With a prize pool of US $1 million, four winners are able to use the award to support the development, continuation, and scaling of their work.
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Supports NGOs with catalytic grant funding and acceleration support to unlock private capital for climate and gender equality initiatives in the Indo-Pacific.
Startup founders from around the world are invited to apply for Y Combinator Fall 2026 Batch at YC's campus in San Francisco. They will invest in companies as soon as they are accepted.
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.
Three winners are selected through a rigorous process and receive both capital up to $200,000, and hands-on acceleration support to bring their solutions to market.
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.
The iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE supports projects that contribute to improving our society. If you work towards achieving one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, your project is eligible.
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