The Livability Challenge: Decarbonisation seeks disruptive deep-tech solutions that provide scalable and impactful solutions to reduce carbon emissions across diverse industries.
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The Livability Challenge 2026: Cool Earth is seeking groundbreaking innovations that specifically address the challenges posed by climate-induced extreme weather conditions.
The IKI Large Grants address current challenges in climate change mitigation, adaptation to the impacts of climate change and biodiversity conservation every year. One to two projects per priority will be selected. The funding volume provided by the IKI can range from 5 to 20 million euros per project, depending on the thematic and country priority.
CIMSME Fintech Challenge aims to discover, develop and scale innovative Fintech Solution that empower Startups and MSMEs in getting timely and adequate finance from formal sector with preparation of Bankable Business Project Report and Financial Projections.
UNCDF, under the Pro-Congo programme, is seeking Expressions of Interest from private enterprises operating in selected countries in the Congo Basin region (the Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, Gabon, Cameroon) to access blended financing and technical assistance for nature-positive, deforestation-free, and climate-resilient business models. Applicants may request support ranging from USD 250,000 to USD 1,500,000.
The CFC welcomes applications from SMEs, cooperatives, social enterprises, NGOs, and public or private sector entities that are based or have active operations in one of the 101 CFC member countries, with projects that enhance smallholder livelihoods and drive inclusive local development. The maximum funding amount is USD 1.5 million for regular projects, and up to USD 300,000 under the Fast-Track procedure.
This competition seeks to showcase real-world stories related to entrepreneurship in emerging markets by transforming them into valuable teaching resources for business schools worldwide. Winning cases receive cash prizes and the opportunity to be professionally published/distributed via WDI Publishing.
Niger Delta Digital Summit welcomes solutions in fintech, agritech, health tech, edtech, e-commerce, and green tech.
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