Innovation

Apply now for FAO Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation

Deadline: 31-Jul-23 The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is organizing the first ever Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation (GC-SLT) with the theme “Better production, better nutrition, better environment, better life”, on 25 to 27 September … [Read more...] about Apply now for FAO Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation

Apply for Canadian Future-Ready Education Grant Program

Deadline: 31-Jul-23 The Canadian Future-Ready Education Grant has been designed to support educators and students (7-13 years) in developing transferrable skills relevant to today’s fast paced world. This combination of In-Kind & Funding Grant provides eligible schools & organizations … [Read more...] about Apply for Canadian Future-Ready Education Grant Program

IGAD Media Awards 2023 “Cooperation for Resilience against Drought Effects”

Deadline: 31-Jul-23 Applications are now open for the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Media Awards 2023 to promote increased, factual and accurate reporting on drought resilience in particular, while the Media Awards initiative as a whole is destined to fostern realtions with … [Read more...] about IGAD Media Awards 2023 “Cooperation for Resilience against Drought Effects”

2023 FIWAM Growth Program for Later-Stage Fintech Startups

Deadline: 30-Jul-23 Applications are now open for the Financial Innovations for Women Affected by Migration (FIWAM) program, funded by the Impact-Linked Fund for Gender Inclusive Fintech, to provide Impact-Linked Finance and technical assistance to Fintechs to incentivize a stronger focus on … [Read more...] about 2023 FIWAM Growth Program for Later-Stage Fintech Startups

Grants for African Cooperatives, Producer Groups and Businesses

Deadline: 31-Jul-23 USADF invites applications from registered African agricultural cooperatives, producer groups, processors, and enterprises for grant financing. Grants will support solutions that extend your organizations’ own capabilities to increase your revenues, create jobs, improve … [Read more...] about Grants for African Cooperatives, Producer Groups and Businesses

Call for Applications: Introduce Gender Smart Financial Products & Services for RMG Workers (Bangladesh)

Deadline: 6-Aug-23 The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is looking for up to two partners who can come up with innovative sustainable solutions and with appropriate formal financial products for female RMG workers that can enhance their financial health and empower them in decision … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Introduce Gender Smart Financial Products & Services for RMG Workers (Bangladesh)

New Earth Foundation Funding Program – United States

Deadline: 1-Feb-24 The New Earth Foundation is seeking applications to fund innovative projects that enhances life on the planet and brighten the future, furthering peace. The grants given by NEF support a wide variety of projects in many fields of endeavor, including but not limited to … [Read more...] about New Earth Foundation Funding Program – United States

NEX-LABS Innovation Support Vouchers available for SMEs in Lebanon

Deadline: 30-Sep-23 Berytech is calling innovators, researchers, entrepreneurs, startups from Lebanon to apply for the NEX-LABS Innovation Support Vouchers in the Water-Food-Energy Nexus sector to fasten the development of their innovations and access market opportunities. This voucher … [Read more...] about NEX-LABS Innovation Support Vouchers available for SMEs in Lebanon

Applications open for Austrian-American Partnership Fund

Deadline: 15-Nov-23 The U.S. Embassy in Austria has announced the Austrian-American Partnership Fund (AAPF) to support collaboration and dialogue between Austrian and U.S. NGOs, NPOs, academic institutions, schools, professional associations, and arts and cultural organizations. The goals of … [Read more...] about Applications open for Austrian-American Partnership Fund

Apply for Climate Tech Innovators and Leaders Program

Deadline: 6-Aug-23 Are you a young, African Climate Tech Innovator, Advocate, or Policy implementer? Do you dream of joining a new wave of African youth, committed to solving the continent's climate change challenges? Would you like to interact with climate tech specialists, small business … [Read more...] about Apply for Climate Tech Innovators and Leaders Program

Call for Applications: Climate Innovation Fund (Bangladesh)

Deadline: 15-Aug-23 The British Asian Trust, in partnership with SAJIDA Foundation, is delighted to announce the new Climate Innovation Fund to support local solutions which address the ongoing threats of climate change in Bangladesh to establish and scale. The Fund will identify and support … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Climate Innovation Fund (Bangladesh)

“Zeroing In” Grant Program: Supporting Health and Wellness

Deadline: 15-Sep-23 The Gilead is offering grants to support organizations working to increase the overall health and wellness of priority populations that have been most impacted by HIV. The program also builds on the support of community organizations in the Latin America and Caribbean … [Read more...] about “Zeroing In” Grant Program: Supporting Health and Wellness

African Union Media Fellowship Programme

Deadline: 23-Jul-23 The African Union Media Fellowship Programme for 2023-2024 is inviting African media professionals passionate about promoting development-focused stories using emerging technologies in various media forms. To ensure Africa is at the forefront of defining and telling its own … [Read more...] about African Union Media Fellowship Programme

Applications open for 2023 Trade and Public Health Workshop

Deadline: 25-Jul-23 The World Trade Organization (WTO) has announced an open call for the 2023 Trade and Public Health Workshop, an intensive one-week programme delivered by expert speakers with different backgrounds and expertise, participants will examine the role that multilateral trade … [Read more...] about Applications open for 2023 Trade and Public Health Workshop

Future Designer International Innovation Design Awards & Science for SDGs Innovation Contest

Deadline: 30-Sep-23 Do you have an idea for an original design which advocates for sustainable development while addressing the pressing challenges facing the world, such as environmental degradation and biodiversity loss, climate change, food and water insecurity or energy poverty? Are you a … [Read more...] about Future Designer International Innovation Design Awards & Science for SDGs Innovation Contest

Civic Innovation Fund in Europe

Deadline: 1-Sep-23 Do you have a project idea in the field of civic education that lacks funding? Are you a member of a young NGO in civic education and searching for financial support? Then apply for the call for projects of Civic Innovation Fund and get a chance to make your project come true! … [Read more...] about Civic Innovation Fund in Europe

Up to £30,000 available under The Fore Grant Programme in UK

Deadline: 19-Jul-23 The Fore is seeking applications for its Grant Programme. The Fore’s rigorous, equitable, transparent approach screens thousands of small charities and social enterprises (turnover under £0.5m) to identify those with exceptional leadership, innovative ideas and … [Read more...] about Up to £30,000 available under The Fore Grant Programme in UK

Great Ideas Space: Promoting Health Security and Economic Development

Deadline: 18-Jul-23 The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) invites young entrepreneurs in Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon to apply to the Great Ideas Space 2023: Entrepreneurship and Innovation promoting Health Security and Economic Development. The programme will equip youth … [Read more...] about Great Ideas Space: Promoting Health Security and Economic Development

Open Call for Young People to promote Health and Well-Being

Deadline: 31-Jul-23 ‘Game-changers’ can come from anywhere, and HIV through this open call, the Social Entrepreneurship to Spur Health (SESH) invites young people to find new ways to promote adolescent health and well-being in communities most affected by HIV. The Social Entrepreneurship to … [Read more...] about Open Call for Young People to promote Health and Well-Being

Nominations open for Presidential Distinguished Service Awards – Ireland

Deadline: 17-Aug-23 Nominations are now open for the Presidential Distinguished Service Awards to recognize the service given to the country or to Irish communities abroad by those who live outside Ireland. The Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad is presented by the … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Presidential Distinguished Service Awards – Ireland

Applications open for Fast Accelerator Program 2023 – Africa

Deadline: 31-Jul-23 Don't miss out on this unparalleled opportunity to accelerate your startup in Silicon Valley with FAST Accelerator 2023. Apply now and unlock the resources and connections you need to propel your business to new heights. FAST Accelerator, an initiative of Flapmax created in … [Read more...] about Applications open for Fast Accelerator Program 2023 – Africa

Art Explora: Académie des beaux-arts European Award 2023

Deadline: 11-Sep-23 Applications are now open for the Art Explora: Académie des beaux-arts European Award. The European Award encourages new forms of audience engagement and participation in arts and culture, supporting innovative projects, across all art forms, that can be shared, replicated … [Read more...] about Art Explora: Académie des beaux-arts European Award 2023

Digicel Foundation’s Community Grants Program 2023

Deadline: 19-Sep-23 The Digicel Foundation is accepting applications for the Community Grants Program to create a connected, educated, safe and healthy PNG. The Digicel PNG Foundation looks for partner organizations that work in line with the development priorities, they provide support to … [Read more...] about Digicel Foundation’s Community Grants Program 2023

Nominations open for 2023 Free Press Awards

Deadline: 15-Aug-23 The Free Press Unlimited has launched the 2023 Free Press Awards to recognise journalists and media professionals who have a strong commitment with press freedom and independent information. Free Press Unlimited wants to honor journalists who risk everything to bring them … [Read more...] about Nominations open for 2023 Free Press Awards

World Bank Group Young Professionals Program

Deadline: 31-Jul-23 Applications are now open for the World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (WBG YPP) to develop future leaders to collaborate effectively across the institutions on joint WBG solutions to development challenges. The WBG YPP is a two-year leadership development program … [Read more...] about World Bank Group Young Professionals Program

Bridgestone Mobility Social Impact Awards 2023 (India)

Deadline: 20-Jul-23 Applications are now open for the Bridgestone Mobility Social Impact Award to recognize and promote sustainable mobility innovations that employ enterprising technologies and solutions for social advancement. Bridgestone offers a diverse portfolio of premium tyres, tyre … [Read more...] about Bridgestone Mobility Social Impact Awards 2023 (India)

Up to $9 Million available under Sustainable Cities Challenge

Deadline: 18-Sep-23 The Toyota Mobility Foundation, in partnership with Challenge Works and World Resources Institute, has announced the Sustainable Cities Challenge. This $9 million global Challenge will act as a catalyst. It will bring cities and innovators together to enable safe, inclusive … [Read more...] about Up to $9 Million available under Sustainable Cities Challenge

Submissions open for Global Energy Tech Awards 2023

Deadline: 31-Aug-23 Entries are now open for the annual 3rd Global Energy Tech Awards to celebrate energy startups’ game changing innovations and achievements in the sector. In 2023, the Publicis Sapient is looking for startups that have demonstrated exceptional commitment and creativity in … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Global Energy Tech Awards 2023

2023 Jóvenes Unidos en Acción National Award – Ecuador

Deadline: 20-Jul-23 Applications are now open for the 2023 Jóvenes Unidos en Acción National Award to promote and make visible the work of the young catalysts who drive results for development. One Young World strives to identify the most influential young leaders from every country in the … [Read more...] about 2023 Jóvenes Unidos en Acción National Award – Ecuador

10X Economy: An Open Call for Energy Research Proposals (UK)

Deadline: 26-Jul-23 The Department for the Economy (DfE or the Departmen hereafter) is now seeking energy related proposals from the research community to address its research needs and build the evidence base to deliver the 10X Economic Vision and the Northern Ireland Energy Strategy. This … [Read more...] about 10X Economy: An Open Call for Energy Research Proposals (UK)

Youth Start-Up Competition (YSC) 2023: Encouraging Young Entrepreneurs to Shape the Future

Deadline: 25-Sep-23 Are you a young entrepreneur with a transformative start-up idea? Are you passionate about addressing pressing global challenges while championing European values and principles? The European Commission has launched the 2023 European SME Week Youth Start-up Competition (YSC), … [Read more...] about Youth Start-Up Competition (YSC) 2023: Encouraging Young Entrepreneurs to Shape the Future

Radcliffe Fellowship Program – Apply Now!

Deadline: 14-Sep-23 The Harvard Radcliffe Institute is accepting applications from scholars and artists proposing innovative work that confronts pressing social and policy issues and seeking to engage audiences beyond academia. A fellowship at Radcliffe is an opportunity to step away from … [Read more...] about Radcliffe Fellowship Program – Apply Now!

Apply for LACNIC’s Líderes Program (Fourth Edition)

Deadline: 21-Jul-2023 Líderes is a LACNIC program that provides funding and mentoring to support research on selected Internet Governance (IG) topics as they are perceived from within the different communities. Líderes supports the contribution of those involved in, and committed to, the goal … [Read more...] about Apply for LACNIC’s Líderes Program (Fourth Edition)

Call for Concept Notes: WVL Nigeria Strategic Innovation Fund

Deadline: 22-Jul-2023 The Women’s Voice and Leadership (WVL) - Nigeria Project is seeking to award at least 2 women’s rights organizations with a small grant to either test, pilot or scale up their innovative idea. The WVL Nigeria Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) is a small grant designed to … [Read more...] about Call for Concept Notes: WVL Nigeria Strategic Innovation Fund

Grants of up to £8,000 available for Ecologists in Africa

Deadline: 30-Aug-2023 The British Ecological Society is offering grants for Ecologists in Africa to carry out innovative ecological research. The British Ecological Society recognises that ecologists in Africa face unique challenges in carrying out research; the grant is designed to support … [Read more...] about Grants of up to £8,000 available for Ecologists in Africa

Applications open for Human Trafficking & Modern Slavery Training Programme (Thailand)

Deadline: 25-Jul-2023 Thomson Reuters Foundation (TRF) is offering a hybrid (zoom and in-person) journalism training titled “Reporting on Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery – A Solutions Approach” in Thailand. The 5-day training led by expert journalists will provide a deep dive into the … [Read more...] about Applications open for Human Trafficking & Modern Slavery Training Programme (Thailand)

Challenge Fund: Czech Solutions for SDGs

Deadline: 20-Aug-2023 The United Nations Development Programme is seeking applications to respond the development challenges by transferring Czech expertise and innovative solutions for SDGs to partner countries. Objectives The Challenge Fund: Czech solutions for SDGs (CFCS) is a component … [Read more...] about Challenge Fund: Czech Solutions for SDGs

Reporting on Human Trafficking & Modern Slavery in Malaysia

Deadline: 17-Jul-2023 The Thomson Reuters Foundation (TRF) is offering a hybrid journalism training titled “Reporting on Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery – A Solutions Approach”. The 5-day training led by expert journalists will provide a deep dive into the complex topic from a Solutions … [Read more...] about Reporting on Human Trafficking & Modern Slavery in Malaysia

Call for Proposals: Global Cleantech Innovation Programme in South Africa

Deadline: 18-Jul-2023 The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) extends an invitation to SMEs with innovative clean technology solutions to submit applications for the Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP-SA) annual business accelerator and competition. The GCIP-SA Accelerator offers … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Global Cleantech Innovation Programme in South Africa

2023 Young Pacific Leaders Regional Workshop on Sports Leadership

Deadline: 1-Aug-23 The U.S. Embassy New Zealand Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to develop and implement a three-day Young Pacific Leaders (YPL) Regional Workshop sometime … [Read more...] about 2023 Young Pacific Leaders Regional Workshop on Sports Leadership

Up to 50,000€ available to support Local Non-profit Organizations in Sri Lanka

Deadline: 15-Sep-23 The Lemonaid & ChariTea Foundation is currently accepting applications from local non-profit organizations to support entrepreneurial and income generating initiatives in regions currently excluded from fair access to the global economic system. The Lemonaid & … [Read more...] about Up to 50,000€ available to support Local Non-profit Organizations in Sri Lanka

Call for Proposals: Partnering with EIT Climate-KIC on Adaptation and Resilience ClimAccelerator in Tanzania

Deadline: 21-Jul-23 EIT Climate-KIC is looking for a local partner in Tanzania to deliver a ClimAccelerator, an internationally recognised accelerator programme for start-ups to innovate, catalyse and scale the potential of their climate solutions. This marks the first time, that the … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Partnering with EIT Climate-KIC on Adaptation and Resilience ClimAccelerator in Tanzania

GHIT Fund announces Investment Opportunity for the Product Development Platform

Deadline: 11-Jul-23 The Global Health Innovative Technology Fund (GHIT Fund) is pleased to announce the Product Development Investment Opportunity for the development of new drugs, vaccines, or diagnostics for infectious diseases that are prevalent in the developing world. The Global Health … [Read more...] about GHIT Fund announces Investment Opportunity for the Product Development Platform

Innovation Exchange Challenge – Solidification of Leachate Concentration

Deadline: 14-Jul-23 DCLM (operated by Veolia) is seeking solutions utilising innovative solidification agents that can deal with large and increasing volumes of concentrate. This Innovation Exchange challenge, delivered by Innovate UK KTN through the Global Alliance Africa project, is … [Read more...] about Innovation Exchange Challenge – Solidification of Leachate Concentration

She Loves Tech Global Startup Competition 2023

Deadline: 21-Sep-23 Applications are now open for the She Loves Tech Global Startup Competition, designed to give the world’s most promising women tech entrepreneurs and women impact startups a unique opportunity to showcase the businesses to a global audience of investors and influencers. The … [Read more...] about She Loves Tech Global Startup Competition 2023

APC24: Industrialising Net-zero Automotive Technology (UK)

Deadline: 20-Sep-23 UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £20 million for late stage R&D projects that help accelerate the UK towards a net zero automotive future. The Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) provides funding, support, insight and foresight for the development of … [Read more...] about APC24: Industrialising Net-zero Automotive Technology (UK)

Breaking Barriers: Future Proofing South Africa’s Employment Options (Funding Round 11)

Deadline: 17-Jul-23 The Jobs Fund is calling on experienced Private and Public Sector organisations, and NPO intermediaries to submit applications for its 11th funding round. In South Africa there is a significant imbalance in the supply of skills required for the future, while at the same … [Read more...] about Breaking Barriers: Future Proofing South Africa’s Employment Options (Funding Round 11)

Call for Proposals: Setting up of E-Yuva Centres (India)

Deadline: 16-Aug-23 The Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) is seeking applications to promote a culture of applied research and needoriented (societal or industry) entrepreneurial innovation among young students and researchers. The scheme provides funding support … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Setting up of E-Yuva Centres (India)

Future of Health Grant Program to support Digital Health Startups (Switzerland)

Deadline: 30-Jul-23 Applications are now open for the Future of Health Grant Program to support digital health startups. The program will help digital health startups boost their innovation by providing them with the resources and funding they need to progress. The program is designed to be … [Read more...] about Future of Health Grant Program to support Digital Health Startups (Switzerland)

Australia: Melbourne Asia Game Changer Awards 2023 – Spotlight on Southeast Asia

Deadline: 16-Jul-23 Nominations are now open for the Melbourne Asia Game Changer Awards that provide people with an opportunity to nominate peers, colleagues, or prominent individuals in the four categories of: Arts, Culture, Education; Business; Community Advocacy; Gen A … [Read more...] about Australia: Melbourne Asia Game Changer Awards 2023 – Spotlight on Southeast Asia

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