Deadline: September 20, 2025 The Youth Start‑Up Competition 2025 is now open for entries! As a flagship initiative of the European SME Week, this exciting competition provides a platform for young entrepreneurs aged 18–25 across EU member states and associated countries to showcase innovative start-up concepts that can help build a sustainable, inclusive, and competitive Europe. Whether you have a socially impactful idea or a high-growth venture, the Youth Start‑Up Competition 2025 offers a golden opportunity to gain visibility, network with top EU policymakers, and compete for a place at prestigious European innovation events. Who Can Apply? This competition is open…
Author: Oluwole Omojofodun
Oluwole Omojofodun
Oluwole Omojofodun is the Proposal Review Team Lead and Publisher at GrantsDatabase.org. With a strong background in grant writing, nonprofit development, and funding strategy, Oluwole oversees the review and refinement of proposals submitted through the platform. His work ensures that applicants are equipped with compelling, funder-ready applications. Passionate about accessibility and impact, he also curates and publishes timely grant opportunities to empower changemakers across sectors.
Deadline: September 17, 2025 The Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence Scheme is now open for applications, offering a unique opportunity for experienced industrial scientists and entrepreneurs to embed themselves within UK universities. This initiative plays a critical role in bridging the gap between academic research and industrial innovation, ultimately promoting commercialisation, mentoring, and stronger university–industry collaborations. If you’re passionate about science, innovation, and knowledge exchange, the Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence Scheme could be the perfect platform for your next professional chapter. About the Scheme The Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR) Scheme is a flagship programme under the Royal Society’s Science, Industry…
Deadline: August 22, 2025 The Refugee-led Innovation Fund is a unique initiative by UNHCR’s Innovation Service, designed to empower organisations led by displaced or stateless people to develop and implement innovative solutions to the challenges they face. Launched to support refugee-led creativity and agency, the Refugee-led Innovation Fund is reshaping the landscape of humanitarian aid by placing decision-making power in the hands of those most affected. In this blog post, we explore everything you need to know about the Refugee-led Innovation Fund, from eligibility and funding details to how you can apply. What is the Refugee-led Innovation Fund? The Refugee-led…
Deadline: September 15, 2025 Are you a faculty member or researcher exploring cutting-edge ideas in technology, engineering, or computer science? The Sony Research Award Program 2025 is now open for applications, offering up to $150,000 USD in funding to support transformative research collaborations. This opportunity targets academic institutions and nonprofit research organisations in North America, Europe, and India. If you’re seeking industry support for high-impact work, this is a call you shouldn’t miss. Read on to learn about the eligibility requirements, award details, intellectual property considerations, and how to apply. What Is the Sony Research Award Program 2025? The Sony…
Deadline: August 6, 2025 The Karibu New Realities Grant (Africa Grant) 2025 is now open for applications! This is a unique opportunity for African-led groups, movements, and collectives working to challenge systemic injustices using creative, non-violent approaches. Applications close on 6 August 2025 at 23:59 CAT — don’t miss out! What Is the Karibu New Realities Grant (Africa Grant)? The Karibu New Realities Grant (Africa Grant) is a bold initiative from the Karibu Foundation, designed to support African-led change-makers who are creating new, justice-centred realities across the continent. Following a successful three-year pilot, the programme was formally launched in 2025…
Deadline: August 23, 2025 Are you passionate about civic innovation and technology? The Code for MENA Civic Tech Hackathon & Fellowship 2025 is your chance to join a powerful regional programme designed to build real civic-tech solutions while enhancing your digital, design, and storytelling skills. Whether you’re a developer, designer, activist, or social entrepreneur, this initiative offers you the tools, training, and funding to bring your ideas to life. Applications are now open, and the deadline is August 23, 2025. This hybrid programme includes a virtual hackathon, a three-month fellowship, expert mentorship, and a chance to win seed funding and…
Deadline: July 27, 2025 The ACEP Ethanol Stove Innovation Hackathon 2025 is now open for applications! Organised by the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), this exciting opportunity is designed to inspire young Ghanaian innovators to build sustainable, efficient, and locally relevant ethanol cookstove prototypes. If you’re passionate about clean energy and design thinking, this is your chance to shine. About the ACEP Ethanol Stove Innovation Hackathon 2025 The ACEP Ethanol Stove Innovation Hackathon 2025 invites Ghanaians aged 35 and below to take on the challenge of designing and fabricating ethanol-based cookstoves that are: This two-phase hackathon aims to promote…
Deadline: August 4, 2025 Are you part of a Canadian hardware-focused startup or SME developing innovative technology in areas like semiconductors, cleantech, or MedTech? Then the VentureLab HardTech Pitch Competition 2025 is your opportunity to shine! With up to $50,000 in cash prizes and a platform to pitch before industry leaders, this is one of Canada’s top competitions for scaling hardtech companies. This year’s edition of the VentureLab HardTech Pitch Competition 2025 promises even more visibility, investment interest, and industry engagement—culminating in a live pitch at the prestigious HardTech Summit in York Region this October. What is the VentureLab HardTech…
Deadline: August 30, 2025 The Quantum and Photonic Startup Pitch Competition 2025 is now open for applications! Organised by Qubits Ventures, this highly anticipated competition offers early-stage quantum and photonics startups the opportunity to pitch in front of top-tier investors and industry experts. With a USD 100,000 investment up for grabs and a live pitch event in Montana, this is an unmissable platform for founders innovating at the frontier of deep tech. About the Quantum and Photonic Startup Pitch Competition 2025 The Quantum and Photonic Startup Pitch Competition 2025 aims to spotlight promising ventures in the fields of quantum technology and…
Deadline: Unspecified The Nature Conservancy Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025 is now accepting applications! This prestigious three-year programme is jointly hosted by The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the Smithsonian Institution (SI) under the “Life on a Sustainable Planet” initiative. It is a globally competitive opportunity aimed at advancing interdisciplinary research that addresses today’s most pressing environmental challenges. About the Nature Conservancy Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025 The Nature Conservancy Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025 provides a unique opportunity for early-career scientists to engage in applied research that informs real-world conservation solutions. Successful fellows will work at the intersection of science, policy, and implementation, benefiting from mentorship…