Innovation

BFI Doc Society Short Film Fund: Made of Truth (United Kingdom)

Deadline: 01-Jul-2026 The BFI Doc Society Short Film Fund: Made of Truth supports emerging UK-based filmmakers creating bold, original non-fiction short films. It provides up to £25,000 per project to develop documentary, animated documentary, or hybrid non-fiction works with strong creative and … [Read more...] about BFI Doc Society Short Film Fund: Made of Truth (United Kingdom)

Applications open for Translation Grant Program (Canada)

Deadline: 02-Sep-2026 The Translation Grant supports the translation of Canadian literary and dramatic works into multiple languages, including French, English, Indigenous languages, and sign languages such as ASL and LSQ. It helps make Canadian artistic works more accessible to diverse audiences … [Read more...] about Applications open for Translation Grant Program (Canada)

Prosperity through Partnership: Public Diplomacy Grants Program (Algeria)

Deadline: 08-Aug-2026 The U.S. Department of State Public Diplomacy Section at the U.S. Embassy in Algeria is offering the Prosperity through Partnership funding opportunity to strengthen cooperation between the United States and Algeria. The program funds projects in innovation, commerce, English … [Read more...] about Prosperity through Partnership: Public Diplomacy Grants Program (Algeria)

Applications open for Future Leaders Scholarship 2027 (Australia)

Deadline: 20-Aug-2026 The Westpac Foundation Future Leaders Scholarship supports emerging leaders in Australia who are pursuing postgraduate study and research. It provides up to AUD 120,000 in funding, along with leadership development training and international experiences to build skills in … [Read more...] about Applications open for Future Leaders Scholarship 2027 (Australia)

Nominations open for Earth Partner Prize 2026

Deadline: 07-Oct-2026 The Earth Partner Prize 2026 invites young artists and creatives worldwide to submit original work responding to the ecological crisis. Open to applicants aged 14–30 as of 7 October 2026, the prize offers cash awards of $10,000, $5,000, or $2,000 to eight winners, along with … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Earth Partner Prize 2026

Apply Now: Cascade Funding for Kyiv Region Innovation (Ukraine)

Deadline: 17-Sep-2026 The Regional Innovation Valleys for Circular Economy (RIVCircular) Cascade Funding supports innovation initiatives that strengthen circular economy solutions in the Kyiv region of Ukraine. The call has a total budget of €12,350,000, with each entity able to request up to … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Cascade Funding for Kyiv Region Innovation (Ukraine)

Innovation Grants for Circular Economy Initiatives (Austria)

Deadline: 17-Sep-2026 The Regional Innovation Valleys for Circular Economy (RIVCircular) Cascade Funding Open Call supports innovation projects that advance circular economy solutions in Vienna, Austria. The call provides grant funding under Horizon Europe, with a total budget of €12,350,000 and … [Read more...] about Innovation Grants for Circular Economy Initiatives (Austria)

Submit Applications for Innovation Project Grants 2026 (United States)

Deadline: 17-Aug-2026 The Literary Arts Fund’s 2026 Innovation Project Grants will provide $1 million to support innovative, one-time projects that help U.S.-based literary arts nonprofits address major structural or infrastructural challenges. Eligible organizations may request $25,000 to … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Innovation Project Grants 2026 (United States)

International Call for projects: Learning Differently 2026

Deadline: 03-Jul-2026 The Learning Differently programme supports innovative projects that help disadvantaged young people aged 13 to 25 build skills through active pedagogy and learning by doing. Projects must involve participants working together on a group project for at least 35 hours and … [Read more...] about International Call for projects: Learning Differently 2026

Call for Applications: Civil Society Organizations 2026 (Croatia)

Deadline: 05-Jul-2026 The French Embassy in Croatia is inviting Croatian civil society organizations to apply for grants of up to €4,000 for projects in media literacy, gender equality and sustainable development. The call supports activities such as conferences, round tables, study visits, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Civil Society Organizations 2026 (Croatia)

CARN/Bochco Pangolin Conservation Grant Program

Deadline: 01-Aug-2026 The Bochco Pangolin Conservation Grant Program supports graduate students and early-career African scientists conducting innovative research to conserve threatened African pangolin species. Grants of up to USD 10,000 are available for eligible field-based conservation … [Read more...] about CARN/Bochco Pangolin Conservation Grant Program

Call for Proposals: Youth Empowerment Fund (New Zealand)

Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The Youth Empowerment Fund supports young people aged 13 to 24 in the Horowhenua District of New Zealand to lead community projects or pursue personal development opportunities. The fund helps youth create positive change locally, nationally, and globally through leadership, … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Youth Empowerment Fund (New Zealand)

Connellan Airways Trust Grants for Individuals – Australia

Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 Connellan Airways Trust Grants support individuals in Remote and Very Remote Australia to access education, health, training, innovation, and community development opportunities that may be difficult to reach because of distance and isolation. The program helps reduce … [Read more...] about Connellan Airways Trust Grants for Individuals – Australia

Connellan Airways Trust Grants for Organisations (Australia)

Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The Connellan Airways Trust General Grants support community-led programs that improve health, education, wellbeing, innovation, leadership, and access to services in Remote and Very Remote Australia. The program helps small to medium not-for-profit organisations and … [Read more...] about Connellan Airways Trust Grants for Organisations (Australia)

IROST announces the 40th Khwarizmi International Award

Deadline: 07-Aug-2026 The Khwarizmi International Award (KIA) is a prestigious international scientific award organized by the Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology to recognize outstanding achievements in science, research, innovation, and technology. It is open to researchers, … [Read more...] about IROST announces the 40th Khwarizmi International Award

Higher Hope Foundation’s ‘Empower’ Grant 2026 (United States)

Deadline: 01-Jan-2027 The Empower Grant provides up to $5,000 in funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations supporting victims of violent crime. It strengthens community-based victim support services, promotes healing, and helps nonprofits build sustainable and scalable support systems. The … [Read more...] about Higher Hope Foundation’s ‘Empower’ Grant 2026 (United States)

Call for Advancing Community Living for People with Disabilities (United States)

Deadline: 29-Jul-2026 The Administration for Community Living’s National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research has announced a grant to establish a Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) focused on improving community living outcomes for people with … [Read more...] about Call for Advancing Community Living for People with Disabilities (United States)

Call for Nordic and Baltic Solutions for Strengthening Food Security and Resilience

Deadline: 02-Dec-2026 The Call for Proposals on Nordic and Baltic solutions on food security funds research and innovation projects that strengthen resilient food systems across the region. It focuses on crisis preparedness, infrastructure resilience, and increased use of regionally produced food … [Read more...] about Call for Nordic and Baltic Solutions for Strengthening Food Security and Resilience

Open Call: Samsung Innovation Campus AI Program (Saudi Arabia)

Deadline: 04-Jul-2026 The Samsung Innovation Campus AI Program is a 215-hour training initiative designed to develop skills in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science. It combines theoretical learning with hands-on projects covering Python, TensorFlow, Keras, NLP, and deep … [Read more...] about Open Call: Samsung Innovation Campus AI Program (Saudi Arabia)

RFPs: American Film Showcase Creative Industries Residency (Indonesia)

Deadline: 07-Aug-2026 The Creative Industries Film Lab and Residency – American Film Showcase 2026 is a U.S. Mission to Indonesia initiative focused on film training, cultural diplomacy, and industry collaboration. It includes an exhibition booth and a 3-day filmmaking residency for Indonesian … [Read more...] about RFPs: American Film Showcase Creative Industries Residency (Indonesia)

Call for Nominations: King’s Awards for Enterprise 2027

Deadline: 08-Sep-2026 The King’s Awards for Enterprise are the UK’s most prestigious business honours, recognising outstanding achievement in innovation, international trade, sustainability, social mobility, and young founder entrepreneurship. They are awarded to UK-based organisations … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: King’s Awards for Enterprise 2027

Entries Open: 2026 Ideathon to Advance Defense Innovation (Philippines)

Deadline: 25-Aug-2026 IDEATHON 2026 by the Communications, Electronics and Information Systems Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (CEISSAFP) is a student innovation competition focused on defense technology solutions. It invites university and state college students to develop ideas in … [Read more...] about Entries Open: 2026 Ideathon to Advance Defense Innovation (Philippines)

Nominations Open: Indian Innovation Icons Awards

Deadline: 22-Jul-2026 Indian Innovation Icons by MIF is a national innovation recognition platform that identifies and supports high-impact innovators across India. It highlights organizations in Business, Social, and Global Gamechanger categories and provides mentorship, visibility, investor … [Read more...] about Nominations Open: Indian Innovation Icons Awards

Apply now for Music Project Award Grant 2027 (Ireland)

Deadline: 23-Jul-2026 The Music Project Award Grant supports artistic music projects that enable professional artists, musicians, groups, and organisations to develop and deliver high-quality work for audiences. The award supports live performances, broadcast or online dissemination, and selected … [Read more...] about Apply now for Music Project Award Grant 2027 (Ireland)

RFAs: Early Identification of Children with Special Educational Needs

Deadline: 05-Aug-2026 Innovate UK is supporting the development of innovative solutions that enable earlier, fairer, and more reliable identification of special educational needs among children and young people across the UK. The competition focuses on tools, approaches, and technologies that … [Read more...] about RFAs: Early Identification of Children with Special Educational Needs

Call for Proposals: Grants-in-Aid Program 2026 (Philippines)

Deadline: 30-Jul-2026 The Midyear Call for Proposals for the Local GIA Program supports science and technology initiatives that strengthen research, development, innovation, and human resource capacity. The program aims to improve productivity and quality of life through knowledge creation, … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Grants-in-Aid Program 2026 (Philippines)

Apply Now: Prosperity through Partnership Program (Algeria)

Deadline: 08-Aug-2026 The Prosperity through Partnership program supports initiatives that strengthen innovation, commerce, English language development, and U.S.-Algerian collaboration. The program aims to expand economic ties, promote American innovation, support entrepreneurship, and build … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Prosperity through Partnership Program (Algeria)

Apply for INCUBEIN Startup Program 2026–27 (India)

Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The INCUBEIN Startup Program is an incubation initiative that supports early-stage startups, student innovators, and researchers with funding, mentorship, and infrastructure access. It provides up to ₹10 lakhs in funding along with lab facilities, expert guidance, and industry … [Read more...] about Apply for INCUBEIN Startup Program 2026–27 (India)

SGSITS Incubation Forum Cohort 3.0 Startup Grant Program (India)

Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 SGSITS Incubation Forum Cohort 3.0 is a structured incubation and startup support program in India that helps innovators and early-stage startups convert ideas into prototypes and scalable products. It provides ignition grants of up to ₹10 lakhs through a selection-based … [Read more...] about SGSITS Incubation Forum Cohort 3.0 Startup Grant Program (India)

Nominations Open: National Arts and Culture Awards (South Africa)

Deadline: 17-Jul-2026 The National Arts and Culture Awards (NACA) is a South African national recognition initiative that honours outstanding artistic achievement, creativity, and innovation across the creative industries. It is designed to celebrate individuals and organizations that contribute … [Read more...] about Nominations Open: National Arts and Culture Awards (South Africa)

Applications open for WSA Global Award

Deadline: 15-Oct-2026 The World Summit Awards (WSA) Global Award is a nomination-based international recognition program that highlights digital solutions delivering measurable social impact aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). It focuses on innovative, … [Read more...] about Applications open for WSA Global Award

Submit Applications for SEED Programme for Student Entrepreneurs (Ghana)

Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The SEED Programme 2026 is an entrepreneurship development initiative launched by CITSET in collaboration with NEIP to support student entrepreneurs in transforming business ideas into successful ventures. The program provides training, mentorship, networking opportunities, … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for SEED Programme for Student Entrepreneurs (Ghana)

RAMP Funding Opportunity for Raw Materials Projects

Deadline: 17-Sep-2026 Vinnova is accepting applications for international research and innovation projects that support the green and digital transition through advancements in raw materials. The funding call is launched under the Raw Materials Partnership for the Green and Digital Transition … [Read more...] about RAMP Funding Opportunity for Raw Materials Projects

Applications open for Community Art Program (Canada)

Deadline: 07-Sep-2026 The Community Art Program supports community-engaged art projects by practicing artists and artist collectives in the Central Okanagan. Selected works will be presented during Culture Days, Canada’s national celebration of arts and culture. Applicants may request up to … [Read more...] about Applications open for Community Art Program (Canada)

Future Leaders Fellowship Grant Programme – Round 11 (UK)

Deadline: 04-Nov-2026 UK Research and Innovation is inviting applications to support talented individuals who want to establish independent research and innovation careers in the UK. The fellowship provides sustained funding for ambitious projects aligned with UK strategic priorities and supports … [Read more...] about Future Leaders Fellowship Grant Programme – Round 11 (UK)

Call for Co-Financing of Activities Supporting Lombardians Worldwide and Their Mobility (Italy)

Deadline: 10-Jul-2026 The Lombardy Region has launched the 2026–2027 Call for Co-Financing of Activities to support Lombard communities worldwide and promote international mobility initiatives. The call funds partnership-based projects that strengthen Lombardy’s cultural identity, support Lombard … [Read more...] about Call for Co-Financing of Activities Supporting Lombardians Worldwide and Their Mobility (Italy)

Open Call: Business Succession Planning Support Initiative (Canada)

Deadline: 28-Jul-2026 Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is offering funding to support business succession planning resources for Canadian small businesses and entrepreneurs. The call will provide up to $3 million over two years to one selected recipient to develop bilingual … [Read more...] about Open Call: Business Succession Planning Support Initiative (Canada)

CFPs: Ignacio H. de Larramendi Research Grant Program

Deadline: 22-Oct-2026 The Ignacio H. de Larramendi Research Grant Program supports independent researchers and research teams working on studies in health promotion, insurance and social protection. The programme funds projects that advance knowledge, improve quality of life and strengthen public … [Read more...] about CFPs: Ignacio H. de Larramendi Research Grant Program

2026 Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity Summit

Deadline: 03-Aug-2026 The Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity Summit 2026 is a global innovation platform for university students and recent graduates to showcase research-driven prototypes with real-world impact. Selected participants receive full travel support to Dubai, … [Read more...] about 2026 Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity Summit

2026-2027 Puketāpapa Local Grant Programme (New Zealand)

Deadline: 24-Jul-2026 The Puketāpapa Local Grant 2027 supports community-led projects in Auckland, New Zealand, with funding between $2,000 and $10,000. It funds initiatives in arts, environment, sports, heritage, and community development aligned with the Puketāpapa Local Board Plan 2023. The … [Read more...] about 2026-2027 Puketāpapa Local Grant Programme (New Zealand)

#Creatives4Peace Youth Online Innovation Challenge

Deadline: 02-Jul-2026 The UNDP Creatives4Peace Youth Online Innovation Challenge 2027 is a pan-African initiative supporting young creatives using art, digital media, and cultural expression to promote peace, dialogue, and social cohesion. It focuses on performing arts, digital art, fashion, … [Read more...] about #Creatives4Peace Youth Online Innovation Challenge

Submissions open for WSA Young Innovators Award

Deadline: 15-Oct-2026 The WSA Young Innovators Award is a global open call that highlights young-led digital solutions with proven social or environmental impact. It is part of the World Summit Awards ecosystem and focuses on real-world, market-ready innovations. The programme emphasizes: … [Read more...] about Submissions open for WSA Young Innovators Award

Call for Proposals: Cultural and Creative Organisations in Ukraine

Deadline: 20-Jul-2026 The EU4Culture II programme by the Goethe-Institut invites Ukrainian cultural and creative organisations to apply for Stage I funding of up to €9,000 to develop structured, testable value propositions that strengthen intermediary roles in the cultural and creative sectors. … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Cultural and Creative Organisations in Ukraine

Nominations open for Shaping Australia Awards 2026

Deadline: 01-Sep-2026 The Shaping Australia Awards recognise universities, teams, and individuals in Australia for excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. The awards highlight real-world impact across society, with four categories including problem-solving research, innovative … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Shaping Australia Awards 2026

Call for Road Transport and Innovation Digitalisation Programme

Deadline: 06-Oct-2026 The European Commission is seeking grant applications to support projects that modernise road transport infrastructure and advance digitalisation across the TEN-T network. The call has a total available budget of €20,000,000 and supports works that enable the deployment of … [Read more...] about Call for Road Transport and Innovation Digitalisation Programme

Request for Proposals: Therapeutic Immune Reprogramming in Cancer

Deadline: 29-Jun-2026 amfAR is inviting proposals for mechanistic, preclinical, and translational research focused on restoring, redirecting, or amplifying anti-tumor immunity in cancer. The funding opportunity supports immune reprogramming strategies that target dysfunctional, suppressive, … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Therapeutic Immune Reprogramming in Cancer

Funding for Innovative Steel Pilot and Demonstration Projects

Deadline: 16-Sep-2026 The European Commission is inviting applications for innovative pilot and demonstration projects in the steel sector for civil and defence applications. The call has a total budget of EUR 25,000,000 and supports sustainable steelmaking, low-carbon steel processes, advanced … [Read more...] about Funding for Innovative Steel Pilot and Demonstration Projects

Nominations open for Gustave Roussy Prize 2027

Deadline: 26-Aug-2026 The Gustave Roussy Prize recognizes outstanding contributions to oncology research that have significantly advanced cancer diagnosis, treatment, or prevention. The award highlights scientific innovation with measurable and lasting benefits for patient care worldwide. The … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Gustave Roussy Prize 2027

Entries open for AI for Social Impact Challenge – India

Deadline: 10-Jul-2026 StartupTN, in collaboration with HCL Foundation, invites students across Tamil Nadu to participate in the AI for Social Impact Challenge 2026. The challenge supports student innovators in developing AI-driven solutions that address real-world societal challenges in … [Read more...] about Entries open for AI for Social Impact Challenge – India

Event Grants and Sponsorship Program (Australia)

Deadline: 09-Jul-2026 The Event Grants and Sponsorship Program supports innovative community events that promote participation, celebrate local culture, and strengthen community life on the Northern Beaches. The program funds both new and existing events that contribute to a vibrant local … [Read more...] about Event Grants and Sponsorship Program (Australia)

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