Across the continent, young startups are building scalable solutions to transform markets, create jobs, and drive inclusive impact. Yet many ventures struggle to move beyond prototypes and early validation into revenue generation and investor readiness. This incubation programme is designed to bridge that gap — empowering founders to grow products that compete in African and […]
Up to €25,000 Grants – Science, Environment & Health
From climate resilience to nutrition, from genetics research to women’s empowerment, the world urgently needs bold initiatives that drive sustainable change. This opportunity supports projects that combine scientific innovation, environmental protection, and social inclusion — ensuring communities thrive while advancing equality and diversity. Organizations with proven experience can apply for support to strengthen research, protect […]
Africa: $200K Grants – Nutritious & Climate‑Resilient Crops Funding
Across food systems, millions remain vulnerable to climate shocks, malnutrition, and limited crop diversity. Yet many nutritious, climate‑resilient crops remain underutilized, despite their adaptability to challenging environments and potential to strengthen farmer livelihoods. This initiative supports high‑impact projects that boost productivity through seed systems and good agricultural practices, strengthen post‑harvest and processing capacities, improve market […]
Africa: Advancing AI, Robotics & Emerging Technologies
Across the continent, young innovators are reimagining how technology can drive resilience, job creation, and inclusive growth. From robotics and automation to digital transformation and sustainable industrialization, this competition is a call to action for Africa’s next generation of changemakers. The initiative connects youth with investors, policymakers, and industry leaders to accelerate real‑world solutions in […]
USD 1M Global Grant – AI for Ovarian Cancer Research
Ovarian cancer remains one of the most lethal cancers affecting women worldwide, with survival rates lagging due to late detection, treatment resistance, and limited targeted therapies. The urgent need for innovation calls for bold, data‑driven approaches that harness artificial intelligence and global collaboration. This opportunity supports pioneering research teams working on prevention, early detection, tumor […]
Uganda: Embedding Life & Digital Skills in Education
Uganda’s rapidly growing youth population presents both a challenge and a powerful opportunity. With high unemployment and a persistent skills mismatch, many adolescents risk being left behind without the tools needed for learning, work, and active participation in society. This initiative responds by embedding transferable skills — life skills, digital skills, and social innovation — […]
$60K Support for Faith‑Based Child Protection Initiatives
Child marriage continues to rob girls of education, health, and opportunity — especially in vulnerable counties where poverty, climate shocks, and entrenched social norms sustain harmful practices like early betrothal, beading, and bride price. This initiative calls on faith‑based organizations to harness their influence and moral authority to protect children and shift community attitudes. Selected […]
Africa: Social Innovators Programme – Empowering Youth Enterprises
Across Africa, young changemakers are reimagining solutions for agriculture, clean energy, climate action, sustainable cities, and workforce development. Yet many youth‑led enterprises struggle with funding, growth strategy, and long‑term sustainability. This fellowship was created to bridge that gap — equipping innovators with the tools, networks, and recognition they need to scale impact. Selected fellows will […]
Global Study: Workplace Gender‑Based Violence & Discrimination
Across sectors, women continue to face workplace violence, harassment, and discrimination that undermine their economic independence and well‑being. Vulnerable groups — including Roma women, rural women, women with disabilities, migrant women, and LGBTIQ+ individuals — are disproportionately exposed, with limited pathways to safety and empowerment. This research initiative seeks to build a systematic model that […]
India: Strategic Advocacy for Healthy Diets Across the Life Cycle
Malnutrition continues to threaten children, adolescents, and families worldwide — from stunting and micronutrient deficiencies to rising obesity and poor diet diversity. Addressing this triple burden requires more than programmes; it demands powerful advocacy, strategic communication, and community‑driven change. This initiative is designed to strengthen nutrition literacy and promote healthy diets across adolescence, pregnancy, infancy, […]
