Author: Oluwole Omojofodun

Deadline: November 15, 2025 The CIFAR AI Catalyst Grants 2026 are designed to spark innovation, encourage collaboration, and drive impactful research at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and the social sciences and humanities (SSH). These prestigious grants provide researchers in Canada with the resources needed to explore the social, ethical, and governance dimensions of AI safety and development. This initiative supports projects that bridge technical AI research with disciplines such as sociology, law, history, philosophy, political science, and media studies—helping to shape a responsible AI future for society. Funding Details Successful applicants to the CIFAR AI Catalyst Grants will…

Deadline: October 15, 2025 Are you developing innovative tools that enhance learning and educational outcomes? The Learning Engineering Tools Competition 2026 is now open for applications, offering a chance to win up to US$ 500,000 in funding to advance your work in educational technology, data-driven learning, and learning science research. This global competition seeks innovators, researchers, educators, students, and technology creators who are designing tools and solutions that improve how people learn across diverse contexts and age groups. Application Deadline October 15, 2025 (7:59 PM PST) About the Learning Engineering Tools Competition 2026 The Learning Engineering Tools Competition 2026 empowers…

Deadline: January 25, 2026 The IYBA-WE4A Entrepreneurship Programme 2026 is now open for applications! This empowering initiative offers women entrepreneurs across Sub-Saharan Africa the opportunity to scale their green and sustainable businesses while gaining access to funding, mentorship, and valuable entrepreneurial resources. About the IYBA-WE4A Entrepreneurship Programme 2026 The IYBA-WE4A (Investing in Young Businesses in Africa – Women Entrepreneurship for Africa) is a flagship programme designed to strengthen women-led businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a specific focus on green and environmentally sustainable enterprises. The programme is supported by the European Union (EU) and the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific…

Deadline: October 17, 2025 Are you a young Canadian passionate about Artificial Intelligence (AI), public policy, and civic engagement? The Gen(Z)AI Program 2025 offers an incredible opportunity for youth aged 17–23 across Canada to come together and shape the future of AI governance and democracy. Organized by MediaTech Democracy, this six-month hybrid program brings together 100 diverse young Canadians to participate in meaningful conversations, learning sessions, and policy discussions focused on Artificial Intelligence and its impact on Canadian society. About the Gen(Z)AI Program 2025 The Gen(Z)AI Program 2025 is designed to equip young people with the knowledge, confidence, and connections…

Deadline: October 15, 2025 Are you an early-stage founder looking to raise your first external funding and build a sustainable business? The Mentors + Angels (m+a) Accelerator Program 2025 is now open for applications! This 8-week intensive program is designed to equip underrepresented and overlooked entrepreneurs with the tools, knowledge, and network they need to scale successfully. About the Mentors + Angels (m+a) Accelerator Program 2025 Launched in 2023, the m+a Accelerator Program by Mentors + Angels focuses on empowering founders who are often overlooked or underrepresented in traditional investment spaces. These include women, minorities, veterans, and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs.…

Deadline: October 28, 2025 The Activate Fellowship 2026 is now open for applications! This prestigious two-year program empowers scientists and engineers to transform cutting-edge research into market-ready innovations. Through world-class mentorship, funding, and network access, Activate equips early-stage innovators to reinvent industries with breakthrough “hard tech” solutions. Activate Fellowship 2026 offers scientists and engineers the opportunity to develop their ideas without financial barriers — the program charges no fees and takes no equity in fellows’ companies. Its nonprofit mission focuses on helping you find the optimal path for your technology to reach the market. Benefits of the Activate Fellowship 2026…

Deadline: November 14, 2025 Are you passionate about education, peacebuilding, and global impact? The Georg Arnhold Senior Fellow for Education for Sustainable Peace 2027 is an exceptional opportunity for professionals and researchers dedicated to promoting education for sustainable peace. Hosted by the Leibniz Institute for Educational Media | Georg Eckert Institute (GEI) in Germany, this prestigious fellowship empowers global leaders to bridge theory and practice in education for peace. About the Fellowship The Georg Arnhold Senior Fellow for Education for Sustainable Peace 2027 supports experienced scholars and practitioners whose work focuses on education for sustainable peace, particularly through educational media…

Deadline: November 7, 2025 Are you a young African entrepreneur running a growing business or social enterprise? The Anzisha Venture Building Fellowship 2026 is your chance to join a two-year venture-building journey designed to support and reward exceptional young founders across Africa. This fellowship provides access to world-class mentorship, funding, learning opportunities, and a community of peers committed to entrepreneurial excellence. About the Anzisha Venture Building Fellowship 2026 The Anzisha Venture Building Fellowship 2026 is a two-year fellowship programme that recognises and supports very young African entrepreneurs who have already started their ventures. It is not for ideas or business…

Deadline: November 30, 2025 Are you passionate about public policy, writing, and using your voice to shape conversations that matter? The Young Voices Contributor Program 2026 is now open for applications! This exciting opportunity is designed for emerging writers, thinkers, and policy enthusiasts who want to make a meaningful impact through powerful storytelling and media engagement. About the Young Voices Contributor Program 2026 The Young Voices Contributor Program 2026 offers an empowering platform for students and young professionals aged 18 to 35 to share their perspectives on public policy, current affairs, and social issues. Run by Young Voices, the program…

Deadline: January 5, 2025 Applications are now open for the Loeb Fellowship at Harvard Graduate School of Design 2026–2027 — a prestigious mid-career opportunity that offers professionals a year of transformation and engagement at Harvard University, plus access to a global network of over 450 alums. About the Loeb Fellowship The Loeb Fellowship at Harvard Graduate School of Design supports mid-career professionals shaping the built and natural environment — from urban planners, designers, and architects to public artists, civic leaders, and social entrepreneurs. Fellows take a one-year break to renew their vision, strengthen their impact, and foster deeper social engagement.…