[June 2026]
Discover a curated collection of grants, awards, accelerators, fellowships, innovation challenges, and funding programs supporting Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation worldwide. These opportunities are open to startups, nonprofits, SMEs, researchers, entrepreneurs, and changemakers seeking funding, mentorship, recognition, and support to develop, test, and scale innovative AI-driven solutions.
AI for Good Grant for Ethical and Socially Responsible AI Innovation
Deadline: 12-July-2026
The Moonshot AI for Good Award is designed for young changemakers who are building early-stage AI solutions with real-world impact…[more]
Google Data Center Community AI Fellowship Program
Deadline: 12-July-2026
The Google Data Center Community AI Fellowship Program supports community leaders in using AI and technology to scale local solutions and drive economic mobility…[more]
Entries Open: Tech for Good Impact Awards Program 2026
Deadline: 15-July-2026
The Tech for Good Impact Awards support eligible nonprofit organizations worldwide with cash grants and in-kind access to Zendesk’s AI-powered Resolution Platform. The program helps nonprofits scale impact, improve service delivery, and better support communities through technology-driven solutions…[more]
Call for Applications: Flagship Accelerator Program
Deadline: Ongoing
The Startup Wise Guys is offering an acceleration program designed to help early-stage B2B startups strengthen their business strategy, improve go-to-market execution, and scale through expert mentorship, funding support and access to a global startup ecosystem…[more]
Call for Entries: AI for Safer Roads Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 25-June-2026
The AI for Safer Roads Innovation Challenge is now accepting applications from innovators worldwide to develop AI-driven solutions that improve road safety across Asia and the Pacific…[more]
Apply for Misk Career Essentials Program
Deadline: 30-November-2026
The Misk Career Essentials Program provides a comprehensive career readiness pathway combining technical, professional, and soft skills training with live coaching and interactive sessions. Participants gain practical experience in fields like cybersecurity, AI, cloud computing, leadership, and design thinking, supported by career coaching, skills assessments, and guided learning to enhance employability and informed career decisions…[more]
Call for Nominations: Asian Technology Excellence Awards
Deadline: June 26, 2026
The Asian Technology Excellence Awards recognise outstanding technological innovation and celebrate organisations and leaders driving digital transformation across Asia through impactful technology-driven initiatives…[more]
Nominations open for Just AI Awards
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Digital Empowerment Foundation and Just AI Initiative have launched the 3rd Just AI Awards 2026 to recognize ethical AI innovations that create measurable social impact across the Asia Pacific region…[more]
AI and Data-driven Solutions Funding Programme
Deadline: July 15, 2026
The AID4SME Open Call 2 is offering support to SMEs and start-ups in developing innovative AI and data-based solutions for sustainability and industrial efficiency challenges…[more]
Generative AI for Smarter CCAM: Enhancing Perception, Decision-Making, and Validation
Deadline: 08-October-2026
The Generative AI for Smarter CCAM initiative is a Horizon Europe funding opportunity supporting the development of Connected, Cooperative and Automated Mobility (CCAM) systems through advanced Generative AI technologies…[more]
Applications open for Interconnecting Local Digital Twins for Smart Communities
Deadline: 13-July-2026
The Local Digital Twins for Smart and Sustainable Communities (LDT4SSC) initiative is funding pilot projects that strengthen interconnected, AI-enabled, and scalable Local Digital Twin ecosystems across Europe…[more]
Call for Applications on Electoral Integrity in the Digital Context
Deadline: 23-September-2026
The European Commission is funding projects that strengthen electoral integrity in the digital age…[more]
Apply now for Creating New Local Digital Twins Based on Common Needs
Deadline: 13-July-2026
The European Union-funded Local Digital Twins for Smart and Sustainable Communities (LDT4SSC) project is seeking pilot proposals under Work Strand 2 to develop new Local Digital Twins (LDTs) that address shared urban challenges across Europe…[more]
Call for Resilient Multimodal Passenger Transport with AI and Digital Technologies
Deadline: 08-October-2026
The European Commission is inviting proposals under Horizon Europe to strengthen the resilience of multimodal passenger transport systems through advanced digital technologies, real-time data analytics, digital twins, and generative and discriminative artificial intelligence (AI)…[more]
EU Initiative Aims to Standardize Tactical AI Testing Across Robotic Fleets
Deadline: September 29, 2026
The European Commission has launched technological challenge to establish a standardised testing environment for the automatic analysis of tactical situations using fleets of robots, drones and artificial intelligence…[more]
EU Funds AI Robots and Drones to Boost Soldier Safety
Deadline: September 29, 2026
The European Commission is seeking grant applications to strengthen soldier protection through AI-powered robots and drones that enhance tactical situational awareness in complex environments…[more]
CFPs: AI-Based Military Simulation & Decision Support
Deadline: September 29, 2026
The European Defence Fund is advancing a major initiative to assess the feasibility of establishing a comprehensive AI framework for defence applications to strengthen tactical intelligence, simulation capabilities, and military decision-making across the European Union…[more]
Apply AI: Piloting AI-based Image Screening in Medical Centres
Deadline: 01-October-2026
The European Commission is offering €9 million to develop and validate cloud-based AI systems for medical image screening in real clinical settings…[more]
Open Call: Cyber Accelerator Programme (Estonia)
Deadline: 21-June-2026
Applications are now open for the Cyber Accelerator, a seven-month programme designed to support early-stage cybersecurity startups in developing innovative solutions and preparing them for market entry through expert guidance, mentorship, and funding support…[more]
Request for Applications: Geopolitical Competition and Socioeconomic Resilience in CCAM
Deadline: 08-October-2026
The European Commission (EC) has launched a €4 million funding opportunity under Horizon Europe to strengthen Europe’s leadership, competitiveness, and resilience in Connected, Cooperative and Automated Mobility (CCAM)…[more]
Call on AI Integration in Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries
Deadline: 23-September-2026
The European Commission is funding projects that accelerate the responsible integration of artificial intelligence in Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries…[more]
Call for Proposals: Adding New Advanced AI-Based Capabilities to the LDTs Toolbox
Deadline: July 13, 2026
The Work Strand 3 (WS3) Call for Pilots under the LDT4SSC project invites public administrations, businesses, technology developers, research institutions, academia, and non-governmental organisations to develop advanced AI-based capabilities for Local Digital Twins (LDTs) across Europe…[more]
Call for Proposals: Innovative Textile Reuse and Repair Systems
Deadline: 17-September-2026
The European Commission is inviting proposals under Horizon Europe for innovative projects that improve textile reuse, repair, and circular economy systems at city and regional levels across Europe. The funding supports advanced textile collection, AI-enabled sorting systems, second-hand market development, repair affordability, citizen engagement, and scalable circular textile solutions…[more]
Call for Proposals: Meet and Code Program 2026
Deadline: 15-July-2026
The Meet and Code 2026 Grant funds non-profit organizations to deliver free coding and digital skills events for children and youth from underserved communities. The programme supports education in coding, AI, robotics, and digital technologies across select European countries, with €500 funding per event…[more]
Magic Mind AI Accelerator for Startups and Scaleups
Deadline: Ongoing
Magic Mind is a leading European Artificial Intelligence accelerator based in Italy that supports the development, commercialization, and growth of innovative AI-driven startups and scaleups through investment, mentorship, market access, and business acceleration services…[more]
Submissions open for The Quantum AI Leap Challenge
Deadline: June 30, 2026
The Santander X Global Challenge | The Quantum AI Leap supports startups and scaleups developing innovative quantum and AI-based technologies with the potential to create significant social and economic impact…[more]
Open Challenge Program for DeepTech and AI MSMEs (India)
Deadline: July 15, 2026
The Open Challenge Program (OCP) is an initiative designed to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) working on DeepTech and innovative AI-based solutions across sectors such as HealthTech, Smart Earth, AgriTech, Mining, and other emerging industries, with implementation based in Nagpur…[more]
Call for EOIs: Canadian Physical AI Research and Development Partnering Delegation to South Korea
Deadline: June 30, 2026
The CIIP Physical AI delegation takes Canadian SMEs in physical AI to Seoul to build R&D partnerships with South Korean companies and research groups…[more]
Request for EOIs: Canadian AI Applied to IoT R/D Partnering Program with Japan
Deadline: June 30, 2026
Applications are open for the Canadian AI Applied to IoT R&D Partnering Delegation to Japan for Canadian SMEs seeking collaboration opportunities with Japanese partners…[more]
Small Business Boost Grant for Operational and Tech Support (United States)
Deadline: August 01, 2026
The Shophand $5K Small Business Boost Grant is now open for applications to support small business owners in the United States by helping them overcome key operational and technology-related challenges through a combination of funding and hands-on support…[more]
Submit Applications for Cellnex Community Fund (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 31-December-2026
The Cellnex Community Fund provides grants of up to £5,000 to support community groups and not-for-profit organizations across the United Kingdom…[more]
2026-27 Agentic and Enterprise AI Canadian Technology Accelerator Programme
Deadline: July 15, 2026
The Agentic and Enterprise AI Canadian Technology Accelerator Programme is designed to connect Canadian AI innovators with customers, investors, and partners in the United States…[more]
CyberNext: Advanced Cybersecurity and AI Readiness Program (Albania)
Deadline: 05-July-2026
The CyberNext Advanced Cybersecurity and AI Readiness Program supports initiatives that strengthen Albania’s cybersecurity capabilities, artificial intelligence readiness, and digital resilience through practical training, innovation, and international collaboration…[more]
Apply now for Digital Innovation Programme 2026 (Malta)
Deadline: July 01, 2026
The Digital Innovation Programme 2026 has been launched to support research and innovation projects that promote the safer, more trustworthy development, adoption, and use of digital technologies in Malta…[more]
Open Call: Accelerating AI Readiness and Adoption (United States)
Deadline: 16-July-2026
TechAccess: AI-Ready America is a major U.S. funding initiative led by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to strengthen artificial intelligence readiness, adoption, and workforce capacity across the United States…[more]
AI for All: Flagship Programme (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 31-August-2026
The AI for All programme is a flagship initiative supporting UK-based charities working to advance diversity, equality, and inclusion in artificial intelligence…[more]