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 […]
Health
Research Funding to Strengthen Public Health & Social Systems
How can we build healthier, more resilient societies in the face of rising health risks and fragile social protection systems? This opportunity supports projects that advance knowledge to improve healthy lifestyles, strengthen healthcare quality, enhance emergency preparedness, and innovate in insurance and pensions. Researchers worldwide are encouraged to propose initiatives that address pressing challenges such […]
Accelerating Digital Health Innovation Across Africa
Healthcare systems across the continent are under pressure to deliver accessible, affordable, and resilient solutions. From gaps in medical infrastructure to rising demand for preventive care, the need for digital health innovation has never been greater. This six‑month accelerator empowers early‑stage founders building telemedicine, AI in healthcare, remote patient monitoring, and pharmaceutical innovation. Participants gain […]
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 […]
Innovation for Health & Well‑Being
Across communities, public health challenges and organizational wellness needs are growing more complex. From resource efficiency to environmental conservation, there is an urgent demand for solutions that combine technology, innovation, and cross‑border collaboration to improve lives. This opportunity supports bold proposals that leverage enterprise innovation, foster community wellness, and drive sustainable interventions. Selected projects will […]
Uganda Child Protection Systems Strengthening Call
Violence, neglect, and harmful practices continue to threaten the safety and wellbeing of millions of children worldwide. Without strong protection systems, vulnerable groups — especially girls and children with disabilities — remain at risk of exploitation, abuse, and exclusion. This funding call supports initiatives in child protection systems, violence prevention, birth registration, and positive parenting. […]
Global Maternal & Infant Health Translational Research Grant
Maternal and infant health remains one of the most urgent global challenges, with conditions such as preterm birth and pregnancy-related cardiovascular complications contributing to high rates of morbidity and mortality. Translational research is critical to bridge the gap between scientific discovery and clinical practice, ensuring healthier outcomes for mothers and babies worldwide. This opportunity supports […]
Global Biomedical AI Innovation & Fast Grant Programme
From cancer detection to stroke prevention, artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of medicine. Yet researchers often lack the resources to test bold ideas, build datasets, and develop tools that could transform diagnostics and therapeutics worldwide. This funding call supports biomedical AI innovation, including training and fine-tuning models, developing AI-enabled scientific tools, conducting pilot experiments, […]
India: Strengthening Child Rights Through Radio
Children and adolescents face urgent challenges — from poor nutrition and mental health risks to unsafe roads and limited access to education. Without strong communication platforms, these issues remain invisible, leaving communities under-informed and children without the support they need. This initiative builds a national coalition of radio stations and media professionals to integrate child […]
Nigeria: $200K Child Protection & Girls’ Empowerment Grant
Child marriage continues to rob millions of girls of their futures, forcing them out of school and into early motherhood, with devastating impacts on health, safety, and economic opportunity. In regions where harmful practices persist, urgent action is needed to strengthen protection systems and empower adolescent girls. This initiative supports child protection, gender-based violence prevention, […]
