Funding Friday...
Develop Impact - Issue 122
Hello friends!
I hope you have had a good work week. And, happy water festival to our Cambodian friends, I wish you and your family a good holiday.
This week, we are sharing nine more funding opportunities with you to support your #tech4good work in developing and implementing technological solutions to address critical challenges and help build a more sustainable and inclusive world.
Please let me know if you have anything you’d like to share with this community, I would love to hear from you!
Enjoy reading!
Jesse
What’s funding this week…
TVARAN: Accelerating Women Entrepreneurs driving Climate Resilience
TVARAN is a market access program by Villgro and an initiative by Cisco Corporate Social Responsibility. The program intends to support the growth and expansion of Women-led social enterprises in Climate Action.
Applicants will be invited to share their Go-To-Market plans, basis which 5 women entrepreneurs will be selected for market connects, pilot/trial facilitation, technical assistance, and mentorship jointly by Villgro and Cisco Corporate Social Responsibility.
The 6-month acceleration phase will begin in February 2023 and will accelerate the market presence of innovations in renewable energy, water & waste management, and climate-smart agriculture, amongst others.
Girls in Tech Startup Challenge 2022
The Girls in Tech Startup Challenge has helped many female founders access funding, mentorship, and media exposure over the last 8 years.
And perhaps more importantly – it’s given them the nudge they needed to properly ideate, map out, and prepare their product for launch to market!
Finalists get cash prizes to help them grow and launch the business, while all submissions benefit from exposure to the VC community and mentoring.
Open Call: Apple Entrepreneur Camp for Female Founders
Apple is seeking applications from Female Founders for its Apple Entrepreneur Camp which consists of an immersive technology lab, as well as guidance, education, and support. Apple Entrepreneur Camp consists of an immersive technology lab, as well as guidance, education, and support.
Applications are accepted from developers worldwide and up to three members of your organization may attend. To be eligible to apply:
Your organization must have:
A female* founder, cofounder, or CEO;
A female developer proficient in Swift or Objective-C; and
An existing app on the App Store or a functional beta built in TestFlight or the equivalent.
The female founder, cofounder, or CEO; the female developer; and another colleague (if applicable) must each be 18 years of age or older, proficient in English, and able to attend together for the entire duration of the lab.
USAID Energy Secure Philippines Activity: Women in Energy Leadership, Innovation, and Resilience
The USAID Energy Secure Philippines (ESP) Activity is looking for a Partner that can develop, launch, and sustain innovative actions that strengthen and promote the role of women in energy resilience and security.
USAID ESP has ongoing partnerships with USAID’s Cities Development Initiatives or CDIs namely the cities of Batangas, Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo, Tagbilaran, General Santos, Legaspi, Puerto Princesa, and Zamboanga. However, other LGUs with viable prospects or exemplary initiatives for energy innovation and climate action can also be considered for the grant. Preference will be given to locations with existing USAID projects, not necessarily implemented in the CDI sites.
TechGirls Program: Empowering Girls to be Global STEM Leaders
TechGirls is an initiative of the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, implemented by Legacy International in partnership with Virginia Tech University. The program is designed to empower young girls from around the world to pursue higher education and, ultimately, careers in STEM fields.
A highlight of the program is to collaborate and build lasting friendships with like-minded peers from all over the world who share common interests. TechGirls brings together 15 competitively-selected American young women (ages 15-17) with 111 peers from 35 countries/territories around the world for a 25-day international exchange program focused on the in-depth exploration of applied technology and STEM topics with an 8-month mentoring program (including pre and post-exchange).
17th Round of United Nations Democracy Fund: Grants of up to 250,000 USD
UNDEF is a Trust Fund established through voluntary contributions from Member States, under the authority of the Secretary-General. The 17th Round of the United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) has been launched to support projects that strengthen the voice of civil society, promote human rights, and encourage the participation of all groups in democratic processes.
UNDEF supports projects that strengthen the voice of civil society, promote human rights, and encourage the participation of all groups in democratic processes. The large majority of UNDEF funds go to local civil society organizations - both in the transition and consolidation phases of democratization. UNDEF-funded projects will be implemented over a period of two years, principally at a country level and in the least developed, low- or middle-income countries.
UNDEF also provides discrete funding to regional and global projects promoting democracy.
Apply Now: $1 Million for Your Web3 Blockchain Solution
Topl’s first-ever developer grants program will fund an initial round of designers, visionaries, and changemakers looking to focus on impact as the key driver. $500,000 in cash and $500,000 in tokens will fund projects built on Topl’s unique L0 blockchain protocol or incorporate other web3 technologies. Grant funds will be used to drive toward concrete development milestones, ideally resulting in the launch of an MVP.
Topl is looking for inclusive and sustainable innovations for the next billion users that focus on:
Mobile Accessibility: dApps and protocols that can bring the Topl blockchain into people’s pockets across the Global South
Sustainability: new DeFi and ReFi incentives and novel markets that better handle the externalities of carbon and climate impact.
Proof of Identity: Web3 ideas that can allow underserved people to have an identity and do business in the formal economy.
Impact NFTs: turn intangible Sustainable Development Goals into tangible collectibles and tokens with real underlying value.
Interoperability: the distribution of activity across different blockchains should be considered a feature of web3 protocols and projects.
Wise Guys XR Accelerator Program: Grow your startup and get funding
Startup Wise Guys is seeking applications for its XR Accelerator Program which is designed to equip startups that help to build the meta world with everything they need — to grow, reach maximum potential, and stay for the long haul.
Startup Wise Guys (SWG) is one of the leading investors in the broader CEE and CIS regions, as well as Nordics. With 300+ successful startups in our portfolio and a strong team of top-notch mentors and serial entrepreneurs, we have the experience and knowledge to help you grow your startup—sustainably, wisely, and globally.
AsiaGlobal Fellows Program: A Global Leadership Development Initiative for Mid-career Professionals
Applications are now open for the AsiaGlobal Fellows Program, an interdisciplinary global leadership development initiative for mid-career professionals with a strong interest and track record in public policy. The Program is directed and administered by Asia Global Institute (AGI), a multidisciplinary institute that aims to bring Asian perspectives to global issues.
AGI provides platforms for leaders to explore timely and critical issues in an informed and objective manner. Its research and programs are supported by international academics, practitioners, and policymakers in Asia and beyond. Fellows will have opportunities to interact with these global thinkers and thought leaders via the AGI’s network.