Deadline: 21-Jun-23 UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £5 million for innovative projects that stimulate growth in the rare earth elements (REE) critical materials supply chain. This funding is from Innovate UKs CLIMATES programme. The aim of this competition is to … [Read more...] about Open Call for Critical Materials for Magnets – Strand 2 (UK)
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UK: Nature of Scotland Awards 2023
Deadline: 30-May-23 The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is accepting nominations for the 2023 Nature of Scotland Awards to celebrate the inspirational people, projects and partnerships across different aspects of nature conservation in Scotland. They have 10 awards to choose … [Read more...] about UK: Nature of Scotland Awards 2023
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program (Round 15) – Canada
Deadline: 16-Jun-23 Applications are now open for the Round 15 of the Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program to provide funding for manufacturers and processors of wood products across Ontario. Objectives The objective of Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program (FSIIP) is … [Read more...] about Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program (Round 15) – Canada
India: 4th Edition of the National Startup Awards [Cash prize of INR 10 lakhs]
Deadline: 15-Jun-2023 The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is inviting applications for the National Startup Awards 2023 to recognize, reward, promote and offer exclusive handholding support to a diverse set of startups. In this edition, the startups will be … [Read more...] about India: 4th Edition of the National Startup Awards [Cash prize of INR 10 lakhs]
Oxfam Young Leaders Fellowship Programme 2023 | Call for Innovative Ideas for Gender Justice
Deadline: 30-Apr-23 Are you a feminist activist challenging patriarchy and social norms and have innovative ideas for gender justice? Are you an artist, writer/story teller or photo journalist or videographer capturing and disseminating peoples stories for freedom and social justice? Are you a … [Read more...] about Oxfam Young Leaders Fellowship Programme 2023 | Call for Innovative Ideas for Gender Justice
Call for Applications: The Public Sector Innovation Challenge in Malawi
Deadline: 31-May-23 The Malawi Government with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is calling for submission of proposals for the Innovation Challenge, in line with ongoing efforts to support government institutions to adopt innovative reforms for improving public … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: The Public Sector Innovation Challenge in Malawi
Open Call: EU Support to Livelihoods Under the Regional Response to the Syrian Crisis (Jordan)
Deadline: 8-Jun-23 The European Union (EU) is seeking proposals to improve income-generating opportunities and access to decent jobs for refugees and their hosts. Objectives of the Programme and Priority Issues The global objective of this call for proposals is to improve … [Read more...] about Open Call: EU Support to Livelihoods Under the Regional Response to the Syrian Crisis (Jordan)
Great Blue Wall Challenge – Apply Now!
Deadline: 24-Apr-23 Submissions are now being accepted for the Great Blue Wall Challenge from the ocean-positive startups and social enterprises which contribute to the sustainability and resilience of the Western Indian Ocean, aligning with the Great Blue Wall Initiative and delivering benefits … [Read more...] about Great Blue Wall Challenge – Apply Now!
Open Call for Mirror Region: Become a Rural Game-Changer
Deadline: 13-Apr-23 The dRural has launched an open call to co-develop and implement a digital solution based on the exploitation of data from existing service platforms that deliver multiple innovative services to rural citizens while creating opportunities for economic growth and quality of … [Read more...] about Open Call for Mirror Region: Become a Rural Game-Changer
Innovation Fund Small Scale Projects
Deadline: 19-Sep-23 The European Commission is accepting proposals for the Innovation Fund Small Scale Projects. Scope The following activities can be funded under this topic: activities that support innovation in low-carbon technologies and processes in sectors listed in Annex I to … [Read more...] about Innovation Fund Small Scale Projects
Call for Proposals: Micro and Small Grants Program – Kenya
Deadline: 7-Apr-23 The Jumuiya Women Fund is seeking applications to provide micro and small grants to eligible community-based women rights organizations and groups, feminist movements and networks, and other women-led coalitions in the following counties: Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Baringo, … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Micro and Small Grants Program – Kenya
Call for 2023 Nominations: APEC Science Prize
Deadline: 28-Apr-23 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Science Prize for Innovation, Research and Education (ASPIRE), which highlights young scientists, aged 40 and under, who exemplify a commitment to international science collaboration. The … [Read more...] about Call for 2023 Nominations: APEC Science Prize
India: AIM-ICDK Water Innovation Challenge 3.0
Deadline: 24-Apr-23 NITI Aayog’s flagship program - Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has been at the forefront of promoting a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. As a part of the Indo- Danish Bilateral Green Strategic Partnership, Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog (AIM) launched the Open … [Read more...] about India: AIM-ICDK Water Innovation Challenge 3.0
Call for Applications: Greenovations Incubation and Mentorship Program
Deadline: 23-Apr-23 Are you a business with an innovative solution in Africa that tackles existing challenges like: Smart agriculture, Renewable energy, Waste management, Water management, Climate action. Then apply to the Greenovations Incubation and Mentorship program to receive tailor-made … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Greenovations Incubation and Mentorship Program
Nominations open for the Social Impact Award in Croatia!
Deadline: 28-May-23 Are you ready to make a social change? Then you can apply for the Social Impact Award. The Social Impact Award consists of a series of events and workshops aimed at spreading and raising awareness of social entrepreneurship. Through the program, they teach participants the … [Read more...] about Nominations open for the Social Impact Award in Croatia!
Funding Call: Community Safety Innovation Fund 2023 (Ireland)
Deadline: 19-May-23 Minister for Justice Simon Harris has announced the launch of the Community Safety Innovation Fund (CSIF) funding call 2023. The Community Safety Innovation Fund allows proceeds of crime to be directed into community projects to support community safety ensures that … [Read more...] about Funding Call: Community Safety Innovation Fund 2023 (Ireland)
Start-Up Chile Accelerator Program (Growth 6)
Deadline: 11-Apr-23 Applicants are invited to submit their applications for the Start-Up Chile (Growth 6) Call. Objectives Generate a socioeconomic impact in Chile, through support for innovative technological ventures that allow the sophistication and/or diversification of the country's … [Read more...] about Start-Up Chile Accelerator Program (Growth 6)
4th UNCTAD Youth Forum: For Planetary Prosperity
Deadline: 30-Jun-23 The 4th UNCTAD Youth Forum is now open to students or young professionals aged 18 to 30, who are interested in trade and development issues and want to debate with other youth from around the world. With the theme “For Planetary Prosperity”, young students or professionals … [Read more...] about 4th UNCTAD Youth Forum: For Planetary Prosperity
NOFO: Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative Fellowship Program
Deadline: 15-May-23 The Office of Citizen Exchanges at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) invites proposal submissions for the FY 2023 Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI) Fellowship Program. YTILI is a two-way exchange program … [Read more...] about NOFO: Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative Fellowship Program
Nominations Now Open for WasteSorted Awards 2023 in Australia
Deadline: 19-May-23 The Waste Authority has launched the WasteSorted Awards to recognise the outstanding achievements of Western Australians working towards a low waste and circular economy future, through improved waste practices and innovative waste solutions. It celebrates those making … [Read more...] about Nominations Now Open for WasteSorted Awards 2023 in Australia
Call for Proposals: Small Grants Scheme-2 on Soft Measures
Deadline: 10-May-23 Applications are now open for the Small Grants Scheme-2 on Soft Measures - Development of business skills for enterprises in the focus areas Green Industry Innovation, Blue Growth and ICT. The Programme has the objective to increase value creation and sustainable growth in … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Small Grants Scheme-2 on Soft Measures
Nominations Open for the European Capital of Innovation Awards (iCapital) 2023
Deadline: 29-Jun-23 The European Commission (EC) is calling nominations for the European Capital of Innovation Awards (iCapital) 2023. Scope The traditional city innovation ecosystem is opening up to new models of innovation engaging citizens. An increasing number of cities are acting as … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for the European Capital of Innovation Awards (iCapital) 2023
Nominations Open for InnoStars Awards
Deadline: 16-Apr-23 Nominations are now open for the InnoStars Awards, a key acceleration programme for early-stage start-ups from Central, Eastern and Southern Europe, where the pace of innovation is more moderate. The programme helps transform prototypes and MVPs into health solutions or … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for InnoStars Awards
Mimics Innovation Awards: Advancing Mass Personalization for Healthcare
Deadline: 30-Apr-23 Entries are now open for the Mimics Innovation Awards to celebrate the people advancing healthcare through mass personalization breakthroughs. Mass personalization is about delivering truly individual medicine, at scale, and at an affordable cost. It has the potential to … [Read more...] about Mimics Innovation Awards: Advancing Mass Personalization for Healthcare
Apply for 2023 Ilia Calderon Scholarship
Deadline: 17-Apr-23 One Young World launched the Ilia Calderón Scholarship to support young Afro-descendant or Indigenous leaders. Following the success of the "Ilia Calderón" Scholarship in 2021 and 2022, One Young World has once again teamed up with the Jang-Calderón Family Foundation to … [Read more...] about Apply for 2023 Ilia Calderon Scholarship
Nominations Open for the 2023 Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize
Deadline: 15-May-23 Do you know an outstanding, ethical, global leader? Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize nominations are now open to nominate an innovative, risk-taking, ethical candidate for a chance to win one of the leadership prizes. Prize winners may be nominated by anyone, … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for the 2023 Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize
UK: NATEP Helping SMEs Innovate in Aerospace [Spring 2023]
Deadline: 10-May-23 UK registered SMEs are now invited to apply for a share of up to £2.5 million for industrial-led civil aerospace collaborative R&D projects. Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is working with the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) and the Department for … [Read more...] about UK: NATEP Helping SMEs Innovate in Aerospace [Spring 2023]
MTN Media Innovation Programme in Nigeria
Deadline: 4-Apr-23 Applications for the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP) programme are now open. This is your chance to take your media career to the next level with a programme that is fully sponsored by MTN Nigeria and tailored specifically for mid-stream practitioners. The MTN Media … [Read more...] about MTN Media Innovation Programme in Nigeria
U.S. Mission to Lesotho: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program
Deadline: 15-May-23 The U.S. Embassy Maseru 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 The Public Diplomacy Section Maseru invites proposals for … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to Lesotho: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program
Innovation Grants for Municipal Waste Management: Financial Support to Third Parties
Deadline: 7-Apr-23 The present Sub-Grant scheme is launched in the framework of the Action ‘Capital Cities Collaborating on Common Challenges in Hazardous Waste Management – Yerevan, Warsaw, Tirana’ and is co-financed by the European Union and by these municipalities. Goals The main goal of … [Read more...] about Innovation Grants for Municipal Waste Management: Financial Support to Third Parties
Request for Proposals: Build & Implement Innovative Access Models to Safe & Nutritious Foods (Nigeria)
Deadline: 31-Mar-23 The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is requesting proposals to build and implement innovative access models to safe and nutritious foods for farmers and workers in the rice and maize value chain. GAIN is implementing the Strengthening Nutrition in Priority … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Build & Implement Innovative Access Models to Safe & Nutritious Foods (Nigeria)
Open Call for Youth in Action in Madagascar
Deadline: 12-May-23 The European Commission (EC) is accepting proposals to strengthen local CSOs as full-fledged actors of good governance and development. The action aims to contribute to an inclusive, participatory, autonomous and independent civil society and democratic space and to an … [Read more...] about Open Call for Youth in Action in Madagascar
Entries Open for UNEP’s Champions of the Earth Award
Deadline: 14-Apr-23 The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) seeks nominations of individuals, organisations, and governments working on sustainable solutions to eliminate plastic pollution. The Champions of the Earth award honours individuals, groups, and organisations whose actions … [Read more...] about Entries Open for UNEP’s Champions of the Earth Award
Nominations Now Open for the CLEPA Innovation Awards 2023
Deadline: 5-May-23 The European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) is seeking nominations for its Innovation Awards to celebrate and recognise the innovative excellence of the European automotive supply industry, and invites, companies, SMEs and start-ups from across the automotive … [Read more...] about Nominations Now Open for the CLEPA Innovation Awards 2023
14th Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award – India
Deadline: 30-Apr-23 Entries are now open for the 14th Social Entrepreneur the Year Award to celebrate the advancement of social innovation Worldwide. The awards recognize the individuals and organisations who implement innovative, sustainable and large-scale solutions to address poverty, … [Read more...] about 14th Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award – India
Interreg Europe: Second Call for Projects Proposals
Deadline: 9-Jun-23 The Interreg Europe is now inviting proposals for its Second Call for Projects to support the exchange and transfer of experience, innovative approaches and capacity building among public authorities and other policy relevant organisations across Europe with a view to improving … [Read more...] about Interreg Europe: Second Call for Projects Proposals
Impacc Venture Program Now Open for Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 31-Mar-23 Are you an entrepreneur in Tanzania, Rwanda, or Uganda? With an innovative, local, green product or service? Creating sustainable jobs? In bottom of pyramid communities? In need of funding to scale your social business? Looking for a true partner at eye level? Then, become an … [Read more...] about Impacc Venture Program Now Open for Entrepreneurs
Google for Startups: Cloud Academy to Help Tech Startups in APAC
Deadline: 7-Apr-23 Google for Startups is accepting applications for the Cloud Academy, a 12-week program designed to help tech startups based in the Asia-Pacific region leverage Google Cloud technology and data-powered innovation to transform their businesses. Selected startups will attend a … [Read more...] about Google for Startups: Cloud Academy to Help Tech Startups in APAC
[UK] Funding Competition: Knowledge Asset Grant Fund – Explore
Deadline: 8-Jun-23 Applicants are now invited to submit applications for the Knowledge Asset Grant Fund – Explore. The funding will aid exploitation of high potential intangible assets that have a broader application or client base than their owner organisation. The Knowledge Asset Grant … [Read more...] about [UK] Funding Competition: Knowledge Asset Grant Fund – Explore
UK: Knowledge Asset Grant Fund [Expand]
Deadline: 8-Jun-23 Innovate UK has launched the Knowledge Asset Grant Fund: Expand. The funding will aid exploitation of high potential intangible assets that have a broader application or client base than their owner organisation. The Knowledge Asset Grant Fund (KAGF) is run by the … [Read more...] about UK: Knowledge Asset Grant Fund [Expand]
Climate Launchpad: The Green Business Ideas Competition
Deadline: 6-Apr-23 If your idea can be an innovation in renewable energy, a sustainable transition in the food chain, a mind shift in urban mobility or any other way to tackle climate change, then apply for Climate Launchpad’s Green Business Ideas Competition. The competition is your ticket to … [Read more...] about Climate Launchpad: The Green Business Ideas Competition
Call for Applications: 9th Youth Leadership Workshop on GCED
Deadline: 9-Apr-23 With the theme "Global citizenship and youth empowerment for inclusive futures for all," the online Workshop invites active global citizens who aspire to work together to build a more inclusive society for all by combating inequality through innovation, commitment, solidarity, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: 9th Youth Leadership Workshop on GCED
Call for Applications: MANAGE Agri-Eureka 2023 in India
Deadline: 30-Apr-23 Applications are now open for the MANAGE Agri-Eureka 2023, a National level Agri Innovation and Business Plan Challenge organized by Centre for Innovation and Agripreneurship, National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE) which intends provide a platform to … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: MANAGE Agri-Eureka 2023 in India
2023 Climate Fintech Accelerator Opens to Startups Around the World
Deadline: 26-Mar-23 The New Energy Nexus is inviting entrepreneurs who are passionate about decarbonization and climate change, and who have confidence in their technology and products. The 2023 Climate Fintech Accelerator hosted by New Energy Nexus (NEX) has officially started recruitment. It … [Read more...] about 2023 Climate Fintech Accelerator Opens to Startups Around the World
6th Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation – Apply Now!
Deadline: 31-Jul-23 The 6th Guangzhou Award is now calling for participation from all cities and local governments around the world with ongoing or recently completed initiatives, including those that are implemented in collaboration with private and civil society partners. The aim of the … [Read more...] about 6th Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation – Apply Now!
JUMPSTARTER 2023 Global Pitch Competition
Deadline: 14-May-23 JUMPSTARTER 2023 is Calling all startups, innovators, and dreamers to showcase the most innovative ideas. This is your chance to pitch your groundbreaking projects on a global stage and get the recognition and connections you deserve. Benefits Take your startup to the next … [Read more...] about JUMPSTARTER 2023 Global Pitch Competition
Call for Applications: UNDP ICMIF Insurance Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 28-Apr-23 The UNDP Insurance & Risk Finance Facility (IRFF) and the International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation (ICMIF) Foundation are offering funds through the UNDP ICMIF Insurance Innovation Challenge (IIC) to help mutual and cooperative insurers scale up … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: UNDP ICMIF Insurance Innovation Challenge
UK: Wellcome Data Science Ideathon Competition – Apply Now!
Deadline: 30-Apr-23 Entries are now open for the Wellcome Data Science Ideathon competition that will have teams compete to propose data science solutions to tackle three urgent health challenges: mental health infectious diseases climate and health The Wellcome Data Science … [Read more...] about UK: Wellcome Data Science Ideathon Competition – Apply Now!
European Capital of Innovation Awards Rising 2023
Deadline: 29-Jun-23 The European Commission (EC) is calling nominations for the European Capital of Innovation Awards Rising 2023. Scope The traditional city innovation ecosystem is opening up to new models of innovation engaging citizens. An increasing number of cities are acting as test … [Read more...] about European Capital of Innovation Awards Rising 2023
Call for Expressions of Interest for Participation in the Ideation Bootcamp in Azerbaijan
Deadline: 30-Mar-23 EU and UNDP have launched a new 3-year Action “Developing innovation-driven and sustainable civil society in Azerbaijan” to support engagement of the civil society in the national development processes. The Action is designed as a multi-dimensional response to accelerate … [Read more...] about Call for Expressions of Interest for Participation in the Ideation Bootcamp in Azerbaijan
