Funding Friday
What day is it? Friday!
This week, we’re spotlighting exciting global opportunities and innovations driving change. From partnerships tackling climate challenges 🌱 to accelerator programs boosting AI-driven cybersecurity solutions 💻, there's a wealth of transformative initiatives shaping the future. We also dive into grants supporting women’s health and feminist leadership, showcasing how impactful programs can create sustainable, inclusive growth. Don't miss out on the latest calls for applications—whether you're innovating in tech, social justice, or environmental governance, there's something here for everyone!
Have a great weekend everyone,
Jesse
Global
☀️ Partnerships Working on Climate Mitigation & Adaptation Solutions
📝 The P4G (Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030) invites applications from partnerships focused on climate mitigation and adaptation solutions. This call aims to support initiatives that create scalable and impactful solutions addressing climate challenges, with a focus on fostering public-private partnerships. P4G seeks projects that align with sustainable development goals (SDGs), promote inclusive growth, and advance green technologies in emerging markets.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Climate Mitigation and Adaptation: How can public-private partnerships accelerate climate mitigation and adaptation in emerging markets?
Scaling Green Technologies: What innovative solutions can be scaled to address climate challenges while promoting sustainable development?
Global Climate Action: How can initiatives like P4G help countries meet their climate commitments while fostering economic resilience?
🔗 P4G 2024 - Call for Partnerships Working on Climate Mitigation & Adaptation Solutions
💻 Growth Academy: AI for Cybersecurity
📝 The Growth Academy: AI for Cybersecurity 2024 invites AI startups working in the cybersecurity domain to apply for this specialized accelerator program. The academy focuses on providing startups with the tools, mentorship, and resources needed to scale their AI-driven cybersecurity solutions. The program offers insights into market opportunities, access to industry experts, and networking opportunities to help participants grow their businesses and enhance their technological impact.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
AI and Cybersecurity: How can AI be leveraged to tackle the evolving threats in cybersecurity and improve global security infrastructures?
Supporting Startups: What role do accelerator programs play in helping startups scale their innovative solutions in industries like cybersecurity?
Future of Cybersecurity: How can AI-driven solutions revolutionize the way businesses and governments address cybersecurity challenges in the digital age?
🔗 Growth Academy: AI for Cybersecurity 2024 - Call for Applications
📚 Innovation Grant Program Window 2
📝 The Innovation Grant Program Window 2 is now open for applications from organizations working on innovative solutions to key development challenges. This program focuses on projects that use technology, innovative methods, or partnerships to tackle issues related to education, healthcare, economic development, and sustainability. The goal is to provide funding and support to organizations that demonstrate impactful and scalable solutions, particularly in underserved regions.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Innovation for Development: How can innovative approaches and technologies drive sustainable solutions to global challenges in areas like education and healthcare?
Scalability of Solutions: What strategies can organizations employ to scale their solutions to reach more people and create a broader impact in underserved communities?
Partnerships for Change: How can partnerships between different sectors—public, private, and nonprofit—enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of development solutions?
🔗 Innovation Grant Program Window 2 - Call for Applications
🌳 Climate Democracy Accelerator Program
📝 The Climate Democracy Accelerator Program 2024 is open for applications, offering support to initiatives that empower communities to address climate change through democratic participation. The program seeks innovative solutions that integrate climate action with social justice, enabling local populations to have a voice in climate-related decisions. Projects focusing on sustainable agriculture, food systems, and community-led environmental governance are encouraged to apply.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Climate and Democracy: How can community-driven democratic participation shape climate policies and foster more sustainable, equitable solutions?
Linking Climate Action with Social Justice: How can projects that integrate climate action with social justice promote more inclusive and effective responses to environmental challenges?
Empowering Local Communities: What role do local communities play in driving climate action and sustainable practices, particularly in food systems and environmental governance?
🔗 Climate Democracy Accelerator Program 2024 - Call for Applications
🙋🏾♀️ Women's Health Program
📝 The Action for Women's Health Program 2024 is now accepting applications from organizations working to improve women’s health globally. This program provides funding to initiatives that address critical health issues such as reproductive health, maternal care, and gender-based violence. The program aims to empower women by improving access to healthcare and advocating for health equity, especially in underserved communities.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Women’s Health and Empowerment: How can improving access to healthcare for women in underserved communities lead to greater gender equality and empowerment?
Addressing Health Inequities: What innovative solutions can organizations develop to tackle the root causes of health disparities for women, especially in low-income regions?
Advocacy for Women’s Health: How can health programs effectively advocate for policy changes that promote long-term improvements in women's health and well-being?
🔗 Open Call: Action for Women's Health Program 2024 - Call for Applications
🗣️ HMGCC Co-Creation Challenge for Secure Speech
📝 The HMGCC Secure Speech Challenge invites innovators, industry professionals, and academic organizations to develop acoustic solutions for soundproofing government workspaces. Applicants will create materials that can dampen sound by at least 45 dB in small rooms. The project lasts 12 weeks, with funding up to £60,000 for individual organizations or £120,000 for consortia. The challenge is focused on retrofitting offices to meet government security standards.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Enhancing Secure Communication: How can secure speech technologies address growing privacy concerns and improve the security of voice communication in critical sectors?
Innovation in Speech Technology: What role does collaboration between innovators and organizations like the HMGCC play in advancing secure speech technologies?
Addressing Cybersecurity Challenges: How can speech security solutions help mitigate cybersecurity threats in today’s highly connected world?
🔗 HMGCC Co-Creation Challenge for Secure Speech 2024 - Call for Applications
Asia Pacific
🎨 ILHAM Art Show- Malaysia
📝 The ILHAM Art Show 2025 invites artists from Malaysia to submit their work for this prestigious contemporary art exhibition. The art show provides a platform for Malaysian artists to showcase their creativity and explore new ideas, pushing the boundaries of contemporary art. Selected artists will have the opportunity to exhibit their work at the ILHAM Gallery in Kuala Lumpur, gaining recognition and exposure in the Malaysian and international art scenes.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Supporting Contemporary Art: How can platforms like the ILHAM Art Show help elevate the work of emerging and established artists in Malaysia?
Cultural Expression through Art: How can contemporary art be used to express social, cultural, and political narratives in today's world?
Global Exposure for Local Artists: What impact does exhibiting in prestigious art shows have on an artist's career and global visibility?
🔗 ILHAM Art Show 2025 (Malaysia) - Call for Entries
👩🏽💻 Google for Startups Accelerator Program- Singapore
📝 The Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First in Singapore is a three-month program designed to help early-stage startups build and scale AI-powered solutions. The program offers mentorship, support from Google experts, and access to AI tools and resources. It targets startups across Southeast Asia looking to apply artificial intelligence in transformative ways, providing technical guidance, product design expertise, and business development assistance.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Tech Solutions for Complex Challenges: How can startup accelerator programs like Google’s help Southeast Asian tech startups scale solutions for regional and global challenges?
Leveraging Google's Expertise: What role does access to technical expertise and mentorship play in the development and scaling of innovative startups?
Regional Growth in Tech: How can Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem benefit from accelerator programs that foster innovation and growth in local startups?
🔗 Google for Startups Accelerator Program (Singapore) 2024 - Call for Applications
Africa
🌍 House of African Feminisms
📝 The Goethe-Institut invites Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Sub-Saharan Africa to bid for a service agreement to design and implement a feminist training program for young women (aged 18–30). The project is part of the "African Feminisms – Rights, Representation, Resources" initiative, funded by the German Federal Foreign Office. It aims to strengthen feminist leadership and advocacy, culminating in a small public event.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Feminism in Africa: How can projects that promote feminist thought and collaboration contribute to the empowerment of women and gender-diverse individuals across Africa?
Creating Inclusive Spaces: What role do inclusive feminist spaces play in advocating for gender equality and amplifying marginalized voices?
Feminist Collaboration: How can African feminists leverage collaboration to drive systemic change and challenge patriarchal structures across the continent?
🔗 Invitation to Bid: House of African Feminisms 2024 - Call for Applications
📡 SADC Media Awards
📝 The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Media Awards 2025 invites applications from media professionals in SADC member states. The awards recognize exceptional journalism that contributes to regional integration and development within the SADC region. Categories include print, radio, television, and photojournalism, with a focus on covering issues such as socio-economic development, peace, security, and regional cooperation.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Role of Journalism in Regional Integration: How can media professionals contribute to promoting regional cooperation and socio-economic development through their work?
Spotlighting Regional Issues: What role does the media play in raising awareness about key issues such as peace, security, and development in the SADC region?
Journalism for Change: How can recognition through awards like the SADC Media Awards encourage media professionals to pursue impactful journalism that drives positive change?