Innovation

Apply for iCARE Innovations Fund – South Asia

Deadline: 28-Aug-23 Applications are now open for the iCARE Innovations Fund aims to ignite breakthroughs for climate resilience in South Asia by promoting innovation in data analytics, decision support systems, and standards building on Tech Emerge and Climate Innovations Challenge. The fund … [Read more...] about Apply for iCARE Innovations Fund – South Asia

Call for Applications: Catalyze Challenge (Round 3) – United States

Deadline: 22-Sep-23 Applications are now open for round three of the Catalyze Challenge to jumpstart innovations in the field of career-connected learning. Through the Catalyze Challenge, they award competitive grant funding to forward-looking organizations with groundbreaking solutions to … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Catalyze Challenge (Round 3) – United States

Innovate Grant Programme to support Music Projects (UK)

Deadline: 11-Sep-23 Are you a creative innovator or trail-blazing organisation working with children and young people? Do you have a spark of an idea and need funding and support in realising your ambition? If yes, then apply for the Innovate Grant Programme. The Innovate grant programme is … [Read more...] about Innovate Grant Programme to support Music Projects (UK)

$10 Million Global Call for Solutions to tackle Online Child Sexual Exploitation & Abuse

Deadline: 31-Oct-23 Safe Online is excited to announce a new USD 10 Million Global open call for proposals to continue laying the groundwork for a safe internet globally in line with the latest data and evidence from the field, technology developments and relevant frameworks addressing digital … [Read more...] about $10 Million Global Call for Solutions to tackle Online Child Sexual Exploitation & Abuse

Nominations open for WSA Global Award

Deadline: 13-Oct-23 WSA (World Summit Awards) is inviting all UN member states to nominate their best local digital solutions for the Global Award. WSA selects and promotes local digital innovation improving society. It is a non-monetary award system with a focus on sustainable knowledge … [Read more...] about Nominations open for WSA Global Award

Nominations open for Water Changemaker Awards 2023

Deadline: 18-Aug-23 Applications are now open for the Water Changemaker Awards to recognise high-level commitment and leadership for climate resilient water investments and showcase the most promising climate resilient innovations with the greatest potential for scale investment to support a … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Water Changemaker Awards 2023

Up to €32,000 available under: “Green to School Sustainable Commutes” Project

Deadline: 8-Sep-23 Are you engaged in an NGO or civil society organisation aiming to increase the uptake of sustainable mobility options in a real-life peripheral school context? ACCTING is funding 10 innovative projects on specific topics that have high potential to reduce or prevent … [Read more...] about Up to €32,000 available under: “Green to School Sustainable Commutes” Project

Call for Proposals: Capacity Building of Women CSOs Sustaining Peace in Kyrgyzstan

Deadline: 18-Aug-23 UN Women Country Office in Kyrgyzstan is issuing a call for proposals and inviting CSOs/NGOs to submit proposals for implementation of the project activities as the Responsible Party and contribute to the implementation of the following project Outcome: ‘Women civil society … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Capacity Building of Women CSOs Sustaining Peace in Kyrgyzstan

Request for Proposals: Western Kenya Sanitation Project

Deadline: 16-Aug-23 To support county governments in improving their sanitation and menstrual hygiene management in alignment with the established GOK frameworks, the United States Agency for International Development Kenya and East Africa (USAID/KEA) has launched the Western Kenya Sanitation … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Western Kenya Sanitation Project

GCA Local Adaptation Champions Awards: Receive a cash prize of €15,000

Deadline: 31-Aug-23 The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) has launched the Local Adaptation Champions Awards to highlight exceptional locally led efforts around the world. The GCA Local Adaptation Champions Awards spotlight and reward innovative, exemplary, inspiring, and scalable locally led … [Read more...] about GCA Local Adaptation Champions Awards: Receive a cash prize of €15,000

CREation: Medium Project Funding Program (up to $30,000) – Canada

Deadline: 31-Aug-23 CREation Medium Funding Stream is providing grants to support Indigenous youth-led projects and groups non-profits that seek to create impactful community change and increase the wellness, resiliency and engagement of Indigenous youth. Projects must be led by 3+ Indigenous … [Read more...] about CREation: Medium Project Funding Program (up to $30,000) – Canada

Lithuanian Foundation Grant Program – US

Deadline: 1-Sep-23 The Lithuanian Foundation is offering grants to support projects that contribute towards the preservation of the Lithuanian heritage. As such, the Foundation concentrates its resources on those projects that demonstrate the potential for far-reaching benefits to the … [Read more...] about Lithuanian Foundation Grant Program – US

Call for Proposals “Virtual Exhibition of community experiences of Just Energy Transition”

Deadline: 15-Aug-23 The Virtual Exhibition of community experiences of Just Energy Transition (TEJ) seeks to disseminate the various proposals that arise in Latin America to resist and respond to the challenges of the environmental and climate crisis locally, promoting energy autonomy of … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals “Virtual Exhibition of community experiences of Just Energy Transition”

Grants to support Innovation and Internationalisation of European SMEs

Deadline: 4-Sep-23 The European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) is offering grants to support the innovation and internationalisation of European small and medium-sized enterprises in the defence sector under the “Level 1 Accelerator for Defence Sector” Project. The project “Level 1 … [Read more...] about Grants to support Innovation and Internationalisation of European SMEs

Animal Welfare Foundation: Research Call Breeding for better welfare

Deadline: 4-Aug-23 The Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) is currently accepting applications for human behaviour change research proposals that cover the topic: “Breeding for better welfare: enabling human behaviour that leads to animals experiencing a better life”. This research call aims to … [Read more...] about Animal Welfare Foundation: Research Call Breeding for better welfare

ANZ Seeds of Renewal Small Grant Program – Australia

Deadline: 10-Aug-23 The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) is offering grants through the ANZ Seeds of Renewal Program to help build vibrant and sustainable rural communities, to ensure the ongoing prosperity of regional Australia. The program is in its 21st year and celebrates … [Read more...] about ANZ Seeds of Renewal Small Grant Program – Australia

Hirshberg Foundation Seed Grant Program 2023

Deadline: 15-Aug-23 The Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research is currently accepting applications for the Seed Grant Program that provides research support to basic and clinical scientists and investigators in the United States and overseas. The Seed Grant program funds research … [Read more...] about Hirshberg Foundation Seed Grant Program 2023

Apply now for Health & Humanity Summit 2023

Deadline: 17-Aug-23 Applications are now open for the Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) South Asia inaugural Health and Humanity Summit that aims to be a platform for critical discourse on humanitarian and public health issues, encouraging new perspectives and innovative … [Read more...] about Apply now for Health & Humanity Summit 2023

Call for Proposals: “New or scaling up of Countering Violent Extremism evidence-based Projects”

Deadline: 2-Oct-23 Hedayah has announced a call for proposals under STRIVE Global Programme-Phase II for new or large-scale evidence-based projects to counter violent extremism in the Western Balkan, South Caucasus and MENA regions. STRIVE Global Programme-Phase II responds to the ongoing … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: “New or scaling up of Countering Violent Extremism evidence-based Projects”

FFAR-OCP Disruptive Fertilizer Technology Fellowship Program

Deadline: 9-Aug-23 The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) and OCP North America (OCPNA), a subsidiary of the global plant-nutrition company OCP Group, created the FFAR-OCP Disruptive Fertilizer Technology Fellowship (FFAR-OCP Fellowship) to provide early-career scientists with … [Read more...] about FFAR-OCP Disruptive Fertilizer Technology Fellowship Program

Falling Walls Science Summit Journalist Fellowship 2023

Deadline: 1-Sep-23 The Falling Walls Foundation is offering a journalist fellowship grant to support international media representatives in reporting on the topics of the Falling Walls Science Summit 2023. Successful applicants will be invited to join an exchange with renowned partner … [Read more...] about Falling Walls Science Summit Journalist Fellowship 2023

Call for Entries: Religious Heritage Innovator of the Year Award (Europe)

Deadline: 30-Nov-23 The Future of Religious Heritage (FRH) has launched an open call for the Religious Heritage Innovator of the Year Award to celebrate and promote excellence in the field of religious heritage. Each edition of this annual award recognises five projects that have contributed … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Religious Heritage Innovator of the Year Award (Europe)

Internet Society Foundation launches BOLT Grant Program

Deadline: 18-Aug-23 The Internet Society Foundation is seeking applications for the BOLT Grant Program to improve Internet access and connectivity around the world. The Internet Society Foundation believes that innovation is at the core of providing better opportunities for people to transform … [Read more...] about Internet Society Foundation launches BOLT Grant Program

Call for Applications: Ideathon Challenge on Lesotho STEAM Conference 2023

Deadline: 6-Aug-23 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) invites you to participate in ideas/innovations/creations aimed at addressing Lesotho's emerging development issues with specific focus on the use of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) with the overall … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Ideathon Challenge on Lesotho STEAM Conference 2023

Apply for Inlaks Research and Travel Grant (India)

Deadline: 1-Sep-23 The Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation is accepting applications for the Research and Travel Grant to support innovative work in research and scholarship. The Inlaks Research Travel Grant assists registered PhD. students at Indian universities to undertake short-term visits to … [Read more...] about Apply for Inlaks Research and Travel Grant (India)

Apply for Industry 5.0 Award 2023

Deadline: 1-Sep-23 Entries are now open for the Industry 5.0 Award 2023 to recognize EU-funded projects that make an outstanding contribution to building a more human-centric, sustainable and resilient European industry. Industry 5.0 provides a vision of the future of European industry, which … [Read more...] about Apply for Industry 5.0 Award 2023

Resilience and Innovation Grant to support Enterprises in UK

Deadline: 15-Sep-23 Applications are now open for the Resilience and Innovation Grant to support enterprises based in the SEMLEP region that have been affected by cost of living challenges and are looking at ways to recover and strengthen their business performance- including investing in their … [Read more...] about Resilience and Innovation Grant to support Enterprises in UK

EURO-EMOTUR: Journey towards Digitalisation and Innovation

Deadline: 27-Sep-23 The European Tourism Association (ETOA) is seeking applications for the Euro-Emotur to boost the uptake of digitalisation and innovation by tourism SMEs, improving their competitiveness in the market through digitalization, paying special attention to neuromarketing techniques … [Read more...] about EURO-EMOTUR: Journey towards Digitalisation and Innovation

UN Public Service Day & Awards

Deadline: 16-Oct-23 Applications are now open for the United Nations Public Service Awards, a prestigious international recognition of excellence in public service. It rewards the creative achievements and contributions of public service institutions that lead to a more effective and … [Read more...] about UN Public Service Day & Awards

Call for Applications: Wood Energy Sahel Project

Deadline: 15-Sep-23 The Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA) is inviting applications to increase the rate of equipment and use of clean and efficient cooking stoves (CPE) in the main urban centers of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, in particular through support for the commercial development of producers … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Wood Energy Sahel Project

Eurostars Funding Programme to support Innovative SMEs and Project Partners

Deadline: 14-Sep-23 Eureka is seeking applications to support innovative SMEs and project partners (large companies, universities, research organisations and other types of organisations) by funding international collaborative R&D and innovation projects. Eurostars is part of the European … [Read more...] about Eurostars Funding Programme to support Innovative SMEs and Project Partners

Up to 100,000 EUR equity-free Funding available for Social Innovators

Deadline: 28-Sep-23 Are you a member of the civil society (individual or an organisation) operating in key industrial value chains of food, water & nutrients, textiles and plastics & packaging? Do you think you have a tech-driven solution to achieve social impact and systemic change … [Read more...] about Up to 100,000 EUR equity-free Funding available for Social Innovators

Call for Proposals: Strengthening Social Cohesion in Tunisia

Deadline: 1-Sep-23 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is accepting proposals from civil society organizations to strengthen social cohesion in the target regions. Priority Areas of Intervention The priority areas of intervention will be the promotion of the economic and social … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Strengthening Social Cohesion in Tunisia

Call for Project Concepts: GEF Small Grants Programme – Jamaica

Deadline: 25-Aug-23 The GEF Small Grants Programme (GEF SGP), implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), provides financial and technical support to communities and CSOs to meet the overall objective of “global environmental benefits secured through community-based … [Read more...] about Call for Project Concepts: GEF Small Grants Programme – Jamaica

Open Call for Nominations: Harmony Hero Award (Kosovo)

Deadline: 5-Aug-23 On the occasion of International Youth Day, RYCO Local Branch Office Kosovo, in close cooperation with the German Embassy in Kosovo, is pleased to announce the establishment of the ‘Harmony Hero Awards.’ The purpose of the Harmony Hero Awards is to celebrate the achievements … [Read more...] about Open Call for Nominations: Harmony Hero Award (Kosovo)

Civic Data Innovation Challenge – United Kingdom

Deadline: 4-Aug-23 The Greater London Authority (GLA), together with Impact on Urban Health’s innovation programme is now inviting applications for the Civic Data Innovation Challenge. The aim is to support new methods to solve the most pressing challenges in measuring civic and community … [Read more...] about Civic Data Innovation Challenge – United Kingdom

SCALA Private Sector Engagement Facility Programme

Deadline: 19-Aug-23 Applications are now open for the SCALA Private Sector Engagement Facility Programme to support countries to accelerate investments in low-carbon and climate-resilient agriculture practices by mobilizing private sector actors in Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) and … [Read more...] about SCALA Private Sector Engagement Facility Programme

Community Waste Reduction Grant Program – United States

Deadline: 4-Aug-23 The Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) is now accepting applications for the Community Waste Reduction Grant Program. The Community Waste Reduction Grant (CWRG) program is a competitive program that is open to all governmental entities such as parks, cities, … [Read more...] about Community Waste Reduction Grant Program – United States

Open Call for Digital Credentials to support Projects from European Organizations

Deadline: 31-Jul-23 Are you a European organization looking for a great funding opportunity that allows you to collaborate with a Canadian organization in digital credentials? Apply for the digital credentials call and make it a reality! NGI Sargasso and Canada collaborative call in Digital … [Read more...] about Open Call for Digital Credentials to support Projects from European Organizations

Call for Projects: Mitigation Action Facility

Deadline: 31-Jul-23 The British and German Embassies in the Philippines are inviting project proposals to the Mitigation Action Facility (formerly the Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Action Fund) to provide technical assistance and climate finance for ambitious emission reduction projects which … [Read more...] about Call for Projects: Mitigation Action Facility

Call for Proposals: 2+2 Mode of Partnership

Deadline: 17-Aug-23 The Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC), established by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), Government of Germany to promote research partnership of industrial relevance … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: 2+2 Mode of Partnership

Call for Proposals – EIF Grant Facility (Namibia)

Deadline: 15-Aug-23 The Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia hereby calls for grant proposals from Individuals, Community-Based Organisations (CBOs), Women’s Groups, Youth Groups, Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) and People Living with Disabilities. Grant proposals are sought from all 14 … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals – EIF Grant Facility (Namibia)

Fifth Global Media and Information Literacy Youth Hackathon

Deadline: 1-Aug-23 Applications are now open for the Fifth Global Media and Information Literacy Youth Hackathon, an opportunity for young people and youth organizations worldwide to participate in creating innovative MIL learning in meaningful ways. The UNESCO annual Global Media and … [Read more...] about Fifth Global Media and Information Literacy Youth Hackathon

USAID: Climate Adaptation Activity (Dominican Republic and Haiti)

Deadline: 03-Aug-2023 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement from qualified entities to implement the Climate Adaptation Activity. The United States Agency for International Development in the Dominican Republic’s … [Read more...] about USAID: Climate Adaptation Activity (Dominican Republic and Haiti)

14th Innovation and Technology Competition (Greece)

Deadline: 4-Oct-23 Apply now for the Innovation and Technology Competition and give your idea the chance to stand out and become a reality. The annual innovation and technology competition is an action of the National Bank of Greece (NBG) Business Seeds program to support innovative … [Read more...] about 14th Innovation and Technology Competition (Greece)

TechX Clean Energy Accelerator (Cohort 2024)

Deadline: 1-Oct-23 Applications are now open for the TechX Clean Energy Accelerator, an intensive 15-week programme for 12 innovative clean energy start-ups with clear potential to accelerate the transition to an affordable net zero energy industry. Focus Areas CCUS & carbon removal … [Read more...] about TechX Clean Energy Accelerator (Cohort 2024)

Smarter Climate Farmers Challenge 2023

Deadline: 10-Aug-23 The Smarter Climate Farmers Challenge is calling for innovations that champion the ability of farmers and people working within land and food systems to use climate-smart agriculture approaches. These solutions will provide a more secure and sustainable food present and … [Read more...] about Smarter Climate Farmers Challenge 2023

Applications open for Lipman Family Prize 2024

Deadline: 3-Aug-23 Applications are now open for the 2024 Lipman Family Prize, an annual global prize that celebrates leadership and innovation in the social sector with an emphasis on impact and transferability of practices. The Lipman Family Prize recognizes and supports these organizations … [Read more...] about Applications open for Lipman Family Prize 2024

National Critical Research Infrastructure Grant Opportunity – Australia

Deadline: 31-Jul-23 The Australian Government is seeking applications for the National Critical Research Infrastructure Grant Opportunity that provides funding to establish and extend infrastructure of critical importance, that will be used to conduct world-class health and medical research in … [Read more...] about National Critical Research Infrastructure Grant Opportunity – Australia

Call for Applications: Transform East Africa Fund

Deadline: 28-Jul-23 The Association of Countrywide Innovation Hubs (ACIH) has launched the Transform East Africa Fund to reach as many startups as they can which have innovations within the areas of health, waste, water and sanitation, environment, inclusive economics, raising living standards … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Transform East Africa Fund

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