(June 2019)
Explore the list of various open opportunities for NGOs, individuals, and young leaders to empower their start-ups and business.
Rising Tide Foundation (RTF) launches Empowering for Freedom
To further strengthen the impact of their funding, Rising Tide Foundation is exploring the concept of Empowering for Freedom and is looking to support best projects in this space. They are seeking projects that show entrepreneurial approaches to social issues that advance the freedom of individuals and society…[more]
2019 Nokia Open Innovation Challenge is now open for Applications
Applications are open for 2019 Nokia Open Innovation Challenge, in partnership with NGP Capital that offers the opportunity for the bright minded companies to propose the best-in-class products and solutions within the Industrial Automation domain to international jury…[more]
Common Fund for Commodities seeking Proposals to Support Commodity Development Activities (15th Round)
The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) is inviting applicants for support of commodity development activities in its member countries. The CFC provides a range of financial and technical instruments in support or business activities contributing to commodity sector development in Developing Countries…[more]
2019 UN Global Compact’s SDG Pioneers is now open for Nominations
Are you a young professional (35 or under) using business as a force for good to advance the Sustainable Development Goals? If yes, then submit your sustainability story to be considered as a 2019 SDG Pioneer. Nominations are now open for The United Nations Global Compact’s “Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Pioneers” programme…[more]
Global Good Fund 2020 Fellowship Program focuses on Leadership Development! Apply Now
The Global Good Fund is inviting applications for its Fellowship programme in order to identify high-potential leaders and accelerate the leadership of social entrepreneurs around the world…[more]
Business Partnership Facility (BPF) – Call for Projects “Enterprises for SDGs”
Applicants are invited to apply for the Business Partnership Facility (BPF) that provides grants to support and develop private sector involvement in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing countries…[more]
Orange Innovation Challenge: Identifying Business Models to boost Orange Economy
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), through its innovation laboratory of the IDB Group (IDB Lab) and its Innovation and Creativity Division (ICD) through the DEMAND SOLUTIONS initiative has launched Orange Innovation Challenge to identify business models to boost the Orange Economy…[more]
Submit Applications for GNI’s Innovation Challenge in the Middle East, Africa & Turkey Region
Google News Initiative (GNI) has launched its first Innovation Challenge in the Middle East, Africa & Turkey Region. The first Middle East, Africa & Turkey GNI Innovation Challenge will focus on projects…[more]
Apply for Google News Initiative (GNI) Innovation Challenge in North America
Applicants are invited to apply for the Google News Initiative (GNI) Innovation Challenges to support projects that drive digital innovation and develop new business models. The GNI will fund a set of projects from around the world that meet specified criteria, with the intent of producing learnings and thought leadership that can be shared with the wider industry…[more]
Apply for YSEALI Regional Workshop: Agri-Biz Incubator
The U.S. Embassy Vientiane has announced an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a five-day workshop in Laos on agriculture-related entrepreneurship (agri-biz) for the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI), pending the availability of FY2019 funds. The YSEALI Agri-Biz Incubator Regional Workshop will bring together around 50 youth (aged 18-35) from ASEAN nations (Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam) and Timor-Leste…[more]
yher South Asia 2019 Accelerator Program for Female Entrepreneurs
Are you a Female Founder that has already launched a business that is making a difference in their community or in the lives of the women and girls (by improving education, health, homes or creating good jobs)? Do you want to scale their venture to impact many more people? Are you on a clear path to revenue? If yes, then apply now for the yher South Asia 2019 Accelerator Program…[more]
Applications Open for GIST Business Incubation Program for Young Entrepreneurs
The U.S. Department of State’s Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) Initiative has announced a Business Incubation Program for entrepreneurs in emerging economies…[more]
yher 2019 Accelerator Program for Passionate Female Impact Entrepreneurs in Africa
Are you a Female Founder that has already launched a business that is making a difference in their community or in the lives of the women and girls (by improving education, health, homes or creating good jobs)? Do you want to scale their venture to impact many more people? Are you on a clear path to revenue? If yes, then apply now for the yher Africa 2019 Accelerator Program…[more]
EU Call for Proposals to Improve Competitiveness and the Export Capacity of SMEs in Selected Value Chains
The European Union (EU) has announced a call for proposals to contribute to the improved competitiveness and export capacity of Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises (MSMEs) in selected value chains for sustainable growth and job creation…[more]
