Across Africa, millions still face fragile water and sanitation systems vulnerable to climate shocks, governance gaps, and limited investment. Without urgent action, communities risk deepening inequalities and losing ground in the fight for resilience, health, and dignity. This new funding call seeks bold, high‑impact projects that can strengthen climate‑resilient water and sanitation systems, mobilise innovative […]
Climate Change
Scaling Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Africa
Africa’s food systems face urgent challenges — climate change, yield gaps, and limited market access. Yet climate‑smart crops like sorghum, millet, cassava, and cowpea hold the key to resilience, nutrition, and opportunity. By strengthening seed systems, promoting conservation agriculture, and mobilising private sector demand, this programme aims to transform agriculture into a driver of inclusive […]
Facing the Storms of Tomorrow
Extreme weather events are intensifying, disrupting lives, economies, and global supply chains. From floods and heatwaves to climate‑driven trade shocks, the risks are mounting — and urgent solutions are needed to build resilience. This international award recognizes innovative research that tackles climate impacts head‑on. Eligible projects may explore technological resilience solutions, trade and supply chain […]
Youth Innovation to Transform Agriculture
Across Uganda, young innovators are reshaping farming with bold ideas — from climate‑smart production and agritech solutions to green and circular agribusiness models. Smallholder farmers face challenges of productivity, resilience, and market access, and this national platform empowers youth to design solutions that strengthen value chains and improve livelihoods. The challenge features two tracks: one […]
Innovation to Transform Mining for Communities & Climate
Mining fuels economies, but unsafe practices, environmental damage, and opaque supply chains continue to harm workers and communities. This initiative calls on bold startups to reimagine the mining value chain — making it safer, cleaner, and more transparent while unlocking opportunities for local development. Selected ventures will receive structured incubation, mentorship, investor access, and a […]
Scaling Climate‑Smart Health Innovations
As the climate crisis intensifies, health systems face mounting pressures — from shifting mosquito‑borne disease patterns to extreme heat and worsening air quality. This opportunity supports bold innovations that transform climate risk data into timely health actions, strengthening local capacity to anticipate and respond to climate‑driven threats. Transition to Scale proposals must show evidence of […]
Funding Call for Inclusive Growth & Equality
Communities across the globe continue to face urgent challenges — from poverty and inequality to climate change and fragile governance systems. This opportunity supports locally driven initiatives that strengthen civil society, promote peace and security, advance gender equality, and protect the environment. Projects are expected to deliver measurable results while fostering partnerships between communities and […]
Global Prize for Social Impact Projects
Around the world, communities are striving to end poverty, fight hunger, protect the planet, and ensure dignity for all. From climate action to gender equality, from clean water to sustainable cities, the challenges are urgent — and the need for bold, creative solutions has never been greater. This opportunity recognizes initiatives that deliver positive social […]
Tech Innovation Call for African Startups
Across Africa, bold entrepreneurs are harnessing technology to tackle pressing challenges — from climate resilience and health innovation to AI, robotics, and digital transformation. The demand for scalable solutions that drive sustainability, efficiency, and opportunity has never been greater. This opportunity supports DeepTech ventures, AI and emerging technologies, and climate innovation, alongside high‑impact sectors such […]
True Blue Fellowship: Youth Creativity for Ocean & Climate Action
From rising seas to polluted waterways, our planet’s blue lifelines are under threat. Yet young changemakers are proving that creativity can be a powerful force for conservation, awareness, and community resilience. This fellowship empowers youth worldwide to design projects that blend environmental action, community engagement, and creative expression to safeguard oceans, rivers, and climate systems. […]
