HiiL, the Hague Institute for Innovation of Law, is running a two-day justice innovation hackathon in Beirut under the patronage of Lebanon's Ministry of Justice, with the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Berytech. Multidisciplinary teams work on a real challenge set by the Ministry: helping people navigate a Lebanese civil-court procedure. Teams of three to five are prioritised and each needs legal and technology skills, but no coding is required. Cash prizes for the three winning...

A remote fellowship from the Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa for professionals shaping data governance, digital policy and AI across government, industry, research and civil society. Fellows join virtual masterclasses with sector experts to build skills for Africa's emerging data governance landscape. Programme · Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa (CSEA) · Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Sudan, Somalia, Tunisia, Djibouti, Comoros...

A four week online course from the ITU Academy and UNDP for people working on digital policy, ICT and governance in developing countries. Places are limited and fully covered, and each participant finishes with a draft impact assessment and mitigation plan for a real AI or data governance case in their own institution. Programme · ITU Academy and the United Nations Development Programme · Open worldwide · General See the details and how to apply A curated summary...

Microgrants for grassroots collectives, community-led movements and civil society coalitions in the Global South that build civic engagement projects around published Pulitzer Center-supported reporting on ocean health, rainforest degradation, or the intersection of climate and labour. Community organising, creative formats and public dialogue all qualify. Applicants need a track record of civic engagement work and the capacity to manage a grant from an international organisation. Funding...

Cash prizes plus mentoring, training and media visibility for women-founded ventures at seed stage, across five thematic areas from sustainability, environment and mobility to social innovation, technology and impact-driven design. The call is open worldwide with no geographic restriction, so founders based in MENA can enter, and applications are accepted in English or Spanish. Competition · Tara for Women · Open worldwide · General See the details and how to apply A...

The Geneva Centre for Security Policy recognises groundbreaking work addressing pressing global security challenges, whether a new initiative, a technological innovation, a research publication or an institutional achievement. Entries are open to individuals and organisations in any country and any sector, and the first-place laureate receives a cash award and a certificate of excellence. Competition · Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) · Open worldwide · General...

A fully funded fellowship for women already working in cybersecurity anywhere in Africa, including the Arab League states of North Africa, who want to specialise in securing AI systems. Fellows get advanced SANS training, hands on labs and a path to industry certifications, at no cost to them. Programme · Cybersafe Foundation, in partnership with the SANS Institute · Algeria, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Somalia, Sudan, Tunisia · General See the...

An international open call from Ecoembes and its open innovation centre TheCircularLab, matching startups with more than thirty companies across the packaging value chain. Four tracks cover circular materials and ecodesign, reuse and refill models, sorting and recovery of complex packaging, and digital tracking of reusable systems, with finalists pitching at a closing event in Madrid. Competition · Ecoembes and TheCircularLab · Open worldwide · Circular economy See the...

Awards for African scientists, extension specialists and educators who run training, communication and outreach work that helps farmers take up better soil fertility and nutrient management. Priority goes to nutrient and water management in drylands, soil health diagnostics, precision farming and farmer led on farm innovation. Funding · African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI) · Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Mauritania, Somalia, Djibouti, Comoros · Agri...

The first UN Youth Townhall will bring over a thousand young people together with governments, United Nations entities, civil society and the private sector in Heidelberg, Germany, to turn dialogue on youth priorities into concrete commitments. Selection favours applicants active in grassroots organisations who have had little or no prior engagement with the UN, and a limited number of funded places is available through the same open call. Event · United Nations Youth Office ·...

An eight month training and mentoring programme, with cash awards for the finalists, for entrepreneurs whose engineering based product, technology or service tackles a local sustainable development challenge. The Academy's eligible country list runs wider than the name suggests and includes Sudan, Somalia, Djibouti, Mauritania and the Comoros. Competition · Royal Academy of Engineering · Sudan, Somalia, Djibouti, Mauritania, Comoros · General See the details and how...

A cooperative agreement to run a programme pairing Saudi institutions with United States universities and technical partners on artificial intelligence, critical minerals, cybersecurity and workforce development. Not-for-profits, civil society organisations and educational institutions may apply, and the notice states a preference for applicants with strong academic networks. Funding · U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia · Saudi Arabia · General See...