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The Ideas Powered for business SME Fund is a grant scheme designed to help EU-based small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) protect their intellectual property (IP) rights.
Grants are awarded in the form of vouchers that the beneficiary can use to claim a reimbursement. Reimbursement is always transferred directly to the SME’s bank account.
Grants are awarded in the form of vouchers that the beneficiary can use to claim a reimbursement. Reimbursement is always transferred directly to the SME’s bank account.
Start Date03 Feb 2025 End Date05 Dec 2025 Funding AmountUpto EUR 1,350 Funding Resource TypeVoucher
Funding ProviderEUIPO - European Union Intellectual Property Office
Voucher
EUIPO - European Union Intellectual Property Office
Vanguard Charitable believes that strengthening the nonprofit and philanthropic infrastructure is a strategic investment in resilience, equity, and sustainability of the sector. The PIF is interested in supporting work which has a broad reach and can benefit multiple nonprofits and donors, such as national nonprofits with multiple chapters/partners, nonprofit capacity building organizations, and national philanthropy serving organizations.
End Date08 Dec 2025 Funding AmountUSD 50k to 100k Funding Resource TypeGrant
Funding ProviderVanguard Charitable
Grant
Vanguard Charitable
The SDG Impact Finance Initiative (SIFI) is pleased to announce the launch of its fifth Call for Proposals under the Innovation Window, focused on “Financial Innovation for Climate Adaptation and Resilience Solutions”.
End Date11 Dec 2025 Funding AmountUpto CHF 500k Funding Resource TypeGrant
Funding ProviderSDG Impact Finance Initiative
Grant
SDG Impact Finance Initiative
C40 is seeking a service provider (company or individual consultant) to provide research
and analysis to support the development and implementation of fossil fuel advertising
restrictions in European cities. The service provider should have expertise in sustainable
consumption policy (including in relation to advertising) in European contexts; and
experience in providing research and analysis for the purpose of supporting policy decisions.
This work, to be delivered between January and March 2026, will inform guidance to cities
on defining fossil fuel advertising restrictions; and evaluate the expected environmental,
social, and financial impacts of potential restrictions.
and analysis to support the development and implementation of fossil fuel advertising
restrictions in European cities. The service provider should have expertise in sustainable
consumption policy (including in relation to advertising) in European contexts; and
experience in providing research and analysis for the purpose of supporting policy decisions.
This work, to be delivered between January and March 2026, will inform guidance to cities
on defining fossil fuel advertising restrictions; and evaluate the expected environmental,
social, and financial impacts of potential restrictions.
End Date12 Dec 2025 Funding AmountUSD 30k to 40k Funding Resource TypeGrant
Funding ProviderC40 Cities
Grant
C40 Cities
Hosted by Welthungerhilfe (WHH) and funded by the Seeding The Future Foundation (STF), the Challenge is intended to recognize and support breakthrough innovations that can spark transformations of our food systems, with a particular focus on addressing critical challenges in the Global South.
Welthungerhilfe and the Seeding The Future Foundation are calling on all scientists, engineers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and multidisciplinary teams from non-governmental organizations (NGOs), non-profits, social enterprises, universities, research institutions and small/emerging for-profit enterprise to submit game-changing innovations that will help transform food systems.
Welthungerhilfe and the Seeding The Future Foundation are calling on all scientists, engineers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and multidisciplinary teams from non-governmental organizations (NGOs), non-profits, social enterprises, universities, research institutions and small/emerging for-profit enterprise to submit game-changing innovations that will help transform food systems.
Start Date15 Oct 2025 End Date15 Dec 2025 Funding AmountUSD 25k to 250k Funding Resource TypeGrant
Funding ProviderWelthungerhilfe (WHH),Seeding The Future Foundation (STF)
Grant
Welthungerhilfe (WHH),Seeding The Future Foundation (STF)
Temper of The Times Foundation advertising for the environment was created in 1997 to promote the use of standard marketing concepts for increasing awareness about wildland conservation and restoration initiatives. Recognizing that organizations working to protect the environment, in general, have limited access to paid media, the Foundation provides funds to underwrite advertising designed to promote the conservation and restoration of native wildlife, plants, and ecosystems in the United States. The Foundation also supports earned media campaigns and other efforts to communicate about conservation and restoration initiatives and actions.
End Date15 Dec 2025 Funding AmountUSD 5k to 15k Funding Resource TypeGrant
Funding ProviderTemper of The Times Foundation
Grant
Temper of The Times Foundation
C40 is working with several public transport authorities across Africa, Asia, and Latin
America to establish sustainable advertising and sponsorship policies, in order to advance
climate and health goals while protecting and expanding commercial revenue.
We are seeking a service provider (company, consortium, or individual consultant) to
prepare a technical study offering comprehensive guidance for authorities seeking to
develop a sustainable advertising and sponsorship policy, and associated revenue strategy.
The service provider should have expertise in advertising and sponsorship, and experience
of advising public sector partners (especially transport authorities) on commercial revenue
strategies. Applicants with experience of working with authorities in the Global South are
especially encouraged to apply
America to establish sustainable advertising and sponsorship policies, in order to advance
climate and health goals while protecting and expanding commercial revenue.
We are seeking a service provider (company, consortium, or individual consultant) to
prepare a technical study offering comprehensive guidance for authorities seeking to
develop a sustainable advertising and sponsorship policy, and associated revenue strategy.
The service provider should have expertise in advertising and sponsorship, and experience
of advising public sector partners (especially transport authorities) on commercial revenue
strategies. Applicants with experience of working with authorities in the Global South are
especially encouraged to apply
End Date15 Dec 2025 Funding AmountUpto USD 20k Funding Resource TypeGrant
Funding ProviderC40 Cities
Grant
C40 Cities
An innovation competition to unlock nature-related assessments for small and medium enterprises worldwide.
We need breakthrough solutions and tools that help small businesses understand and integrate nature into decision-making—something that's currently too expensive and complex for many companies to do.
We need breakthrough solutions and tools that help small businesses understand and integrate nature into decision-making—something that's currently too expensive and complex for many companies to do.
End Date15 Dec 2025 Funding AmountUpto USD 100k Funding Resource TypeInnovation Award
Funding ProviderConservation X Labs
Innovation Award
Conservation X Labs
This is a call for transformative innovation. We seek solutions that ensure every mother and child - regardless of where they live - can access the essential nutrients to survive and thrive.
Targeted interventions that improve maternal nutrition before and during pregnancy are essential for breaking the cycle of Malnutrition.
The nutrients we are particularly interested in are calcium, choline, and omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (specifically docosahexaenoic acid – DHA).
Targeted interventions that improve maternal nutrition before and during pregnancy are essential for breaking the cycle of Malnutrition.
The nutrients we are particularly interested in are calcium, choline, and omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (specifically docosahexaenoic acid – DHA).
End Date16 Dec 2025 Funding AmountUSD 200k to 500k Funding Resource TypeGrant
Funding ProviderGates Foundation (GF)
Grant
Gates Foundation (GF)
Recognizing the World’s Most Inspiring Youth Leaders.
Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award honors an individual aged 18-30 who has contributed meaningfully toward the goal of ending extreme poverty.
We are looking for organizations that use an IT-based solution to improve efficiency, reach, and magnify impact. A qualifying IT-based solution is one that produces greater impact, at a lower cost, higher quality, with stronger outcomes – and also enables specific metrics for social outcome to be gathered and reported.
Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award honors an individual aged 18-30 who has contributed meaningfully toward the goal of ending extreme poverty.
We are looking for organizations that use an IT-based solution to improve efficiency, reach, and magnify impact. A qualifying IT-based solution is one that produces greater impact, at a lower cost, higher quality, with stronger outcomes – and also enables specific metrics for social outcome to be gathered and reported.
End Date17 Dec 2025 Funding AmountUpto USD 250k Funding Resource TypeInnovation Award
Funding ProviderGlobal Citizen,Cisco
Innovation Award
Global Citizen,Cisco
The Satellites for Biodiversity Award opens its fourth call, helping conservationists apply cutting-edge geospatial tools, including very high-resolution (VHR) satellite imagery, artificial intelligence (AI) and in-situ data to reveal critical details of our changing planet.
End Date19 Dec 2025 Funding AmountUSD 6k Funding Resource TypeGrant
Funding ProviderConnected Conservation Foundation
Grant
Connected Conservation Foundation
Passionate about shaping the Arctic’s future through art, climate, or nature action? Apply for Youth Together for Arctic Futures’ small grants for Youth-led Projects for Arctic Change
End Date19 Dec 2025 Funding AmountUpto EUR 25k Funding Resource TypeGrant
Grant
Welcome to the UAE’s flagship contest for mobile app development.
This is your chance to turn your ideas into the next big app. Whether you’re a student, entrepreneur, or simply app-curious, this Championship is your playground. Compete to win a prize fund to compete for a share of over $720,000 in prizes, dedicated to building your app, dedicated to building your business and developing your app.
This is your chance to turn your ideas into the next big app. Whether you’re a student, entrepreneur, or simply app-curious, this Championship is your playground. Compete to win a prize fund to compete for a share of over $720,000 in prizes, dedicated to building your app, dedicated to building your business and developing your app.
End Date28 Dec 2025 Funding AmountUSD 150k Funding Resource TypeInnovation Award
Funding ProviderDubai Chamber of Digital Economy
Innovation Award
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy
The call for Network projects is open for applications all year round. Access national funding for your international collaborative R&D projects using our simple flexible programme.
Start Date01 Jan 2020 End Date31 Dec 2025 Funding Resource TypeGrant
Funding ProviderEureka
Grant
Eureka
The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund supports grassroots organizations expanding access to quality education and sports for children in underserved communities. By uniting resources and partnerships, FIFA and Global Citizen aim to give every child the chance to learn, grow, and thrive.
End Date31 Dec 2025 Funding AmountUSD 50k to 250k Funding Resource TypeGrant
Funding ProviderFIFA,Global Citizen
Grant
FIFA,Global Citizen
Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) launched an annual competition to acknowledge and reward remarkable contributions to social cohesion in Europe.
End Date02 Jan 2026 Funding AmountEUR 5k Funding Resource TypeInnovation Award
Funding ProviderCEB - Council of Europe Development Bank
Innovation Award
CEB - Council of Europe Development Bank
FemFocus aims to advance women’s economic participation as entrepreneurs, combat violence against women and girls, and strengthen women’s leadership in conflict prevention, mediation, and peacebuilding. Civil society organisations can apply for grants until January 7, 2026.
End Date07 Jan 2026 Funding AmountVaries Funding Resource TypeGrant
Funding ProviderDutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Grant
Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The PERL awards are a central element of Lausanne Region's support for businesses located within its member municipalities . Each year, they offer five regional companies the opportunity to distinguish themselves with a high-potential and particularly innovative project. High and clean tech are highlighted, as well as social innovation, crafts, and commerce. In this way, the competition contributes to job creation and retention in the Lausanne region.
End Date09 Jan 2026 Funding AmountUpto CHF 50k Funding Resource TypeInnovation Award
Funding ProviderLausanne Région
Innovation Award
Lausanne Région
Are you a digital health innovator in one of the UNITE regions? The first UNITE Open Call, offering €4 million in financial support for breakthrough solutions that will transform European healthcare, is now open.
End Date15 Jan 2026 Funding AmountUpto EUR 1mn Funding Resource TypeGrant
Funding ProviderUNITE Digital Health
Grant
UNITE Digital Health
We are soliciting short Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for designing, implementing
and managing NbS in cities in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) that can
advance climate action and human wellbeing.
We are interested in supporting entrepreneurial NbS projects aimed at addressing urban climate hazards.
Please note that this is not a funding application, but rather a way for our
team to hear about your organisation and the work you do. We will follow up
if we see a strategic fit.
and managing NbS in cities in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) that can
advance climate action and human wellbeing.
We are interested in supporting entrepreneurial NbS projects aimed at addressing urban climate hazards.
Please note that this is not a funding application, but rather a way for our
team to hear about your organisation and the work you do. We will follow up
if we see a strategic fit.
