Southeast Asia’s premier platform for renewable technology, the ASEAN Smart Energy & Energy Storage Expo (ASEE) 2027, has opened its official call for

Through its Growth, Engagement and Resources (GEAR) grant program, the foundation aims to provide the essential financial support needed for on-the-ground

Convergence has officially opened applications for its Blended Finance Accelerator for Fund Managers (A4FM), an initiative designed to channel global capital

The application window for the Nigeria call for proposals officially closes on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 16:00 GMT.

The ISTAT Foundation has officially opened its call for applications for the 2026 Humanitarian Aid Grants, seeking to empower organizations that utilize

The International News Media Association (INMA) is officially hunting for the next generation of industry leaders to join its prestigious "30 Under 30" class.

Run on behalf of the Office for Life Sciences, the program aims to fast-track pharmaceutical, digital, and MedTech innovations that can improve recovery rates

Phileas – The Austrian Office for Contemporary Art has officially launched its call for grant applications, seeking to bring Austrian talent to the global

UArctic and the Arctic Circle have officially launched the search for the next breakthrough in climate preservation with the opening of nominations for the

The World Food Prize Foundation is launching its global search for individuals who have fundamentally changed how the world eats.

European National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) has officially launched its second "Spaces of Culture" call for proposals, targeting innovative cultural

Ekhagastiftelsen has officially opened its annual call for research applications, inviting scientists and researchers to seek financial support for projects

The World Literacy Foundation is seeking 1,000 passionate young leaders from 60 different countries to join its 2026 Youth Ambassador Program.

One Young World has joined forces with Sandoz, a leader in off-patent medicines, to launch the 2026 Sandoz Scholarship.

The United Nations Human Rights Office has officially opened the call for applications for its 2026 Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent.

MIT Solve is marking its decade-long journey by launching the 10th Anniversary Global Challenge, searching for 10 revolutionary solutions to the world’s most

The Zayed Sustainability Prize has officially launched its global call for submissions for the 2027 cycle, marking its 18th year of empowering innovators.

The Pulitzer Center is officially opening its doors to African local movements, seeking innovative proposals for its latest Africa Climate and Environment

Google has officially opened the application window for its 2026 PhD Fellowship Program, a prestigious initiative aimed at supporting graduate students who

After a few moments, she emerges, not as Hafsat, but as Havfy, a virtuoso spoken word performer (which can also be referred to as a slam poet) who is making

If you believe that International Women’s Day should be more than a momentary spotlight, do one useful thing: nominate one woman+ expert for the Quote This

The Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) has opened applications for its 2026/27 Research Development Fellowship (RDF).

By Bonface Orucho: Through trade, defense, and infrastructure, Turkey is building an enduring influence across Africa. From ports to schools, Ankara is

By Sam-Eze Chidera Ifeakanwa: Preserving cultural relics goes beyond stuffy museums and dusty books for Ijeoma Onyejekwe. The archivist, researcher and urban

The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) has officially announced its 2026 call for proposals to boost renewable energy development across the

KPMG has officially launched a call for the 2026 Female Founders in Africa Competition, inviting dynamic women entrepreneurs to scale their ventures.

Accra, Ghana is set to host the 2026 Responsible Business & Leadership Excellence Awards (RBLEA), a premier event honoring businesses and professionals

By Penda Thiam: The boutique media agency known as InfoElles is challenging norms in Senegal's male-dominated media landscape. Launched by Senegalese

Bonface Orucho: Across Africa, mining companies and governmental agencies regulating the sector are increasingly turning to each other for technical

Ericsson, in collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria and Tech Revolution Africa, has officially launched the Connect NextGen Hackathon.

The Velux Stiftung has launched its 2026 call for proposals, inviting researchers to unlock the full potential of daylight or natural light to solve complex

The American Orchid Society (AOS) has launched a global search for projects dedicated to the survival of orchids, one of the world's most diverse plant

Fundación Botín is inviting creative minds to apply for its 2026–2027 Visual Art Grants, a prestigious tradition that has supported over 200 talents since its

The Africa Institute in Sharjah has launched its 2026 open call for the Global Africa Translation Fellowship.

The European Commission is requesting proposals to develop safe, viable, and cost-effective innovations designed to solve modern challenges in organic farming.

The Mohammed Bin Salman Foundation “Misk” has officially opened enrollment for its 2026 Misk Career Essentials Program, a flagship initiative designed to

The United States’ Presidential Precinct has launched its Corporate Leaders Program, a high-level, short-term accelerator designed to propel African CEOs and

By Bonface Orucho: From South Africa’s industrial incentives to Kenya’s green number plates, a number of African governments are moving beyond pilot projects

Nature Awards has opened the application window for its 2026 "Inspiring Women in Science" program, a global initiative seeking to elevate female leaders in

RIoT has officially launched the search for its next cohort of innovators to join the RIoT Accelerator Program (RAP) for the spring 2026 cycle.

NGIF Accelerator has launched its latest "Global Gas Innovation Call," a $2 million competition designed to fast-track next-generation clean technologies for

Africa’s share of the global rare earths market is expected to reach 9% by 2035—but increased exploration could raise this contribution even further

The European Commission has officially launched a new funding call under the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme to advance gender equality

The Luxembourg House of Financial Technology (LHoFT) has opened applications for the 9th edition of "Catapult: Inclusion Africa," a program designed to scale

By Bonface Orucho: More African courts are joining the fight against female genital mutilation, playing a bigger role in efforts to challenge a practice long

The Miller Center for Global Impact at Santa Clara University has opened applications for its June 2026 accelerator cohort, inviting social entrepreneurs to

Successful edutech startups applicants will have access to financial support in the form of prototyping and user testing grants.

The Green Growth Africa Sustainability Network has opened applications for the 2025/2026 cohort of the EcoHeroes Initiative, its flagship program for young environmental innovators.