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[Closed] Changemakers for Equality from ChangemakerXchange: Capacity Building, a Regional Summit and Collaboration Funding for Young Changemakers in the Gulf, Yemen and East Africa

Tailored capacity building, a five-day in-person summit and seed funding for cross-border collaboration, for changemakers aged 18 to 35 who lead ventures or organisations tackling inequality in the Gulf, Yemen and East Africa. Applications are open now for the new cohort. Programme · ChangemakerXchange, supported by the Julius Baer Foundation · Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Yemen, Djibouti, Somalia, Sudan · General See the details and...

By 2026-10-26 10:15:01 0 2K

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[Closed] MIT Solve Global Climate Challenge, 2027 Cohort, for Technology Solutions in Climate Adaptation and Decarbonisation

A nine month programme for teams using technology to help communities live with a warming climate, or to cut the emissions that come from how we live and eat. Four areas are open: climate resilient cities, protection from climate hazards, resilient agrifood systems, and ocean and coastal systems. Open worldwide from prototype stage upwards, with funding, coaching and access to the MIT network for the teams chosen. Funding · MIT Solve · Open worldwide · Climate...

By 2026-10-24 19:13:00 0 2K

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[Closed] AJF and SDRB Somalia Business Plan Competition 2026 for Export-Oriented Ventures

A business plan competition for founders and teams with a connection to Somalia, diaspora included, who want to build a productive, export-oriented business. The winner gets seed funding to start, and every strong entry is considered for pilot investment with a path to scale. Competition · Africa Jobs Fund (Renaissance Philanthropy) and the Somali Development and Reconstruction Bank · Somalia · General See the details and how to apply A curated summary — always...

By 2026-10-20 09:15:01 0 2K

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[Closed] UNDP Tunisia Innovation Competition: Sustainable Alternatives to Single-Use Plastic for Tunisian SMEs and Startups

A national innovation competition from Tunisia's Ministry of Environment and UNDP, under the Global Plastics Innovation Programme, backing one SME or startup with a working alternative to single-use plastic. The winner gets implementation funding and institutional support for a six-month project, and women- and youth-led firms are strongly encouraged. Competition · United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Tunisia with Tunisia's Ministry of Environment · Tunisia...

By 2026-10-18 11:15:01 0 2K

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[Closed] Changemakers for Youth, Second Cohort: Capacity Building, a Regional Summit and Collaboration Funding for Young Social Entrepreneurs in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine and Tunisia

A ChangemakerXchange programme, backed by the Drosos Foundation, for leaders aged 18 to 35 running social or environmental ventures that build the skills and agency of young people. It offers tailored capacity building, an in-person summit and seed funding for cross-border collaborations. Programme · ChangemakerXchange, supported by the Drosos Foundation · Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Tunisia · General See the details and how to apply A curated summary...

By 2026-10-16 09:15:01 0 1K

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[Closed] UNDP Libya Call for Proposals: A National NGO to Deliver Legal Aid Services

UNDP in Libya is looking for a national non-governmental organisation to deliver legal aid services. Proposals are submitted through UNDP's Quantum supplier portal, where the full terms of reference and requirements are published. Funding · United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Libya · Libya · General See the details and how to apply A curated summary — always read the official call on the organiser's own site before applying. Terms and dates can...

By 2026-10-16 06:30:01 0 1K

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[Closed] UNICEF Femtech Ventures: Equity-Free Funding for Open-Source Health Technology Serving Women and Girls

Early- and growth-stage companies using AI, machine learning, blockchain or data science to improve the health, wellbeing and safety of women and girls can apply to join the second Femtech Ventures cohort. Selected companies receive equity-free funding, a year of technical mentorship and access to UNICEF's network, on condition that their solution is open source. Funding · UNICEF Venture Fund · Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon,...

By 2026-10-14 09:15:02 0 748

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[Closed] EQUALS in Tech Awards 2027 for Initiatives Closing the Gender Digital Divide

International recognition from the EQUALS Global Partnership, whose founding partners include ITU and UN Women, for ongoing programmes that bring women and girls into technology safely and on equal terms. Free to enter and open worldwide to NGOs, social enterprises, startups and public bodies. Competition · EQUALS Global Partnership (ITU, UN Women, ITC, GSMA, United Nations University) · Open worldwide · General See the details and how to apply A curated summary...

By 2026-10-11 12:00:02 0 651

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[Closed] WISE EdTech Accelerator, 2027 Cohort, for Early-Stage Education Technology Startups

A year-long accelerator from WISE in Doha for for-profit edtech startups that are past the MVP stage and already selling. Founders get one-to-one coaching, expert masterclasses and investor access, through an international track open worldwide or a local track for startups entering Qatar. Programme · WISE (World Innovation Summit for Education), Doha · Qatar, Open worldwide · General See the details and how to apply A curated summary — always read the official...

By 2026-10-09 09:15:01 0 995

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[Closed] Hamburg Sustainability Conference Youth Ambassador Programme 2027 for Young Sustainability Leaders from the Global South

A fully funded place as a Youth Ambassador at the Hamburg Sustainability Conference, with a preparatory roundtable series beforehand, for young people already leading sustainability work in their communities. Open to nationals and residents of Global South countries, which covers most of the Arab region. Programme · Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC) · Open worldwide · General See the details and how to apply A curated summary — always read the official call...

By 2026-10-08 09:15:01 0 958

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[Closed] NetHope Humanitarian AI Research Fellowship for Mid-Career Researchers and Practitioners

A short, part-time research fellowship for people who want to work out how artificial intelligence can be used responsibly in humanitarian and nonprofit work. Fully remote and open internationally, with two streams - one on how organisations adopt and govern AI, one on the technical side of local, offline and low-connectivity deployment - and a small cohort working with a stipend and guidance from NetHope's specialists. Programme · NetHope · Open worldwide ·...

By 2026-10-07 10:41:20 0 949

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[Closed] UNDP Iraq Pre-Qualification of Civil Society Organisations as Implementing Partners

UNDP Iraq is pre-qualifying Iraqi civil society organisations and NGOs to join its pool of implementing partners for future projects. This is a procurement process run through UNDP's Quantum supplier portal, not a grant, but it is a common route to UNDP partnership funding. Opportunity · United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Iraq · Iraq · General See the details and how to apply A curated summary — always read the official call on the organiser's own...

By 2026-10-07 10:12:09 0 906

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[Closed] UNDP Lebanon Call for Proposals from Civil Society Organisations to Strengthen Policy Dialogue on Solutions

A UNDP grant call for civil society organisations in Lebanon to strengthen national policy dialogue on solutions. The full terms of reference and eligibility rules are in the call documents on UNDP's procurement portal, and proposals go in through UNDP's Quantum supplier platform. Funding · United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Lebanon · Lebanon · General See the details and how to apply A curated summary — always read the official call on the...

By 2026-10-07 10:12:08 0 993

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[Closed] DarE Startup Programme from Dar Ventures and Plug and Play for Built Environment Technology Founders

A hybrid startup programme for founders building technology for architecture, engineering, construction, real estate and infrastructure, including sustainability and climate solutions. Selected startups get access to Dar's industry experts, tailored mentoring and introductions to regional and international investors. Programme · Dar Ventures (venture capital arm of Dar), delivered by Plug and Play · MENA region · General See the details and how to apply A curated...

By 2026-10-07 10:12:08 0 998

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[Closed] MIT Solve 2027 Global Climate Challenge for Climate Adaptation and Low-Carbon Solutions

MIT Solve is looking for technology-based solutions that help communities adapt to heat, flood, drought and wildfire, or that make cities, food systems and coastlines more resilient. Open to for-profit and non-profit teams with a working prototype or beyond; selected teams receive a grant and a nine-month support programme. Competition · MIT Solve (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) · Open worldwide · Climate adaptation See the details and how to apply A curated...

By 2026-10-07 09:30:01 0 892

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[Closed] AfCFTA Digital Innovation Challenge, Second Edition, for African Innovators and Startups

The AfCFTA Secretariat wants digital solutions that help small and medium businesses trade...

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[Closed] Women in Tech Accelerator in Egypt from the Standard Chartered Foundation

An accelerator for early-stage, women-led technology startups registered and operating in Egypt,...

By 2026-08-28 09:30:01 0 571

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Youth Ecopreneur Programme, New Edition, from the International Trade Centre and the UNCCD G20 Global Land Initiative

A global bootcamp and accelerator for young founders running registered green businesses in land...

By 2026-10-21 06:21:49 0 2K

Assessing Jordan’s Potential as a Middle East Business and ICT Base

This report assesses Jordan’s potential as a Middle East business and ICT base,...

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[Closed] UNICEF Femtech Ventures: Equity-Free Funding for Open-Source Health Technology Serving Women and Girls

Early- and growth-stage companies using AI, machine learning, blockchain or data science to...

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