The Schmidt Marine grant aims to help great ideas for ocean technologies reach the world. In that pursuit, they invite universities, non-profit organizations, or start-up companies to apply for 12-month funding support.
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A six-month pilot programme supporting Diana Award Recipients across Africa to strengthen, sustain and scale their social action work.
The 2026 All On Off-Grid Energy Challenge invites innovative clean energy businesses and developers in Nigeria to apply for up to $1 million in funding and business support for scalable solutions that expand electricity access and empower underserved communities.
Join the CircularEconomy4Ghana Innovation Challenge and get the chance to refine, test, and scale your agri-tech solution in one of West Africa’s most dynamic ecosystems.
The Programme aims to support and scale up to 200 health and hygiene ventures founded by women and under-represented founders by 2030.
The Milken-Motsepe Prize in Circular Economy calls on scalable companies using technology to enhance circular economy practices across a variety of industries in Africa. This prize offers $2 million in total prizes, including a $1 million Grand Prize.
Over 8 months, alongside a small cohort of Pakistan's most ambitious builders, you'll strengthen your leadership. You'll gain the clarity, courage, and judgment needed to navigate growth while staying grounded in the people and communities you serve; and you'll have the opportunity to join Acumen's Foundry.
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