Innovation

Innovators Wanted: Nigeria Grant Crowns Next Big Environmental Leader

Deadline: 30-Jun-25 A new opportunity has emerged for individuals and organizations in Nigeria who have developed innovative solutions to tackle plastic pollution. The Felicia and Lawrence Omiunu Environmental Sustainability Grant offers a chance to receive financial support and expert backing to … [Read more...] about Innovators Wanted: Nigeria Grant Crowns Next Big Environmental Leader

Nominations open for European Bee Award

Deadline: 6-Sep-25 The European Bee Award celebrates and rewards inventive, effective, and scalable projects that safeguard pollinators across Europe. The European Bee Award will recognize and promote projects that demonstrate innovative technological solutions aimed at protecting … [Read more...] about Nominations open for European Bee Award

Bangladesh: Up to 50,000 BDT in Small Grants for Youth Projects

Deadline: 22-Jun-25 Young changemakers in Bangladesh now have an exciting opportunity to receive funding for projects that aim to transform local food systems. Applications are open for small grants designed to support youth-led initiatives that promote healthier, more sustainable, and equitable … [Read more...] about Bangladesh: Up to 50,000 BDT in Small Grants for Youth Projects

Young Leaders in Africa Invited to Transform Elections Through Digital Tools

Deadline: 10-Jul-25 A new funding opportunity has opened for young innovators across Africa who are passionate about improving electoral processes through technology. The Innovation Fund for Citizen Participation in Electoral Processes in Africa supports youth-led digital solutions designed to … [Read more...] about Young Leaders in Africa Invited to Transform Elections Through Digital Tools

CFPs: Small Grants for Programming and Computational Thinking Activities in Cyprus

Deadline: 24-Jun-25 Are you ready to turn your ideas into reality or breathe new life into your existing initiatives? The Code4Europe Partnership offers small grants to support and scale up activities that align with the goals and priorities of the European Code Week to strengthen the digital … [Read more...] about CFPs: Small Grants for Programming and Computational Thinking Activities in Cyprus

Kigali Public Diplomacy Grant Program in Rwanda

Deadline: 2-Aug-25 The U.S. Embassy in Rwanda, of the U.S. Department of State, is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program to strengthen connections between the United States and the Rwandan people through projects focused on innovation and skills … [Read more...] about Kigali Public Diplomacy Grant Program in Rwanda

Pacific Islands: Boost Your Impact with Grants in Governance, Equality, and Climate Resilience

Deadline: 29-Jul-25 A new funding opportunity is now available to support civil society organizations across the Pacific Island Countries. This initiative aims to empower civil society to actively participate in governance, advocate for human rights, influence policymaking, and hold governments … [Read more...] about Pacific Islands: Boost Your Impact with Grants in Governance, Equality, and Climate Resilience

Applications open for the Nordic Arctic Programme 2025

Deadline: 15-Feb-26 The Nordic Institute in Greenland is accepting applications for the Nordic Arctic Programme to maintain and secure citizens, stability, growth, and prosperity in the Arctic. Goals Goal 1: A socially resilient Arctic Together they want to develop attractive and … [Read more...] about Applications open for the Nordic Arctic Programme 2025

Request for Applications: EU Code Week Small Grants for Coding Projects in Greece

Deadline: 30-Jun-25 Are you ready to bring your innovative coding project to life or scale up your existing initiatives? The Code4Europe Consortium is creating a grant system to promote grassroots projects that propose activities that significantly support the priorities of CodeWeek. The … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: EU Code Week Small Grants for Coding Projects in Greece

Call for Proposals: EU Code Week Grant for Supporting Digital Innovation and Coding Education in Ukraine

Deadline: 8-Jul-25 Does your educational initiative need support? Do you have an idea for an event or project that will help students master coding and digital skills? The Code4Europe Consortium has announced a small grant competition for educational initiatives in the field of digital literacy, … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: EU Code Week Grant for Supporting Digital Innovation and Coding Education in Ukraine

CHRC’s Regional Arts Development Fund in Australia

Deadline: 29-Jun-25 The Central Highlands Regional Council (CHRC) is accepting applications for its Regional Arts Development Fund to promote the role and value of arts, culture and heritage as key drivers of diverse and inclusive communities and strong regions. RADF invests in local arts and … [Read more...] about CHRC’s Regional Arts Development Fund in Australia

RFPs: Emerging Directions in Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing in Canada

Deadline: 29-Aug-25 The National Research Council of Canada (NRC)'s Applied Quantum Computing Challenge program has launched a request for proposals to support research in quantum algorithms and error correction. The call aims to enable collaboration between the NRC and researchers from … [Read more...] about RFPs: Emerging Directions in Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing in Canada

YouSEED: Young People Explore Rural Development through the Prism of Social Economy Program (Montenegro)

Deadline: 31-Dec-25 Applications are now open for a new initiative aimed at promoting rural development in Montenegro through innovative, youth-driven approaches to social and green economy. This project is part of a broader effort to strengthen local development models by encouraging dialogue … [Read more...] about YouSEED: Young People Explore Rural Development through the Prism of Social Economy Program (Montenegro)

CFI launches Digital Public Infrastructure Research Grant Program 2025

Deadline: 30-Jun-25 The Center for Financial Inclusion (CFI) has launched the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Research Grant Program. Through this initiative, they will Support new research: To researchers and institutions exploring how DPI is being implemented, governed, and adapted in … [Read more...] about CFI launches Digital Public Infrastructure Research Grant Program 2025

Apply now for Capgemini Nordic Sustainability Tech Award

Deadline: 14-Sep-25 The Capgemini Nordic Sustainability Tech Award celebrates organizations across the Nordic region creating innovative technology solutions for a sustainable future. The urgency of the global climate crisis demands ground-breaking technology and IT service innovations that … [Read more...] about Apply now for Capgemini Nordic Sustainability Tech Award

CFPs: Appointment of operators for Kaki Bukit and Woodlands Recreation Centres (Singapore)

Deadline: 12-Jul-25 The Ministry of Manpower is inviting organisations to submit proposals to operate Kaki Bukit and Woodlands recreation centres (RCs). Appointed operators will receive a grant from MOM to operate these RCs. In return, operators are required to meet: Visitorship targets … [Read more...] about CFPs: Appointment of operators for Kaki Bukit and Woodlands Recreation Centres (Singapore)

CFPs: Indo-Pacific Scholarships and Fellowships for Canadians

Deadline: 30-Jul-25 The Indo-Pacific Scholarships and Fellowships for Canadians provide support to eligible Canadian post-secondary academic institutions, university consortia and research organizations to award scholarships and research fellowships to graduate students, academics and researchers … [Read more...] about CFPs: Indo-Pacific Scholarships and Fellowships for Canadians

Call for Applications: COMHOM Subgranting Initiative 2025

Deadline: 15-Jul-25 Applications are now open for the COMHOM subgranting initiative aims to promote cultural change and digital transformation among EU homelessness service providers by offering support through essential funding and resources. The ultimate goal of this initiative is to … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: COMHOM Subgranting Initiative 2025

Call for Applications: Cytokinetics Corporate Giving Program (US)

Deadline: 4-Aug-25 The Cytokinetics Corporate Giving Program consists of individual charitable donations to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations to support diversity in science education, equitable healthcare initiatives for cardiovascular disease and certain essential services for local and at-risk … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Cytokinetics Corporate Giving Program (US)

Request for Responsible Parties: Partnership on Resource Mobilization Services

Deadline: 24-Jun-25 The UN Women SAMCO seeks to partner with an organization to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment across Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, and South Africa. UN Women is seeking proposals from qualified organizations based and registered in South Africa for … [Read more...] about Request for Responsible Parties: Partnership on Resource Mobilization Services

Request for Proposals: People Development Third Sector Grant Facility (Barbados)

Deadline: 18-Jul-25 The Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Third Sector is requesting proposals for the People Development Third Sector Grant Facility. The grant facility is designed to facilitate partnerships with the third sector to allow for the development of citizens, social … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: People Development Third Sector Grant Facility (Barbados)

MSI Improving Energy or Resource Efficiency in Manufacturing feasibility studies Programme (UK)

Deadline: 2-Jul-25 As part of the Made Smarter Innovation Challenge (MSI), Innovate UK will invest up to £2 million in innovation projects to examine the feasibility of developing new industrial digital technologies. These are for micro, small or medium sized enterprise (SME) manufacturers to … [Read more...] about MSI Improving Energy or Resource Efficiency in Manufacturing feasibility studies Programme (UK)

NIHCM Foundation announces Research Grants (US)

Deadline: 18-Jul-25 The National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation is accepting applications for its Research Grant to support innovative, independent, investigator-initiated research that has the potential to inform managed care organizations, policymakers, and related stakeholders … [Read more...] about NIHCM Foundation announces Research Grants (US)

CFAs: PROTEGO Marine Litter Hotspot Innovation Challenge (Nigeria and Ghana)

Deadline: 21-Jul-25 Applicants are now invited to apply for the PROTEGO Marine Litter Hotspot Innovation Challenge to empower organisations with innovative solutions to prevent marine litter in the Gulf of Guinea. The PROTEGO Project is funded by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, … [Read more...] about CFAs: PROTEGO Marine Litter Hotspot Innovation Challenge (Nigeria and Ghana)

Call for Applications: Institutional Grants Scheme (North Macedonia)

Deadline: 4-Jul-25 The Heartefact is currently accepting applications for the Institutional Grants Scheme to support well-established cultural organizations in the Republic of North Macedonia. The objective of this call is to strengthen the organizational and financial capacities of these … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Institutional Grants Scheme (North Macedonia)

European Award: New Dialogues between the Arts and Audiences 2025

Deadline: 9-Jul-25 The European Award is an opportunity for non-profit cultural organisations to implement innovative projects of audience engagement to art that can be shared and scaled across Europe. This award is funded by the European Union and implemented by Goethe-Institut. What do you … [Read more...] about European Award: New Dialogues between the Arts and Audiences 2025

Apply now for Democratic Innovations Accelerator

Deadline: 1-Jul-25 The People Powered and Coglobal are leading the Democratic Innovations Accelerator (DIA) Youth participation in policymaking and governance. Over the course of six months, the cohort of 40 civil society and government organizations will develop and deliver an action plan for … [Read more...] about Apply now for Democratic Innovations Accelerator

EU Civil Society Project Facility to drive change in Central Asia

Deadline: 25-Jun-25 The EU Civil Society Facility project has launched a Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the formation of Thematic Working Groups (TWGs) that will address key regional priorities. These groups will unite civil society organizations (CSOs) from across five Central Asian … [Read more...] about EU Civil Society Project Facility to drive change in Central Asia

Now Open: World Smart City Awards 2025

Deadline: 30-Jun-25 Submissions are now open for the World Smart City Awards 2025 to recognize and support innovative city strategies, projects, and ideas that can significantly impact citizens' lives and transform cities into better places to live. Categories They’re looking for … [Read more...] about Now Open: World Smart City Awards 2025

Call for Proposals: UK Social Enterprise Awards

Deadline: 7-Jul-25 The UK Social Enterprise Awards shine a powerful spotlight on the pioneering organisations transforming lives and communities across the country. The Awards are the most anticipated evening in the social enterprise calendar. It’s more than just a celebration. It’s an … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: UK Social Enterprise Awards

Up to USD 100,000 Available for Projects on the Future of Work

Deadline: 9-Jul-25 LIRNEasia has announced a call for proposals aimed at supporting gender-responsive, solution-oriented, and policy-relevant applied research. This research initiative is focused on shaping a sustainable and inclusive future of work across Asia. The call specifically targets … [Read more...] about Up to USD 100,000 Available for Projects on the Future of Work

Strategic Partnerships for Raw Materials: Innovative Approaches for Sustainable Production of Critical Raw Materials (IA)

Deadline: 23-Sep-25 The European Commission is requesting proposals for its project titled “Strategic Partnerships for Raw Materials: Innovative Approaches for Sustainable Production of Critical Raw Materials (IA)”. Scope Proposals should: Develop and demonstrate extraction, processing … [Read more...] about Strategic Partnerships for Raw Materials: Innovative Approaches for Sustainable Production of Critical Raw Materials (IA)

Submissions Open: Materials Commons for Europe (IA)

Deadline: 23-Sep-25 The European Commission is seeking submissions for its initiative titled "Materials Commons for Europe (IA)". Scope This action will accelerate R&I in the area of advanced materials by bringing together at EU level experience, knowledge and resources, from existing … [Read more...] about Submissions Open: Materials Commons for Europe (IA)

Applications open for Special and Pooled Funds (Finland)

Deadline: 15-Aug-25 The Foundation for Economic Education (Liikesivistysrahasto) is currently accepting applications for its Special and Pooled Funds. Special funds are funds from which grants are allocated to areas of research and education or groups of applicants that meet criteria set by … [Read more...] about Applications open for Special and Pooled Funds (Finland)

Call for Proposals: Horizon Standardisation Booster

Deadline: 23-Sep-25 The European Commission is accepting proposals for the Horizon Standardisation Booster topic. Scope This action aims to create a full-fledged standardisation mentoring scheme, by providing expert services to European projects to valorise project results by contributing … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Horizon Standardisation Booster

U.S. Embassy Port Louis Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Mauritius)

Deadline: 15-Jul-25 The U.S. Embassy’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is pleased to announce a call for grant applications aimed at encouraging collaborative, impactful projects that further the U.S. mission to strengthen bilateral relations and promote shared values. This funding opportunity … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Port Louis Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Mauritius)

CFPs: Solving Issues in Carbon-Neutral Iron and Steel Making Processes

Deadline: 23-Sep-25 The European Commission (EC) has launched the call for proposals to solve issues in Carbon-Neutral Iron and Steel Making Processes with diverse input materials of varying quality (Clean Steel Partnership). Scope The topic calls for collaborative approach between … [Read more...] about CFPs: Solving Issues in Carbon-Neutral Iron and Steel Making Processes

System Innovation Experimentation for Industry 5.0 (IA) Programme

Deadline: 23-Sep-25 Applications open for System Innovation Experimentation for Industry 5.0 (IA) Programme. Scope Industry 5.0 is a framework grounded in system thinking approach which aims to bolster the economic and environmental resilience of industrial ecosystems and companies and … [Read more...] about System Innovation Experimentation for Industry 5.0 (IA) Programme

Call for Proposals: MSI Improving Energy or Resource Efficiency Programme in the UK

Deadline: 2-Jul-25 As part of the Made Smarter Innovation Challenge (MSI), Innovate UK will invest up to £2 million in innovation projects to examine the feasibility of developing new industrial digital technologies. These are for micro, small or medium sized enterprise (SME) manufacturers to … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: MSI Improving Energy or Resource Efficiency Programme in the UK

International Partnership Opportunity for Your Breakthrough Idea

Deadline: 30-Jun-25 Applications are now being accepted for the ISPF Research Collaboration Grants Programme, an initiative designed to be adaptable and responsive to in-country needs. This program enables applicants to establish collaborations in specific areas aligned with a country's … [Read more...] about International Partnership Opportunity for Your Breakthrough Idea

Funding for Research: Innovations to Prevent Violence Against Women & Children

Deadline: 31-Jul-25 The Sexual Violence Research Initiative is now inviting applications for innovative research that will contribute to the prevention of and response to, violence against women (VAW), violence against children (VAC) and other forms of violence driven by gender inequality in low … [Read more...] about Funding for Research: Innovations to Prevent Violence Against Women & Children

Open Call: Artificial Intelligence for Knowledge Valorisation (CSA)

Deadline: 23-Sep-25 Applications are now open for Artificial Intelligence for Knowledge Valorisation (CSA) Project to support R&I actors to use AI to support the uptake of research results by market and society. Scope Artificial intelligence and machine learning present enormous … [Read more...] about Open Call: Artificial Intelligence for Knowledge Valorisation (CSA)

Spain: Competitive Grants for Cultural Cooperation Projects in Rural Areas

Deadline: 1-Jul-25 The Ministry of Culture is pleased to announce the Competitive Grants for Cultural Cooperation Projects in Rural Areas. These grants aim to support cultural cooperation projects between autonomous communities carried out by companies and non-profit entities in the national … [Read more...] about Spain: Competitive Grants for Cultural Cooperation Projects in Rural Areas

Ignite Change – Empowering Children in Crisis Settings!

Deadline: 21-Aug-25 Grand Challenges Canada has launched its Play Learn Thrive Initiative, offering a significant opportunity for not-for-profit organizations in Jordan, Lebanon, Kenya, or Uganda. The initiative seeks innovative projects focused on strengthening and supporting children's … [Read more...] about Ignite Change – Empowering Children in Crisis Settings!

Call for Grant: EU Code Week Initiative 2025 – Luxembourg

Deadline: 6-Aug-25 The WIDE ANDCO is pleased to announce a call for projects to support stakeholders in Luxembourg in organizing digital and coding activities as part of the EU Code Week initiative. They are seeking projects that align with the Code4Europe and EU Code Week’s mission to promote … [Read more...] about Call for Grant: EU Code Week Initiative 2025 – Luxembourg

Romania: Benefit from Microgrants and Support for Impactful Activities

Deadline: 6-Aug-25 Are you ready to turn your innovative programming project into reality or expand your existing initiatives? The Digital Coalition, as a regional hub, has launched a call for project proposals that can benefit from microgrants to support impactful activities in digital … [Read more...] about Romania: Benefit from Microgrants and Support for Impactful Activities

Request for Applications: Professionalization of Research Centers in Croatia

Deadline: 1-Sep-25 Applications are now open for to submit proposals for professionalization of research centers to strengthen the operational and management capacities of Croatian public research organizations. This call aims to address challenges such as underutilized infrastructure, limited … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Professionalization of Research Centers in Croatia

Request for Applications: Facilitated Cooperation for AI in Science

Deadline: 23-Sep-25 Applications are now open for the topic ‘Facilitated Cooperation for AI in Science (CSA)’. Aims The aim of the CSA is to structure AI-enabled research in Europe and assess options towards optimising the ecosystem for AI in Science in Europe, through a Strategic Research … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Facilitated Cooperation for AI in Science

Submit Applications for South Australian History Fund

Deadline: 11-Jul-25 The History Trust of South Australia is delighted to invite applications for its South Australian History Fund to offer grants that progressively add to South Australia’s history, bringing it to life. The South Australian History Fund enables more stories to be gathered, … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for South Australian History Fund

Funding to Shape the Future of Learning: Start Here, Change Everything

Deadline: 13-Aug-25 The Spencer Foundation has announced the opening of its Vision Grants Program for 2025, inviting researchers and practitioners to come together and design innovative educational research initiatives with the power to transform systems. This unique funding opportunity is … [Read more...] about Funding to Shape the Future of Learning: Start Here, Change Everything

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