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)
Manufacturing
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
Made Smarter Innovation Challenge: Manufacturing Sustainability Accelerator (UK)
Deadline: 23-Nov-22 The Made Smarter Innovation Challenge is now open to support the transformation of UK manufacturing by pioneering the development and integration of new and existing industrial digital technologies (IDTs), including artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality. UK … [Read more...] about Made Smarter Innovation Challenge: Manufacturing Sustainability Accelerator (UK)
Activate Global Inc. – Fellowship Program Cohort 2023 in the US
Deadline: 31-Oct-22 Activate Global Inc. is seeking applications for its fellowship program to support fellows whose innovations are based in the hard sciences and impact the agriculture, buildings, chemicals, electricity, computing, manufacturing, transportation, and defense … [Read more...] about Activate Global Inc. – Fellowship Program Cohort 2023 in the US
Low Carbon Manufacturing Grant Program: Business Readiness Stream (Australia)
Deadline: 20-Jan-23 The State Government of Victoria is pleased to announce the Low Carbon Manufacturing Grant Program – Business Readiness Stream. Victoria’s transition to net zero emissions will require components to be made at scale to support the shift to renewable energy and lower … [Read more...] about Low Carbon Manufacturing Grant Program: Business Readiness Stream (Australia)
Low Carbon Manufacturing Grant Program: Business Growth Stream (Australia)
Deadline: 16-Nov-22 The State Government of Victoria has announced the Low Carbon Manufacturing Grant Program – Business Growth Stream. Victoria’s transition to net zero emissions will require components to be made at scale to support the shift to renewable energy and lower emission … [Read more...] about Low Carbon Manufacturing Grant Program: Business Growth Stream (Australia)
Open Call for Launchpad Cluster Management: Liverpool City Region (UK)
Deadline: 28-Oct-22 UK registered organisations can apply for up to £150,000. This is for a project to develop and manage the emergent innovation cluster for advanced manufacturing centred on Liverpool City Region. The aim of this competition is to fund a project to develop and manage the … [Read more...] about Open Call for Launchpad Cluster Management: Liverpool City Region (UK)
Call for Nominations: Women in AI Awards 2023
Deadline: 19-Mar-23 Are you a female innovator in the AI field and based in Asia-Pacific? If so, then Women in AI is looking for you! WAI Awards 2023 will honour the top Women in AI in the Asia-Pacific. Committed to supporting and rewarding excellence to Women in AI, the WAI Awards 2023 … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Women in AI Awards 2023
GAIN announces Call for Proposals in Nigeria
Deadline: 14-Oct-22 The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking Proposals for Raw Materials Quality, Handling Finished Product Packaging and Storage Material Specification to Meet Quality and Regulatory Standards in Nigeria. The purpose of this RFP is to engage services of a … [Read more...] about GAIN announces Call for Proposals in Nigeria
European Commission Open Call: Data Space for Manufacturing
Deadline: 24-Jan-23 The European Commission (EC) is accepting proposals for its Data Space for Manufacturing. Scope The action calls for the deployment of two operational data spaces of the manufacturing industry, building on the results of the preparatory actions. The projects should have … [Read more...] about European Commission Open Call: Data Space for Manufacturing
Home Decarbonisation Skills Training Competition (UK)
Deadline: 17-Oct-22 The Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is launching the Home Decarbonisation Skills Training Competition which invites organisations to submit proposals for delivering skills training and support to installers and installer organisations within the … [Read more...] about Home Decarbonisation Skills Training Competition (UK)
AI for Manufacturing (AI4M) Challenge in Canada
Deadline: 23-Nov-22 Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) is launching a call for project proposals that will build advanced manufacturing capacity in Canada and enhance the commercialization of artificial and machine learning innovations across manufacturing sectors in Canada. NGen … [Read more...] about AI for Manufacturing (AI4M) Challenge in Canada
Open Call for Launchpad Advanced Manufacturing: Collaborative Research & Development in the UK
Deadline: 4-Nov-22 UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £6 million for projects that grow activities in the advanced manufacturing innovation cluster centred on Liverpool City Region. This collaborative research and development fund is from Innovate UK. The businesses … [Read more...] about Open Call for Launchpad Advanced Manufacturing: Collaborative Research & Development in the UK
Funding Competition: Launchpad – Advanced Manufacturing in the UK (Up to £6 million)
Deadline: 4-Nov-22 UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £6 million for projects that grow activities in the advanced manufacturing innovation cluster centred on Liverpool City Region. This funding is Minimal Financial Assistance (MFA) from Innovate UK. The businesses must … [Read more...] about Funding Competition: Launchpad – Advanced Manufacturing in the UK (Up to £6 million)
VentuRISE 2022: Calling Startups in the Manufacturing & Sustainability Sectors in India
Deadline: 2-Oct-22 Participate in India's premium startup challenge for young businesses shaping the future of manufacturing and sustainability. Benefits Top 3 startups win cash prizes worth $100,000USD! Other benefits for winners & finalists: Access to Investors: curated 1-1 … [Read more...] about VentuRISE 2022: Calling Startups in the Manufacturing & Sustainability Sectors in India
EVitalize 2022 – Powering What’s Next in India
Deadline: 5-Oct-22 DSEU Innovation and Incubation Centre for Entrepreneurship (DIICE) in partnership with Hero MotoCorp is excited to introduce ‘EVitalize 2022 - Powering What's Next’, a showcase of EV innovation. The hackathon aims to promote the drive towards sustainability by solving … [Read more...] about EVitalize 2022 – Powering What’s Next in India
PEMD Scale-Up: Strand 2, Manufacturing Process Development (UK)
Deadline: 7-Dec-22 UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £5 million to scale up manufacturing in the power electronics, machines and drives supply chain. This strand will fund manufacturing process industrialisation to enhance volume and niche productivity. Innovate … [Read more...] about PEMD Scale-Up: Strand 2, Manufacturing Process Development (UK)
PEMD Scale-up: Strand 1, Adopting Manufacturing Best Practice in the UK
Deadline: 7-Dec-22 UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £5 million to scale up manufacturing in the power electronics, machines and drives supply chain. This strand will fund feasibility studies for innovative manufacturing solutions from other sectors. The aim is to … [Read more...] about PEMD Scale-up: Strand 1, Adopting Manufacturing Best Practice in the UK
CFYE: Call for Solutions in Kenya
Deadline: 4-Nov-22 Challenge Fund for Youth Employment (CFYE) is seeking innovative solutions from private sector employers (e.g., manufacturing, service industries) that will address the youth employment challenge by creating, matching, and improving jobs for youth, with a particular focus on … [Read more...] about CFYE: Call for Solutions in Kenya
