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…
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: 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…
Deadline: August 28, 2025 The Global Talent Ireland programme is a bold new initiative by the Irish government, designed to attract exceptional international researchers and academics to contribute to Ireland’s national research priorities. Administered by Research Ireland (Taighde Éireann), this €1.485 billion programme spans from 2025 to 2030 and is part of Ireland’s broader strategy to strengthen its position as a global research and innovation hub. Whether you’re an early-career rising star or a seasoned academic, Global Talent Ireland offers an exciting opportunity to lead high-impact research in one of Europe’s most dynamic and well-funded academic environments. What is Global…
Deadline: September 15, 2025 Are you a post-doctoral researcher in the Humanities, Social Sciences, or Arts looking to explore Asia’s global connections through an interdisciplinary lens? The IIAS Asia in the World Fellowship Programme 2026-2027 is now open for applications! Hosted by the International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS) in Leiden, the Netherlands, this prestigious 12-month residential fellowship supports innovative scholars conducting research on Asian studies within a global context. Fellowship Overview The IIAS Asia in the World Fellowship Programme 2026-2027 runs from September 2026 to August 2027 and offers a vibrant research environment in Leiden. Fellows will gain access…
Deadline: July 25, 2025 Are you a college student in the United States with a powerful business idea? Here’s your chance to shine! The Defeat the Odds Pitch Competition 2025, powered by Fetch (America’s Rewards App), is officially open for applications. This is more than just a pitch contest—it’s a launchpad for bold, student-led innovation. Fetch is looking for smart, scrappy, and fearless student entrepreneurs who are ready to make a difference. Whether you’re working solo or as part of a team, this opportunity could change everything for your venture. About the Defeat the Odds Pitch Competition 2025 The Defeat…