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The Society and SOI are recruiting and supporting early career scientists who can take advantage of one berth space and the research infrastructure aboard SOI’s Falkor (too) research vessel during its 2026 season traversing the east coast of South America. Falkor (too) provides cutting-edge space for pioneering ocean research and technology development projects.
The state-of-the-art research vessel has onboard laboratories, underwater robot and camera capabilities, a high performance computing system and the ability to trial and implement new tools for capacity development and ocean research. To cover travel and project related costs, the Society will award grants of up to $20,000 USD to selected research, conservation and/or technology projects.
Awardees will also join the Explorer Community as National Geographic Explorers and have access to opportunities for training, capacity development and network building.
The state-of-the-art research vessel has onboard laboratories, underwater robot and camera capabilities, a high performance computing system and the ability to trial and implement new tools for capacity development and ocean research. To cover travel and project related costs, the Society will award grants of up to $20,000 USD to selected research, conservation and/or technology projects.
Awardees will also join the Explorer Community as National Geographic Explorers and have access to opportunities for training, capacity development and network building.
End Date08 Oct 2025 Funding AmountUpto USD 20k Funding Resource TypeGrant
Funding ProviderNational Geographic Society,Schmidt Ocean Institute
Grant
National Geographic Society,Schmidt Ocean Institute
Following announcement of $50 million commitment to support nonprofits and mission-focused organizations working at the intersection of innovation and public good, OpenAI has opened applications for the first wave of grants.
Applicants do not need to be currently using AI tools to be eligible.
Applicants do not need to be currently using AI tools to be eligible.
End Date08 Oct 2025 Funding AmountUnspecified Funding Resource TypeGrant
Funding ProviderOpenAI
Grant
OpenAI
The collaboration between the Swiss Data Science Center (SDSC) and the Canton of Vaud aims to generate a tangible and lasting impact on the economy and public community of the Vaud region. In this context, the SDSC supports collaborative projects in the field of data science, bringing together the strengths of academic excellence, companies, particularly SMEs and public actors.
Supported projects are awarded on a competitive basis through a call for projects, either to individual companies in the Canton de Vaud, established academic/industrial consortia or representatives of the cantonal public administration.
Supported projects are awarded on a competitive basis through a call for projects, either to individual companies in the Canton de Vaud, established academic/industrial consortia or representatives of the cantonal public administration.
End Date08 Oct 2025 Funding AmountUpto CHF 125k Funding Resource TypeResearch Grant
Funding ProviderSwiss Data Science Center
Research Grant
Swiss Data Science Center
The European Capitals of Small Retail (ECoSR) is aimed at recognising cities that have demonstrated exceptional support for small retailers and vibrant city centres. Small retailers are vital to local economies, creating vibrant neighbourhoods, preserving cultural identity, and building economic resilience through their close links with local businesses and consumers.
Launched in response to the evolving challenges facing urban retail environments, the ECoSR initiative identifies, acknowledges, awards and promotes cities which excel in revitalising small retail and fostering a thriving local environment.
Launched in response to the evolving challenges facing urban retail environments, the ECoSR initiative identifies, acknowledges, awards and promotes cities which excel in revitalising small retail and fostering a thriving local environment.
End Date09 Oct 2025 Funding AmountN/A Funding Resource TypeAward
Funding ProviderEuropean Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA),European Capitals of Small Retail (ECoSR)
Award
European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA),European Capitals of Small Retail (ECoSR)
This grant facility supports enabling activities and supporting services for environmental investigative journalism as a whole. It seeks to promote collective development and support services for environmental investigative journalism, by providing funding to project ideas from organisations and institutions for training and professional development programmes, i.e. skills-focused professional training or fellowship programmes targeted at enabling investigative journalists to upskill with regards to reporting on environment related issues.
End Date09 Oct 2025 Funding AmountUpto EUR 84k Funding Resource TypeGrant
Funding ProviderJournalismfund Europe
Grant
Journalismfund Europe
The SoilTribes project is proud to launch an open call for lump sum grants supporting innovative, cross-sector initiatives that champion soil literacy, mobilize communities, and protect one of our most precious resources: soil.
Lot 1:
Development of New Ideas: For early-stage, experimental or creative projects
Lot 2:
Improvement & Scale-Up: For initiatives with proven experience looking to grow or replicate
Lot 1:
Development of New Ideas: For early-stage, experimental or creative projects
Lot 2:
Improvement & Scale-Up: For initiatives with proven experience looking to grow or replicate
End Date10 Oct 2025 Funding AmountUpto EUR 100k Funding Resource TypeGrant
Funding ProviderSoilTribes
Grant
SoilTribes
The European GROUNDBREAKERS Challenge (EGC) unlocks the full potential of nature-based solutions, by empowering start-ups to break through with their sustainable innovation.
End Date15 Oct 2025 Funding AmountUpto EUR 100k Funding Resource TypeInnovation Funding
Funding ProviderGROUNDBREAKERS
Innovation Funding
GROUNDBREAKERS
Do you have an innovative project that rethinks our food system in a more sustainable, healthy, and inclusive way?
The DSR Foundation, in partnership with the Eldora Group, launches the DSR Award - Innovation for a Sustainable Food System - this first edition will reward and scale up Swiss startups engaged in the transformation of the food system.
This prize is offered by DSR, a non-profit organization based in Switzerland. Eldora serves as the implementing partner for the prize, while MassChallenge supports the overall management of the competition.
The DSR Foundation, in partnership with the Eldora Group, launches the DSR Award - Innovation for a Sustainable Food System - this first edition will reward and scale up Swiss startups engaged in the transformation of the food system.
This prize is offered by DSR, a non-profit organization based in Switzerland. Eldora serves as the implementing partner for the prize, while MassChallenge supports the overall management of the competition.
End Date15 Oct 2025 Funding AmountUpto USD 50k Funding Resource TypeInnovation Award
Funding ProviderFondation DSR,Groupe Eldora,MassChallenge Switzerland
Innovation Award
Fondation DSR,Groupe Eldora,MassChallenge Switzerland
This Call for Proposals aims at designing, developing, testing, certifying and demonstrating an EGNOS based receiver, fulfilling the requirements defined in the IEC 61108-7 standard, suitable to be embedded within the vessel navigation equipment in order to fully use the ESMAS service, as described in the SDD
End Date15 Oct 2025 Funding AmountUpto EUR 2mn Funding Resource TypeGrant
Funding ProviderEUSPA - EU Agency for the Space Programme
Grant
EUSPA - EU Agency for the Space Programme
The Carbon Fri Foundation, which encourages and supports businesses in reducing CO2 emissions, is making CHF 20,000 available this year for 100% Fribourg-based sustainable initiatives.
End Date15 Oct 2025 Funding AmountCHF 20k Funding Resource TypeGrant
Funding ProviderCarbon Fri Foundation
Grant
Carbon Fri Foundation
Climate Catalytic Fund (CCF)?
CCF
CCF mobilises small, fast, match funded (including blended finance) grants that turn data-driven risk insights from the Risk Index for Climate Displacement (RICD) into concrete, on-the-ground, locally-led adaptation. As part of the Climate Mobility Innovation Lab (CMIL), it sits alongside RICD analytics, ensuring evidence, finance, and experimentation feed each other.
By filling a persistent access-to-finance gap, CCF provides rapid, flexible adaptation finance for quick-impact projects in the highest-risk hotspots—initiatives generally too small for larger climate funds. Grants unlock action quickly and catalyse local co-funding, which can be effectively managed and monitored through IOM’s local presence and robust fund management systems.
CCF
CCF mobilises small, fast, match funded (including blended finance) grants that turn data-driven risk insights from the Risk Index for Climate Displacement (RICD) into concrete, on-the-ground, locally-led adaptation. As part of the Climate Mobility Innovation Lab (CMIL), it sits alongside RICD analytics, ensuring evidence, finance, and experimentation feed each other.
By filling a persistent access-to-finance gap, CCF provides rapid, flexible adaptation finance for quick-impact projects in the highest-risk hotspots—initiatives generally too small for larger climate funds. Grants unlock action quickly and catalyse local co-funding, which can be effectively managed and monitored through IOM’s local presence and robust fund management systems.
End Date17 Oct 2025 Funding AmountUpto USD 25k Funding Resource TypeGrant
Funding ProviderIOM - UN Migration
Grant
IOM - UN Migration
14th Cycle of the Dubai International Best Practices Award for Sustainable Development honours innovative initiatives that improve living environments worldwide. The award aims to recognizing and promoting sustainable solutions that advance the New Urban Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals.
End Date17 Oct 2025 Funding AmountUpto USD 1mn Funding Resource TypeAward
Funding ProviderDubai International Best Practices Award 2025,UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme)
Award
Dubai International Best Practices Award 2025,UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme)
The 2026 ISPE Europe Annual Conference brings together pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical professionals from all levels of the industry – from students and emerging leaders to the most senior executives in drug manufacturing, supply chain, devices, equipment and services, and global regulatory agencies.
We welcome you to participate at the 2026 ISPE Europe Annual Conference to learn and share progress, success stories, best practices and lessons learned. Submit your abstract today to share your expertise.
We welcome you to participate at the 2026 ISPE Europe Annual Conference to learn and share progress, success stories, best practices and lessons learned. Submit your abstract today to share your expertise.
End Date17 Oct 2025 Funding AmountN/A Funding Resource TypeVisibility
Funding ProviderISPE
Visibility
ISPE
The European Space Agency (ESA) invites companies to participate in the ‘Space for Underwater Radiated Noise Management’ initiative. This opportunity aims to support the development of innovative services that leverage space technology to address the challenges posed by underwater radiated noise (URN) to the marine environment. The Call for Proposals welcomes submissions for Feasibility Studies and Demonstration Projects. Please refer to the ‘Authorisation of Funding’ section below to determine your team’s eligibility for funding.
End Date17 Oct 2025 Funding AmountUnspecified Funding Resource TypeRequest for Proposal (RFP)
Funding ProviderESA Space Solutions
Request for Proposal (RFP)
ESA Space Solutions
The WUN Research Development Fund (RDF) provides grants of up to £10,000, for one year to foster research collaborations among academic staff (faculty) at WUN member universities.
Grants from the RDF are intended to help stimulate larger collaborative projects that will strengthen WUN and have impact, for example through giving rise to influential publications or making the collaborating partners competitive for major grants.
The RDF supports research projects directed at problems that lie within the network’s principal research theme of sustainable development, and on which a diverse team of collaborating partners confers distinct advantage. These will often be problems where comparative analysis is important.
Grants from the RDF are intended to help stimulate larger collaborative projects that will strengthen WUN and have impact, for example through giving rise to influential publications or making the collaborating partners competitive for major grants.
The RDF supports research projects directed at problems that lie within the network’s principal research theme of sustainable development, and on which a diverse team of collaborating partners confers distinct advantage. These will often be problems where comparative analysis is important.
End Date17 Oct 2025 Funding AmountGBP 10k Funding Resource TypeResearch Grant
Funding ProviderWorldwide Universities Network (WUN)
Research Grant
Worldwide Universities Network (WUN)
The Health & Heritage Innovations Open Call is an initiative of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre to identify and overcome scientific and technical barriers that limit the scale-up of Traditional Medicine (TM) for improved health equity and sustainability.
By supporting start-ups, research institutions, Indigenous & Traditional knowledge holders, community organizations, ethical manufacturers, and governments, this Open Call seeks to nurture new models, pilots, partnerships, and policies—enabling a diverse evidence base—to bring innovative TM solutions to the global stage.
Through regional and global pathways, each WHO Region will review and shortlist proposals, selecting three finalists per region, with a further three innovations recognized for their global potential and impact—totaling 21 awardees, each selected to receive a Health Heritage Innovations Enterprise and Acceleration Package, a multi-dimensional ecosystem of support. The winners will be announced at the WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, 17–19 December 2025.
By supporting start-ups, research institutions, Indigenous & Traditional knowledge holders, community organizations, ethical manufacturers, and governments, this Open Call seeks to nurture new models, pilots, partnerships, and policies—enabling a diverse evidence base—to bring innovative TM solutions to the global stage.
Through regional and global pathways, each WHO Region will review and shortlist proposals, selecting three finalists per region, with a further three innovations recognized for their global potential and impact—totaling 21 awardees, each selected to receive a Health Heritage Innovations Enterprise and Acceleration Package, a multi-dimensional ecosystem of support. The winners will be announced at the WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, 17–19 December 2025.
End Date20 Oct 2025 Funding AmountN/A Funding Resource TypeInnovation Award
Funding ProviderWorld Health Organization
Innovation Award
World Health Organization
A call to early and growth stage frontier tech start-ups in emerging economies.
UNICEF is launching a call for solutions from emerging markets in collaboration with India Health Fund (IHF), and the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL). To maximize impact, UNICEF will foster collaboration between early-stage frontier tech ventures and help scale proven climate adaptation solutions. This dual track approach seeks to drive impact and provide long-term sustainability.
Through the Climate Innovation Challenge, the UNICEF Venture Fund will identify, recognize and support innovators developing scalable solutions to protect children’s health and build long-term resilience of the systems they depend on for their well being.
UNICEF is launching a call for solutions from emerging markets in collaboration with India Health Fund (IHF), and the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL). To maximize impact, UNICEF will foster collaboration between early-stage frontier tech ventures and help scale proven climate adaptation solutions. This dual track approach seeks to drive impact and provide long-term sustainability.
Through the Climate Innovation Challenge, the UNICEF Venture Fund will identify, recognize and support innovators developing scalable solutions to protect children’s health and build long-term resilience of the systems they depend on for their well being.
End Date21 Oct 2025 Funding AmountN/A Funding Resource TypeInnovation Challenge
Funding ProviderUNICEF
Innovation Challenge
UNICEF
COST invites to submit proposals for COST Actions addressing scientific, technological and societal challenges, by promoting and spreading excellence, fostering interdisciplinary research for breakthrough science and empowering and retaining young researchers and innovators.
COST funds interdisciplinary research networks called COST Actions. These Actions bring together researchers, innovators and other professionals including industry specialists, who are based in Europe and beyond, to collaborate on research topics for a period of 4 years.
COST funds interdisciplinary research networks called COST Actions. These Actions bring together researchers, innovators and other professionals including industry specialists, who are based in Europe and beyond, to collaborate on research topics for a period of 4 years.
End Date21 Oct 2025 Funding AmountUpto EUR 125k Funding Resource TypeGrant
Funding ProviderCOST Association - European Cooperation in Science and Technology
Grant
COST Association - European Cooperation in Science and Technology
Participants are invited to submit COST Action proposals contributing to the scientific, technological, economic, cultural or societal knowledge advancement and development of Europe. Multi- and interdisciplinary proposals are encouraged.
End Date21 Oct 2025 Funding AmountEUR 125k Funding Resource TypeGrant
Grant
Now in its fourteenth year, the ImpactAssets 50 is the most recognized free database of impact investment fund managers. This annually updated list is a gateway into the world of impact investing for investors, financial advisors and philanthropists.
The IA 50 offers an easy way to identify experienced and emerging impact fund managers and is intended to illustrate the breadth of impact fund managers operating today. Fund managers selected to the IA 50 demonstrate a wide range of impact investing activities across geographies, sectors and asset classes.
The IA 50 offers an easy way to identify experienced and emerging impact fund managers and is intended to illustrate the breadth of impact fund managers operating today. Fund managers selected to the IA 50 demonstrate a wide range of impact investing activities across geographies, sectors and asset classes.
