jul-2025 Submissions are now open for ScottishPower Foundation’s Art for Climate Fund to finance two multi-year projects that contribute towards the goal of building knowledge and capacity to meet climate change. ScottishPower Foundation recognises the increasing demand for … [Read more...] about ScottishPower Foundation Art for Climate Fund in United Kingdom

SVRI Grant – GBV in Higher Education Institutions with a Focus on STEM

Deadline: 31-Jul-2025 The Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) is pleased to announce an additional funding envelope as part of the 2025–26 grant cycle, focusing specifically on gender-based violence (GBV) in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), with a particular emphasis on Science, … [Read more...] about SVRI Grant – GBV in Higher Education Institutions with a Focus on STEM

MASS launches African Design Centre Fellowship

Deadline: 13-Jul-2025 The African Design Centre Fellowship seeks emerging design leaders with demonstrated commitment to advancing social justice and environmental responsibility through their work, deeply rooted in African heritage. The ADC Fellowship is a twelve-month hands-on residency … [Read more...] about MASS launches African Design Centre Fellowship

Spark Grants to Advance Gender Equity in the U.S. and Israel

Deadline: 28-Jul-2025 The Hadassah Foundation has announced an open call for proposals for its Spark Grant Program, aimed at supporting early-stage or modest-sized organizations in Israel or the United States. This initiative is designed to fund innovative organizations in the early phases of … [Read more...] about Spark Grants to Advance Gender Equity in the U.S. and Israel

Apply for the GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security

Deadline: 25-Sep-2025 The GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security recognises groundbreaking contributions that address the world’s most pressing security challenges. This prestigious annual award celebrates individuals and organisations that are advancing bold, creative, and impactful … [Read more...] about Apply for the GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security

Heritage Space for Work: Training, Networking and Grants for the Cultural Sector in Ukraine

Deadline: 07-Jul-2025 The House of Europe has launched its Heritage Space for Work initiative, aimed at supporting cultural professionals across Ukraine. This program offers a combination of training, networking opportunities, grants, and mentorship to help participants create cultural products, … [Read more...] about Heritage Space for Work: Training, Networking and Grants for the Cultural Sector in Ukraine

EU4Youth – Diversify the Youth Guarantee Partnership Models (Albania)

Deadline: 18-Jul-2025 The United Nations Development Programme and United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund Albania has launched this Call for Proposals (CfP), as part of the EU4Youth project, with the overall objective to enrich and diversify the partnership models of the National … [Read more...] about EU4Youth – Diversify the Youth Guarantee Partnership Models (Albania)

Entries open for Toronto Arts Council’s Creative Enquiry Lab (Canada)

Deadline: 14-Aug-2025 Entries are now open for the Toronto Arts Council's Creative Enquiry Lab to support arts organizations and collectives to consider the creative possibilities unlocked using an exploratory design process alongside students in the Creative School’s Design Solutions Super … [Read more...] about Entries open for Toronto Arts Council’s Creative Enquiry Lab (Canada)

CFPs: Cedar Civil Society – Capacity Enhancement, Dialogue and Recovery (South Africa)

Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 The European Commission is now accepting grant proposals to support Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in South Africa. This initiative aims to foster active citizenship that leads to equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and value-driven development. The goal is to empower … [Read more...] about CFPs: Cedar Civil Society – Capacity Enhancement, Dialogue and Recovery (South Africa)

Apply for Arts and Creativity Grant Program (Australia)

Deadline: 28-Jul-2025 The Northern Beaches Council is thrilled to invite applications for its Arts and Creativity Grant Program to support a growing and diverse creative community to help develop an agile and sustainable sector. Purpose This annual program focuses on projects and … [Read more...] about Apply for Arts and Creativity Grant Program (Australia)

Senegal: Call for Proposals to Promote Peace & Citizenship

Deadline: 17-Jul-2025 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is inviting proposals for its project titled “Community Reintegration and Consolidation of PUDC” in Senegal. This initiative aims to strengthen the socio-cultural and development impact of the Programme for Emergency Community … [Read more...] about Senegal: Call for Proposals to Promote Peace & Citizenship

Pioneer City Partnership for Sustainable Small and Medium-Sized Towns in Austria

Deadline: 30-Oct-2025 The Pioneer City Partnership for Sustainable Small and Medium-Sized Towns to enter into a partnership with the Climate and Energy Fund – a public-public cooperation (ÖÖK) – to accelerate the implementation of common climate, energy, and environmental goals. This requires … [Read more...] about Pioneer City Partnership for Sustainable Small and Medium-Sized Towns in Austria

ScottishPower Foundation Annual Grants Programme in United Kingdom

Deadline: 18-Jul-2025 The ScottishPower Foundation is accepting its annual grant applications. Objectives and Aims Education, Training and Research Specific Objectives STEM: Inspiring young people to pursue qualifications and a career in STEM in order to contribute to energy … [Read more...] about ScottishPower Foundation Annual Grants Programme in United Kingdom

Open Call for Pre-graduate Scholarships – Medical Science (Denmark)

Deadline: 10-Sep-2025 The DFF Medical Sciences funds pre-graduate scholarships of 6-12 months’ duration with the purpose of providing the most talented BA and MA students, who have completed at least 2 years of education (finalised with an evaluation) from educations that allow no more than 6 … [Read more...] about Open Call for Pre-graduate Scholarships – Medical Science (Denmark)

Request for Proposals: Explorative Network Humanities Grant Programme (Denmark)

Deadline: 10-Sep-2025 The Independent Research Fund Denmark is currently accepting applications for its Explorative Network Humanities Grant Programme to strengthen cooperation between different Danish research environments and preferably also international collaborators. In the assessment, … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Explorative Network Humanities Grant Programme (Denmark)

Call for Proposals: Canadian Medical Isotope Ecosystem Development Fund

Deadline: 12-Aug-2025 The Canadian Medical Isotope Ecosystem is offering financial support to innovators, developers, and academic institutions in Canada, specifically in the field of radiopharmaceutical and medical isotope technologies. The funding is designed to expedite the progress of … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Canadian Medical Isotope Ecosystem Development Fund

UKRI Gambling Harms Research Coordination Centre (United Kingdom)

Deadline: 16-Sep-2025 Apply for funding to coordinate and facilitate activity in the field of gambling harms research as part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)’s Research Programme on Gambling (RPG). The Centre will identify gaps in gambling research, lead and manage a multidisciplinary … [Read more...] about UKRI Gambling Harms Research Coordination Centre (United Kingdom)

Strategic Fund for Culture and Arts Scheme 2025 (Ireland)

Deadline: 31-Dec-2025 The Limerick City and County Council are pleased to announce the continued support for creatives, with the 2025 Strategic Fund for Culture and Arts Scheme. The purpose of the Scheme is to support Limerick based creatives and projects apply for National and International … [Read more...] about Strategic Fund for Culture and Arts Scheme 2025 (Ireland)

Multimedia Services launches Afrobarometer’s 2nd Flagship Report and other Events (Africa)

Deadline: 04-Jul-2025 The Africa Judicial Independence Fund (AJIF), hosted by Afrobarometer, is committed to fostering strong and independent judicial systems across the African continent. AJIF has partnered with various stakeholders, including judicial bodies, civil society organisations, … [Read more...] about Multimedia Services launches Afrobarometer’s 2nd Flagship Report and other Events (Africa)

Applications open for Falling Walls Lab Lilongwe (Malawi)

Deadline: 18-Jul-25 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 applications. Eligibility Criteria Students and early-career … [Read more...] about Applications open for Falling Walls Lab Lilongwe (Malawi)

Apply for Falling Walls Lab Armenia

Deadline: 13-Aug-25 Falling Walls Lab is Coming to Armenia. Which wall will your research break? Pitch your innovative idea in just three minutes, showcasing a breakthrough that positively impacts science and society. Apply Now! Eligibility Criteria Students and early-career professionals … [Read more...] about Apply for Falling Walls Lab Armenia

Challenge: Data logging in Extreme Temperatures (UK)

Deadline: 24-Jul-25 The HMGCC Co-Creation challenge, which seeks solutions to ensure data loggers can continue to operate, even at high temperatures. UK regulations around transporting hazardous or explosive materials are rigorous, requiring a high degree of thorough, scenario-based testing. … [Read more...] about Challenge: Data logging in Extreme Temperatures (UK)

Request for proposals: CCAC Food and Nutrition Challenge 2025

Deadline: 6-Aug-25 The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) is inviting applications for funding innovative and collaborative projects that address a particular environmental challenge—especially those that bring together stakeholders from the super pollutant community around a shared … [Read more...] about Request for proposals: CCAC Food and Nutrition Challenge 2025

Impact Innovation: Net Zero Industry Initiative 2025 – Sweden

Deadline: 27-Aug-25 The Vinnova is seeking applications for its Impact Innovation: Net Zero Industry Initiative to contribute to Net Zero Industrys´s mission of a competitive and resilient Swedish manufacturing industry with net zero greenhouse gas emissions. They welcome project proposals … [Read more...] about Impact Innovation: Net Zero Industry Initiative 2025 – Sweden

Council’s Event Grants and Sponsorship Program in Australia

Deadline: 10-Jul-25 The Northern Beaches Council is seeking applications for Event Grants and Sponsorship Program to supports businesses and community groups to deliver a rich and diverse calendar of events on the Northern Beaches. The Grant Program is designed to enable the delivery of new or … [Read more...] about Council’s Event Grants and Sponsorship Program in Australia

Northern Beaches Council Placemaking Grants in Australia

Deadline: 28-Jul-25 The Northern Beaches Council is accepting applications for Placemaking Grants to enable new or expanded place activations by assisting with associated start-up or onetime costs, such as purchase of materials or equipment hire. The program encourages the community to take an … [Read more...] about Northern Beaches Council Placemaking Grants in Australia

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