Deadline: October 07, 2025 The UNDP Georgia Office invites proposals for the Innovation Challenge - Manufacturing Sector, aimed at supporting Georgian manufacturing sector SMEs in starting, continuing, or resuming exports to EU and European countries. Focus areas for this challenge are to … [Read more...] about UNDP Innovation Challenge for Georgian Manufacturing SMEs
FABRIX Second Call for Organisations in Textile and Clothing Sectors
Deadline: November 03, 2025 The FABRIX project invites organisations from Athens and Rotterdam to apply for its Second Call, supporting sustainable urban manufacturing through circular economy, industrial symbiosis, and digital innovation. The focus of the call is on SMEs, micro-businesses, … [Read more...] about FABRIX Second Call for Organisations in Textile and Clothing Sectors
Apply Now: Defence Testbed Accelerator Programme (UK)
Deadline: September 28, 2025 The Defence Testbed Accelerator is part of the Made Smarter Innovation | Digital Supply Chain Hub programme, aiming to enable the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and its supply chain to securely manage and share manufacturing design data to support and increase agility in … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Defence Testbed Accelerator Programme (UK)
INDIA DeepSpark Program to Support Early-Stage DeepTech Founders
Deadline: September 15, 2025 The INDIA DeepSpark program by AUM Ventures is now accepting applications to support early-stage DeepTech founders seeking their first institutional investment. The focus sectors include SpaceTech, Semiconductors, DefenseTech, Robotics, and Manufacturing. The … [Read more...] about INDIA DeepSpark Program to Support Early-Stage DeepTech Founders
Call for Applications: merSETA Discretionary Grants Program (South Africa)
Deadline: September 05, 2025 The Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (merSETA) has extended the call for applications for its Special Funding Window for Discretionary Grants for the 2025/26 financial year. This funding window aims to … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: merSETA Discretionary Grants Program (South Africa)
Request for Proposals: AID4SME Combined AI and Data Technologies Grant Programme
Deadline: September 11, 2025 The AID4SME project opens a significant opportunity for SMEs and Start-ups to develop innovative combined AI and data solutions aimed at addressing large-scale industrial resource optimization challenges aligned with environmental sustainability and industry … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: AID4SME Combined AI and Data Technologies Grant Programme
Open Call: Pre-Accelerator Program to Support Growth-Stage Startups (Kosovo)
Deadline: September 07, 2025 The Pre-Accelerator is a national-level program designed to support growth-stage startups in Kosovo that are ready to scale, access new markets, and prepare for investment. The focus areas of the program are Digital & SaaS, Green and Circular Economy, … [Read more...] about Open Call: Pre-Accelerator Program to Support Growth-Stage Startups (Kosovo)
Circularity Sub-Programme Funding for Sustainable Vehicle Life Cycle (Sweden)
Deadline: October 01, 2025 The Circularity sub-programme under the Automotive Strategic Research and Innovation (FFI) collaboration supports research and development activities aimed at minimizing the climate and environmental impact of vehicle production, operation, and decommissioning through … [Read more...] about Circularity Sub-Programme Funding for Sustainable Vehicle Life Cycle (Sweden)
Impact Innovation Call to Strengthen Competence for Net Zero Swedish Industry
Deadline: September 30, 2025 Net Zero Industry has launched a call for proposals closing on 30 September 2025 at 2:00 PM to finance strategic competence initiatives that contribute to a competitive, resource-efficient, and resilient Swedish manufacturing industry with net zero greenhouse gas … [Read more...] about Impact Innovation Call to Strengthen Competence for Net Zero Swedish Industry
Submit Applications for Eastern Cape Innovation Challenge (South Africa)
Deadline: September 25, 2025 The EC Innovation Challenge seeks to combat unemployment and drive socio-economic growth by empowering participants to create innovative solutions to pressing societal issues. The focus is on Agriculture (Agro-processing and Aquaculture): Sustainable … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Eastern Cape Innovation Challenge (South Africa)
