Deadline: 31 March 2019 Enterprise Singapore and Bpifrance are announced a Call for Proposals for joint innovation projects, focusing on developing innovative products and applications in technological and application areas such as Advanced Manufacturing, Clean Technology and Medical Technology. Applicants are expected to develop ready-to-market solutions for products, technology-based services or methods which have strong potential for the French, Singaporean and/or international … [Read more...]
Nesta: Seeking Applications for Collective Intelligence Grants Program
Deadline: 9 November 2018 Nesta is seeking applications for its Collective Intelligence Grants to offer grants of up to £20,000 for projects that generate new knowledge on how to advance collective intelligence (combining human and machine intelligence) to solve social problems. This call is relevant for organisations already combining human and machine intelligence, and who want to test a variety of approaches or a new approach to better understand what works in designing/applying collective … [Read more...]
UNDP/Kazakhstan: Development of Information Systems in the Field of Social Protection of the Population
Deadline: 24 September 2018 The United Nations Development Programme in the Republic of Kazakhstan (UNDP) within its project “Sustainable Development of the System of Social Protection of the Population: Promotion of Programs on Social Integration and Inclusion” has announced a competitive bidding for “Development of information systems in the field of social protection of the population”. Types of Lots Lot 1: Development of automated information system “Portal of Social Services” … [Read more...]
Apply for Obama Foundation’s Fellowship Program!
Deadline: 18 September 2018 The Obama Foundation is seeking applications for its Fellowship program to support outstanding civic innovators – leaders who are working with their communities to create transformational change, addressing some of the world’s most pressing problems. The program selects 20 community-minded rising stars from around the world for a two-year, non-residential program, designed to amplify the impact of their work and inspire a wave of civic innovation. The Obama … [Read more...]
Embassy of the Czech Republic in Bangkok: Call for Proposals for Small Scale Local Projects (SSLP) 2019 in Thailand and Laos
Deadline: 17 October 2018 The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Bangkok has launched a call for proposals for a Small Scale Local Project (SSLP) for the year 2019. Funding Information A project can be funded with a budget from 200 000 CZK (app. 8 900 USD) to 500 000 CZK (app. 22 100 USD) maximum. Co-funding from the applicant or other sources is welcome. Total sum of personal and travel costs must not exceed 25% of total SLP budget. Maximum SLP duration is from signing of Contract … [Read more...]
Applications Open for 2018 Yenching Social Innovation Forum!
Deadline: 10 September 2018 Yenching Academy of Peking University is currently seeking applications for its 2018 Yenching Social Innovation Forum, a three-day event that brings together young innovators from around the world to brainstorm solutions to some of the most pressing issues facing China and the world. The forum will consist of a series of workshops, keynote speakers, networking events, and site visits hosted by individuals and organizations who are leaders in social innovation. The … [Read more...]
Apply for Africa Innovates for the SDGs Award for African Social Innovators!
Deadline: 7 September 2018 Applications are open for Africa Innovates for the SDGs is a new award for African social innovators with exceptional ideas and initiatives linked to any of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Co-Chair of the Group of Eminent Advocates for the SDGs and President of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, launched the award for a new generation of early-stage social innovators in Africa who are solving pressing problems in the … [Read more...]
ESRC: Innovation in Social Care Collaborative Grant Program
Deadline: 16 October 2018 The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) is inviting outline applications for large collaborative grants on Innovation in Social Care. This call aims to fund research and knowledge exchange activity on innovation in social care. All proposals must therefore address the core call focus on social science led research to understand how, why and where innovation happens in social care, and how innovations can be adopted more readily and scaled. They are interested … [Read more...]
Apply for Google Impact Challenge: Empowering Nigerians to Drive Community Impact!
Deadline: 4 July 2018 Applicants are invited to apply for the Google Impact Challenge Nigeria to support nonprofits and social enterprises with game-changing ideas to create economic opportunity in their communities. The Challenge asks local innovators how they would make their community–and beyond–an even better place. The public and a panel of local Judges vote for the ideas with the most potential, and Google.org pairs each winner with a package of strategic support, funding and Google … [Read more...]
UN-PRAC: Inviting Civil Society Organizations for Social Accountability Grants Programme 2018
Deadline: 30 May 2018 The UN Pacific Regional Anti-Corruption (UN-PRAC) Project, implemented by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is seeking applications for its Social Accountability Grants Programme to support projects aimed at building social accountability in Pacific Island Countries through engagement of non-State actors in social accountability processes and social monitoring. The Programme seeks to assist Pacific communities in the … [Read more...]
SocialChallenges.eu: Encouraging Broad Participation of Social Innovators
Deadline: 15 April 2018 Applications are open for SocialChallenges.eu with an aim to be the European go-to-platform where social issues meet innovative solutions and funds for it. SocialChallenges.eu is 1 go-to platform, a smart environment at your service 20 strategic nodes supporting challenge owners and solution providers across Europe 27+ challenges supported and sponsored by a EU grant mechanism scheme 81 selected solution providers (max 3 per challenge) 430.000€ total … [Read more...]
Applications Open for ICBMSI-2018 in the fields of Business Management and Social Innovation
Deadline: 13 April 2018 Applications are now open for the ICBMSI-2018 which will bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and scholars in the domain of interest from around the world. It is the premier forum for the presentation of new advances and research results in the fields of Business Management and Social Innovation. Topics Topics of interest for submission include: Management Organizations and Technology Management Production and Operations … [Read more...]
Applications Open for 2018 DBS-NUS Social Venture Challenge Asia!
Deadline: 6 May 2018 Do you have a business solution that can significantly improve the community around you in a sustainable manner? If yes, then apply for the 2018 DBS-NUS Social Venture Challenge Asia! The DBS Foundation together with National University of Singapore (NUS) is currently inviting applicants for its 2018 DBS-NUS Social Venture Challenge Asia that aims to identify and support innovative new ideas and existing social ventures that have the potential to generate positive, … [Read more...]
Apply for Social Impact Awards 2018! Encouraging Changemakers to Solve Wicked Problems
Deadline: 13 April 2018 Applicants are invited to apply for the Social Impact Awards which is organised by The Gasan Foundation and Inspirasia Foundation that aims to create more opportunities, build a platform and network of people wanting to make a change and encourage changemakers to solve wicked problems, create system-change models and effective projects that can really solve problems in Malta and have a positive impact on the country and everyone. The Social Impact Awards is an … [Read more...]
Government creates Fund for Social Innovation with € 55 million
Council of Ministers of Portugal has approved €55 million for the creation of a “paradigm changing” Social Innovation Fund to help finance startups and entrepreneurs. The Social Innovation Fund (FIS) will finance initiatives of entrepreneurship and social innovation, within the framework of the Portugal Social Innovation Initiative. Slated to be available in the third quarter of 2018, the FIS will receive €55 million of funds from both the European Social Fund and the State Budget, with only … [Read more...]
Applications Open for 2018 Social Innovation & Disability Empowerment Award!
Deadline: 23 April 2018 Applications are open for 2018 Social Innovation & Disability Empowerment Award. The SAB Foundation supports and invests in entrepreneurs and social innovation with a priority in benefiting women and youth, people in rural areas and people with disability. Award Categories The Social Innovation Awards. The award is aimed at innovators/social entrepreneurs/institutions/social enterprises with prototypes or early stage businesses that can solve a social … [Read more...]
EC-EaSI Call for Proposals: Access to Social Protection and National Reform Support
Deadline: 18 May 2018 The European Commission-Employment, Social Affairs & Inclusion is accepting proposals for a program entitled “Access to Social Protection and National Reform Support” that aims to support governmental and non-governmental actors, and social partners in delivering on the rights and principles set out in the Pillar through social innovation and national policy reforms as regards reconciling work and private life, promoting access to social protection and developing … [Read more...]
Submit Applications for European Social Innovation Competition!
Deadline: 27 April 2018 The European Commission is seeking applications for its European Social Innovation Competition that is a challenge prize run by the European Commission across all Horizon 2020 associated countries. The Competition aims at stimulating social innovation's potential to provide solutions to societal challenges and foster sustainable and inclusive growth in Europe. It will directly support some ideas best illustrating that potential. It will engage citizens, businesses … [Read more...]
FAPESP Call for Proposals: Innovations for Marginalized Youth Economic Inclusion
Deadline: 30 April 2018 Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the São Paolo Research Foundation (FAPESP) has announced the competitive call for research proposals on the topic "Innovations for marginalized youth economic inclusion". The São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP), is a public foundation with the mission to support research projects in higher education and research institutions, in all fields of knowledge, including basic and applied research in universities, … [Read more...]
