[June 2026]
Explore a curated selection of grants, fellowships, awards, and innovation challenges supporting breakthrough ideas in research, technology, climate action, health, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development. Discover opportunities designed to accelerate innovation and create lasting global impact.
UNHCR Innovation Accelerator for Scaling Humanitarian Innovation
Deadline: 12-July-2026
The UNHCR Innovation Accelerator supports proven humanitarian innovations that are ready to move from pilot stage to large-scale implementation…[more]
Call for Applications: Digital Heritage Projects
Deadline: 09-July-2026
The Digital Heritage Projects Grant supports innovative digital projects that improve access to and engagement with Jewish heritage…[more]
CFPs: “Go Healthy with Taiwan” Campaign
Deadline: 05-August-2026
The Go Healthy with Taiwan initiative invites eligible organizations and affiliated proposers to submit innovative health and well-being proposals that integrate Taiwanese products, solutions, or business models…[more]
Apply now for Lisle Global Seed Grants for Intercultural Projects
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Lisle Global Seed Grants provide funding of up to $5,000 for innovative intercultural initiatives that promote dialogue, collaboration, and learning among diverse communities worldwide…[more]
Applications open for Thiel Fellowship for Young Innovators and Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 31-December-2026
The Thiel Fellowship is a prestigious two-year program that provides USD 250,000 to young innovators aged 22 or younger who want to pursue ambitious projects, startups, scientific research, or other ventures instead of following a traditional university path…[more]
RFPs: Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence Scheme
Deadline: 19-August-2026
The Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence Scheme supports experienced industrial scientists and entrepreneurs to work with UK universities and help translate academic research into real-world innovation…[more]
Nominations open for Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards 2026
Deadline: 12-July-2026
The Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards 2026 recognize innovative projects that advance both climate action and gender equality…[more]
UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize for Young Scientists in STEM
Deadline: 30-November-2026
The UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize recognizes young scientists under 40 who have made significant contributions to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The prize promotes STEM research, STEM education, innovation, international cooperation, gender equality, and scientific careers among young people, especially women and girls…[more]
Applications open for UNIDIR Youth Video Competition on Outer Space Security
Deadline: 21-June-2026
The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research is inviting young people aged 18 to 25 from any country to submit original videos for the Outer Space Security Conference 2026 Youth Video Competition. Participants must create a 1 to 3 minute video explaining how technical research and space system innovations can support a more secure and sustainable outer space environment…[more]
HAIDI Innovation Track for Artificial Intelligence and Disability Inclusion
Deadline: 17-July-2026
The Assistive Technologies for Disability Trust programme is an 18-month catalytic support initiative that funds and scales responsible AI solutions for disability inclusion across Africa…[more]
RFAs: Inclusive Incubation and Finance for More Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 02-September-2026
The ESF+ Inclusive Incubation and Finance for More Entrepreneurs Call is a European Commission funding initiative designed to promote inclusive entrepreneurship across the European Union…[more]
Applications open for Bellagio Center Convening Program 2027
Deadline: 23-June-2026
The Bellagio Center Convening Program supports one-week convenings that bring together leaders, innovators, and experts to collaborate on complex global challenges…[more]
Submit Applications for Vision Grants Program
Deadline: 12-August-2026
The Spencer Foundation Vision Grants Program provides USD 75,000 in planning funding to support collaborative teams developing ambitious, large-scale education research projects focused on transforming educational systems and advancing equity…[more]
Submit Applications for CYD Doctoral Fellowship Program
Deadline: 19-August-2026
The CYD Doctoral Fellowships support doctoral researchers conducting cutting-edge research in cyber-defence, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data science at the CYD Campus in Switzerland…[more]
Funding Available for Climate and Weather Innovation Program
Deadline: 31-July-2026
Grants ranging from £10,000 to £500,000 are available for innovative ideas in carbon dioxide removal, extreme weather forecasting, and selected climate intervention approaches, with projects lasting up to three years…[more]
Call for Applications: RISK Funding Program 2027
Deadline: 31-July-2026
Applications are now open for the 2027 RISK Award to support innovative and practical projects that reduce climate-related disaster risks and strengthen resilience in informal and semi-formal urban settlements across low- and middle-income countries…[more]
CETPartnership Joint Call for Clean Energy Transition Research and Innovation Projects
Deadline: 08-October-2026
The Clean Energy Transition Partnership (CETPartnership) Joint Call 2026 is a Europe-led funding initiative supporting transnational research, development, and innovation (RDI) projects that accelerate the transition toward a climate-neutral energy system…[more]
SPIN: Rise Programme for Deep-Tech Researchers
Deadline: 05-September-2026
SPIN: Rise is designed to support researchers and scientists who want to explore the commercial and societal impact of their research beyond academia…[more]
Schmidt Marine Technology Partners Funding Program for Ocean Innovation
Deadline: 31-July-2026
Applications are now open for the Schmidt Marine Technology Partners Funding Program, which supports the development and deployment of innovative ocean technologies that advance marine conservation, sustainable fisheries, habitat restoration, and ocean observation…[more]
Nominations open for WIN DRR Leadership Awards 2026
Deadline: 26-July-2026
The 2026 WIN DRR Leadership Awards recognize women across the Asia-Pacific region who are making outstanding contributions to disaster risk reduction (DRR) and resilience…[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]
Call for Proposals: Travel Grants Program
Deadline: 31-August-2026
The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) Travel Grants support Southeast Asian professionals, researchers, social scientists, and graduate students who wish to present papers or participate in scientific conferences and forums…[more]
Call for Entries: ESG Student Innovation Challenge (Africa)
Deadline: 16-July-2026
The Student Innovation Challenge 2026, organised as part of the Sustainability & ESG Africa Conference & Expo (SEACon), invites students to present innovative solutions addressing sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) challenges…[more]
Professional Development Grants for Community Educators
Deadline: 09-July-2026
The Professional Development Grants support Jewish communal organisations in Europe to design and deliver training programmes for community educators and volunteers…[more]
Call for Flagship Pilot: Large-Scale Demonstrations of CCAM
Deadline: 08-October-2026
The Call for Flagship Pilot: Large-Scale Demonstrations of Connected, Cooperative and Automated Mobility (CCAM) is a Horizon Europe initiative with a total budget of €100 million…[more]
Call for Applications: Road Safety and Resilience of Rural Areas
Deadline: 08-October-2026
The European Commission is inviting proposals for a research and innovation programme focused on improving road safety and climate resilience across rural road networks in the European Union…[more]
Open Call: Supporting Sustainable and Smart Urban Mobility
Deadline: 08-October-2026
The European Commission (EC) is providing €4 million in funding under Horizon Europe to accelerate the deployment of innovative urban mobility solutions and strengthen the European urban mobility ecosystem…[more]
European Award 2026: New Dialogues Between the Arts and Audiences
Deadline: 26-June-2026
Applications are now open for the European Award 2026, an initiative that supports non-profit cultural organisations developing innovative audience-engagement projects that strengthen connections between arts, culture, and communities across Europe…[more]
Ray Y Gildea Jr Award for Innovation in Geography Teaching
Deadline: 30-November-2026
The Ray Y Gildea Jr Award supports educators in the UK and US who want to research, develop, or pilot innovative geography teaching projects…[more]
Apply Now: Project Grants Programme (Sweden and Lithuania)
Deadline: 01-October-2026
The Project Grants programme supports joint development initiatives between Lithuania and Sweden by funding collaborative projects between young people, organisations, and individuals. The programme focuses on culture, youth, education, innovation, entrepreneurship, civil society development, and cross-border cooperation…[more]
Request for Applications: Impact Grant Program for Nonprofits (Canada and USA)
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Impact Grant Program provides small-scale funding to support businesses and nonprofit organizations working on projects that create positive social, environmental, and community impact…[more]
KORIL RDF AI in Manufacturing Lighthouse Program (South Korea and Israel)
Deadline: 08-July-2026
The KORIL RDF Lighthouse Program is a Korea–Israel joint research and development initiative that supports collaborative projects focused on AI-driven manufacturing innovation…[more]
Call for Research and Development Projects 2026 (Brazil and Norway)
Deadline: 09-September-2026
Applications are now open for the Brazil and Norway Call for Research and Development Projects 2026, a bilateral funding initiative that supports collaborative research and innovation projects between organizations in Brazil and Norway…[more]
Beyond Borders: Cross-Border Music Grants
Deadline: 30-June-2026
Beyond Borders provides funding to support cross-border collaborations between music creators, performers, presenters, organisations, ensembles and bands across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, encouraging the creation, touring and promotion of innovative new music through live performances and digital engagement…[more]
Call for EOIs: Grassroots Innovation Programme (South Africa)
Deadline: 10-July-2026
The Grassroots Innovation Programme supports South African grassroots innovators by funding early-stage solutions that address community challenges and market needs…[more]
Annandale and Nithsdale Community Benefit Fund (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 03-September-2026
The Annandale and Nithsdale Community Benefit Company (ANCBC) provides grants of up to £20,000 to support charitable and community-focused projects in eligible areas of Annandale and Nithsdale, Dumfries and Galloway…[more]
Call for ICT-NICE Venture Incubator Startup and Innovation Support (India)
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The ICT-NICE Venture Incubator and Foundation, promoted by the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), is an incubation platform designed to support innovation-driven startups and technology-based ventures…[more]
Ocean Shot-4 Grants for Ocean Research and Innovation (Japan)
Deadline: 31-August-2026
The Sasakawa Peace Foundation’s Ocean Shot-4 program provides grants of up to US$3 million for innovative ocean research projects that advance scientific understanding of marine ecosystems and develop breakthrough technologies for ocean exploration…[more]
Call for Children’s Mental Health Innovation Awards Grant 2027 (United States)
Deadline: 24-July-2026
The Children’s Mental Health Innovation Awards 2027 provide funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations developing innovative solutions to improve mental health outcomes for children and young adults…[more]
RFPs: Community-Driven Environmental and Sustainable Development Initiatives (Uganda)
Deadline: 02-July-2026
The Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF-SGP), implemented by United Nations Development Programme Uganda, is inviting community-based organizations, civil society organizations, and NGOs to apply for grants of up to USD 40,000…[more]
Submissions open for the Hunter Prize in Canada
Deadline: 02-August-2026
The Hunter Prize for Public Policy encourages fresh and innovative policy ideas to address clearly defined “wicked problems” affecting the economic and social well-being of Canadians…[more]
LEP Enterprise Partnership Fund for Innovative Enterprise Development (UK)
Deadline: 16-July-2026
The LEP Enterprise Partnership Fund provides grants of £5,000 to £15,000 for innovative and experimental enterprise development projects in the Derry City and Strabane District Council area…[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]
RFAs: Nutrient-Dense Food Products for Women and Girls (India)
Deadline: 03-July-2026
The Indian Council of Medical Research is inviting innovative proposals to develop, prototype, and evaluate affordable, aspirational, and nutritionally effective food products for adolescent girls and women of reproductive age…[more]
GameON E-Sports and Innovation Funding Opportunity (Albania)
Deadline: 05-July-2026
The U.S. Embassy Tirana has launched the GameON – U.S.-Albania E-Sports and Innovation funding opportunity to support projects that promote U.S. leadership in technology, game development, innovation, and digital entrepreneurship among young people in Albania…[more]
EU and UNDP Support 30 Green Initiatives (Moldova)
Deadline: 28-June-2026
UNDP Moldova, through the European Union-funded project “Enabling an Inclusive Green Transition in the Republic of Moldova,” is supporting 30 businesses and startups to adopt green, innovative, and circular economy practices…[more]
Research Group Grants for Innovation, Commercialization and Growth (Finland)
Deadline: 15-August-2026
The Foundation for Economic Education is offering multi-year grants for research group projects that address economic, business, and societal challenges while strengthening the competitiveness of Finnish companies. The programme focuses on innovation, commercialization, growth, international scaling, digital business concepts, and pricing and sales management…[more]
RFPs: Investigator Initiated Clinical Trials Grant Programme (Denmark)
Deadline: 18-August-2026
The Investigator Initiated Clinical Trials Grant Programme supports larger non-commercial clinical trials in Denmark that aim to improve patient treatment through new medicines, technologies, and better clinical routines…[more]
Call for Academic Innovators – Research Translation Accelerator Programme (India)
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Discovery to Innovation Accelerator Research Translation Programme supports Indian academic researchers in converting proof-of-concept scientific discoveries into scalable, industry-ready technologies…[more]
ASTRID Climatic Extremes Call for Expression of Interest 2026 (France)
Deadline: 31-July-2026
The Climatic Extremes Call for Expression of Interest is a research initiative launched by the French National Research Agency (ANR) in partnership with the French Defence Innovation Agency (AID). The programme seeks innovative research projects that address the growing challenges posed by climate change and extreme environmental conditions on defence operations and security preparedness…[more]
Call for Partnership Implementing the New Urban Agenda (Kenya)
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The UN-Habitat Kenya Country Programme, with funding from the European Union, has launched a Call for Proposals to identify an implementing partner for green eco-coproduction initiatives and housing finance support in Muhoroni, Kisumu County, Kenya…[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]
BioNEST-JIIT Incubation Programme for Innovators and Entrepreneurs (India)
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The BioNEST-JIIT Incubation Programme supports students, researchers, faculty, startups, and innovators in India working in biotechnology, health-tech, pharmaceutical development, sustainability, food science, and allied life science domains…[more]
Call for Proposals: Prime Minister Research Chair Scheme (India)
Deadline: 15-July-2026
The Prime Minister Research Chair Scheme supports leading Indian-origin researchers, scientists, and professionals from abroad to undertake high-impact research in India…[more]
MAENA Project: Support for Farmers to Optimize Water Use in Agriculture (Italy)
Deadline: 22-June-2026
The MAENA project in Italy supports farmers in the Puglia region to adopt sustainable water management practices that improve irrigation efficiency and climate resilience…[more]
Open Call for Arts and Culture Capability Fund Program (New Zealand)
Deadline: 16-August-2026
The Arts & Culture Capability Fund provides grants of up to NZ$7,500 to eligible arts and culture organisations in Dunedin, New Zealand, to strengthen organisational capability, improve governance, support professional development, and build long-term sustainability…[more]
General Capability Fund to Strengthen Community Organisations (New Zealand)
Deadline: 30-October-2026
The General Capability Fund provides grants of up to $5,000 to grassroots clubs, community groups, and not-for-profit organisations in the Otago region to strengthen governance, management, planning, and organisational sustainability…[more]
Apply Now: Tamariki and Rangatahi Sector Capability Fund (New Zealand)
Deadline: 30-October-2026
The Otago Community Trust Tamariki & Rangatahi Sector Capability Fund provides grants of up to $10,000 to help not-for-profit organisations strengthen their governance, management, sustainability, and operational capability…[more]
CFPs: Host Institution for a Wastewater Biorefinery Innovation Cluster (South Africa)
Deadline: 17-August-2026
The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) is seeking applications from eligible South African organizations to establish a Wastewater Biorefinery Innovation Cluster that will drive innovation, commercialization, and collaboration within the wastewater treatment and biorefinery sectors…[more]
Innovation Challenge on Biodiversity Finance Integration in Higher Education (Costa Rica)
Deadline: 06-July-2026
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is inviting applications for an Innovation Challenge designed to strengthen higher education systems through the integration of Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) into academic and professional training programmes…[more]
Open Call: Dutch Drone Delta Co-Financing Innovation Program (Netherlands)
Deadline: 31-July-2026
The Dutch Drone Delta Innovation Call 2026 supports organizations in the Netherlands that are developing practical drone solutions with clear societal, operational, or economic benefits…[more]
Arunachal Pradesh Entrepreneurship Development Program 5.0 (India)
Deadline: 20-July-2026
The Arunachal Pradesh Entrepreneurship Development Program 5.0 is a startup support initiative designed to strengthen entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic growth in Arunachal Pradesh…[more]
Apply for Clean Technology Innovation Grant Programme (Australia)
Deadline: 08-September-2026
The Clean Technology Innovation Grant provides funding to support pilot projects and demonstration activities that advance innovative clean energy and low-emissions technologies toward commercial deployment…[more]
Canadian Electric Vehicle Technology Co-innovation Mission Initiative
Deadline: 29-June-2026
The Canadian Electric Vehicle Technology Co-Innovation Mission helps Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) build international partnerships in electric vehicle (EV) innovation, particularly with German organizations…[more]
Apply for Content Vienna Digital Design Competition (Austria)
Deadline: 08-Sep-2026
The Vienna Business Agency is inviting applications from developers, studios, startups, companies, private individuals, and associations for innovative digital projects currently under development…[more]
Grant Available for Innovative Energy Efficiency and Resilience Projects (Sweden)
Deadline: 09-September-2026
Applications are now open for organizations to support projects that connect design and behavioral science with the development of products, services, solutions, and knowledge that contribute to an energy-efficient and resilient society…[more]