Deadline: 28-Sep-23 Nominations are now open for the Global Development Awards Competition, an innovative award scheme administered by GDN, funded under the Policy and Human Resources Development Fund (PHRD) trust fund managed by the World Bank, and generously supported by the Ministry of … [Read more...] about The Global Development Awards Competition 2023 Edition is back!
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Up to $75,000 available under Vision Grants Program to support Equitable Educational Systems
Deadline: 15-Aug-23 The Spencer Foundation is offering Vision Grants to support the field in producing research that disrupts long-standing inequities toward more just and equitable systems. The foundation believes that visionary and cross-disciplinary/multi-method scholarship, conducted in … [Read more...] about Up to $75,000 available under Vision Grants Program to support Equitable Educational Systems
Up to $3000 available under ISSNAF Young Investigator Awards 2023 – Italy
Deadline: 16-Jul-23 The Italian Scientists and Scholars in North America Foundation (ISSNAF) is awarding the Young Investigator Awards in various disciplines to outstanding, early-career Italian researchers working in the United States or Canada, in recognition of the significant and innovative … [Read more...] about Up to $3000 available under ISSNAF Young Investigator Awards 2023 – Italy
ENRICH in LAC Call: Support in the Exploitation of Results
Deadline: 7-Jul-23 The European Network of Research and Innovation Centres and Hubs in Latin America and Caribbean (ENRICH in LAC) has opened a Call for Support in the Exploitation of Results to provide a free-of-charge service for ten (10) Horizon 2020 (H2020) and/or Horizon Europe (HE) projects … [Read more...] about ENRICH in LAC Call: Support in the Exploitation of Results
Funding Competition: Professional & Financial Services Data Access Innovation Lab – ESG (UK)
Deadline: 30-Aug-23 Individuals employed by a UK registered business or organisation can apply to be part of a 3 day innovation lab. During this they will develop consortia and innovation projects. After the lab, consortia will have the chance to apply for project funding. Innovate UK and ESRC … [Read more...] about Funding Competition: Professional & Financial Services Data Access Innovation Lab – ESG (UK)
Funding to establish an Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation Network – UK
Deadline: 24-Oct-23 Apply for funding to establish an interdisciplinary research and innovation network consisting of a strategic coordination hub and associated partnerships or spokes that will bring together academic, finance and relevant user communities. The network will catalyse the … [Read more...] about Funding to establish an Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation Network – UK
Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2023
Deadline: 20-Aug-23 Explore, start and grow your idea, get access to the world-leading Digital Incubator program and compete for awards of up to $10,000! Social Shifters is looking for creative ideas, projects, and business solutions to the problems that matter most to you and your … [Read more...] about Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2023
2nd Call for Proposals of “EUI – Innovative Actions” targets Greening Cities, Sustainable Tourism, and Harnessing Talent in shrinking cities
Deadline: 5-Oct-23 The European Urban Initiative is seeking proposals to fund projects to deliver tangible, real-life examples under the topics ‘Greening Cities’, ‘Sustainable tourism’ and ‘Harnessing talent in shrinking cities’. With an indicative budget of EUR 120 million ERDF, the second … [Read more...] about 2nd Call for Proposals of “EUI – Innovative Actions” targets Greening Cities, Sustainable Tourism, and Harnessing Talent in shrinking cities
2023 Shark Tank of Wellness Global Student Competition
Deadline: 31-Jul-23 The Shark Tank of Wellness competition is a global challenge where students submit their innovative ideas for the wellness industry for a chance to win prize money and a trip to the annual Global Wellness Summit. GWS Wellness Sharks are seeking innovative new concepts that … [Read more...] about 2023 Shark Tank of Wellness Global Student Competition
2023 GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security
Deadline: 25-Sep-23 Under the umbrella of the Creativity and Innovation Initiative, the GCSP and its Geopolitics and Global Futures Programme launched a prize to recognise deserving individuals or organisations that have an innovative approach to addressing international security … [Read more...] about 2023 GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security
India: Bio-Innovation Challenge for Sustainable Development
Deadline: 3-Jul-23 Bio-NEST NIPER Guwahati announces Ideathon # 4: IdeaFest to encourage and support innovative ideas in the field of life sciences and healthcare. The Scope of Ideas The scope includes any idea/ innovation related to life sciences, nanoscience, health care, Pharmaceutics, … [Read more...] about India: Bio-Innovation Challenge for Sustainable Development
Seeding the Future Global Food System Challenge
Deadline: 1-Aug-23 The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and the Seeding the Future Foundation are calling on all scientists, engineers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and multidisciplinary teams from non - governmental organizations (NGOs), non - profits, social enterprises, universities, … [Read more...] about Seeding the Future Global Food System Challenge
Call for Applications: Health Data for Action (Data Access Award) in the US
Deadline: 18-Aug-23 The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is seeking applications for the Health Data for Action (HD4A) program which is designed to leverage health data for actionable insights. The HD4A program further aligns with RWJF efforts to engage the healthcare sector in promoting … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Health Data for Action (Data Access Award) in the US
Family and Sexual Violence: Supporting Diverse Communities Grants Program 2023-24 (Australia)
Deadline: 1-Aug-23 The Family and Sexual Violence: Supporting Diverse Communities Grants Program 2023-24 (FSV Grants Program) will provide grants up to $150,000 per application for community organisations to deliver community-based projects and/or enhanced service capability to support inclusion, … [Read more...] about Family and Sexual Violence: Supporting Diverse Communities Grants Program 2023-24 (Australia)
Great Ideas Space for South Sudan 2023: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Training for Food Security
Deadline: 18-Jul-23 The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) invites young entrepreneurs, innovators, civil servants, and other actors along the agricultural value chain in South Sudan to apply to the Great Ideas Space for South Sudan 2023: Entrepreneurship and Innovation … [Read more...] about Great Ideas Space for South Sudan 2023: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Training for Food Security
OneBeat: An Opportunity for Young Musician Entrepreneurs in Ghana, Nigeria and the U.S.
Deadline: 14-Jul-23 OneBeat Ghana will bring together a cohort of leading young musician entrepreneurs from Ghana, Nigeria and the U.S. for an intensive 2-week residency in Ghana to exchange and build strategies for stronger artist communities and creative economies in the region. Fellows will … [Read more...] about OneBeat: An Opportunity for Young Musician Entrepreneurs in Ghana, Nigeria and the U.S.
2023 East Africa Biodesign Fellowship Program
Deadline: 18-Aug-23 Applications are now open for the East Africa Biodesign Fellowship Program, a leading-edge initiative at the University of Global Health Equity in partnership with the Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign and the Center of Excellence in Biomedical Engineering and eHealth under … [Read more...] about 2023 East Africa Biodesign Fellowship Program
2023 ACT NOW Award for African Female Founders
Deadline: 6-Aug-23 Any independent female entrepreneur from Africa can apply with and for her business! They will also get the chance to participate in an African Challenge, opening the door to independent funding. This year, the ACT NOW Award focuses on women who stand up, make a difference … [Read more...] about 2023 ACT NOW Award for African Female Founders
Call for Proposals in Mozambique to accelerate Clean Off-Grid Energy Access
Deadline: 31-Aug-23 The Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa (BGFA) has opened a call for proposals in Mozambique to incentivise clean-energy-based mini-grid solutions in the country. The re-launch of the call for proposals in Mozambique (BGFA2) aims to incentivise private off-grid energy service … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals in Mozambique to accelerate Clean Off-Grid Energy Access
Capgemini Nordic Sustainability Tech Award 2023
Deadline: 15-Sep-23 Is your organization pushing the boundaries of sustainable technology? Are you innovating to advance the climate agenda – and will your ideas scale for even bigger impact? Or perhaps a specific project has seen the implementation of new tech or a service innovation that is … [Read more...] about Capgemini Nordic Sustainability Tech Award 2023
Innovation Challenge 2023 – Future of Energy for Mobility
Deadline: 7-Jul-23 Plastic Omnium’s Innovation Challenge the Future of Energy for Mobility in partnership with SoScience is officially open for applications to accelerate innovation leveraging collective intelligence, through an open innovation approach. The Innovation Challenge is open to … [Read more...] about Innovation Challenge 2023 – Future of Energy for Mobility
YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program – Cohort 44
Deadline: 30-Jun-23 Applications are now open for the YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program to invest in the next generation of African leaders. The Accra Regional Leadership Centre (RLC), as part of united state government initiative, Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI), will … [Read more...] about YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program – Cohort 44
Engaged Environmental Science Program in the UK
Deadline: 20-Sep-23 The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) is now inviting applications for the Engaged environmental science: public engagement with environmental science research to move from environmental diagnosis to environmental cure. NERC is looking to fund three exemplar … [Read more...] about Engaged Environmental Science Program in the UK
Up to $1 Million Pilot Prize available under Decarbonization Technology Challenge
Deadline: 11-Aug-23 Are you reshaping the global energy landscape through trailblazing technology? Pitch your idea and power the future. The Decarbonization Technology Challenge invites innovators from across the globe to enter for a chance to win up to $1 million in piloting opportunities with … [Read more...] about Up to $1 Million Pilot Prize available under Decarbonization Technology Challenge
doroob: Development Incubation for Socially Driven Youth in Egypt
Deadline: 26-Jun-23 enpact has launched the Development Incubation Program to identify students and recent graduates with innovative ideas that tackle challenges in four economically and socially crucial sectors and support them in building their impact-driven businesses. An integrated support … [Read more...] about doroob: Development Incubation for Socially Driven Youth in Egypt
Applications Open: UK-South Korea Digital Health CRD Projects
Deadline: 2-Aug-23 £3 million is available for UK registered SMEs and eligible partners from Innovate UK and Medical Research Council for business led R&D projects, delivering industrial innovation through academic collaboration in Digital Health, for the UK and South Korea. Your project … [Read more...] about Applications Open: UK-South Korea Digital Health CRD Projects
RABI Cohort 5.0 in India
Deadline: 30-Jun-23 The Foundation for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development (FIED) is inviting agri-startups to submit applications for the RKVY-RAFTAAR's RABI program to support agribusiness incubation by tapping innovations and technologies for venture creation in agriculture. In … [Read more...] about RABI Cohort 5.0 in India
Open Call for Media Organisations in Yemen
Deadline: 30-Jun-23 IMS is pleased to announce an open call for project proposals supporting media development in Yemen. This allows Yemeni media organisations to submit their project ideas for potential funding and collaboration. IMS is dedicated to supporting innovative and impactful … [Read more...] about Open Call for Media Organisations in Yemen
International Programme for Ugandan Rural Women of FBOs
Deadline: 9-Jul-23 The Young Farmers Federation of Uganda has launched an International Programme for Ugandan Rural Women of Farmer Based Organizations (FBOs) “Advocacy, Association Development and Leadership”. The objective of the international programme is to empower women in rural areas of … [Read more...] about International Programme for Ugandan Rural Women of FBOs
Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund Accelerator Program
Deadline: 13-Jul-23 Applications are now open for the Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF) Accelerator Program to identify, equip and support the highest potential innovators to thrive in the UAE and beyond. As an innovator, you may not have access to industry insights, the market or … [Read more...] about Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund Accelerator Program
Call for Applications: European Prize for Women Innovators 2023
Deadline: 27-Sep-23 Are you a female entrepreneur with an innovative idea that will bring positive change to the society? Apply now to the European Prize for Women Innovators and enjoy the chance to be celebrated and rewarded for your hard work. The European Innovation Council (EIC) and the … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: European Prize for Women Innovators 2023
KIX Call for Proposals: Knowledge and Innovation for achieving Gender Equality and Social Inclusion at School
Deadline: 28-Aug-23 The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) invite proposals for applied research projects to generate and mobilize evidence in support of contextualizing and scaling the impact of innovative approaches to strengthen … [Read more...] about KIX Call for Proposals: Knowledge and Innovation for achieving Gender Equality and Social Inclusion at School
2023 InCube Challenge for Brilliant Young Minds across the Globe
Deadline: 1-Jul-23 If you want to experience a new, crazy challenge and have an entrepreneurial and open-minded spirit, then InCube is for you! Incube is a 5-day intensive design thinking challenge that takes place in a glass cube. Interdisciplinary teams of five solve a challenge on a … [Read more...] about 2023 InCube Challenge for Brilliant Young Minds across the Globe
Call for Applications: African Climate Innovation Challenge 2023
Deadline: 29-Jun-23 Applications are now available for African Climate Innovation Challenge to empower young Africans to create impact in their local communities by solving sustainability challenges through entrepreneurship and innovation. The African Climate Innovation Challenge (ACIC) which … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: African Climate Innovation Challenge 2023
Call for Proposals: Irrigation Show
Deadline: 14-Jul-23 The Irrigation Association is issuing a call for proposals to gather ideas for future industry presentations. The IA is continually working to expand its educational opportunities to provide valuable training and development to those in the industry, as well as those … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Irrigation Show
BIRAC invites Proposals under BIPP Scheme – India
Deadline: 31-Jul-23 The Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) has announced a call for proposals under the BIPP Scheme to support the development, validation and pre-commercialization of products/technologies. Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), a … [Read more...] about BIRAC invites Proposals under BIPP Scheme – India
UK: GCRF AgriFood Africa Innovation Awards (Round – 6)
Deadline: 4-Aug-23 UK-registered organisations are encouraged to submit applications a grant of up to £30,000 to explore solutions to African AgriFood challenges. Innovate UK KTN is delivering these Innovation Awards as part of the Global Challenges Research Fund AgriFood Africa … [Read more...] about UK: GCRF AgriFood Africa Innovation Awards (Round – 6)
Request for Concept Notes – ARISE Research Grants
Deadline: 7-Jul-23 Are you a women’s rights or civil society organization with experience conducting applied research and are interested in the intersection of gender equality and finance? The Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) - in consortium with the Criterion Institute and 2X … [Read more...] about Request for Concept Notes – ARISE Research Grants
Call for Proposals 2023: Good Practices towards Sustainable Soil and Water Management
Deadline: 23-Jul-23 The Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa, the Alliance for Soil of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), the Argentinian Association of Direct Seeding, Catholic Relief Services, the Project +Cotton from the International Cooperation of Brazil-FAO, the Food and Agriculture … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals 2023: Good Practices towards Sustainable Soil and Water Management
Call for Entries: NBI Youth Competition
Deadline: 15-Jul-23 Call for applications are open to youth from the Nile Basin countries who are interested in water and climate change, and who would like to propose creative solutions to apply and participate in the Nile Basin Competition for Youth. The competition aims to identify … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: NBI Youth Competition
2023 Asia Environmental Enforcement Awards
Deadline: 31-Jul-23 Applications are now open for the 2023 Asia Environmental Enforcement Awards to recognize and celebrate excellence in enforcement by government officials and institutions or teams combating transboundary crimes that affect the environment. The Awards are given to … [Read more...] about 2023 Asia Environmental Enforcement Awards
Submit Expressions of Interest for GBV Tech Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 27-Jun-23 Submissions are now open for the Gender-based Violence (GBV) Tech Innovation Challenge to identify and support promising tech-based interventions relevant to GBV programming within humanitarian settings. This Innovation Challenge is for piloting tech-based interventions … [Read more...] about Submit Expressions of Interest for GBV Tech Innovation Challenge
Call for Applications: IEEE Connecting the Unconnected Challenge
Deadline: 3-Jul-23 Applications are now open for the IEEE Connecting the Unconnected Challenge, a new global IEEE competition that solicits solutions from start-ups, grassroots organizations, universities, or anyone else that is working to bridge this digital divide in innovative … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: IEEE Connecting the Unconnected Challenge
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 India Awards Program
Deadline: 18-Aug-23 Nominate an inspirational entrepreneur and join in to celebrate 'The Art of Entrepreneurship' in the 25th EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Program. The EY World Entrepreneur of the Year Forum brings together disruptive entrepreneurs and global business leaders from more … [Read more...] about EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 India Awards Program
Civic Changemakers Fellowship Programme to create a Positive Impact using SDGs in Nigeria
Deadline: 30-Jun-23 TransparencIT selects and invites active community champions to develop and scale solutions for disrupting civic participation and improving governance and social justice in their communities. The Civic Changemakers Fellowship programme is a civic innovation and governance … [Read more...] about Civic Changemakers Fellowship Programme to create a Positive Impact using SDGs in Nigeria
The Africa-Europe Foundation launches ‘Partners Initiative’ to empower Youth-Led Initiatives
Deadline: 7-Jul-23 If you are a youth led organization, think-tank, civil society platform or NGO inspiring, empowering, and connecting local youth actors through dialogue to help shape a strong, mutually beneficial partnership between Africa and Europe, to tackle contemporary challenges linked … [Read more...] about The Africa-Europe Foundation launches ‘Partners Initiative’ to empower Youth-Led Initiatives
Grants to support Innovative Programmes to end Violence Against Women and Girls (Jamaica)
Deadline: 19-Jun-23 UN Women is awarding small grants to eligible Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to support the expansion of technical substantive capacity of groups working on innovative programmes to end violence against women and girls (VAWG) in Jamaica. UN Women MCO Caribbean is … [Read more...] about Grants to support Innovative Programmes to end Violence Against Women and Girls (Jamaica)
2024 India Australia Business & Community Alliance Awards
Deadline: 14-Aug-23 Nominations are now open for the 2024 India Australia Business & Community Alliance (IABCA) Awards supported by Investment NSW to celebrate the India-Australia relationship whilst simultaneously contributing to its development. Through the IABCA Awards, they invite you … [Read more...] about 2024 India Australia Business & Community Alliance Awards
Legatum Foundry Fellowship Program (Africa)
Deadline: 27-Jun-23 Nominations are now open for the Foundry Fellowship Program, a six-month transformative experience for accomplished entrepreneurs who are committed to leading the acceleration and interconnection of Africa’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems. Purpose The Foundry … [Read more...] about Legatum Foundry Fellowship Program (Africa)
Up to $100,000 available under President Tech Award – Uzbekistan
Deadline: 1-Jul-23 Applications are now open for the President Tech Award, a competition for the best software products in 5 main and 1 special areas. The aim is to attract the attention of young people to the field of IT technologies and encourage them to create innovative solutions and … [Read more...] about Up to $100,000 available under President Tech Award – Uzbekistan
