Innovation

IFAD Grant Agri Connect: Enabling Private Sector Investment and Access to Services for Smallholder Farmers

Deadline: 10-Aug-2024 The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has announced a call for proposals Agri Connect: Enabling Private Sector Investment and Access to Services for Smallholder Farmers through Digital Farmer Registry. Goal and Objectives The main goal is to … [Read more...] about IFAD Grant Agri Connect: Enabling Private Sector Investment and Access to Services for Smallholder Farmers

RFPs: Technology and Innovation for Assessing Operability and Closure of High Consequence Valves

Deadline: 29-Aug-2024 The Water Research Foundation is inviting applications for the "Technology and Innovation for Assessing Operability and Full Closure of High Consequence Valves" Project. Valves are integral to the operation of a water distribution system and are particularly important in … [Read more...] about RFPs: Technology and Innovation for Assessing Operability and Closure of High Consequence Valves

U.S. Mission to Morocco: Space and Climate Camp

Deadline: 04-Sep-2024 The U.S. Embassy in Morocco is pleased to announce an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a Space Climate Camp for students ages 18-25. This camp will offer hands-on learning opportunities for 30 Moroccan participants to explore and … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to Morocco: Space and Climate Camp

CFPs: Accelerate High Quality Outcomes-based Projects

Deadline: 26-Aug-24 The Outcomes Accelerator offers flexible funding, targeted expertise, and networking to support OBF initiatives with testing, launching, and scaling. The Outcomes Accelerator is a catalytic platform to accelerate more effective testing, scaling and the eventual … [Read more...] about CFPs: Accelerate High Quality Outcomes-based Projects

Queensland Biosecurity Grants Program – Australia

Deadline: 31-Jul-24 Applications are now open for the Queensland Biosecurity Grants Program to foster innovation, enhance education, and strengthen preparedness through strategic funding initiatives with stakeholders. By supporting projects and activities across diverse sectors, the program … [Read more...] about Queensland Biosecurity Grants Program – Australia

Submissions open for Community Support Grant Program – Australia

Deadline: 01-Aug-2024 The Community Support Grant Program is providing funding and/or in-kind assistance to support community organisations in their efforts to provide services, activities and events that are of benefit to the community. The Community Support Grant Program will foster a … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Community Support Grant Program – Australia

Australia: Community Economic Development Grant Program

Deadline: 01-Aug-2024 The Community Economic Development Grant Program is providing funding to support local community groups to deliver programs and projects that are of benefit to local businesses and the broader economy. Program Objectives and Outcomes The Community Economic Development … [Read more...] about Australia: Community Economic Development Grant Program

The Internet Society Foundation announces the BOLT Grant Program

Deadline: 06-Aug-2024 The Internet Society Foundation is pleased to announce the BOLT Grant Program to support teams of innovators working to expand the possibility of Internet connectivity and access globally through the development of prototypes and pilots. The Internet Society Foundation … [Read more...] about The Internet Society Foundation announces the BOLT Grant Program

ADB Challenge: Innovative Cooling Solutions for Rural Women in Asia

Deadline: 31-Jul-24 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is inviting applicants to discover and test cooling storage solutions designed specifically for rural women in Bangladesh and Cambodia which will enhance their ability to adapt, minimize losses caused by heat, and foster economic stability and … [Read more...] about ADB Challenge: Innovative Cooling Solutions for Rural Women in Asia

The U.S. Embassy’s Open Grant Competition for Non-Profits, NGOs, and CSOs in Morocco

Deadline: 2-Sep-24 The U.S. Embassy in Rabat, Morocco is pleased to announce an open grant competition to award a cooperative agreement to organize the “SportTech Entrepreneurship Program.” The Embassy’s Public Affairs Office invites proposals from established Moroccan associations, committed, … [Read more...] about The U.S. Embassy’s Open Grant Competition for Non-Profits, NGOs, and CSOs in Morocco

Ramsar Wetland Conservation Awards and Evian Special Prize by Danone

Deadline: 30-Sep-24 The Convention on Wetlands announces a call for nominations for the ninth edition of the Ramsar Wetland Conservation Awards and Evian Special Prize by Danone. Award categories The Ramsar Wetland Conservation Award for Innovation: recognizing a person, project, programme, … [Read more...] about Ramsar Wetland Conservation Awards and Evian Special Prize by Danone

Local Adaptation Champions Awards: Cash Prize for Local Solutions

Deadline: 11-Aug-2024 The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) is seeking nominations for the Local Adaptation Champions Awards. The GCA Local Adaptation Champions Awards spotlight and reward innovative, exemplary, inspiring, and scalable locally-led efforts that address the impacts of climate … [Read more...] about Local Adaptation Champions Awards: Cash Prize for Local Solutions

iF Social Impact Prize: EUR 100,000 for Projects Advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals

Deadline: 13-Sep-2024 Submissions are now open for iF Social Impact Prize to support projects that contribute to improving the society. If you work towards achieving one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, your project is eligible. Categories All submissions should be in … [Read more...] about iF Social Impact Prize: EUR 100,000 for Projects Advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals

University Capacity Building Program (Georgia)

Deadline: 09-Aug-2024 The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia, is pleased to announce an open competition for a University Capacity Building Program (UCBP). U.S. non-profit, non-governmental organizations and accredited American higher education institutions … [Read more...] about University Capacity Building Program (Georgia)

Apply for funding from the Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) – Kenya

Deadline: 30-Aug-2024 The Embassy of Finland hereby invites Kenya civil society organizations and private sector to submit proposals to apply for funding from the Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC). FLC is a development cooperation instrument managed by the Embassy in Nairobi. The fund provides … [Read more...] about Apply for funding from the Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) – Kenya

Notice of Funding Opportunity: Go Viral Festival & Network (Kazakhstan)

Deadline: 05-Aug-2024 The U.S. Department of State’s Consulate General in Almaty, Kazakhstan announces an open competition to implement Go Viral, a program aiming to diversify Central Asia’s economy by developing emerging talent in youth 18-35 in entrepreneurship, culture, technology, creative … [Read more...] about Notice of Funding Opportunity: Go Viral Festival & Network (Kazakhstan)

Call for Applications: Resilient Infrastructure 2024

Deadline: 20-Nov-2024 The European Commission (EC) is inviting applications for the Resilient Infrastructure 2024 under the Horizon Europe Framework Programme (HORIZON). Scope Under the Open Topic, proposals are welcome to address new, upcoming or unforeseen challenges and/or creative or … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Resilient Infrastructure 2024

Vulnerable Peoples Vaccination Program Grants – Australia

Deadline: 23-Aug-24 The Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is inviting vaccination providers, local government and nongovernment organisations with strong links to vulnerable populations in their community to provide innovative and coordinated activities that enable the delivery and … [Read more...] about Vulnerable Peoples Vaccination Program Grants – Australia

8th Arab-European Youth Forum: Youth and Intercultural Dialogue in times of Artificial Intelligence

Deadline: 24-Jul-2024 In cooperation with the Ministry of Youth and Sport of Egypt, the 2024 Arab-European Youth Forum is organised with a view to reset and re-launch the cooperation between young people and youth movements affiliated to the two organisations. The forum will be a unique space … [Read more...] about 8th Arab-European Youth Forum: Youth and Intercultural Dialogue in times of Artificial Intelligence

CFAs: U.S.- Tanzania Tech Challenge

Deadline: 13-Aug-2024 The U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to support innovative solutions to boost civic engagement and bolster media literacy as well as support information integrity efforts. Participants can present tech-based … [Read more...] about CFAs: U.S.- Tanzania Tech Challenge

EC offers Grants for Demand-Led Innovation through Public Procurement

Deadline: 20-Nov-2024 The European Commission (EC) is offering grants for Demand-Led Innovation through Public Procurement under Horizon Europe Framework Programme (HORIZON). Scope End-users and public procurers from several countries are invited to send proposals for launching a … [Read more...] about EC offers Grants for Demand-Led Innovation through Public Procurement

CFPs: Resilient and Secure Urban Planning and new tools for EU Territorial Entities

Deadline: 20-Nov-2024 The European Commission (EC) is providing grants to support the implementation of resilient and secure urban planning, alongside the adoption of new tools for EU territorial entities. Scope European territories are developing into more connected and complex systems of … [Read more...] about CFPs: Resilient and Secure Urban Planning and new tools for EU Territorial Entities

Nominations open for Rising Innovators Prize

Deadline: 25-Sep-2024 The European Commission (EC) is seeking nominations for the European Prize for Women Innovators under the category Rising Innovators. Objectives The European Prize for Women Innovators celebrates the women entrepreneurs behind Europe’s game-changing innovations, so … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Rising Innovators Prize

Call for Nominations: Women Innovators Prize

Deadline: 25-Sep-2024 The European Commission (EC) is accepting nominations for the European Prize for Women Innovators under the category Women Innovators. Objectives The European Prize for Women Innovators celebrates the women entrepreneurs behind Europe’s game-changing innovations, so … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Women Innovators Prize

Harare American Spaces Grant 2024 (Zimbabwe)

Deadline: 31-Jul-2024 The Public Diplomacy (PD) section at the U.S. Embassy in Harare of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications for a grant award to deepen understanding of the United States through interactive, engaging programming at … [Read more...] about Harare American Spaces Grant 2024 (Zimbabwe)

CFAs: GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security

Deadline: 23-Sep-24 Applications are now open for the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) Prize for Innovation in Global Security to reach across all relevant disciplines and fields and to encourage and recognise excellence in contributing to new approaches to enhancing sustainable global … [Read more...] about CFAs: GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security

Innovation for India Awards Invites Non-Profit and For-Profit Organizations to Apply

Deadline: 17-Jul-24 MIF’s Innovation for India Awards are a platform to propel currently hidden, yet potentially game-changing innovators into the limelight. These biennial awards are a benchmark for innovation excellence in India. They are a gateway to recognition by the industry’s most … [Read more...] about Innovation for India Awards Invites Non-Profit and For-Profit Organizations to Apply

Open Call for Fighting Crime and Terrorism 2024

Deadline: 20-Nov-2024 The European Commission (EC) is inviting proposals for the Fighting Crime and Terrorism 2024 under the Horizon Europe Framework Programme (HORIZON). Scope Under the Open Topic, proposals are welcome to address new, upcoming or unforeseen challenges and/or creative or … [Read more...] about Open Call for Fighting Crime and Terrorism 2024

Young Environmentalist Innovative Challenge – Kenya

Deadline: 31-Jul-2024 The Kenya Community Development Foundation (KCDF) is inviting applications for the Young Environmentalist Innovative Challenge (YEIC). The Young Environmentalist Innovation Challenge (YEIC) is an environmental innovation fund established by KCDF through the generous gift … [Read more...] about Young Environmentalist Innovative Challenge – Kenya

Open Call for Sustainable Cities Challenge Varanasi

Deadline: 5-Sep-24 The Toyota Mobility Foundation is looking for innovators to create innovative, data-driven solutions that make crowded areas of Varanasi's old city of Kashi safer and more accessible for religious tourists, local residents and vulnerable populations (such as elderly people and … [Read more...] about Open Call for Sustainable Cities Challenge Varanasi

CFAs: Sustainable Cities Challenge – Detroit

Deadline: 12-Sep-24 Entries are now open for the Sustainable Cities Challenge for innovators to demonstrate solutions that decrease fossil fuel use and reduce costs of freight operations in Detroit’s Eastern Market. Priorities Solutions should address one or more of the following: … [Read more...] about CFAs: Sustainable Cities Challenge – Detroit

Transition-to-Scale Funding Program

Deadline: 25-Sep-24 Submissions are now open for the Transition-to-Scale Funding Program. At Transition to Scale (TTS), Being will support promising innovations that have achieved proof-of-concept or demonstrated initial positive results of the innovation and have significant potential to … [Read more...] about Transition-to-Scale Funding Program

$50,000 Post-Harvest Loss Innovation Prize – Apply Now!

Deadline: 31-Jul-24 The Factor[e] Ventures is seeking groundbreaking solutions that empower smallholder farmers in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa to reduce post-harvest loss. The Factor E is seeking innovative solutions that reduce post-harvest loss for smallholder farmers in emerging … [Read more...] about $50,000 Post-Harvest Loss Innovation Prize – Apply Now!

New Fund to Create Good Quality Employment for Women and Youth in Vulnerable Situations

Deadline: 30-Aug-24 The "la Caixa" Foundation is inviting applications for the Work4Progress Program to create good quality employment for women and young adults in vulnerable situations in India, Mozambique and Peru. The W4P programme promotes social innovation platforms for action and … [Read more...] about New Fund to Create Good Quality Employment for Women and Youth in Vulnerable Situations

Stop TB Partnership launches Community Award 2024

Deadline: 7-Oct-24 The Stop TB Partnership is launching the call for nominations for the STP Community Award 2024 under the theme “Ending TB Stigma through Art”. While art forms have played a central role in conveying messages for centuries, for the first time ever the Stop TB Partnership is … [Read more...] about Stop TB Partnership launches Community Award 2024

EC offers Grants for expanding Academia-Enterprise Collaborations

Deadline: 19-Sep-24 European Commission is offering grants for expanding academia-enterprise collaborations under the Horizon Europe Framework Programme (HORIZON). Scope Target group(s): Research and innovation (related actors such as vocational schools, higher education institutions, … [Read more...] about EC offers Grants for expanding Academia-Enterprise Collaborations

Children’s Mental Health Innovation Awards – United States

Deadline: 8-Jul-24 Nominations are now open for the Children’s Mental Health Innovation Awards that aims to fund transformative mental healthcare solutions for children across the U.S. The program helps address the lack of investment in youth mental health, connect innovative ideas with … [Read more...] about Children’s Mental Health Innovation Awards – United States

Grants to support Integration of Cancer Images into the Federated Pan-European Infrastructure

Deadline: 10-Oct-24 The European Commission (EC) is accepting proposals to foster innovation and deployment of digital technologies in cancer treatment and care, to achieve more precise and faster clinical decision-making, diagnostics, treatments, and predictive medicine for cancer … [Read more...] about Grants to support Integration of Cancer Images into the Federated Pan-European Infrastructure

CFAs: NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (US)

Deadline: 5-Aug-24 The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing the availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) State Program funding to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. The purpose of CIG is to stimulate … [Read more...] about CFAs: NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (US)

Apply for BOLD Workshop on Economic Development – Bosnia and Herzegovina

Deadline: 22-Jul-24 The United States Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina, through the Public Diplomacy Section (PDS), is pleased to announce a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to design and implement one (seven-day) BOLD (Balkanski Omladinski Lideri, Young Balkan Leaders) Economic … [Read more...] about Apply for BOLD Workshop on Economic Development – Bosnia and Herzegovina

Nominations open for Bett Asia Awards 2024

Deadline: 5-Aug-24 Nominations are now open for the Bett Asia Awards to celebrate and champion the EdTech trendsetters and innovators who are revolutionising education across the Asia-Pacific region. Award Categories The 21st Century Learning Award This award goes to the individual, … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Bett Asia Awards 2024

Applications open for ASEAN Reporters Tour Program

Deadline: 7-Aug-24 The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Mission to ASEAN (USASEAN) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for a grant to develop and implement the 2024 ASEAN Reporters Tour to take place approximately October 26 to November 7, 2024. The Reporter … [Read more...] about Applications open for ASEAN Reporters Tour Program

4th Cycle of NCD Lab for Innovative Solutions

Deadline: 30-Jun-24 For its 4th cycle, the NCD Lab is looking for innovative solutions that transform how NCD and mental health services are delivered by leveraging the primary health care approach. The Knowledge Action Portal on NCDs (KAP) is an online knowledge repository and community … [Read more...] about 4th Cycle of NCD Lab for Innovative Solutions

U.S. Mission to Cote d’Ivoire: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program

Deadline: 30-Jul-24 The U.S. Embassy Abidjan Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. Purpose of Small Grants PDS Abidjan invites proposals for programs that strengthen … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to Cote d’Ivoire: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program

SYP Trust Grant Programme for Children and Young People in the UK

Deadline: 27-Sep-24 SYP Trust is offering small grants to organisations working with young people (with a preference for ages 11-18) in Greater London. SYP Trust aims to bring about positive change where it is needed in the lives of children and young people in London. Aims Through their … [Read more...] about SYP Trust Grant Programme for Children and Young People in the UK

Call for Proposals: Circular Fast-track Initiatives

Deadline: 20-Sep-24 The Nordic Innovation Circular Fast Track is the effort to challenge Nordic companies, innovation ecosystems, public sector organizations, cluster organizations, business networks and innovation institutions to team up for new high-impact projects. The call is a part of the … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Circular Fast-track Initiatives

Applications Open for the Innovative Solutions for Teacher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa Programme

Deadline: 15-Jul-24 Applications are now open for the Innovative Solutions for Teacher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa programme to support African countries to improve the education and training of teachers and to make sure that their schools have enough qualified teachers. The initiative … [Read more...] about Applications Open for the Innovative Solutions for Teacher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa Programme

Call for Proposals: Shaping an Inclusive and Sustainable Future of Work in Asia

Deadline: 19-Jul-24 LIRNEasia invites proposals for gender-responsive, policy-relevant applied research projects that contribute to a sustainable and inclusive future of work in the Asian region. This call is supported with funding from the International Development Research Centre … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Shaping an Inclusive and Sustainable Future of Work in Asia

Grants to support Societal Learning for the Green Transition (Denmark)

Deadline: 5-Sep-24 The Novo Nordisk Foundation is currently accepting applications to support societal learning to help accelerate the green transition of society. The purpose of this call is to support projects and initiatives that will innovate, implement and/or scale up more sustainable … [Read more...] about Grants to support Societal Learning for the Green Transition (Denmark)

YSEALI AI FutureMakers Regional Workshop

Deadline: 12-Jul-24 The Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement under the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) to develop and implement the YSEALI AI FutureMakers Regional Workshop – a six-day workshop in … [Read more...] about YSEALI AI FutureMakers Regional Workshop

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