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funding / bizdev
If you’re a young founder leading a project or startup with a focus on social impact – our Global Innovation Challenge is for you.
Organization: Social Shifters
Location & Eligibility: Young social impact founders between 18 - 30 years old
Opportunity Type:
Apply By:
08/29/2025
competition / bizdev
The Bharat Livelihood Challenge is a virtual startup hackathon organized by IIMA Ventures in collaboration with Apna, focused on solving India’s most pressing challenges. Funding Support of up to $50,000 per selected startup*
Organization: IIMA Ventures in collaboration with Apna
Location: Bharat
Opportunity Type:
Apply By:
08/30/2025
RFP / BizDev
Grant recipients become National Geographic Explorers, will join the Explorer Community, and will be eligible for future learning, capacity building, and networking opportunities.
Organization: National Geographic, Pepsi Co
Location: Global
Opportunity Type:
Apply By:
08/30/2025
funding / bizdev
Through this transformative initiative, SIF is equipping participants with the skills, tools, and networks needed to scale their impact-driven and sustainable businesses.
Organization: Sahara Group Foundation
Location: Africa
Opportunity Type:
Apply By:
08/31/2025
accelerator / bizdev
Supported by Visa Foundation, the UN Women Care and Climate Entrepreneurship Accelerator seeks to create new and improved livelihood opportunities for women in the Asia-Pacific region by supporting women-owned and diverse small enterprises operating in the Care Economy, Green Economy, and the intersection of both.
Organization: Gender Action Lab
Location: Asia-Pacific
Opportunity Type:
Apply By:
08/31/2025
RFP / BizDev
Grants of up to $300,000 will be awarded to selected projects, alongside an opportunity to get access to a support network of mentors, training and community of practice.
Organization: Klarna
Location: Global
Opportunity Type:
Apply By:
08/31/2025

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