Funding Friday
Hi Everyone,
I hope you are all having a great weekend. I’m excited to share this week’s newsletter, packed with a diverse range of opportunities designed to inspire innovation, creativity, and positive impact across the globe. From groundbreaking challenges in agrifood and pet care to fellowships and competitions that empower change-makers and showcase talent, there’s something for everyone. Thanks for reading and sharing these great opportunities.
Jesse
Global
🌾 Dijon Agrifood Challenge
📝 The Dijon Agrifood Challenge is an exciting opportunity for startups and SMEs in the agrifood sector to showcase their innovative solutions. This challenge aims to identify and support groundbreaking projects that address key issues in agriculture and food production, including sustainability, food security, and technological advancements. Selected participants will receive funding, mentorship, and the chance to collaborate with industry leaders to scale their innovations.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Agrifood Innovation: How can startups and SMEs drive innovation in the agrifood sector to tackle global challenges like food security and sustainability?
Technological Impact: What role does technology play in transforming agriculture and food production, and how can challenges like this one foster technological advancements?
Collaboration Opportunities: How can collaborations between startups, SMEs, and established industry players accelerate the adoption of innovative agrifood solutions?
🚀 FoundersBoost Accelerator Program for Startups
📝 The FoundersBoost Accelerator Program is an opportunity for early-stage startups to receive the support they need to grow and scale their businesses. This global pre-accelerator program focuses on providing mentorship, networking opportunities, and access to investors. It is designed to help startups refine their business models, develop their pitches, and prepare for future investment rounds.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Startup Growth: How can early-stage startups leverage programs like FoundersBoost to accelerate their growth and scale their operations?
Investment Readiness: What are the critical steps that startups should take to become investment-ready, and how does the FoundersBoost program assist with this process?
Global Networking: How can startups benefit from the global network and mentorship opportunities provided by accelerator programs?
🔗 FoundersBoost Accelerator Program for Startups
🐾 Pet Care Innovation
📝 The Pet Care Innovation Prize 2025 is an opportunity for innovative startups in the pet care industry to showcase their groundbreaking products and services. This annual competition seeks to identify and support emerging companies that are developing unique solutions to meet the needs of pets and their owners.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Innovating Pet Care: How can startups in the pet care industry leverage innovation to address the evolving needs of pets and their owners?
Market Impact: What are the key factors that contribute to the success of pet care startups, and how can the Pet Care Innovation Prize help accelerate their growth?
Collaboration Opportunities: How can winning this prize facilitate partnerships and collaborations that drive further innovation in the pet care industry?
🔗 Pet Care Innovation Prize 2025
🌿 Wildlife Research, Habitat Monitoring, and Environmental Conservation
📝 This grant program is tailored to support initiatives that drive forward wildlife research, habitat monitoring, and environmental conservation. The program focuses on funding organizations and researchers who are developing innovative strategies to protect biodiversity, track ecosystems, and encourage sustainable environmental practices. Awarded projects will receive financial backing to implement their conservation efforts and play a vital role in the long-term preservation of natural habitats and species.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Wildlife Research: How can targeted grants like these support groundbreaking research that contributes to the protection of endangered species and ecosystems?
Habitat Monitoring: What are the latest technologies and methodologies being used in habitat monitoring, and how can they be scaled to enhance conservation efforts?
Environmental Conservation: How do conservation projects impact biodiversity and what are the best strategies to ensure their long-term success?
🔐 #ShareTheMicInCyber Fellowship Program
📝 The #ShareTheMicInCyber Fellowship Program is designed to elevate the voices of Black professionals in the cybersecurity field. This fellowship offers participants the opportunity to gain visibility, access to influential networks, and mentorship from leading experts in cybersecurity. The program aims to address the underrepresentation of Black professionals in the cybersecurity sector by providing them with the resources and support needed to advance their careers and contribute to the industry.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Diversity in Cybersecurity: How can initiatives like #ShareTheMicInCyber address the lack of diversity in the cybersecurity field and create more inclusive opportunities?
Career Advancement: What are the key challenges faced by Black professionals in cybersecurity, and how can this fellowship help overcome these barriers?
Mentorship and Networking: How important are mentorship and networking opportunities in advancing careers in cybersecurity, especially for underrepresented groups?
🔗 #ShareTheMicInCyber Fellowship Program
🎬 Global Feminist Pitch 2024
📝 The Global Feminist Pitch 2024-2025 supports young feminists from the Global South by documenting feminist protest culture through short films. Five selected feminists will create 15-minute documentaries, produced by Deblokada Production, showcasing regional feminist movements. Supported by industry experts, these films will contribute to global feminist discourse and premiere in late 2025 or early 2026.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Feminist Innovation: How can new ideas and approaches drive significant progress in achieving gender equality and advancing women's rights globally?
Global Feminist Networks: What are the advantages of global collaboration in the feminist movement, and how can competitions like the Global Feminist Pitch enhance these networks?
Sustainable Impact: What strategies can feminist projects employ to ensure lasting impact and sustainability in their efforts to promote gender equality?
🎯 Kanthari Course
📝 The Kanthari Course is a unique training program aimed at social change-makers from around the world who have overcome adversity and are passionate about driving positive change. This course provides participants with the skills, tools, and knowledge needed to develop and implement impactful social projects. It is designed for individuals who have a strong vision for social change and are ready to turn their ideas into action.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Empowering Change-Makers: How can training programs like the Kanthari Course empower individuals who have faced adversity to become effective leaders in social change?
Social Innovation: What are the key components of a successful social project, and how does the Kanthari Course help participants develop these elements?
Impactful Leadership: How can the skills and knowledge gained from the Kanthari Course be applied to create sustainable and scalable social impact?
🔗 Applications Open for Kanthari Course
Africa
📊 CAN Data Science Fellowship
📝 The CAN Data Science Fellowship Africa is an opportunity for aspiring data scientists across Africa to develop their skills and contribute to impactful projects. This fellowship provides participants with hands-on experience in data science, access to expert mentorship, and the opportunity to work on real-world challenges. The program aims to build a strong network of data science professionals who can drive innovation and solve pressing issues at the intersection of climate and health across the continent.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Data Science in Africa: How can data science be leveraged to address key challenges in Africa, and what role does this fellowship play in fostering talent?
Skills Development: What are the most critical skills for data scientists, and how does this program help develop them?
Impactful Projects: How can fellows apply their data science skills to create meaningful change in their communities?
🔗 CAN Data Science Fellowship Africa
📚 Africa & Middle East Emerald Case Writing Competition
📝 The Africa & Middle East Emerald Case Writing Competition invites educators, researchers, and professionals from these regions to demonstrate their expertise by creating high-quality teaching cases. This competition encourages the development of case studies that capture the distinct business challenges and opportunities within Africa and the Middle East. Recipients will gain recognition, monetary rewards, and the opportunity to have their cases published, offering valuable resources for both academic and professional growth.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Case Study Development: How can the creation of region-specific case studies enhance the learning experience for students and professionals in the Africa and Middle East regions?
Educational Impact: What are the key elements of a compelling and impactful teaching case, and how can competitions like this one promote high standards in case writing?
Regional Business Challenges: How can case studies that focus on local business challenges contribute to a better understanding of the economic and cultural dynamics in these regions?
🔗 Africa & Middle East Emerald Case Writing Competition
📸 Climate Change Photo Essay Prize
📝 The Climate Change Photo Essay Prize offers photographers across Africa a platform to highlight the effects of climate change on the continent. This competition invites powerful photo essays that vividly portray the environmental challenges and the resilience of African communities in confronting these issues. Awardees will earn recognition, monetary awards, and opportunities to have their work showcased on leading platforms, contributing to greater awareness of climate change in Africa.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Visual Storytelling: How can photo essays serve as a powerful tool for raising awareness about climate change and its impact on African communities?
Impactful Imagery: What are the key elements of a compelling climate change photo essay, and how can photographers effectively convey the urgency of environmental issues through their work?
Raising Awareness: How can competitions like this one amplify the voices of African photographers and contribute to global conversations on climate change?