Grants and Awards

The Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge is an annual event that invites graduate student teams from all over the world to come up with innovative financial solutions to tackle important social and environmental issues. The main goal of the challenge is to identify and support the next generation of sustainable finance professionals. It aims to connect these emerging leaders with industry experts and promote sustainability in graduate schools worldwide. Since its inception, the challenge has attracted over 2,500 students from more than 100 academic institutions across the globe. Some of the standout ideas have included providing working capital loans to beekeepers to expand their operations and promote biodiversity conservation, creating

The Misk Accelerator program, established in 2019, aims to empower seed-stage tech startups through a 3-month zero equity accelerator program. This program is designed to help these startups scale their ventures to the next stages. Since its inception, the Misk Accelerator has successfully supported 153 startups across 8 cohorts. In the upcoming 9th cohort, a select group of 20 startups will have the opportunity to participate in a 12-week hybrid program. This program will provide them with valuable mentorship, resources, and tools to accelerate their growth and expansion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The program offers a unique hybrid experience, combining both in-person and virtual sessions. The physical sessions

The Abertis Foundation and Beyond Roads-Abertis Innovation is excited to announce the launch of the first open call for international submissions through the Drone Challenge. Challenge How can we take the use of drones and their embedded technology to the next level in order to further enhance the operations and maintenance of high-capacity roads? Use Case 01 We are looking for solutions that can enhance the operational activities of high-capacity roads in areas such as traffic management, road operation support, rapid response to emergencies, and dealing with adverse weather events on highways. – Improve traffic management on roads – Provide better support for road operations – Enable quick response to

Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 GIST Business Incubation Program. The GIST (Global Innovation Through Science and Technology) program is designed to support startups that are eager to elevate their innovations to the next level. By participating in this program, you will have access to valuable resources such as mentoring, U.S. market expertise, and comprehensive business model training. Benefits If you are accepted into the program, you will receive a stipend to cover your expenses, including travel. VentureWell will cover your living expenses and incubator fees, ensuring that you can fully focus on your entrepreneurial journey. Additionally, you will receive a monthly stipend to assist with other costs

Are you an entrepreneur running a startup and seeking an exciting opportunity? Look no further than the Energie AG Innovation Challenge with an opportunity for a €50,000 funding! This challenge offers you the chance to tackle real problems in the industry and contribute to a more efficient and sustainable future. This year’s Startup Innovation Challenge is centered around these topics: energy, robotics, AI, and automation. The goal for each challenge is to develop a Proof of Concept (PoC) that showcases innovative solutions and technologies. By participating, you’ll have access to extensive data, expert knowledge, and the opportunity to secure funding of up to €50,000 for your PoC. If your solution

The World Press Photo Contest is an annual event that recognizes and celebrates the best photojournalism and documentary photography from the past year. It is judged by an international independent jury. Benefits The best part is that entering the contest is completely free! If you win, your work will be included in our annual traveling exhibition, which is seen by over 4 million visitors in more than 80 cities worldwide. Your photos will also be published on our website and social platforms, reaching over 2 million followers. Additionally, you will be included in our yearbook. As a winner, you will receive €1,000 for each of the 24 regional winners and

Startups can apply to Y Combinator for their Winter 2024 investment cycle. It is scheduled for January to March of 2024. We are still accepting applications until the batch begins in early January, even though the deadline for timely applications was October 13. In person, the batch will take place in San Francisco. Regarding YC application Please submit your application online if you would want to apply. October 13 was the cutoff date for applications received on time. Although the deadline has passed, applications are still being accepted until the batch begins. Those who applied prior to the cutoff date will receive a response by November 17. We will still review

The GSK Africa Open Lab is seeking applications from early-career African scientists who are interested in conducting research on infectious diseases. The lab is specifically looking for proposals that contribute to the understanding of infectious disease epidemiology, prevention, and control. They are also interested in proposals that address gaps in knowledge and improve access to medicines and vaccines for infectious diseases in Africa. To be eligible, applicants must demonstrate how their research will address specific health needs and engage with stakeholders to bring about changes in health policy and practice. The research project can involve population-based or clinical studies, as well as laboratory-based analysis of field or clinical samples. However,

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Regional Leadership Centres (RLCs) are actively promoting the use of environmentally friendly technologies to address the energy crisis in Africa. In collaboration with Power Africa, the RLCs are launching a design challenge specifically for women alumni who are working in the energy sector. If you’re interested, we encourage you to apply for the 12-week program, which will be conducted online starting in the first quarter of 2024. The program will provide a practical online curriculum focused on green energy, sustainability, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through this curriculum, participants will learn how to develop innovative solutions for the design challenge using the Empathise,

Every year, KidsRights International Children’s Peace Prize for Individuals improving children’s rights recognizes a child who bravely advocates for children’s rights by awarding them the prestigious International Children’s Peace Prize. The winner will receive: 1. The “Nkosi” statuette, symbolizing a child who ignites change in the world. 2. The “Desmond Tutu study and care fund” to support the child’s education. 3. A project fund of €100,000, invested by KidsRights in children’s rights projects closely aligned with the winner’s area of work. Moreover, winning the International Children’s Peace Prize provides the winner with a global platform to promote their important work. Nomination Requirements: To nominate a child, please note the following

Applications for the Vickie Remoe Prize for Journalism and New Media in 2024 are now being accepted. Eligibility: Citizens of Sierra Leone must reside there. Applications from women and people with disabilities are encouraged. Vickie Remoe Prize honors outstanding, unique, and creative new media content makers and up-and-coming journalists. Winners are chosen by the Vickie Remoe Prize Board. Annually, the winners will be declared in April. Prizes Each year, the following prizes in journalism and new media will be given out. News writing, photography, television broadcasting, and content production are the four categories. Male and female applicants will share the number of awards in each category. If no man or

Discover your academic potential by participating in the OxBright Essay Competition. This competition is specifically designed for talented individuals aged 15-18, aiming to push you beyond the boundaries of your school curriculum and encourage you to contemplate the future of your chosen subject. Embrace the opportunity to think outside the box, challenge yourself, and distinguish yourself from others when it’s time to apply for university. The OxBright Essay Competition provides you with a platform to explore the future, surpass the limitations of your school syllabus, and examine your subject from a broader perspective. As a bonus, all shortlisted participants will have the chance to attend one of our Online Conferences

The Better Workplaces Challenge Cup (BWCC) by SHRMLabs, powered by SHRM, is a global competition that seeks to find the most innovative and game-changing ideas and solutions that address the most critical challenges faced by workplaces. Do you have what it takes to participate? Join the BWCC Startup track, a three-round hybrid pitch competition that aims to identify WorkplaceTech startups that are revolutionizing the way we work. Startups will showcase their technologies in front of HR experts, business leaders, and SHRM members, with a chance to win $50,000 and take their business to the next level. The first round will begin in March 2024, consisting of five segments focused on

Utilize your creative abilities and expertise to pioneer groundbreaking technologies that will contribute to a sustainable future. Our FINISH Mondial Annual Sanitation Hackathon (SanTech hackathon) is back for its fourth year, and this time we are addressing the challenges of greywater recycling for sustainable agriculture and kitchen gardening. The objective of the “Greywater Recycling for Sustainable Agriculture and Kitchen Gardening” hackathon is to encourage technological innovation and provide solutions for the treatment and recycling of greywater from households. These solutions will support sustainable agriculture and kitchen gardening practices. Greywater, which typically consists of wastewater from sinks, showers, laundry, and baths, can be a valuable resource when treated properly. By repurposing