Universities often struggle to translate groundbreaking research into real-world impact. Without strong links to industry, staff and students miss opportunities to gain entrepreneurial skills, commercialize discoveries, and build confidence in business innovation. This scheme supports entrepreneurial collaboration by enabling experienced industrial scientists and entrepreneurs to spend time within universities, sharing expertise and guiding tailored projects. […]
Innovation
Global Climate & Weather Innovation Seed Grants
Rising carbon emissions, extreme weather events, and climate uncertainty demand urgent solutions. Traditional approaches are not enough — the world needs bold, high-risk ideas that can shift scientific understanding and open new technological pathways. This funding call supports carbon removal, extreme weather forecasting, and novel geoengineering concepts. Proposals may range from curiosity-driven research to near-commercial […]
Global Blue Economy Innovation Initiative & Sustainable Solutions
Oceans, rivers, and lakes are under immense pressure from climate change, pollution, and unsustainable practices. At the same time, they hold vast potential to power renewable energy, feed communities, and drive inclusive economic growth. The challenge is to unlock this potential responsibly while restoring ecosystems and protecting livelihoods. This global Initiative invites innovators to present […]
Uganda Food Systems Innovation & Agricultural Resilience Grant
Across vulnerable regions, children face poor nutrition, unsafe cooking environments, and fragile food supply chains. Smallholder farmers struggle with low productivity, weak post-harvest systems, and limited access to markets, while schools rely on unsafe cooking methods that harm health and the environment. This opportunity supports climate-smart agriculture, nutritious school meals, and clean cooking solutions. Eligible […]
Tech Innovation – Empowering Entrepreneurs Worldwide
Across industries, technology entrepreneurs are redefining markets, empowering communities, and tackling real-world challenges with bold, scalable solutions. Yet many startups struggle to gain visibility, connect with investors, and access the networks that can propel their growth. This global competition offers a platform for emerging tech innovators to showcase transformative solutions, gain recognition, and engage with […]
Global Education Grants for AI & STEM Futures
Across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, millions of young people living in poverty lack access to quality STEM and AI education. Without these opportunities, they risk being excluded from the future workforce and the innovations that will shape tomorrow’s world. This global grant program supports nonprofit organizations advancing STEM education, integrating AI literacy, and building […]
India AMR Research & Vaccine Innovation Grant
Antimicrobial resistance is one of the greatest global health threats of our time, undermining the effectiveness of medicines and putting millions of lives at risk. Without urgent action, common infections could once again become deadly, reversing decades of progress in healthcare. This funding call supports collaborative research that explores the therapeutic role of vaccines, investigates […]
Global Citizen Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Futures
Around the world, young people are stepping up with bold ideas to tackle poverty, inequality, climate change, and health challenges. Yet many lack the support to transform their visions into sustainable solutions that create lasting impact. This initiative invites youth to design social innovations aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Participants will refine their ideas through structured entrepreneurial […]
India Agri‑Innovation & Business Development Grant
Food security, climate resilience, and sustainable farming are among the greatest challenges of our time. Startups working at the intersection of agriculture and technology are uniquely positioned to deliver solutions that can transform livelihoods and protect our planet’s future. This opportunity supports agribusiness innovation across diverse areas including farm mechanization, green technology, ICT and IoT, […]
Africa develoPPP Ventures for Emerging Markets
Emerging markets hold extraordinary potential, yet many young companies face barriers to growth that limit their ability to deliver solutions for people and planet. With urgent challenges tied to poverty, resource scarcity, and job creation, innovative business models are needed to drive measurable change. This opportunity empowers startups to expand impact-driven ventures that contribute directly […]
