Applications are open for iF Design Student Award 2026, offering students and recent design graduates a global platform to showcase future-oriented design concepts addressing real-world challenges. Participation is free, with winners sharing EUR 50,000 in prize money and receiving international recognition. The submission deadline is 28 January 2026, with winners celebrated in June 2026 in Frankfurt, Germany. (more…)
OceanHub Africa and The Coca-Cola Foundation have launched a Pan-African Call for Bold Ideas in Plastic Circularity. This programme seeks science-driven solutions that can transform how plastic waste is reduced, recycled, reused, or repurposed across African coastal and urban environments. (more…)
Applications are open for FAO Award for Innovation 2026. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is calling for nominations for its Award for Innovation 2026. This globally respected prize celebrates groundbreaking solutions that improve agri-food systems, strengthen value chains, and boost sustainability from farm to table. The award welcomes innovators of all types, from institutions and startups to civil society groups and research entities, who are developing solutions with measurable impact. (more…)
Applications are open for Climate and Finance Innovations (ClimaFii) Alliance 2026. The ClimaFii Alliance is a five-year initiative accelerating climate innovation and inclusive finance for microenterprises across Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. We support early-stage startups delivering clean energy and electric mobility solutions that raise productivity, increase incomes, and build resilience for small business owners—while reducing emissions and local pollution. (more…)
Applications are open for She Leads African Food Futures (SHEAF) Fellowship 2026. The Fellowship targets applicants from Kenya, Malawi, and Senegal for an immersive career development program that will integrate leadership development, mentoring, network development, and technical excellence. (more…)
Applications are open for Women@Dior & UNESCO Mentorship & Education Programme 2026–2027. The Women@Dior & UNESCO 2026–2027 program invites women under 30 enrolled full-time in higher education to participate in a year-long mentorship and leadership initiative. Participants gain access to Dior professionals, online courses on leadership, creativity, and sustainable development, and work on social impact projects supporting girls and young women.
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Applications are open for Monthly Micro-Grants for Podcasters 2025-’26. The Monthly Micro-Grants Program offers rolling monthly funding of up to £1,000 to support podcast creators worldwide in developing trailers, pilots, or stand-alone episodes. Open to individual creators aged 18+, the program prioritizes underrepresented voices and provides tailored production support alongside funding. Applications open monthly, with limited pitches accepted per theme. (more…)
YuWaah’s Green Entrepreneurship Challenge, in partnership with the Ministry of MSME, Skill Council for Green Jobs, and CapGemini, is looking for low-cost, end-to-end models creating green livelihoods that train, enable access to finance & connect 500+ youth (18-29 years, focusing on women) entrepreneurs to real markets, ensuring sustained income. (more…)
