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UNICEF Venture Fund

UNICEF Venture Fund calls on startups developing frontier tech solutions for children at the intersection of climate and health to join its Climate Ventures cohort. We are offering up to US$100,000 in equity-free funding for early-stage and ready-to-deploy technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and blockchain.
Organization: UNICEF
Location: Global
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Apply By: May 17, 2026
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Agri-Business Facility for Africa (ABF) Window 2

The Agribusiness e-Academy is offering you a free, step-by-step learning pathway that helps young and emerging agripreneurs build a viable, climate-smart business concept and have a chance to win 2000€ or mentoring or tablet/laptop.
Organization: GIZ / European Union
Location: Africa
Opportunity Type:
Apply By: May 31, 2026
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D-Prize: Funding Ambitious Poverty-Alleviation Ventures

D-Prize is a grant-funded nonprofit targeting extreme poverty. They seed social impact organizations that otherwise wouldn’t exist. Most founders in low-and-middle income countries don’t have access to startup capital, and they provide philanthropic seed support so their ventures, NGOs, & charities can launch.
Organization: D-Prize
Location: Global
Opportunity Type:
Apply By: June 7, 2026
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competition / bizdev

The Regional Awards of the Cartier Women’s Initiative

The Regional Awards of the Cartier Women’s Initiative are looking for women-owned and women-led impact-driven businesses. Entrepreneurs across all sectors and geographies are encouraged to apply to receive financial, human and social capital. The first-place awardee will receive $100,000.
Organization: Cartier Women's Initiative
Location: Global
Opportunity Type:
Apply By: June 16, 2026
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Patagonia Finance

Patagonia supports environmental organizations with bold agendas, a focus on action, and a commitment to long-term change. The amounts to be allocated are variable and depend on multiple factors, but are generally between USD 8,000 and USD 12,000.
Organization: Patagonia
Location: Germany, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, South Korea, Denmark, Spain, United States, France, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Norway, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Sweden and Switzerland
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Apply By: July 31, 2026
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Bettering Human Lives Foundation

The foundation provides low-interest loans to small/mid-size entrepreneurs/businesses seeking to grow their businesses in LPG last-mile distribution or LPG cookstove manufacturing.
Organization: Bettering Human Lives Foundation (BHLF)
Location: Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria (Niger Delta), and Zambia
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Apply By: December 31, 2027
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