Friday Funding
Happy Friday everyone,
Lots of opportunities this week for you. Whether an innovator, researcher, artist, or journalist, there's something here for you. Dive into global challenges, from driving digital transformation and deep-tech innovation to empowering local climate action and supporting investigative journalism. Enjoy!
Jesse
Global
🌐 NEC Innovation Challenge 2024
📝 The NEC Innovation Challenge 2024 is open to startups and innovators worldwide, encouraging the development of cutting-edge solutions that address key societal issues. The challenge focuses on areas such as digital transformation, sustainability, and smart cities, providing a platform for innovators to showcase their ideas and gain access to NEC’s vast resources, including mentorship and potential investment.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Innovation for Impact: How can startups leverage opportunities like the NEC Innovation Challenge to drive solutions that address pressing global issues?
Digital Transformation: What are the most promising areas for innovation in digital transformation, and how can participants of this challenge contribute to advancements in smart city technologies?
Mentorship and Resources: How can access to resources and mentorship from a global technology leader like NEC accelerate the growth of innovative startups?
🔗 NEC Innovation Challenge 2024
🤖 Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge
📝 The Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge is a renowned international competition that seeks to identify and support innovative deep-tech startups. The challenge focuses on groundbreaking solutions that address major global issues across various sectors such as healthcare, energy, environment, and more. Startups from around the world are invited to participate, with finalists receiving the opportunity to pitch their projects to leading industry experts, investors, and corporates. Winners gain access to substantial funding, mentorship, and global visibility, helping to accelerate the development and impact of their technologies on a global scale.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Startup Growth: How can early-stage startups leverage funding and mentorship to accelerate the development and commercialization of their technology solutions?
Innovation Across Sectors: What are the key areas where technology innovation can have the most significant impact, and how can startups contribute to these advancements?
Global Reach: How can global funding programs enhance the potential of startups to scale their solutions and address challenges in multiple regions?
🔗 Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge
🔄 Climate Change AI Innovation Grants
📝 The Climate Change AI Innovation Grants program supports projects that leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to address climate change. This global initiative seeks proposals from organizations and researchers working on AI-driven solutions that contribute to climate resilience, mitigation, and adaptation. Selected projects will receive funding to advance their work, with a focus on creating impactful and scalable AI technologies that can help combat the effects of climate change.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
AI for Climate Action: How can AI be harnessed to create solutions that effectively address the challenges of climate change?
Scalable Impact: What strategies can be employed to ensure that AI innovations in climate action are scalable and have a broad impact?
Global Collaboration: How can global collaboration in AI and climate research drive more effective and widespread solutions to environmental challenges?
🔗 Climate Change AI Innovation Grants
🎨 Socially Engaged Art Support Grant Program
📝 The Socially Engaged Art Support Grant Program aimed at supporting artists and organizations that create art projects with a social impact. This program seeks proposals from individuals and groups working on projects that address social issues through creative expression, fostering community engagement, and promoting social change. Selected projects will receive funding and resources to help bring their socially engaged art initiatives to life.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Art as a Catalyst for Change: How can socially engaged art serve as a powerful tool for addressing social issues and fostering community engagement?
Global Impact of Art: What are the challenges and opportunities in creating art projects that resonate on a global scale while addressing local social issues?
Support for Socially Engaged Art: How can funding and resources enable artists to amplify the impact of their socially engaged projects?
🔗 Socially Engaged Art Support Grant Program
🕵️♂️ Stigler Center Journalists in Residence Program
📝 The Stigler Center Journalists in Residence Program invites mid-career journalists to spend a term at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. This program provides an opportunity for journalists to deepen their understanding of political economy, develop their investigative reporting skills, and engage with leading academics and practitioners.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Journalistic Excellence: How can programs like the Stigler Center Journalists in Residence enhance the quality and depth of investigative journalism?
Political Economy in Journalism: What role does a deep understanding of political economy play in shaping impactful and informed journalism?
Global Perspective: How can this residency program help journalists bring a more nuanced and globally informed perspective to their reporting?
🔗 Stigler Center Journalists in Residence Program
Asia-Pacific
💡Small Scale Projects in Thailand and Laos
📝 The Czech Republic invites proposals from organizations in Thailand and Laos that are focused on sustainable development, education, health, and social inclusion. This program supports small-scale projects that can have a significant impact on local communities by addressing pressing challenges and promoting sustainable solutions. Organizations with innovative and community-centered approaches are encouraged to apply.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Community Impact: How can small-scale projects create meaningful and sustainable changes in local communities in Thailand and Laos?
Sustainable Development: What are the key areas where small-scale interventions can drive long-term sustainable development in these regions?
Innovation at a Local Level: How can organizations leverage local knowledge and resources to develop innovative solutions that address specific community needs?
🔗 Small Scale Projects in Thailand and Laos
🏞️ Local Climate Action- Myanmar
📝 This program aims to build the capacities of local NGOs and CSOs in Myanmar to develop and implement effective local climate action plans. The program seeks proposals from organizations that are committed to addressing climate change at the grassroots level, focusing on areas such as environmental conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable development. Successful applicants will receive funding, training, and technical support to enhance their climate action efforts.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Local Climate Action: How can strengthening the capacities of local NGOs and CSOs contribute to more effective climate action in Myanmar?
Grassroots Impact: What role do grassroots organizations play in combating climate change, and how can they be empowered to drive meaningful environmental change?
Sustainable Development: How can local climate action plans be integrated into broader sustainable development goals to create long-term benefits for communities?
🔗 Local Climate Action- Myanmar
🔬 South Asia Textile Research and Educator Fellowships
📝 The South Asia Textile Research and Educator Fellowships 2024/2025 offer a unique opportunity for researchers and educators in the textile field across South Asia to enhance their skills and knowledge. This fellowship program supports individuals who are dedicated to advancing textile research, education, and cultural heritage preservation. Participants will receive funding to conduct research, collaborate with experts, and contribute to the development of the textile sector in the region.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Textile Heritage: How can research and education in textiles contribute to the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage in South Asia?
Collaboration in Textile Research: What are the benefits of cross-border collaboration in textile research, and how can this fellowship program facilitate such partnerships?
Innovations in Textiles: How can innovations in textile research impact sustainability and economic development in the South Asian region?
🔗 South Asia Textile Research and Educator Fellowships 2024/2025
Africa
📰 AIJC Fellowship Program
📝 The AIJC (African Investigative Journalism Conference) Fellowship Program is designed to support journalists across Africa who are dedicated to investigative journalism. This fellowship provides participants with the opportunity to deepen their investigative skills, work on in-depth stories, and gain mentorship from experienced professionals. Fellows will receive funding to pursue impactful investigative projects that address key issues in their communities and across the continent.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Investigative Journalism in Africa: How can fellowships like the AIJC Fellowship Program strengthen investigative journalism across Africa and bring critical issues to light?
Mentorship and Collaboration: What role does mentorship play in the development of investigative journalists, and how can it contribute to more impactful reporting?
Impact of Investigative Reporting: How can investigative journalism drive social change and hold power to account in African communities?
🎥 “My Adaptation Solution”- Video Competition
📝 The "My Adaptation Solution" Video Competition is aimed at empowering African youth to share their creative solutions to climate change adaptation through video storytelling. This competition invites young people to showcase how their communities are adapting to the impacts of climate change. Winners will receive recognition, cash prizes, and the opportunity to have their videos featured on various platforms, raising awareness about innovative climate adaptation strategies in Africa.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Youth and Climate Action: How can competitions like "My Adaptation Solution" empower African youth to take active roles in addressing climate change?
Creative Storytelling: What impact can creative storytelling through video have on raising awareness and driving action on climate adaptation?
Local Solutions to Global Challenges: How can local adaptation strategies shared through this competition contribute to global understanding and action on climate change?
🔗 My Adaptation Solution Video Competition