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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.

Discover five (5) unique opportunities for young founders and scientists. Deadlines are between June and August 2026.

The $15,000 Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge is designed to support young, impact-driven entrepreneurs and innovators who are creating solutions to social and environmental challenges.

The ₦2,000,000 Climate and Health Challenge by The Dawn Project is a global creative competition that explores the link between climate change and human health through writing, art, design, and music.

The Wildlife Acoustics Grant Program is an international funding initiative designed to support wildlife monitoring, ecological research, and conservation science through access to specialized acoustic recording technology and software.

The $10,000 STREETS Global Awards recognize outstanding social enterprises and initiatives creating measurable social impact in the global hospitality and tourism sector.

Explore seven unique upcoming opportunities for researchers in various sectors. Deadlines are between May and August 2026

Eight unique opportunities are available for not-for-profit organizations. Deadlines are between May and August 2026

The Mérieux Foundation offers small grants of up to €5,000 to support local initiatives focused on combating infectious diseases in developing countries, with a particular emphasis on maternal and child health.

The €1,500 Jana Robeyst Trust Fund is a conservation-focused grant program that supports early-career researchers working to protect endangered mammals in Sub-Saharan Africa.