Deadline: 2 June 2025 The Open Data Policy Lab invites global changemakers to propose innovative data commons for generative AI that serves the public interest. By enhancing data diversity, quality, and provenance, they can unlock AI’s potential to innovate and solve complex … [Read more...] about Open Call for New Commons Challenge
Entries open for Changemakers Africa Incubation Program
Deadline: 28 May 2025 Are you an entrepreneur in Africa with an innovative solution in healthcare or the environment? The Swiss Re Foundation, in partnership with Bridge for Billions, invites you to join Changemakers Africa — a 5-month hands-on incubation program designed to help you refine your … [Read more...] about Entries open for Changemakers Africa Incubation Program
Empowering Africa’s Future: Intel Community Reach Program 2.0
Deadline: 13 June 2025 Intel is thrilled to announce the launch of the second edition of the Community Reach Program. ICRP is on a mission to bridge gaps across Africa, calling for innovative projects that empower underserved communities within African Union member states. From boosting … [Read more...] about Empowering Africa’s Future: Intel Community Reach Program 2.0
Entries open for Cartier Women’s Initiative
Deadline: 24 June 2025 Entries are now open for the Cartier Women's Initiative, an annual international entrepreneurship program that aims to drive change by empowering women impact entrepreneurs. Award Categories 2026 Regional Awards For the Regional Awards, they are looking for … [Read more...] about Entries open for Cartier Women’s Initiative
Submissions open for VDS Startup Competition
Deadline: 27 June 2025 Applications are now open for the VDS Startup Competition, welcoming startups from around the world dedicated to creating solutions with a positive social impact and serving as catalysts for sustainable, positive change across all sectors. Participating startups have … [Read more...] about Submissions open for VDS Startup Competition
UNFPA launches the Equalizer Challenge to Scale Women’s Health Innovations
Deadline: 4 May 2025 UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, in collaboration with MIT Solve, IE University, and Women of Wearables, has announced the launch of The Equalizer Challenge: Scaling Women’s Health Innovations. The innovation challenge, enabled by the … [Read more...] about UNFPA launches the Equalizer Challenge to Scale Women’s Health Innovations
Expression of Interest: UNICEF First Foods Africa Initiative
Deadline: 30 April 2025 UNICEF First Foods Africa (FFA) initiative invites African-owned food companies to express their interest in joining efforts to transform food systems for children in 14 selected countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, DR Congo, Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal in Western … [Read more...] about Expression of Interest: UNICEF First Foods Africa Initiative
Language Technology Innovators Funding Program
Deadline: 15 October 2025 Applications are now open for the Imminent - Language Technology Innovators Fund Program. Topics 5 grants from these topics: Language economics Language data Machine learning algorithms for translation Human-computer interaction Neuroscience of … [Read more...] about Language Technology Innovators Funding Program
CFAs: Open Africa Power Programme 2025
Deadline: 16 May 2025 Enel Foundation and Sustainable Energy for All, are excited to launch the call for applications for the 2025 edition of Open Africa Power, the programme that each year from 2018 provides a cohort of young energy professionals with a complete set of technical, regulatory and … [Read more...] about CFAs: Open Africa Power Programme 2025
MYCP Igniting Impact Micro-Grants Programme 2025
Deadline: 30 April 2025 The Migration Youth and Children Platform (MYCP) is offering Micro-Grants to power big ideas and fill your small funding gaps. MYCP’s Igniting Impact micro-grants support youth-led initiatives tackling key global challenges. They offer grants to nonprofits, Community … [Read more...] about MYCP Igniting Impact Micro-Grants Programme 2025
