Deadline: January 16, 2026 Braze, a global customer engagement platform, is offering underrepresented founders an opportunity to scale their startups with 12 months of free access to its platform and supporting services through the Tech for an Equitable Future program, aiming to help lean teams … [Read more...] about Tech for an Equitable Future: Braze Program for Underrepresented Founders
Apply for Rural Business Development Grant Scheme (UK)
Deadline: October 30, 2025 The Rural Business Development Grant Scheme, funded by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs as part of the Tackling Rural Poverty and Social Isolation Programme, provides capital grants to support the sustainability and growth of rural … [Read more...] about Apply for Rural Business Development Grant Scheme (UK)
Request for Applications: Swiss Re Foundation Shine Programme (UK)
Deadline: October 31, 2025 Shine, a social entrepreneurship programme led by the Swiss Re Foundation in partnership with IMPACT and Swiss Re HUB London, invites early-stage social entrepreneurs based in the United Kingdom to apply for a grant and leadership coaching in 2026, aiming to nurture … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Swiss Re Foundation Shine Programme (UK)
Entries open for National Digital Awards 2026 (Ireland)
Deadline: November 14, 2025 Digital Business Ireland is hosting the National Digital Awards 2026 to celebrate businesses, organisations, and people leading the way in digital innovation and e-commerce across Ireland. Categories: Websites (National Website of the Year, New Website of the … [Read more...] about Entries open for National Digital Awards 2026 (Ireland)
Strengthening Drought Resilience on Country Program (Australia)
Deadline: December 16, 2025 The Australian Government is inviting First Nations businesses, organisations, or consortia with a First Nations lead to apply for the Strengthening Drought Resilience on Country Program from 2025–26 to 2027–28 across multiple states and territories in Australia to … [Read more...] about Strengthening Drought Resilience on Country Program (Australia)
CFAs: Building Climate-Smart Post-Harvest Systems for Small Farmers and Micro-Enterprises (India)
Deadline: October 15, 2025 SELCO Foundation is launching a program to work with post-harvest hardware and/or phygital technologies aimed at reimagining post-harvest systems and strengthening India’s agricultural value chains, addressing challenges faced by small farmers and micro-enterprises with … [Read more...] about CFAs: Building Climate-Smart Post-Harvest Systems for Small Farmers and Micro-Enterprises (India)
Open Call: Pre-Qualification of Videography and Photography Service Providers in Africa
Deadline: October 24, 2025 The African Women’s Development and Communication Network (FEMNET) is inviting videography and photography companies or teams across Africa to submit Expressions of Interest for pre-qualification as service providers to support its programs, campaigns, and advocacy … [Read more...] about Open Call: Pre-Qualification of Videography and Photography Service Providers in Africa
Micro and Small Business Grant Programme (Saint Kitts and Nevis)
Deadline: October 17, 2025 The Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) of St. Kitts and Nevis has launched the Local Micro and Small Business Grant Programme, offering EC$10,000 in funding to 25 local entrepreneurs, on the first anniversary of CIU as a statutory body, aiming to empower businesses … [Read more...] about Micro and Small Business Grant Programme (Saint Kitts and Nevis)
VILLAGEx Accelerator Program for Venture-Scale Startups (United States)
Deadline: November 02, 2025 The Idea Village is offering VILLAGEx, an industry-leading, mentor-driven accelerator program for venture-scale startups in New Orleans, Louisiana, designed to help founders rapidly scale, access mentorship and resources, raise at least $1M in funding within 24 months, … [Read more...] about VILLAGEx Accelerator Program for Venture-Scale Startups (United States)
Submit Applications for NEDi Grant Support – Gambia
Deadline: October 17, 2025 The Gambia Government through NEDI is calling for applications to provide funding support to Gambian youth aged 18-35 and women aged 35 and above to grow and scale their start-up businesses by enabling access to financial resources, promoting entrepreneurship, and … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for NEDi Grant Support – Gambia
