Innovation

Call for Research Ideas: ESA Phi-Lab Ireland

Deadline: 16-Sep-25 The ESA Phi-Lab Ireland invites all interested and qualifying parties to submit research ideas to drive innovation, enhance sustainability, and improve performance in the manufacturing sector. ESA Phi-Lab Ireland supports projects from established economic operators, … [Read more...] about Call for Research Ideas: ESA Phi-Lab Ireland

Call for Proposals: Youth Challenge for Sustainable Value Chain Equipment (Sierra Leone)

Deadline: 22-Aug-25 The National Youth Commission is inviting young Entrepreneurs, Students and organizations to submit innovative ideas or propose improvements on Fabrication of Value Chain Equipment for Cassava, Palmoil & Vegetable. Proposals should focus on reduce waste, post-harvest … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Youth Challenge for Sustainable Value Chain Equipment (Sierra Leone)

India: Young Innovators STEM Lab Program to empower Future Partners to the USA

Deadline: 9-Aug-25 The U.S. Department of States Embassy in New Delhi, India, announces an open competition to implement a Young Innovators STEM Lab for Indian students ages 13 to 21. Participants will be secondary or undergraduate students with an interest in STEM and basic English … [Read more...] about India: Young Innovators STEM Lab Program to empower Future Partners to the USA

CFAs: Connecting Moroccan Youth with U.S. Space Science and Technology

Deadline: 4-Aug-25 The U.S. Embassy in Morocco is pleased to announce an open competition for organizations to submit applications to organize innovative space-themed projects that showcase American ingenuity and leadership. This initiative underscores U.S. global leadership, entrepreneurial … [Read more...] about CFAs: Connecting Moroccan Youth with U.S. Space Science and Technology

Apply Now: Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity Program

Deadline: 1-Aug-25 Applications are now open for the Dubai Future Solutions - Prototypes for Humanity Program, an initiative designed to promote and support the development of tangible, real-world solutions to pressing social and environmental issues. This program brings together university … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity Program

Innovative Projects Start-up Challenge RTS and DRE Technologies (India)

Deadline: 20-Aug-25 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy invites Start-ups, Innovators, Incubators, and new Entrepreneurs to share innovative solutions in Rooftop Solar (RTS) and Distributed Renewable Energy Technologies. Purpose The purpose of the Innovative Projects Start-Up Challenge … [Read more...] about Innovative Projects Start-up Challenge RTS and DRE Technologies (India)

Open Call for Environmental and Publicly Beneficial Projects

Deadline: 1-Aug-25 Applications are currently being accepted for funding to support Environmental and Publicly Beneficial Projects aimed at promoting volunteerism, enhancing environmental awareness, and advancing community-driven initiatives. This program is designed to support efforts that … [Read more...] about Open Call for Environmental and Publicly Beneficial Projects

Innovation Call for Rural Businesses

Deadline: 31-Jul-25 If you are working on an innovation that transforms restored land into a source of rural prosperity, and your efforts are active within the Great Green Wall region, this is your opportunity to showcase your work and scale your impact. Across the Sahel and countries involved … [Read more...] about Innovation Call for Rural Businesses

Logo Development Competition for the Caraga Food Innovation Consortium – Phillipines

Deadline: 18-Jul-25 The Caraga Food Innovation Consortium has launched a Logo Development Competition to establish a strong visual identity that reflects its core values of innovation, collaboration, and sustainability in food enterprise development. The two-phase contest aims to engage the … [Read more...] about Logo Development Competition for the Caraga Food Innovation Consortium – Phillipines

Open Call for Falling Walls Lab Ibadan, Nigeria (DAAD)

Deadline: 10-Aug-25 Falling Walls Lab is Coming to Ibadan, Nigeria. 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 … [Read more...] about Open Call for Falling Walls Lab Ibadan, Nigeria (DAAD)

Entries open for NCIIPC Startup India AI Grand Challenge

Deadline: 15-Aug-25 The NCIIPC Startup India AI Grand Challenge is a pioneering initiative to encourage Deep Tech Startups to build indigenous Products/Solutions to the Challenges in the National Security domain. Mission To develop AI solutions that address key challenges using AIML in … [Read more...] about Entries open for NCIIPC Startup India AI Grand Challenge

Applications open for Music Project Award (Ireland)

Deadline: 24-Jul-25 The Arts Council is thrilled to seek applications for its Music Project Award to support specific artistic projects in music. It focuses on enabling individual artists and organisations to bring their ideas to fruition and create excellent artistic work. Objective The … [Read more...] about Applications open for Music Project Award (Ireland)

Applications open for Global Research Outreach Program

Deadline: 29-Aug-25 The Global Research Outreach Program invites the world's leading universities to propose innovative research ideas that will be evaluated for their novelty and alignment with Samsung's various research fields. The Samsung Global Research Outreach Program is an important … [Read more...] about Applications open for Global Research Outreach Program

Submit Applications for Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Grant Program – New Zealand

Deadline: 1-Aug-25 The Auckland Council is excited to invite applications for its Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Grant Program to provide contestable and discretionary community grants to local communities. Priorities The Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board welcomes grant applications that deliver … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Grant Program – New Zealand

UK Space Agency announces Call for Climate Services

Deadline: 27-Jul-25 The United Kingdom Space Agency is inviting grant applications to support projects that leverage Earth Observation satellite data to deliver a service that will enable better decision-making benefits for climate, nature and society. This funding opportunity invites … [Read more...] about UK Space Agency announces Call for Climate Services

Veni Grants for Researchers

Deadline: 2-Sep-25 Talented, creative and newly promoted researchers can now apply for a Dutch Research Council (NWO) Veni Grant. The Veni target group consists of researchers at the stage of transitioning towards independence. The Veni grant can contribute to the researchers development in … [Read more...] about Veni Grants for Researchers

UN Tourism Safe Destinations Challenge in Europe

Deadline: 31-Oct-25 UN Tourism has launched the Safe Destinations Challenge, an initiative aimed at identifying innovative solutions that position the tourism sector as a driver of resilience, safety, and sustainability. This initiative seeks to safeguard tourism destinations as well as the people … [Read more...] about UN Tourism Safe Destinations Challenge in Europe

Call for Applications: Falling Walls Lab Costa Rica (DAAD)

Deadline: 25-Aug-25 Falling Walls Lab is Coming to Costa Rica. 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. Eligibility Criteria Students and early-career … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Falling Walls Lab Costa Rica (DAAD)

Direct Action Visionary Grants in the United States

Deadline: 31-Jul-25 The American Psychological Foundation's (APF) Direct Action Visionary Grants seek to fund innovative interventions, based on psychological knowledge, that directly address pressing needs of communities. Research is critical to advancing the field of psychology, but … [Read more...] about Direct Action Visionary Grants in the United States

Submissions open for Falling Walls Lab Toronto Canada

Deadline: 24-Jul-25 Falling Walls Lab is Coming to Toronto. Do you have a groundbreaking idea that can drive progress in science and society? Share your innovation in a three-minute pitch and demonstrate which wall your research aims to break. Eligibility Criteria Students and early-career … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Falling Walls Lab Toronto Canada

Clean Energy Transition Partnership Project 2025

Deadline: 9-Oct-25 The Clean Energy Transition Partnership (CETPartnership) is a Co-funded Partnership project supported by the Climate, Energy and Mobility Cluster under the Horizon Europe Program to implement R&D and Innovation projects that will serve the clean energy transition process … [Read more...] about Clean Energy Transition Partnership Project 2025

Request for Applications: Manurewa Local Grant Program (New Zealand)

Deadline: 1-Aug-25 The Auckland Council is requesting applications for its Manurewa Local Grant Program to provide grants to local communities in order to help them achieve their aspirations. Objectives Their people: Family, whanau and social wellbeing is strengthened Older people … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Manurewa Local Grant Program (New Zealand)

Apply Now: Backing the Future Grant Program Australia

Deadline: 28-Jul-25 The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal and the Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation have partnered to deliver Backing the Future. Its an exciting program that supports innovative ideas benefitting young people in Queensland and New South Wales. Backing the Future … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Backing the Future Grant Program Australia

Belfast City Council 5G Funding Competition (UK)

Deadline: 8-Sep-25 Belfast City Council has launched a 5G funding competition to support local businesses and industries to harness the power of 5G and digital technologies to deliver enhanced operations and services. It aligns with the broader goal of creating a more competitive and innovative … [Read more...] about Belfast City Council 5G Funding Competition (UK)

The Lemonaid and ChariTea Foundation Grant Program in Selected Countries

Deadline: 20-Jul-25 The Lemonaid and ChariTea Foundation is currently accepting grant applications to support entrepreneurial and income-generating initiatives in regions that remain excluded from fair participation in the global economic system. The Foundation seeks to empower local … [Read more...] about The Lemonaid and ChariTea Foundation Grant Program in Selected Countries

Request for Applications: Falling Walls Lab in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)

Deadline: 1-Sep-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. Eligibility Criteria Students and early-career professionals of all … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Falling Walls Lab in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)

Entries open for Student Innovation Competition – Africa

Deadline: 25-Jul-25 The ESG Africa Conference has announced its Student Innovation Competition to spotlight and celebrate the next generation of African changemakers. This platform gives students the opportunity to tackle real-world environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges … [Read more...] about Entries open for Student Innovation Competition – Africa

Call for Proposals: Strengthening Women Movement in Kigoma (Tanzania)

Deadline: 11-Aug-25 This Call for Proposal is part of the intervention titled Young people, especially young women, are empowered to thrive in a protective and gender-equal environment, to acquire education and skills, and to pursue decent work opportunities in Kigoma Region. Objective The … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Strengthening Women Movement in Kigoma (Tanzania)

Call for Submissions: Falling Walls Lab Central Asia (DAAD)

Deadline: 17-Jul-25 Falling Walls Lab is Coming to Central Asia. 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 … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: Falling Walls Lab Central Asia (DAAD)

Open Call: Advanced Computing Projects Competition (5th edition) – Portugal

Deadline: 10-Sep-25 The Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) has launched the call Advanced Computing Projects (CPCA) to technologically support advanced computing projects across all scientific domains. Objectives The consolidation and strengthening of the National Scientific and … [Read more...] about Open Call: Advanced Computing Projects Competition (5th edition) – Portugal

Call for Nominations: GCA Local Adaptation Champions Awards

Deadline: 6-Jul-25 The Global Center on Adaptation is thrilled to invite nominations for its Local Adaptation Champions Awards to spotlight and reward innovative, exemplary, inspiring and scalable locally led efforts that address the impacts of climate change. The awards also recognize … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: GCA Local Adaptation Champions Awards

Small Grants for Grassroots Coding Projects – Turkey

Deadline: 24-Aug-25 The EU Code Week Grants for Grassroots Programme is a new initiative designed to foster digital innovation and coding education throughout Europe. As part of the broader Code4Europe project, these grants aim to support impactful grassroots coding activities aligned with EU … [Read more...] about Small Grants for Grassroots Coding Projects – Turkey

Applications open for YSEALI Academic Fellowship

Deadline: 21-Jul-25 The U.S. Embassy in Indonesia is accepting applications for its YSEALI Academic Fellowship Program. Eligibility Criteria Between the ages of 18 and 25 by the application deadline, although exceptional applicants over 25 may be considered if they meet all other … [Read more...] about Applications open for YSEALI Academic Fellowship

Sister-to-Sister Young Feminist Leadership Program

Deadline: 18-Jul-25 The Nobel Womens Initiative invites applications for the Sister-to-Sister Young Feminist Leadership Program to bring together young feminist leaders sisters - in an intensive virtual program which fosters crucial solidarity, support, sisterhood, and skills-building to … [Read more...] about Sister-to-Sister Young Feminist Leadership Program

Call for Applications: USAU Small Grants Program

Deadline: 15-Aug-25 The U.S. Mission to the African Union is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Small Grants Program. The U.S. partnership with the African Union (AU) focuses on advancing peace and security; promoting economic growth, trade, and investment; strengthening … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: USAU Small Grants Program

Open Call for WiderAdvance Facility Program 2025

Deadline: 31-Jul-28 If you represent a research-performing organisation or innovation actor based in a Widening Country this call is for you. Whats in it for you? Join the widerAdvance Open Call and unlock access to: Individual expert support Tailored guidance for dissemination … [Read more...] about Open Call for WiderAdvance Facility Program 2025

Apply for Greenovation SustainAgri Challenge (India)

Deadline: 14-Aug-25 Are you ready to turn your bold idea into a breakthrough for sustainable agriculture in India and beyond? Join the Greenovation SustainAgri Challenge and get the opportunity to showcase your innovation, gain national recognition, and receive hands-on support from expert … [Read more...] about Apply for Greenovation SustainAgri Challenge (India)

Minister of Justice National Youth Justice Policing Award – Canada

Deadline: 17-Jul-25 Entries are now open for the Minister of Justice National Youth Justice Policing Award. The Minister of Justice National Youth Justice Policing Award is presented in collaboration with the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police and the Canadian Police Association. The … [Read more...] about Minister of Justice National Youth Justice Policing Award – Canada

CFPs: European Prize for Women Innovators 2025

Deadline: 25-Sep-25 The European Prize for Women Innovators is jointly awarded by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and the European Innovation Council (EIC). Through this collaboration, the EIT and EIC are showcasing a large pool of women innovators, offering more … [Read more...] about CFPs: European Prize for Women Innovators 2025

Request for Applications: TNE Exploratory Grants

Deadline: 8-Sep-25 The Going Global Partnerships TNE Exploratory grant supports higher education institutions to become more international and raise their quality education in a more inclusive way. Awards will support partnerships between eligible UK institutions and partner institutions in … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: TNE Exploratory Grants

Call for Submissions: Christof Heyns Memorial Thesis Award

Deadline: 31-Jul-25 The Centre for Human Rights is inviting students who have completed their doctoral studies in law at an African University to submit their doctoral theses for consideration for the Christof Heyns Memorial Thesis Award. This prize underlines exceptional passion for promoting … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: Christof Heyns Memorial Thesis Award

2nd Call for Proposals: CSO Engagement in Social Cohesion and Reconciliation – Fiji

Deadline: 2-Jul-25 Are you passionate about peace, dialogue, and reconciliation? Apply now for funding to support innovative, community-led initiatives that foster safe spaces, promote unity, and co-create solutions for a more inclusive Fiji. Funding Information Maximum Grant Amount: up to … [Read more...] about 2nd Call for Proposals: CSO Engagement in Social Cohesion and Reconciliation – Fiji

Igniting the Flame of Filipino Creativity through Alab: The 58?? Shell National Students Art Competition (Philippines)

Deadline: 6-Oct-25 Are you a student artist with a story to tell? Join the 58th Shell National Students Art Competition today and let your ALAB shine! This prestigious competition not only celebrates the remarkable skills of student artists but also sparks the creative energy that contributes … [Read more...] about Igniting the Flame of Filipino Creativity through Alab: The 58?? Shell National Students Art Competition (Philippines)

Entries Open: Stop Motion/Experimental/Stop Motion for Children Festival (Slovenia)

Deadline: 7-Jul-25 Applicants are now invited to apply for the Stop Motion/Experimental/Stop Motion for Children festival. They're looking for stop motion and experimental animated shorts (max. 30 min) which are fresh in style, innovative in storytelling, outstanding in visual form, playful or … [Read more...] about Entries Open: Stop Motion/Experimental/Stop Motion for Children Festival (Slovenia)

NOFO: Economic and Commercial Diplomacy Initiative (Nepal)

Deadline: 20-Jul-25 The U.S. Embassy Kathmandu Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State has announced an open competition to implement a program to foster greater commercial ties between the United States and Nepal. This program aims to support economic growth in Nepal by … [Read more...] about NOFO: Economic and Commercial Diplomacy Initiative (Nepal)

Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems Programme (UK)

Deadline: 31-Jul-25 Application are now open for Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems Programme to support UK businesses to deliver new technologies, products and services. Modern life is increasingly connected, with ubiquitous connectivity sitting at the centre of many major … [Read more...] about Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems Programme (UK)

Submissions open for Marine Fund Scotland (United Kingdom)

Deadline: 22-Jul-25 The Marine Fund Scotland is one of the key mechanisms through which the Scottish Government is supporting the growth and sustainability of the country’s marine sectors. It plays a vital role in advancing Scotland’s Blue Economy Vision by enabling innovative, environmentally … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Marine Fund Scotland (United Kingdom)

Bureau of Land Management Aquatic Resource Management Program (US)

Deadline: 23-Jul-25 The Bureau of Land Managements (BLM) Aquatic Resources Program supports riparian and wetland areas, aquatic habitats, and water resources for a combination of balanced and diverse uses including the Nations need for domestic sources of minerals, food, timber, and fiber, fish … [Read more...] about Bureau of Land Management Aquatic Resource Management Program (US)

Thematic Call: Innovations, Commercialisation and Growth (Finland)

Deadline: 15-Aug-25 The thematic special project Innovations, Commercialization, and Growth by the Foundation for Economic Education (Liikesivistysrahasto) is an important development area for enhancing Finland’s competitiveness. With the special project the Fund aims to support high-quality … [Read more...] about Thematic Call: Innovations, Commercialisation and Growth (Finland)

Submit Applications for Circular Economy Demonstration Fund – South Africa

Deadline: 25-Jul-25 The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) is pleased to announce an open call for proposals for the Circular Economy Demonstration Projects commencing in January 2026. The South African Circular Economy Demonstration Fund, is an initiative of the … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Circular Economy Demonstration Fund – South Africa

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