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
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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
Call for Proposals: SATHI Program 2023 (India)
Deadline: 30-Jul-23 The Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India is seeking proposals for the “Sophisticated Analytical and Technical Help Institutes (SATHI)” Program. Inclusive purpose of SATHI is generation/ creation of knowledge adopting best practices of such … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: SATHI Program 2023 (India)
Hexagon | Manufacturing Intelligence announces Sixth Sense Challenge
Deadline: 6-Sep-23 Are you an innovative startup working on advancing sustainability and use of digital reality tools and AI in manufacturing? If yes, then apply for the Sixth Sense Challenge. Sixth Sense is a program offered by the Manufacturing Intelligence division of Hexagon to help … [Read more...] about Hexagon | Manufacturing Intelligence announces Sixth Sense Challenge
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
Jerusalem Press Club Climate Innovations Fellowship 2023-2024 (Israel)
Deadline: 31-Oct-23 The Jerusalem Press Club (JPC) is excited to invite you to apply for the highly anticipated 2024 Climate Journalism Fellowship to Israel. This weeklong trip in March 8-16 2024 (subject to change) offers a firsthand experience of israel’s groundbreaking efforts to combat … [Read more...] about Jerusalem Press Club Climate Innovations Fellowship 2023-2024 (Israel)
Circular Economy Infrastructure Fund: Hazardous Waste – Round 3 (Australia)
Deadline: 25-Jul-23 The Sustainability Victoria (SV) is pleased to announce a call for applications for third round of the Circular Economy Infrastructure Fund (CEIF): Hazardous Waste to build the capacity, capability, and resilience of Victoria’s resource recovery sector to increase local … [Read more...] about Circular Economy Infrastructure Fund: Hazardous Waste – Round 3 (Australia)
2023 Nominations open for Africa Safety Award for Excellence (AfriSAFE)
Deadline: 14-Jul-23 Nominations are now open for the Africa Safety Award for Excellence (AfriSAFE). Africa Safety Award For Excellence (AfriSAFE) is an annual award project raising awareness in all areas of Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE), while also celebrating and showcasing … [Read more...] about 2023 Nominations open for Africa Safety Award for Excellence (AfriSAFE)
Call for Proposals: EIT Manufacturing RIS Inclusiveness
Deadline: 4-Aug-23 The EIT Manufacturing is inviting proposals for the Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS) Inclusiveness to attract, select, and support entities coming from EIT RIS countries towards developing innovative solutions to make the work in the manufacturing industry more inclusive for … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: EIT Manufacturing RIS Inclusiveness
Teaching Factories Competition 2023: Deep Tech
Deadline: 31-Jul-23 EIT Manufacturing launches the “Teaching Factory on Deep Tech, 2023 - Call for Companies” to identify companies with a Deep Tech business challenge to be solved. The Teaching Factory Competition (TFC) promotes the use of the Teaching Factories educational methodology (a … [Read more...] about Teaching Factories Competition 2023: Deep Tech
India: VAIshwik BHArtiya Vaigyanik Fellowship (Ist Call)
Deadline: 31-Jul-23 The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, has announced the VAIshwik BHArtiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Fellowship for Indian diaspora. VAIBHAV Fellowship envisages a collaboration between scientists of Indian … [Read more...] about India: VAIshwik BHArtiya Vaigyanik Fellowship (Ist Call)
doroob: Development Incubation for Socially Driven Youth in Egypt
Deadline: 26-Jun-23 enpact has launched the Development Incubation Program to identify students and recent graduates with innovative ideas that tackle challenges in four economically and socially crucial sectors and support them in building their impact-driven businesses. An integrated support … [Read more...] about doroob: Development Incubation for Socially Driven Youth in Egypt
Call for Researchers: Submit Applications for the NNF Challenge Programme to solve Major Challenges in Health and Sustainability
Deadline: 25-Oct-23 Applicants are invited to submit applications for the NNF Challenge Programme to make substantial contribution to the development of the Danish research environment, within ambitious research aimed to solve major challenges in health and the sustainability of society and the … [Read more...] about Call for Researchers: Submit Applications for the NNF Challenge Programme to solve Major Challenges in Health and Sustainability
Australia: Victorian Circular Economy Recycling Modernisation Fund – Round 4
Deadline: 11-Aug-23 The Sustainability Victoria (SV) is supporting industry and local councils through Round 4 of the Victorian Circular Economy Recycling Modernisation Fund. The fund will assist organisations to prepare for and address the national export ban on priority waste materials and … [Read more...] about Australia: Victorian Circular Economy Recycling Modernisation Fund – Round 4
Short-Course Training in Vaccine Manufacturing Standard Practices (GxP)
Deadline: 30-Jun-23 The Africa CDC Launches short-course training in vaccine manufacturing standard practices (GxP) at the International Vaccine Institute (IVI). The African Union (AU)/ Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have called for a New Public Health Order … [Read more...] about Short-Course Training in Vaccine Manufacturing Standard Practices (GxP)
Call for Projects: Research and Innovation Bridges in Mauritius
Deadline: 30-Jun-23 Under the Research and Innovation Bridges (RIB), a local company in partnership with an international company/Research institution can submit applications for innovative, collaborative research and development projects with commercial potential. The Research and Innovation … [Read more...] about Call for Projects: Research and Innovation Bridges in Mauritius
2023 Development Grants Competition – United Kingdom
Deadline: 21-Jul-23 Development Grants Competition is now open to a wide range of proposals across the existing supply chain and beyond, to fund projects that will lead to an increase in UK content, jobs, turnover and/or exports in the offshore wind sector. Aim The purpose of the … [Read more...] about 2023 Development Grants Competition – United Kingdom
LEADERS – Women Innovators in Manufacturing at EIT RIS Competition
Deadline: 18-Jul-23 EIT Manufacturing invites women innovators (i.e. professionals, researchers or entrepreneurs) from EIT RIS eligible countries who have played a leading role in developing innovative manufacturing-related solutions to apply to the LEADERS – Women Innovators in Manufacturing at … [Read more...] about LEADERS – Women Innovators in Manufacturing at EIT RIS Competition
Collaborative Research and Innovation Grant Scheme in Mauritius
Deadline: 30-Jun-23 The Research and Development Working Group (RDWG), co-chair by the Mauritius Research and Innovation Council (MRIC) and Business Mauritius (BM) is inviting local companies to submit proposals for innovative collaborative research and development projects with commercial … [Read more...] about Collaborative Research and Innovation Grant Scheme in Mauritius
3rd Edition of i-FAIR – Nominate Now! (Nigeria)
Deadline: 10-Jun-23 If any of your entrepreneurs/startups or innovators is developing a solution that can solve one or more of Africa’s challenges, and falls in one of i-FAIR’s Areas of Focus, has a strong value proposition, proven demand, ideally includes a hardware component (not a must), and … [Read more...] about 3rd Edition of i-FAIR – Nominate Now! (Nigeria)
1st EIT Manufacturing Call 2024 for Innovation Proposals
Deadline: 19-Jun-23 EIT Manufacturing is looking for projects and organisations ready to transform the European manufacturing and meet the global demands of present and future generations by achieving: Flexible Production Systems for Competitive Manufacturing: Emerging technologies enable … [Read more...] about 1st EIT Manufacturing Call 2024 for Innovation Proposals
Funding Competition: Analysis for Innovators (A4I) Round 10 in the UK
Deadline: 24-May-23 UK businesses can apply for a share of up to £3 million to resolve productivity and competitiveness issues by working with top scientists and research facilities. The aim of this competition is to match the best UK scientists and cutting-edge facilities with businesses that … [Read more...] about Funding Competition: Analysis for Innovators (A4I) Round 10 in the UK
EIT Manufacturing Competition: BoostUp! East 2023
Deadline: 16-May-23 If you are a start-up from Austria, Croatia, Czechia, Hungary, Serbia, Slovakia, and Slovenia and if you seek to internationalise and scale your business – look no further than BoostUp! East 2023! Purpose EIT Manufacturing organises the EIT Manufacturing Competition 2023 … [Read more...] about EIT Manufacturing Competition: BoostUp! East 2023
Funding Competition: Digital Dairy Chain- Collaborative R&D and growth (UK)
Deadline: 31-May-23 UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £2 million for business focussed innovation in advanced and high value dairy production and manufacturing. This funding is from Digital Dairy Chain for Cumbria, South and West Scotland. The aim of this competition … [Read more...] about Funding Competition: Digital Dairy Chain- Collaborative R&D and growth (UK)
BoostUp! 2023 – IRELAND Edition Now Open for Applications
Deadline: 30-Apr-23 If you are a spin-off, start-up or scale-up in the manufacturing sector from Ireland take a look at the BoostUp! 2023 – IRELAND edition! “BoostUp! 2023 IRELAND” is open to applications from Irish spinoffs and startups with solutions in the realm of … [Read more...] about BoostUp! 2023 – IRELAND Edition Now Open for Applications
UK – Funding Competition: Critical Materials for Magnets [Strand 1]
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 UK – Funding Competition: Critical Materials for Magnets [Strand 1]
Open Call for Critical Materials for Magnets – Strand 2 (UK)
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)
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
Applications Open for Resource Efficiency for Materials and Manufacturing: CR&D (UK)
Deadline: 26-May-23 UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £12 million for ambitious collaborative R&D projects to support UK materials and manufacturing organisations to become significantly more resource efficient. The aim of this competition is to fund ambitious … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Resource Efficiency for Materials and Manufacturing: CR&D (UK)
UK-South Korea Collaborative R&D Grant Program (Round 2)
Deadline: 7-Jun-23 UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £2 million for this competition. This funding is for the purpose of developing innovative proposals with South Korea. The aim of this competition is to fund business led, collaborative research and development … [Read more...] about UK-South Korea Collaborative R&D Grant Program (Round 2)
MCST-TÜBİTAK 2023 Joint Call for Project Proposals (Malta & Turkey)
Deadline: 15-May-23 The Malta Council for Science and Technology (MCST) is inviting Proposals for its 3rd Joint Call. Scientists in Turkey who want to propose a joint project should agree with the scientists in Malta, with whom they will carry out the project together, as "project partners". … [Read more...] about MCST-TÜBİTAK 2023 Joint Call for Project Proposals (Malta & Turkey)
The Africa CDC Launches Short-Course Trainings in Vaccine Manufacturing
Deadline: 31-Mar-23 The Partnerships for African Vaccine Manufacturing (PAVM) is proud to announce the second sponsored short course, in partnership with Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA). This will include sponsorship for 24 vaccine manufacturing professionals to … [Read more...] about The Africa CDC Launches Short-Course Trainings in Vaccine Manufacturing
Call for Proposals: Manufacturing Research Hubs for a Sustainable Future in the UK
Deadline: 10-May-23 The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) is accepting proposals for funding to establish a large-scale, multidisciplinary research hub in support of manufacturing, environmental sustainability and net zero. Priorities As such, you must clearly … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Manufacturing Research Hubs for a Sustainable Future in the UK
NOFO: Semiconductor Industry Skills and Training in the UK
Deadline: 29-Mar-23 UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £5 million for initiatives to address shortages across the semiconductor industry for innovative skills, talent, and training projects. The aim of this competition is to create and deliver course content and … [Read more...] about NOFO: Semiconductor Industry Skills and Training in the UK
Innovation Awards for Kenyan Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 17-Mar-23 Nominations are now open for Connected ICT Innovation Awards to celebrate Kenyan entrepreneurs that have launched new ICT products and services. The inaugural awards were held in 2011 at the Connected Kenya Summit; the award has since recognized more than 52 new ICT … [Read more...] about Innovation Awards for Kenyan Entrepreneurs
Funding Competition: Innovate UK Transformative Technologies
Deadline: 29-Mar-23 UK registered small and micro businesses can apply for a share of up to £20 million for affordable, adoptable and investable innovations in transformative technologies. The aim of this competition is to provide a package of targeted support to enable ambitious UK registered … [Read more...] about Funding Competition: Innovate UK Transformative Technologies
Open Call for Launchpad Competition: Advanced Manufacturing CR&D Liverpool City Region (UK)
Deadline: 29-Mar-23 Innovate UK is seeking proposals for the Launchpad Funding Competition: Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative Research and Development (CR&D) Liverpool City Region (Round 2) The aim of this competition is to support outstanding innovation projects led by businesses. … [Read more...] about Open Call for Launchpad Competition: Advanced Manufacturing CR&D Liverpool City Region (UK)
Open Call for Launchpad Competition in the UK
Deadline: 29-Mar-23 Innovate UK is seeking applications for the Launchpad Funding Competition to support outstanding innovation projects led by businesses. Businesses must be active or growing their work activities in the advanced manufacturing innovation cluster centred on Liverpool City … [Read more...] about Open Call for Launchpad Competition in the UK
Funding Call: Feasibility Studies in Quantum Computing (UK)
Deadline: 29-Mar-23 Innovate UK is seeking applications for the Funding competition on Feasibility Studies in Quantum Computing to bring together end-users from many industry sectors, with experts in QC. They will identify and develop use cases in the UK that demonstrate the potential and … [Read more...] about Funding Call: Feasibility Studies in Quantum Computing (UK)
Funding Opportunity: DRL Workers’ Rights in Africa – Mining, Manufacturing & Construction
Deadline: 28-Mar-23 The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in promoting internationally recognized labor standards for workers in mining, manufacturing, and/or construction in Sub-Saharan … [Read more...] about Funding Opportunity: DRL Workers’ Rights in Africa – Mining, Manufacturing & Construction
CFPs: Reports on India’s Progress towards Net Zero through a Just Energy Transition
Deadline: 20-Feb-23 The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is offering support for the production of in-depth reports on India’s progress towards a Net Zero economy through a Just Energy Transition. The aim to support the production of reports that raise awareness and drive conversations among … [Read more...] about CFPs: Reports on India’s Progress towards Net Zero through a Just Energy Transition
Enpact launches support Programme to achieve Sustainable Development Goals
Deadline: 06-Feb-23 The FEMEIE programme, created by the NGO enact, is based in Moldova and is seeking SMEs and support organisations in Ukraine and Moldova. The aim of the programme is to provide direct support for Moldovan entrepreneurs and displaced Ukrainian entrepreneurs in Moldova, with … [Read more...] about Enpact launches support Programme to achieve Sustainable Development Goals
Story Grants to Report on South Africa Pathways to Net Zero
Deadline: 20-Feb-23 The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is offering reporting grants to journalists in South Africa to support the production of in-depth stories on South Africa’s Road to Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions. This grant call is part of EJN’s Pathways to Net Zero in India and South … [Read more...] about Story Grants to Report on South Africa Pathways to Net Zero
European Commission RFPs: Circular Economy Approaches for Zero Emission Vehicles
Deadline: 20-Apr-23 The European Commission (EC) has announced the proposals for Circular Economy Approaches for Zero Emission Vehicles. Scope The objective will be to demonstrate the feasibility of circular economy (CE) and net-zero approaches for the EV value chain over its full lifetime … [Read more...] about European Commission RFPs: Circular Economy Approaches for Zero Emission Vehicles
UK Registered Businesses and Organisations Can Apply for a Share of up to £1 Million
Deadline: 21-Dec-22 UK registered businesses and organisations can apply for a share of up to £1 million for feasibility studies that develop new approaches to improve resource efficiency. The aim of this competition is to support UK materials and manufacturing organisations to become more … [Read more...] about UK Registered Businesses and Organisations Can Apply for a Share of up to £1 Million
Calling for Expression of Interest: Automotive Transformation Fund (UK)
Deadline: 14-Dec-22 UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £1 billion for capital centric investment projects that help industrialise the electrified automotive supply chain at scale in the UK. Specific Themes Your project must focus on one or more of the following: … [Read more...] about Calling for Expression of Interest: Automotive Transformation Fund (UK)
£5 million available under Digitalisation and Automation of Medicines R&D and Manufacture (UK)
Deadline: 21-Dec-22 UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £5 million. This is to support digitalised and automated technology innovation and implementation for pharmaceutical development and manufacturing. This funding is from Innovate UK. The aim of this competition is to … [Read more...] about £5 million available under Digitalisation and Automation of Medicines R&D and Manufacture (UK)
Funding Competition: Innovative Technologies for Nucleic Acid Medicines Manufacturing (UK)
Deadline: 21-Dec-22 UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £5 million for manufacturing innovation for nucleic acid medicines. This funding is from Innovate UK. The aim of this competition is to improve the resource efficiency, productivity and scalability for the … [Read more...] about Funding Competition: Innovative Technologies for Nucleic Acid Medicines Manufacturing (UK)
Open Call: Accelerate Aichi by 500 Global Landing Pad Program
Deadline: 04-Nov-22 Applications for Batch 2 of the Accelerate Aichi by 500 Global Landing Pad Program are now open. This 8-week program is designed to help international growth-stage startups develop and validate a Japan-focused GTM strategy alongside Japanese corporate partners and industry … [Read more...] about Open Call: Accelerate Aichi by 500 Global Landing Pad Program
Business Linkage Program in Madagascar
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity A new call for applications has been launched, open to all Malagasy small and medium-sized enterprises wishing to join the programme. This call for applications is aimed mainly at small and medium-sized Malagasy companies with a strong potential for commercial … [Read more...] about Business Linkage Program in Madagascar
