Funding Friday
Happy Friday!
Happy Friday!
I hope your week is wrapping up well! We’re back with the latest funding opportunities for your innovative work.
If you have anything you’d like to share with this community, please let me know!
Have a great weekend!
Jesse Orndorff
Global
💧 Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award
📝 This award aims to recognize innovative solutions in clean water production using renewable energy. It targets individuals, organizations, and research centers worldwide, encouraging sustainable practices and technologies in water management and desalination.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Innovation in Water Management: How can renewable energy revolutionize water production and management?
Global Water Scarcity: What role do innovative technologies play in addressing water scarcity?
Sustainable Development: How can such awards promote sustainable development in water resource management?
🔗 Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award
🏆 World Bank Youth Innovation Challenge
📝 The World Bank Youth Innovation Challenge focuses on encouraging young innovators to propose solutions for climate change and green growth. It targets young entrepreneurs and innovators, offering them a platform to showcase their ideas and projects.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Youth Involvement in Climate Action: How can young innovators contribute to climate change solutions?
Entrepreneurship for Green Growth: What is the role of entrepreneurship in promoting green growth?
Global Collaboration: How can such challenges foster global collaboration in addressing environmental issues?
🔗 World Bank Youth Innovation Challenge
Asia Pacific
⚙️ Greentech Accelerator Programme 2024
📝 The Greentech Accelerator Programme 2024 focuses on fostering green technology startups in Asia. It aims to accelerate the development of sustainable and innovative green technologies by providing training, mentorship, and support to selected startups.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Green Technology Advancements: How can accelerator programs shape the future of green technology in Asia?
Startups in Sustainability: What role do startups play in driving sustainable technological innovation?
Mentorship and Growth: How critical is mentorship in the development of green technology startups?
🔗Greentech Accelerator Programme 2024 - Asia
🌡️ Apply for Indo-Pacific Synergies through the Lens of the Bay of Bengal
📝 This U.S. Mission to India funding opportunity focuses on conducting policy dialogues among stakeholders to promote interconnectivity in the Indo-Pacific region. It emphasizes inclusive development, climate change solutions, and transnational trade connectivity, particularly in the Bay of Bengal and Northeastern India.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Political Economy and Interconnectivity: What strategies can enhance political and economic interconnectivity in the Indo-Pacific?
Inclusion in Policy Making: How can inclusive approaches in policy dialogues impact regional development?
Addressing Climate Change: What role do shared river systems and ecosystems play in shaping Indo-Pacific policy?
🔗Apply for Indo-Pacific Synergies through the Lens of the Bay of Bengal (India)
🇯🇵 Techstars Tokyo Accelerator Program
📝 The Techstars Tokyo Accelerator Program focuses on nurturing startups in Japan, offering mentorship, funding, and network access. It aims to accelerate the growth of innovative businesses and entrepreneurs in the region.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Startup Ecosystem in Japan: How can accelerator programs impact the growth of startups in Japan?
Mentorship and Networking: What is the role of mentorship and networking in the success of startups?
Innovation and Growth: How do such programs contribute to the overall innovation landscape in Japan?
🔗 Techstars Tokyo Accelerator Program - Japan
👨🏽🔬 CFAS: Promoting STEM Education and Youth Entrepreneurship in Armenia
📝 The program by the Community Foundation for Armenia and Science (CFAS) aims to promote STEM education and youth entrepreneurship in Armenia. It focuses on supporting projects and initiatives that enhance STEM learning and encourage entrepreneurial skills among Armenian youth.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
STEM Education in Armenia: How can STEM education be advanced to foster innovation?
Youth Entrepreneurship: What is the importance of nurturing entrepreneurial skills in young Armenians?
Impact on Future Generations: How can such initiatives shape the future workforce in Armenia?
🔗 Promoting STEM Education and Youth Entrepreneurship in Armenia
Africa
💻 Qualcomm "Make in Africa" Startup Mentorship Program
📝 Qualcomm's "Make in Africa" Startup Mentorship Program is designed to support and nurture startups in Africa. The program focuses on providing mentorship, technical support, and resources to foster innovation in the technology sector.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Startup Growth in Africa: How can mentorship programs accelerate startup success in Africa?
Technology Innovation: What impact do such programs have on technological innovation in emerging markets?
Resource Accessibility: How critical are resources and technical support for startups in Africa?
🔗 Qualcomm "Make in Africa" Startup Mentorship Program
🗣️ DRL Strengthening LGBTQI+ Human Rights in Francophone West and Central Africa
📝 This U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) initiative aims to support LGBTQI+ human rights in Francophone West and Central Africa. It focuses on enhancing legal protections, addressing social stigma, and improving the socio-economic conditions for LGBTQI+ communities in this region.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Human Rights Advocacy: How can legal and social support be enhanced for LGBTQI+ communities in Francophone West and Central Africa?
Overcoming Stigma: What strategies are effective in combating societal stigma against LGBTQI+ individuals?
Socio-Economic Inclusion: How can socio-economic support impact the lives of LGBTQI+ people in these regions?
🔗 DRL Strengthening LGBTQI+ Human Rights in Francophone West and Central Africa
☀️ Africa Climate Fellowship 2024
📝 The Africa Climate Fellowship 2024 is designed to support African professionals in climate-related fields. The fellowship aims to build capacity, foster research and innovation, and encourage policy development in climate change mitigation and adaptation across the African continent.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Climate Change in Africa: How can capacity building and research in climate fields impact Africa's response to climate change?
Innovation and Policy Development: What role do professionals play in driving climate policy and innovation in Africa?
Sustainable Practices: How can fellowships like this contribute to sustainable environmental practices in Africa?
🔗Africa Climate Fellowship 2024
⌨️ MEST Entrepreneurship Training Program
📝 The MEST Entrepreneurship Training Program, hosted by Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST), is designed to equip aspiring African entrepreneurs with skills in software development, business, and communication. The program seeks to foster a new generation of successful entrepreneurs and tech startups across Africa.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Tech Entrepreneurship in Africa: How can training programs boost the tech startup ecosystem in Africa?
Skill Development: What impact does comprehensive skill training have on budding entrepreneurs?
Ecosystem Growth: How do such programs contribute to the overall growth of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Africa?