Deadline Date: May 31, 2026 The Innovator Program 2026 is now accepting applications to support the scaling of Black-led STEM ventures that are preparing for high growth and external capital investment. The program focuses on supporting Black-led ventures in science, technology, engineering, … [Read more...] about Innovator Program 2026: Growth Stream for Black-Led STEM Startups (Canada)
Strategic Innovation and Business Growth Programme (Round 2) – UK
Deadline Date: June 24, 2026 The Innovate UK is requesting grant applications to support collaborative innovation projects that help UK businesses address key challenges by embedding new knowledge and capabilities through partnership with a UK knowledge base. The programme focuses on funding … [Read more...] about Strategic Innovation and Business Growth Programme (Round 2) – UK
Open Call: Venture Leaders Medtech 2026 (Switzerland)
Deadline Date: May 24, 2026 The Venture Leaders Medtech 2026 offers selected Swiss medtech startup founders the opportunity to spend a week in Boston, engaging with global leaders in life sciences innovation and investment. The programme focuses on investor access through pitching to leading … [Read more...] about Open Call: Venture Leaders Medtech 2026 (Switzerland)
Deepened International Collaboration for Healthy and Resilient Societies (Sweden)
Deadline Date: June 15, 2026 The Vinnova is inviting grant applications to strengthen international collaboration and long-term innovation partnerships that support the development of healthy and resilient societies in response to growing global health, climate, and geopolitical … [Read more...] about Deepened International Collaboration for Healthy and Resilient Societies (Sweden)
Science and Technology Pioneer Award for Women Innovators
Deadline Date: June 16, 2026 The Science & Technology Pioneer Award recognizes and supports women entrepreneurs worldwide who are driving breakthrough innovation through advanced scientific and technological solutions. This award focuses on technological and scientific innovation, … [Read more...] about Science and Technology Pioneer Award for Women Innovators
Applications open for the Life Science Pitch Competition
Deadline Date: May 22, 2026 The TechBBQ Life Science Pitch Competition, supported by the Novo Nordisk Foundation offers early-stage startups a platform to showcase innovations addressing human and planetary health. The competition focuses on Life Science solutions targeting Human Health and … [Read more...] about Applications open for the Life Science Pitch Competition
2026 1st Term Grant for Artistic City (Japan)
Deadline Date: May 15, 2026 The FY2026 1st Term Grant for Artistic City supports collaborative artistic and cultural projects in Tokyo to strengthen the city’s global cultural presence and community engagement. The program focuses on promoting Tokyo’s appeal through high-quality and … [Read more...] about 2026 1st Term Grant for Artistic City (Japan)
Applications open for Pre-Incubation Program (India)
Deadline Date: April 30, 2026 The Incubation Centre IIT Patna invites aspiring innovators, idea-stage founders and student entrepreneurs to apply for its Pre-Incubation Program. The program focuses on ESDM, AI/ML and IoT, MedTech and Life Sciences, AgriTech and Sustainability, EV and … [Read more...] about Applications open for Pre-Incubation Program (India)
CFAs: Sargassum Regional Strategies for Ecosystem-Based Actions
Deadline Date: May 19, 2026 The Expertise France is inviting applications to support innovative and sustainable solutions to address the environmental, economic and public health challenges caused by sargassum influxes in the Caribbean. The focus areas and priorities include strengthening … [Read more...] about CFAs: Sargassum Regional Strategies for Ecosystem-Based Actions
RFAs: Advancing Regulatory Science for Patient-Centred Health Technologies
Deadline Date: April 16, 2026 The European Commission is seeking applications to support regulatory science that advances the development and uptake of patient-centred health technologies across the European Union. The focus of this opportunity is on enabling improved evidence-driven … [Read more...] about RFAs: Advancing Regulatory Science for Patient-Centred Health Technologies
