Applications are open WIPO Scale Up Your IP Program 2026. The WIPO Scale Up Your IP Program for Women Innovators is a free online capacity-building program designed for women-led university spin-offs, research ventures and deep-tech startups seeking to leverage intellectual property (IP) to support commercialization, growth and investment readiness. (more…)
Applications are open for Fembol Student Innovation Grant (SIG) 2.0. The Fembol Student Innovation Grant (SIG) is an annual student innovation competition and funding program by Fembol Group, designed to identify, support, and fund innovative student-led solutions across Nigeria. SIG 2.0 is built for undergraduate students and student teams who want to solve real problems in their communities and build sustainable, youth-led businesses. (more…)
Applications are open for Halton Foundation Grant 2026. The Halton Foundation Grant Programme supports non-profit organisations worldwide working on indoor environmental quality (IEQ), indoor air quality, thermal comfort, and human health outcomes. It offers funding of up to $30,000 per year for research, solution development, and pilot programmes that improve indoor environments and reduce health risks linked to poor air quality. (more…)
Applications are open for Interledger Local Impact Mini-Grant 2026. The Interledger on Local Impact Mini-Grant Program, launched by the Interledger Foundation, supports community-led innovation, learning, and community engagement focused on open payments and digital financial inclusion. (more…)
Applications are open for Capsha South-South Collaboration Innovation Pitch Challenge 2026. Are you part of a National Agricultural Research, Extension and Education System (NAREES) institution with an innovative idea that could strengthen agricultural research and innovation across the Global South? The CGIAR Capacity Sharing Accelerator (CapSha) has officially opened applications for the South–South Collaboration Innovation Pitch Challenge 2026, offering three grants of US$15,000 each to support transformative capacity-sharing partnerships. (more…)
Applicaions are open for TTSWG Innovation Makers Challenge 2.0. The Innovation Makers Challenge (IMC) 2.0 is a flagship initiative of the Telecommunications and Technology Sustainability Working Group (TTSWG), created to identify, support, and accelerate startups building innovative solutions for sustainability and development. (more…)
Applications are open for Commonwealth Startup Fellowship 2026/2027. Commonwealth Startup Fellowships run for six months and are designed to ignite and elevate high-potential startups from low and middle income Commonwealth countries. The program is made up of a combination of immersive in-person experiences and online learning, to provide participants with essential skills, cutting-edge knowledge, and a robust global network. (more…)
Applications are open for Wharton Africa Business Forum (WABF) New Venture Competition 2026. Hosted annually as part of the Wharton Africa Business Forum, the New Venture Competition provides founders with an opportunity to compete fornon-dilutive funding, gain exposure to leading investors and entrepreneurs, and pitch live at one of the world’s longest-running Africa-focused business conferences. (more…)
Applications are open for ACE Startup Academy 2026. The ACE Startup Academy 2026 offers a structured end-to-end startup journey designed to help entrepreneurs build, validate, grow, and prepare their businesses for investment. SMEDAN, in partnership with KOICA, invites early-stage and ready-to-scale startups to a complete journey — from building your business model to pitching for real investment. (more…)
