Deadline: 31 August 2025 Together with the government of Somalia, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is launching the Somalia Women’s Market Access Innovation Challenge 2025, seeking proposals from women entrepreneurs across rural Somalia who want to grow their businesses by … [Read more...] about Open Call: Somalia Women’s Market Access Innovation Challenge 2025
SQL Microgrants Program to boost Startups (New Zealand)
Deadline: 15 July 2025 Startup Queenstown Lakes (SQL) is thrilled to announce its new Microgrants Program to give your startup the boost it needs. A microgrant is small-scale funding designed to support your startups progress. Whether you are a local founder that needs to grow, pivot, or … [Read more...] about SQL Microgrants Program to boost Startups (New Zealand)
RFAs: Data for Farm Value Global Challenge
Deadline: 25 August 2025 The Food and Agriculture Organization and the University of Helsinki’s Viikki Food Design Factory have launched the global Data for Farm Value Challenge to support startups using farm-level data in innovative ways. The goal is to unlock value for smallholder farmers, … [Read more...] about RFAs: Data for Farm Value Global Challenge
Call for Applications: New Product Development (Nigeria)
Deadline: 21 July 2025 GIZ-MOVE in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment (Nigeria) is accepting applications from interested and qualified Agri-SMEs/Food processors with experience in the fields of Rice and Cashew processing, Rice & Cashew pastry, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: New Product Development (Nigeria)
Call for Selection of Collaborative Projects: Go Green, Get Digital, Be Resilient Programme
Deadline: 2 September 2025 The Go Green, Get Digital, Be Resilient Programme is now open to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organizations operating at the intersection of food and tourism, collectively referred to as "food in tourism." Objectives This initiative … [Read more...] about Call for Selection of Collaborative Projects: Go Green, Get Digital, Be Resilient Programme
Call for Applications: EIF Grant Program in Namibia
Deadline: 30 July 2025 The Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia hereby calls for grant proposals from Individuals, Non-Community Based Organisations (Non-CBOs), Women's Groups, Youth Groups, Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) and People Living with … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: EIF Grant Program in Namibia
NOFO: Business Led Projects in Agri-Tech and Food Technology Cluster (UK)
Deadline: 20 August 2025 Innovate UK is inviting applications from UK registered businesses for business led projects that grow their innovation activities in the agri-tech and food technology cluster in Mid and North Wales. The aim of this competition is to support outstanding innovation … [Read more...] about NOFO: Business Led Projects in Agri-Tech and Food Technology Cluster (UK)
Enthuse Foundation Capital and Catalyst Grant Program (US)
Deadline: 28 July 2025 Spearhead Global has partnered with the Enthuse Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting women entrepreneurs, to launch the inaugural Capital and Catalyst Grant — funding and mentorship opportunity exclusively for women entrepreneurs in the food and … [Read more...] about Enthuse Foundation Capital and Catalyst Grant Program (US)
Submit Applications for Krishi Mangal Program (3rd Edition) – India
Deadline: 13 July 2025 Krishi Mangal Program, a joint initiative by Social Alpha and Cisco CSR, supported by StartupTN, is now open for applications to expand its lens beyond core agriculture to back deep-tech solutions that drive sustainable, regenerative practices across farming and allied rural … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Krishi Mangal Program (3rd Edition) – India
Full ADOPT Grant Programme (Round 2) – UK
Deadline: 20 August 2025 Farming, growing or forestry businesses based in England can apply for a share of up to £2 million for on-farm trial and demonstration projects, to improve the adoption of new ideas or solutions in the agricultural sector. This funding is part of Defra’s Farming … [Read more...] about Full ADOPT Grant Programme (Round 2) – UK
