Funding Friday
10 new funding opportunities for your innovation work!
Happy Friday!
I hope your week is going well! This week we are highlighting 10 new funding opportunities for your impact work around the globe! As always, if you have a funding opportunity you’d like to share with this community of over 1,000 innovators, please let me know!
Have a great weekend,
Jesse Orndorff
Founder, Glean
www.glean.net
Asia-Pacific
🎭 British Council: Connections Through Culture Grant Programme 2023
📝 The British Council presents the "Connections Through Culture Grant Programme 2023", an initiative aimed at fostering cultural exchange and collaboration between the UK and countries in East Asia. The programme supports collaborative projects, exchanges, and showcases that bring together artists, professionals, and organizations from the UK and East Asia. The goal is to strengthen bilateral relationships, enhance intercultural understanding, and create lasting connections.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Cultural Exchange: How can cultural exchange act as a bridge to foster understanding and collaboration between nations?
Lasting Connections: In what ways can art and culture create lasting connections that go beyond temporary projects or events?
Bilateral Relationships: How does cultural collaboration contribute to strengthening bilateral relationships between countries?
🔗 British Council: Connections Through Culture Grant Programme 2023
🌾 Techtonic: Innovations in Agritech 2.0 - Social Alpha
📝 Social Alpha presents "Techtonic: Innovations in Agritech 2.0," an initiative aimed at identifying and supporting transformative agritech solutions that can revolutionize the agricultural sector in India. The program seeks startups and entrepreneurs with innovative technologies that can address challenges in agriculture, enhance productivity, and improve the livelihoods of farmers. Selected startups will receive comprehensive support, including access to pilot opportunities, mentorship, funding, and market linkages.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Revolutionizing Agriculture: How can technology play a pivotal role in transforming the agricultural sector in India?
Supporting Farmers: What are the key challenges faced by farmers in India, and how can innovative solutions address them?
Sustainable Agriculture: How can agritech innovations ensure sustainable and environmentally-friendly farming practices?
🔗 Techtonic: Innovations in Agritech 2.0 - Social Alpha
🌐 Malaysia-Spain Innovating Programme - Funds for Companies
📝 The Malaysia-Spain Innovating Programme is a collaborative initiative aimed at fostering innovation and technological development between Malaysia and Spain. The program seeks to support joint R&D projects between companies from both countries, focusing on the development of innovative products, processes, or services. Eligible sectors for the program include agri-food, biotechnology, environment, energy, industrial manufacturing, and more. Successful applicants will receive funding to carry out their joint projects.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Bridging Innovation: How can international collaborations like the Malaysia-Spain Innovating Programme drive global technological advancements?
Cross-Country Synergy: What unique strengths do Malaysia and Spain bring to the table in fostering joint R&D projects?
Future of R&D: How can such joint initiatives pave the way for sustainable and impactful innovations in various sectors?
🔗 Malaysia-Spain Innovating Programme - Funds for Companies
📚 Emerald/EMCS TL CMDI Case Writing Competition - India
📝 Emerald Publishing and EMCS TL CMDI have partnered to host a case writing competition focused on India. The competition aims to encourage and promote the development of high-quality teaching cases derived from real-life situations in India. The cases should be related to contemporary issues in management and its various disciplines. Winning cases will be considered for international publication by Emerald Publishing.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Real-Life Learning: How can real-life case studies enhance the learning experience for management students?
India's Management Landscape: What unique challenges and opportunities does the Indian management sector present for case study development?
Global Recognition: How can such competitions elevate the global recognition of Indian management practices and innovations?
🔗 Emerald/EMCS TL CMDI Case Writing Competition - India
🌏 Australia's Direct Aid Program (DAP) in India
📝 The Australian High Commission in New Delhi manages the Direct Aid Program (DAP) for India. DAP is a flexible, small grants program that aims to support development projects that contribute to sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction. The program prioritizes projects that have a strong developmental impact, including in the areas of health, education, agriculture, women's empowerment, and more.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Sustainable Development: How can small grants lead to significant changes in community development and sustainability?
Local Impact: How does prioritizing local NGOs and community groups in funding allocations amplify the impact of the grant?
Empowerment through Aid: How can international aid programs, like DAP, play a role in empowering marginalized communities and promoting gender equality?
🔗 Australia's Direct Aid Program in India
Africa
🌱 EcoHeroes Initiative 2023-2024: Africa Cohort
📝 The Green Growth Platform is inviting applications for the EcoHeroes Initiative 2023-2024, specifically targeting the Africa Cohort. This initiative aims to support and empower young African leaders who are driving sustainable and inclusive solutions for their communities. The program seeks to nurture and scale innovative green projects that address environmental challenges while also promoting socio-economic development in the region.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Empowering Young Leaders: How can young African leaders be better supported in their efforts to drive sustainable solutions in their communities?
Green Projects: What types of innovative projects have the potential to address both environmental and socio-economic challenges in Africa?
Sustainable Development: How can initiatives like EcoHeroes contribute to a greener and more prosperous future for the African continent?
🔗 EcoHeroes Initiative 2023-2024: Africa Cohort
✍🏾 Mauritius Compact Case Writing Competition
📝 Emerald Publishing, in collaboration with the Mauritius Research and Innovation Council (MRIC), presents the Mauritius Compact Case Writing Competition. This competition seeks to promote the development of compact teaching cases that focus on real-life situations in Mauritius. The cases should address contemporary challenges and opportunities in various management disciplines. Winning entries will have the chance to be internationally published by Emerald Publishing.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Compact Case Studies: How do compact case studies differ from traditional ones, and what advantages do they offer for quick learning?
Mauritius in Focus: What unique management scenarios can be derived from the Mauritian context that can provide valuable insights for global learners?
Bridging Theory and Practice: How can real-life case studies from Mauritius help in bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in management?
🔗 Mauritius Compact Case Writing Competition
📸 ConDev Student Media Grant
📝 The Center on Conflict and Development (ConDev) at Texas A&M University offers the Student Media Grant, a photojournalism grant that encourages students to use innovative methods to research and chronicle issues facing fragile and conflict-affected nations. Selected students are expected to produce a photo essay, capturing the narratives of conflict and development issues in their chosen region.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Power of Visual Storytelling: How can photojournalism be a potent tool in highlighting the nuances of conflict and development?
Student Engagement: How does involving students in such initiatives shape their perspective and understanding of global issues?
Impact of Media in Conflict Zones: How can media, especially visual media, influence perceptions and drive change in conflict-affected areas?
Global
🌊 HomeWorld Grants - HomeWorld
📝 HomeWorld offers grants to support projects that align with their mission of creating a sustainable and regenerative future for our planet. The grants are designed to fund innovative solutions that address environmental challenges, promote sustainability, and contribute to a healthier and more balanced ecosystem.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Sustainable Future: How can we ensure a sustainable future for the next generations?
Innovative Solutions: What groundbreaking ideas can transform the way we approach environmental challenges?
Ecosystem Balance: How can we achieve a balance between human needs and the well-being of our planet's ecosystems?
🔗 HomeWorld Grants - HomeWorld
🇨🇿 CzechAid Grant Call for Global Education and Public Awareness Projects 2024
📝 CzechAid has announced a grant call for the submission of applications for the implementation of new projects within the grant program for Global Education and Public Awareness for the year 2024. The program aims to support projects that raise awareness and educate the Czech public about global development issues, sustainable development goals, and the interdependence of the world.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Global Awareness: How can educational projects bridge the knowledge gap and foster a deeper understanding of global development challenges?
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): How can public awareness campaigns in the Czech Republic contribute to the global effort of achieving the SDGs?
Interconnected World: In what ways can educating the public about the interdependence of the world lead to more informed and responsible global citizens?
🔗 CzechAid Grant Call for Global Education and Public Awareness Projects 2024