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The Dawn Project Climate & Health Challenge

The Dawn Project is excited to announce the Dawn Project Climate & Health Challenge 2026, a creative competition designed to inspire individuals to explore the connection between climate action and human wellbeing. The competition is open to all ages and offers exciting cash prizes for outstanding entries.
Organization: The Dawn Project
Location: Global
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Apply By: August 31, 2026
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incubator / bizdev

Google Africa AI Lab

Selected startups will receive early access to cutting-edge models from Google DeepMind (such as Gemini, Gemma, and Veo) to experiment with commercial use cases, before the models are released to the general market. Additionally, teams receive hands-on technical mentorship and go-to-market support from Google Research, other Google teams globally, and VCs including 4DX Ventures, Norrsken22, Novastar Ventures, and Ventures Platform. Some participants may also be eligible for funding from Google AI Futures Fund and these leading VCs.
Organization: Google Labs
Location: Africa
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Apply By: August 31, 2026
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RFP / BizDev

Grand Challenge: Multiplex Platforms to Assess Indicators of Micronutrient Status, Inflammation and Infectious Disease

Although combined immunological measurement of several micronutrient biomarkers has been demonstrated, current methods still have important limitations. This challenge is structured around two alternatives, a minimum-scope approach and an optimistic-scope approach. Awards depend on the alternative proposed.
Organization: Gates Foundation
Location: low- and middle-income countries
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Apply By: September 8, 2026
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accelerator / bizdev

2027 MORE HEALTH for Africa Program

Through incubation, acceleration, and catalytic funding, the program empowers high-impact social enterprises to scale their solutions and deliver sustainable healthcare to underserved communities.
Organization: Villgro Africa, Boehringer Ingelheim
Location: Africa
Opportunity Type:
Apply By: September 10, 2026
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Digital Inclusion Fund

IFC's Digital Inclusion Fund Provides growth capital to companies expanding digital payments, broadband access, and inclusive financial services to unbanked populations.
Organization: IFC
Location: Global
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Apply By: September 15, 2026
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