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The ₦52.5 million National Automation Prize (NAP) challenges Nigerian innovators to develop practical solutions in automation, artificial intelligence, robotics, smart manufacturing and industrial technology.

The $12,000 Zonta Amelia Earhart Fellowship supports women pursuing Ph.D./doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering and space sciences.

The ₦10 Billion TETFund National Research Fund Grant is inviting eligible researchers in Nigerian public tertiary institutions to submit research proposals addressing national development priorities.

The Engineering X Skills for Safety Impact Grants support organisations and consortia with up to £50,000 to scale engineering skills, strengthen safety practices, and build partnerships that reduce engineering-related risks.

Explore more than $30M (₦39B) in grants, prizes, fellowships, and seed funding available this September 2026.

The $118,000 Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) Linus Pauling Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027 is designed for the next generation of scientists and engineers who will push the boundaries of science to world-recognized discoveries.

The ₦10,000,000 NESI Innovation Challenge seeks innovative ideas and solutions capable of addressing challenges within Nigeria’s electricity supply industry

The £50,000 prize supports African innovators developing scalable engineering solutions that address local challenges while improving livelihoods and driving economic development.

The $10,000 Climate Tech Fellowship is a six-month hybrid program by The New York Climate Exchange that supports early-stage innovators developing energy technologies for climate adaptation and urban resilience.

The £25,000 Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR) scheme aims to increase the knowledge and awareness in UK universities of cutting edge industrial science, research and innovation.