Innovation

Ideathon #3.0: Bio-innovation Challenge in India

Deadline: 13-Mar-23 Bio-NEST National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) Guwahati announces Ideathon # 3: Bio-Innovation Challenge to encourage and support innovative ideas in the field of life sciences and healthcare. Interested candidates shall submit their innovative … [Read more...] about Ideathon #3.0: Bio-innovation Challenge in India

Nominations Open for Foodtech Innovation Awards 2023

Deadline: 14-Apr-23 Nominations are now open for the FoodTech Innovations Awards that recognize the most innovative proposals that offer a disruptive approach to Customer Experience or Management. Innovative business models or technology that can make a change in the food sector. Their goal is … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Foodtech Innovation Awards 2023

Gender Lens & Climate Change Healthcare Focused Innovations Call

Deadline: 23-Feb-23 Are you a growth-stage enterprise in East Africa that offers a health product or service catered to needs of women and girls? If yes, this program is for you. The program will have former and current successful female entrepreneurs as mentors and members of the selection … [Read more...] about Gender Lens & Climate Change Healthcare Focused Innovations Call

Innovation and Ideas Grant Program in Australia

Deadline: 7-Mar-23 The City of Sydney is pleased to announce the Innovation and Ideas Grant Program to support innovative projects that address local and global issues across key sectors that contribute to a sustainable city, thriving economy, vibrant communities and cultural life. This grant … [Read more...] about Innovation and Ideas Grant Program in Australia

Request for Applications: Innovations to Strengthen Energy Resiliency in the Philippines

Deadline: 20-Mar-23 The USAID Energy Secure Philippines (ESP) Activity seeks applications to fund, in the form of grants, qualified organizations/companies that can develop and provide support systems and related services that use renewable energy solutions for policy makers, planners, … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Innovations to Strengthen Energy Resiliency in the Philippines

MIT Solve: Health in Fragile Contexts Challenge

Deadline: 9-May-23 How to build resilience in health systems and maintain access to care despite destabilizing events? The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Solve community is looking for eight technology-based solutions that help maintain access to health care and build health system … [Read more...] about MIT Solve: Health in Fragile Contexts Challenge

Call for Proposals on Soft Measures: Business Development Skills

Deadline: 13-Apr-23 The Business Innovation Programme in Greece has launched a call for project proposals on soft measures, with 1,000,000 euros in funding for projects that increase business skills in Greek companies, in the focus areas of Green Industry Innovation, Blue Growth and … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals on Soft Measures: Business Development Skills

Notice of Funding Opportunity: U.S. Embassy Teacher Academy (Germany)

Deadline: 2-Apr-23 The Embassy of the United States of America is offering multi-year funding for the organization and implementation of an annual, nationwide teacher training seminar for educators on the high school level, curriculum developers, teacher trainers, senior, junior, and future … [Read more...] about Notice of Funding Opportunity: U.S. Embassy Teacher Academy (Germany)

BIRAC Announces Call for Proposals Under SBIRI (India)

Deadline: 31-Mar-23 The Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) is pleased to announce the Call for Proposals under Small Business Innovation Research Initiative (SBIRI) scheme. Support for discovery, proof-of-concept and early stage innovations, R&D aimed at affordable … [Read more...] about BIRAC Announces Call for Proposals Under SBIRI (India)

Call for Proposals: Grassroots Innovators in the Zululand District (South Africa)

Deadline: 31-Mar-23 The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) an entity of the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) is calling for applications from grassroots innovators looking for funding, technical assistance and support for developing a new product or process up to prototype and proof of … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Grassroots Innovators in the Zululand District (South Africa)

Call for Project Proposals: Business Partnership Facility [2023 Edition]

Deadline: 30-Apr-23 Are you a Luxembourg or European private company, do you want to develop sustainable and innovative business projects contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in partnership with an organization in a developing country? The Business … [Read more...] about Call for Project Proposals: Business Partnership Facility [2023 Edition]

2023 J.M.K. Innovation Prize in the US

Deadline: 28-Apr-23 Applications are now open for the J.M.K. Innovation Prize to identify, support, and elevate innovators who are spearheading transformative early-stage projects in the fields of the environment, heritage conservation, and social justice. The JM Kaplan Fund promotes social, … [Read more...] about 2023 J.M.K. Innovation Prize in the US

TiE Vancouver Incubation Lab in Canada

Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity The TiE Vancouver is seeking Canadian innovation with potential for world-changing impact and global application. Selected projects will be matched with Canadian, US and global strategic advisors to provide support in preparing for the fundraising process. The … [Read more...] about TiE Vancouver Incubation Lab in Canada

New Industries Fund: Innovation Booster Grant (Australia)

Deadline: 15-Mar-23 The Western Australian Government has launched the Innovation Booster Grant (IBG), funded through the New Industries Fund. The IBG helps WA-based startups and small businesses improve their capability and commercialise their innovative ideas or projects, by undertaking … [Read more...] about New Industries Fund: Innovation Booster Grant (Australia)

Public Call to Participate in this Project: Empowerment of Municipal Councils – Phase 2 (Macedonia)

Deadline: 28-Feb-23 UNDP has announced the "Empowerment of Municipal Councils – Phase 2" project to advance the support of the system for the development of local government, mainly by strengthening municipal councils which will be able to effectively fulfill their certain roles of … [Read more...] about Public Call to Participate in this Project: Empowerment of Municipal Councils – Phase 2 (Macedonia)

Screenrights Cultural Fund to Support Australian and New Zealand Projects

Deadline: 12-Apr-23 Applications are now open for the Screenrights Cultural Fund to make a difference by supporting people with exciting and innovative new initiatives that foster the creation and appreciation of screen content in Australia and New Zealand. Objectives The Screenrights … [Read more...] about Screenrights Cultural Fund to Support Australian and New Zealand Projects

Entries for the 1st Edition of the Global Excellence Assembly Awards 2023 are Open

Deadline: 28-Feb-23 Entries are now open for the 1st Edition of the Global Excellence Assembly Awards 2023. Global Excellence Assembly is a New York-based organization that is dedicated to promoting and recognizing performance excellence through the use of the Baldrige Excellence Framework - a … [Read more...] about Entries for the 1st Edition of the Global Excellence Assembly Awards 2023 are Open

Applications Open for NAMIP’s Nigerian Media Sustainability Challenge

Deadline: 28-Feb-23 Applications are now open for the Nigeria Media Innovation Program’s (NAMIP’s) Sustainability Challenge. NAMIP is implemented by Media Development Investment Fund and funded by MacArthur Foundation to accelerate digital innovation and foster new business models for … [Read more...] about Applications Open for NAMIP’s Nigerian Media Sustainability Challenge

GCRF AgriFood Africa Innovation Awards Round 5: African Aquaculture Genetics

Deadline: 7-Mar-23 The Innovate UK has launched its GCRF AgriFood Africa Innovation Awards Round 5. Funding Information Applications can apply for Funding of up to £30,000 (including any applicable VAT). Projects will comprise of a UK-registered Project lead. The Lead can work with a … [Read more...] about GCRF AgriFood Africa Innovation Awards Round 5: African Aquaculture Genetics

ESG Impact Innovation Program

Deadline: 24-Feb-23 Applications are now open for ESG Impact Innovation Program to drive better environmental, social and governance outcomes in the real estate sector through innovation and technology. For corporates, partnering with ESG Impact provides access to world-class, emerging … [Read more...] about ESG Impact Innovation Program

First Innovation Small Call for Start-ups/SMEs

Deadline: 25-Mar-23 Applications are now open for the First Innovation Small Call for Start-ups/SMEs from EU Member States or Third countries associated to Horizon Europe. The primary focus of the Innovation Small Call will be on EIT Urban Mobility Strategic Objectives SO3/TSO3 Deploy and … [Read more...] about First Innovation Small Call for Start-ups/SMEs

Apply for oPEN Lab Project

Deadline: 20-Feb-23 Do you want to test your market-ready solutions in an oPEN Living Lab? If yes, then apply for the oPEN Lab project that aims to change the landscape of urban areas in small to medium-sized cities across Europe. oPEN Lab aspires to mobilise innovation and system integration … [Read more...] about Apply for oPEN Lab Project

Petrobras Socio-environmental Program in Brazil

Deadline: 11-Apr-23 Applications are now open for the Petrobras Socio-environmental Program to encourage the development of new partnerships, strengthen bonds and generate mutual benefits, providing opportunities for respect for the social, environmental, territorial and cultural rights of local … [Read more...] about Petrobras Socio-environmental Program in Brazil

Applications for AFS Global STEM Accelerators Cohort 1 are Now Open

Deadline: 15-Mar-23 Applications for AFS Global STEM Accelerators Cohort 1 are now open, full scholarship program for girls who are active global citizens and energized to help solve some of today’s biggest global challenges. Scholarship winners will participate in 12 week all-virtual programs … [Read more...] about Applications for AFS Global STEM Accelerators Cohort 1 are Now Open

2023 Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Competitive Grants Program – US

Deadline: 27-Mar-23 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), under the OUAIP, is soliciting applications from eligible entities to host the Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) Competitive Grants pilot project. The primary goal of … [Read more...] about 2023 Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Competitive Grants Program – US

Call for Applications to support International and Local NGOs: Project Budget ranging between €0.5 million and €1 million

Deadline: 19-Apr-23 The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs is accepting applications under the project entitled "Humanitarian Innovation". This call for projects is in accordance with France’s commitment to humanitarian action and aims to support innovative and structuring … [Read more...] about Call for Applications to support International and Local NGOs: Project Budget ranging between €0.5 million and €1 million

Apply for Deep Tech Award 2023 (Germany)

Deadline: 23-Apr-23 Nominations are now open for the Deep Tech Award for innovative products and solutions from Berlin, co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The Deep Tech Award is the annual highlight of the information and communications technology calendar in Berlin. … [Read more...] about Apply for Deep Tech Award 2023 (Germany)

Open Call to make the Nordic Region the Leader in Sustainable Ocean Biomass

Deadline: 29-Mar-23 Nordic Innovation wants to speed up the transition to a more sustainable, innovative, and interconnected ocean economy. Are you joining them? If yes, then apply for the Ocean Biomass Challenge. The aim of the challenge call is to establish innovative solutions through … [Read more...] about Open Call to make the Nordic Region the Leader in Sustainable Ocean Biomass

Seeds for Sustainable Energy Program 2023: Supporting Agribusiness Innovation in Kenya

Deadline: 28-Feb-23 Are you ready to take your Kenyan Startup to the next level? BeEntrepreneurs and Joule, Eni School of Entrepreneurship have launched a joint initiative dedicated to the agricultural innovation ecosystem in Kenya. The goal is to scout and select startup founders, innovators, … [Read more...] about Seeds for Sustainable Energy Program 2023: Supporting Agribusiness Innovation in Kenya

U.S. Embassy Haiti’s 2023 Grants Opportunity Program

Deadline: 30-Jun-23 The Public Diplomacy Section (PD) of the U.S. Embassy in Haiti is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program to fund small project activities that fall within the funding priorities. Purpose of Small Grants: PD Haiti … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Haiti’s 2023 Grants Opportunity Program

Australia: Logan Urban Design Awards 2023

Deadline: 10-Mar-23 Nominations are now open for the Logan Urban Design Awards to promote excellence in the design and creation of urban environments within Logan. Fundamental principles of good urban design and their awards criteria help them to create healthy, inclusive and social … [Read more...] about Australia: Logan Urban Design Awards 2023

Glen Eira City Council: Community Grants Program in Australia

Deadline: 3-Apr-23 The Glen Eira City Council is seeking applications for its Community Grants Program to support your community group or organisation to service the community. Council’s Community Grants Program supports not-for-profit community groups and organisations to deliver … [Read more...] about Glen Eira City Council: Community Grants Program in Australia

Regional Media Fund in Australia

Deadline: 11-Apr-23 The NSW Government is now accepting applications for its Regional Media Fund to improve the long-term sustainability of regionally focused media and news gathering organisations by providing support towards innovation, digitisation and technology enhancements that enable more … [Read more...] about Regional Media Fund in Australia

2023 National Awards for Local Government in Australia

Deadline: 13-Mar-23 Nominations are now open for the 2023 National Awards for Local Government (National Awards) an annual celebration of local government achievements in Australia. The National Awards highlight initiatives implemented by local governments that are innovative, make a … [Read more...] about 2023 National Awards for Local Government in Australia

BIM Africa Innovation Awards 2023

Deadline: 6-Mar-23 Nominations are now open for the BIM Africa Innovation Awards 2023 to recognize the talents and efforts of leading industry professionals and organizations in the construction sector going above and beyond to deploy innovative solutions towards Africa's Development. The … [Read more...] about BIM Africa Innovation Awards 2023

Call for Expressions of Interest: Water4Africa Partnership Program

Deadline: 28-Feb-23 HELIOZ is inviting expressions of interest from organizations – profit and non-profit – to join its Water4Africa Partnership Program. The program’s objective is to provide 1 million people in rural areas of developing African countries with access to safe drinking water, … [Read more...] about Call for Expressions of Interest: Water4Africa Partnership Program

Request for Proposals Telecommunications – Based Research Innovation from Academics in Nigeria

Deadline: 12-Mar-23 The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) invites proposals from academics in tertiary institutions to submit research proposal in any of the research topics. It is envisaged that the initiative will help build capacity in the tertiary institutions and promote Nigeria’s … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals Telecommunications – Based Research Innovation from Academics in Nigeria

European Union Start-ups and Business Support Programme – Kosovo

Deadline: 27-Mar-23 Proposals are now invited for European Union Start-ups and Business Support Programme in Kosovo. Themes Support the growth of existing business incubators (Lot 1); Support creation of new start-ups and development / growth of existing start-ups, in particular … [Read more...] about European Union Start-ups and Business Support Programme – Kosovo

Village Events and Activation Grant – Australia

Deadline: 5-Mar-23 The Redland City Council is seeking applications for the Village Events and Activation Grant (VEAG) Program to support create innovative initiatives that will enhance the local centres through vibrant, connected and community focused events and activities. The Village … [Read more...] about Village Events and Activation Grant – Australia

Australia: Regional Economic Development Grants Program

Deadline: 10-Mar-23 The Moreton Bay Regional Council is currently seeking applications for its Regional Economic Development Grants Program to provide funding of up to $10,000 to support community organisations in the development and implementation of initiatives that advance the Moreton Bay … [Read more...] about Australia: Regional Economic Development Grants Program

Call for Applications: Intercultural Achievement Award (Austria)

Deadline: 15-Mar-23 The Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs has launched the Intercultural Achievement Award (IAA). Launched in 2014, it aims at identifying and awarding innovative and best practice projects in the field of intercultural dialogue. This year also … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Intercultural Achievement Award (Austria)

Startup Lab Pitch Competition at GST Connect

Deadline: 13-Feb-23 Applications are now open for the fifth annual Startup Lab Pitch Competition. The fifth annual Startup Lab Pitch Competition is returning to Denver, CO from June 5-7, 2023! This exciting feature at their annual user conference, GS1 Connect ®, will showcase 8 startup … [Read more...] about Startup Lab Pitch Competition at GST Connect

Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative Fellowship Program for Emerging Entrepreneurs

Deadline: 24-Mar-23 Applications are now open for the 2023 cohort of the U.S. Department of State’s Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI) for emerging entrepreneurs from Europe. The 2023 YTILI Fellowship Program, sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs … [Read more...] about Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative Fellowship Program for Emerging Entrepreneurs

WFP’s Agricultural Innovation for Climate Resilience Programme: Up to US $150,000 in equity-free Funding

Deadline: 1-Mar-23 Do you have an innovation that supports farmers and other agriculture stakeholders to build capabilities to mitigate the effects of climate change in low- and middle-income countries? If yes, then apply for the WFP's Agricultural Innovation for Climate Resilience Programme … [Read more...] about WFP’s Agricultural Innovation for Climate Resilience Programme: Up to US $150,000 in equity-free Funding

[A Chance to Receive up to USD 50 000] Expo Live Innovation Impact Grant Programme

Deadline: 1-Mar-23 Applicants are invited to apply for the 6th cycle of the Expo Live Innovation Impact Grant Programme to support novel solutions that address pressing environmental/ climate challenges, with the promise of a brighter future for the planet. The programme aims to provide … [Read more...] about [A Chance to Receive up to USD 50 000] Expo Live Innovation Impact Grant Programme

Mini-grants to Support Innovative Ideas Focused on the Impact of Data for Development

Deadline: 15-Feb-23 Global Data Barometer is launching a series of mini-grants to advance knowledge of data for the public good. This call for proposals is aimed to develop and support innovative research and/or data use activities that focus on improving governance, inclusiveness, and the … [Read more...] about Mini-grants to Support Innovative Ideas Focused on the Impact of Data for Development

Innovation Fund Micro Grants for Grassroots Organisations in the UK

Deadline: 17-Feb-23 The Warwickshire & Solihull CAVA is now accepting applications for its Innovation Fund Micro Grants to support small/grassroots organisations to deliver mental health interventions within the communities of Coventry and Warwickshire. The Innovation Fund is delivered as … [Read more...] about Innovation Fund Micro Grants for Grassroots Organisations in the UK

Tidy Wales Awards 2023 – United Kingdom

Deadline: 6-Mar-23 Do you work tirelessly to keep your local area clean, green, and safe? Do you have a friend or family member who is dedicated to looking after nature? Maybe you teach at an Eco-School that has developed an exciting new project? Or perhaps you’re part of an organisation that is … [Read more...] about Tidy Wales Awards 2023 – United Kingdom

IDRIC Impact Accelerator Programme in the UK

Deadline: 15-Mar-23 Applications are now open for the IDRIC Impact Accelerator Programme. Funding Information The fund allows existing IDRIC projects to bid for modest additional funding (up to a maximum of £30,000) to carry out further work that enhances the impact of their … [Read more...] about IDRIC Impact Accelerator Programme in the UK