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Offers non-reimbursable financing of up to $250,000 for early-stage climate resilience pilots by startups, SMEs, and NGOs in LAC, with a submission window closing 20 December 2026.
Provides seed grants of up to $100,000 plus Azure cloud credits for global research institutions and NGOs piloting AI-driven solutions in biodiversity, climate, water, and agriculture, with a deadline of 15 December 2026.
Grants $10,000–$100,000 to African youth-led enterprises piloting climate-smart agribusiness models, with applications open until 31 December 2026.
Awards up to $150,000 to NGOs and local governments for pilot projects restoring urban and coastal ecosystems, with full proposals due 15 January 2027.
Supports transnational consortia from Nordic and Baltic institutions with up to €1 million to pilot shared research infrastructures accelerating green transition innovations, deadline 8 December 2026.
Awards up to £50,000 to civil society organisations in Commonwealth countries for pilot projects that strengthen citizen participation in climate justice and governance, with concept notes due 10 January 2027.
Invites research teams and public institutions to apply for up to €200,000 to pilot Earth observation-based services that improve climate resilience in water, agriculture, or disaster risk management, deadline 22 November 2026.
Funds up to $50,000 per project for community-led climate adaptation pilots in Small Island Developing States and Least Developed Countries, with concept notes due 31 January 2027.
The 2026 call (deadline November 5, 2026) supports early-career scientists with $150,000 per year for 5 years to conduct high-impact research at the frontiers of energy science, focused on topics such as clean energy, quantum information, and climate resilience, ideal for university and national lab pilots.
Call for scalable pilot projects that integrate inclusive financial instruments into national disaster risk management frameworks, targeting vulnerable communities in low‑ and middle‑income countries with verifiable risk reduction metrics.
Research‑to‑impact grants funding interdisciplinary pilots that enhance food system resilience to climate extremes, with emphasis on locally led adaptation, gender‑responsive design, and scalable technology solutions.
Regional call inviting pilot deployments of digital solutions—IoT, AI analytics, earth observation—that strengthen climate resilience in secondary cities, with a clear pathway to scale and co‑financing from national governments.
Competitive grant for field‑testable pilot projects that leverage digital technologies, open‑source intelligence, or participatory methods to build community‑centered early warning and violence prevention systems.
Early‑stage grant facility supporting innovative business models and partnerships that pilot decentralized renewable energy and clean mobility solutions for low‑income consumers in Africa and Asia.
Grant window for publicly backed pilot projects in developing countries that integrate green‑grey infrastructure and nature‑based engineering to protect coastal communities against sea‑level rise and storm surge.
Small‑to‑medium pilot grants for CSOs and local governments in ASEAN to implement community‑based disaster preparedness, early warning, and climate adaptation measures with Japanese technical collaboration.
Transnational research and innovation call funding pilot demonstration projects that drive transformative societal change to halt and reverse biodiversity loss, with strong 2026 policy alignment and measurable ecosystem recovery outcomes.
Awards of USD 50,000–150,000 to pilot innovative, integrated solutions that build resilience to climate change, conflict, and other shocks in vulnerable regions; deadline 11 August 2026.
2026 call to establish and implement soil health living labs (pilot areas) where researchers, farmers, foresters, and local communities jointly develop and test practices for restoring soil functions; deadline 12 September 2026.
Grants of up to USD 1 million for direct access entities (national, regional, and multilateral implementing agencies) to pilot innovative climate adaptation approaches in vulnerable developing countries; open 2026 call with a concept note deadline of 30 September 2026.
Up to €5 million per project for European cities to test and scale innovative, integrated urban development solutions addressing climate adaptation, digital transition, and social inclusion; open to municipalities and partners with a deadline of 15 October 2026.
Proof-of-concept funding up to CAD 150,000 for innovative global health pilots in low- and middle-income countries and Canada, with a focus on One Health, epidemic preparedness, and health systems resilience; deadline 18 September 2026.
New Zealand's premier fund for excellent research with transformative potential, supporting Smart Ideas (deadline 2 July 2026) and Research Programmes (16 July 2026) that include pilot projects, early-stage research, and collaborative initiatives across all disciplines.
2026 Research and Innovation Action to test pilot governance frameworks that transform food systems to be more resilient, equitable, and sustainable; open to consortia of research bodies, civil society, and local authorities with a deadline of 25 September 2026.
2026 call for pilot projects deploying large-scale, cross-sectoral adaptation solutions in European regions, targeting public authorities, research institutions, and NGOs with a deadline of 17 September 2026; proposals must demonstrate measurable resilience outcomes and replication potential.
Annual global program awarding fellowships of up to €15,000 to early-career women researchers leading pilot studies in life and environmental sciences, with a call recently opened and closing in late summer 2026.
Google.org launches a global open call funding up to $3 million for pilot projects that apply artificial intelligence to improve health outcomes in underserved communities, targeting NGOs, learning institutions, and public health bodies.
A newly opened global call for pilot projects that integrate scientific research, community engagement, and storytelling to tackle water scarcity, offering grants up to $100,000 to NGOs and academic teams.
A global open call for innovative pilot concepts that advance gender equality by bridging the digital gender divide, with seed grants up to $100,000 for early-stage solutions led by research institutions, NGOs, and social enterprises.
This fund invites NGOs and public institutions to propose pilot projects that deliver early learning and psychosocial support to young children in fragile and conflict-affected settings, with grants up to $250,000.
A competitive global prize-based call seeking pilot projects that use digital data to develop and test interventions for adolescent mental health, with grants up to £500,000 for multidisciplinary teams.
OFID launches a rapid-response grant window for pilot projects deploying off-grid renewable energy systems to power rural health clinics and schools in low-income countries, offering up to $500,000 per project.
This corporate accelerator invites consortiums of NGOs, research institutions, and tech providers to apply for a pro bono AI and hybrid cloud development program to scale food security pilots in climate-vulnerable regions.
The UAEREP 2026 solicitation, with a deadline of 31 August, invites global researchers to submit innovative rain enhancement proposals, offering up to $1.5 million per project for field-based trials and advanced cloud seeding research to address water security in arid regions.
UKRI’s Turing AI Fellowship call, open from June 2026 with a November deadline, offers five-year, £1-2 million awards for exceptional researchers to develop innovative AI technologies with tangible societal impact, including health, environment, and security.
The SNSF Sinergia programme 2026, with a submission deadline of 1 October, funds breakthrough interdisciplinary projects involving two or more applicant institutions, providing up to CHF 3 million per consortium over four years.
JST CREST 2026, with a call opening in May and a proposal deadline in September, invites ambitious, team-based basic research aiming at disruptive innovation, with international collaboration strongly encouraged across multiple strategic fields including AI, quantum, and environment.
Launched in June 2026 with a mid-September deadline, this EMFAF call funds large-scale, cross-border pilot projects that restore marine ecosystems and demonstrate circular blue economy innovations across European sea basins.
CERF’s second underfunded emergencies round for 2026, with a deadline of 15 July, provides rapid humanitarian grants to UN agencies and eligible partners for life-saving interventions in neglected crises, emphasizing time-critical and underserved populations.
This MRFF grant, with applications open as of June 2026 and a late August deadline, supports Australian-led international clinical trials that address high-burden diseases, offering up to AUD 5 million per project for collaborative, multi-country health research.
The CFI Innovation Fund 2026 competition provides large-scale infrastructure funding to Canadian research institutions, with a full proposal deadline in October 2026, enabling transformative research capacity building and national strategic alignment.
EUREKA GlobalStars opens a 2026 cooperative call for transnational joint R&D pilots between European and Indian entities, with an October deadline, advancing scalable innovations in clean energy, health, and digitalization.
This 2026 Cluster 5 call funds demonstration pilots that improve energy efficiency in the built environment and industrial processes, with a September 2026 deadline, targeting cross‑sector decarbonization pathways.
DOE’s 2026 Grid Modernization Pilot call funds community‑scale energy resilience projects, with a July 2026 deadline, targeting novel hardware/software integrations that protect critical infrastructure during extreme weather.
New Zealand’s SFF Futures programme invites pilot projects for primary sector innovation and climate resilience, with the next funding round closing in August 2026 and a focus on tangible on‑farm/ on‑water impact.
GIF’s rolling open window accepts pilot‑stage social innovations with a November 2026 cut‑off, offering flexible grants for developing-country solutions that reduce poverty and build institutional resilience.
UNHCR’s 2026 Innovation Fellowship funds community‑led livelihood pilots for displaced populations, with applications closing in July 2026, addressing the emergency‑to‑resilience continuum.
The 2026 WFP Innovation Challenge solicits pilot-ready, digital and data‑enabled solutions that strengthen food systems in fragile contexts, with a September deadline tailored to zero-hunger crisis mitigation.
SSHRC Connection Grants support knowledge mobilization and networking events for Canadian researchers, with an August 1, 2026 deadline—ideal for institutions seeking to translate social sciences and humanities research into policy and practice in a pivotal coalition-building year.
APN’s 2026 CAPaBLE programme funds pilot‑scale, collaborative research‑implementation projects on climate adaptation, resilience, and capacity building in the Asia‑Pacific region, with a 31 May 2026 deadline and grants up to US$80,000 for institutions and NGOs.
This 2026 grant cycle provides up to US$500,000 for nonprofits and research institutions piloting AI‑driven tools for climate resilience, biodiversity monitoring, or disaster early warning, with a 30 April 2026 deadline and emphasis on open data and community partnerships.
‘Experiment!’ invites unconventional, high‑risk research pilots across all disciplines with a 15 June 2026 deadline, offering up to €100,000 for 1‑year projects that would not be funded by conventional programmes, primarily open to German‑affiliated researchers with international collaboration welcome.
CCAC’s 2026 call funds pilot and scaling projects in developing countries that reduce black carbon, methane, and HFCs, with a 30 May 2026 deadline, open to governments, NGOs, and research bodies, offering up to US$500,000 per project.
The 2026 WISE Awards recognise and fund six innovative education projects worldwide that have demonstrated measurable impact, with a 15 May 2026 deadline and a US$20,000 prize, intensively sought by NGOs and educational institutions seeking global visibility.
MIT Solve’s 2026 open innovation platform invites pilot‑stage solutions in Learning, Climate, Health, and Economic Prosperity, with a 1 May 2026 deadline, offering over US$1 million in prize funding and bespoke support for selected innovators.
This open‑source technology pilot fund finances early‑stage, for‑profit startups and NGOs that build digital solutions for climate resilience and child‑focused adaptation, with a 15 May 2026 deadline and equity‑free investment up to US$100,000.
The 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize offers US$1 million per category for pilot‑ready, scalable solutions in health, food, energy, water, and climate action, with a deadline of 11 June 2026, targeting NGOs, SMEs, and non‑profits worldwide.
An elite, high‑impact funding track for large interdisciplinary research consortia tackling Qatar’s grand challenges in water security, artificial intelligence, and precision health, with a pre‑proposal deadline of 1 August 2026 and a maximum grant of QAR 6 million.
This LIFE sub‑programme call, published on 18 May 2026, funds close‑to‑market pilots that demonstrate innovative clean energy technologies and business models across the EU, with a submission deadline of 14 October 2026 and budgets up to €2.5 million per project.
Launched in May 2026, this call invites consortia of industry, research organisations, and public bodies to develop dual‑use technologies for humanitarian crisis response and critical infrastructure protection, with a deadline of 15 September 2026 and funding up to €3 million per project.
This catalyst grant supports knowledge creation and pilot testing of artificial intelligence applications in equitable primary care delivery across Canada, with a mandatory Letter of Intent deadline of 30 June 2026 and full application by 15 September 2026.
Designed to fund transformative, high‑risk health research ideas, this 2026 round offers grants up to NZ$150,000 per project and opens a pathway to larger HRC programmes, with applications due 12 August 2026.
This flagship NSF program funds multidisciplinary, globally networked research projects that tackle critical science and engineering challenges through international collaboration, with a 2026 track focused on climate adaptation and sustainable infrastructure and a deadline of 22 September 2026.
A newly released program element within the 2026 Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) solicitation, this call invites pilot projects that apply Earth observations to biodiversity monitoring, ecosystem services, and conservation decision‑making, with a proposal deadline of 15 July 2026.
This high‑risk, high‑reward grant mechanism supports early stage biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research with a deadline of 16 June 2026, enabling institutions to test novel hypotheses without requiring extensive preliminary data.
First-stage deadline March 2026 for research on democratic governance resilience, digital citizenship, and social cohesion, enabling pilot actions and evidence-based policy design in a context of rising disinformation and societal fragmentation.
A 2026 high-stakes individual grant for mid-career researchers (7–12 years post-PhD) to lead pioneering frontier research teams in Europe, with up to €2 million over 5 years and a March 2026 deadline, offering exceptional pilot potential for bold, investigator-driven science.
The 2026 round of Australia’s flagship fundamental research scheme, closing 18 March 2026, awards up to $500,000 per year for 1–5 years to teams exploring high-risk, high-payoff ideas, with strong potential for international partnerships.
Opened in January 2026 with a March deadline, this call funds multi-year research and pilot implementation addressing hybrid threats, CBRN resilience, and climate-security nexus, directly backing crisis mitigation and defence innovation.
With a rolling 2026 deadline cycle (first deadline 30 April 2026), the Transform Fund offers grants of up to $500,000 for technology pilots addressing health, food security, and energy poverty in IsDB member countries, under a strong commercialisation mandate.
Launched early 2026 with an April deadline, this call funds seed and pilot grants (up to $100,000) for African-led solutions tackling climate-health intersections and epidemic risks, emphasizing community co-design and scalable impact.
A continuous 2026 open call (with regular batches) that invests up to £200,000 in pilot studies, prototyping, and market validation for UK-based biotechnology research, moving TRL 3-5 discoveries toward real-world applications.
This 2026 call funds international, intersectoral staff secondments (up to 12 months) to exchange knowledge and pilot innovative collaborations, with deadline 11 February 2026, offering strategic value for building global R&D consortia and testing real-world applications.
A 2026 multinational pilot call for clinical and research teams to validate point-of-care diagnostic tools for drug-resistant infections in sub-Saharan Africa, with EU and African co-funding and a deadline of November 4, 2026.
New Zealand’s premier 2026 fellowship for early- to mid-career researchers to establish independent pilot projects in any discipline, providing up to NZD 800,000 over five years with an application deadline of August 5, 2026.
A 2026 pilot-call for innovation actions that integrate digital and circular economy solutions to strengthen the resilience of European industrial value chains, with a deadline of October 7, 2026 and a focus on scalable, manufacturable prototypes.
A 2026 grant call for community colleges and learning institutions to pilot innovative technician education programs in advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, and biotechnology, with awards up to $300,000 and a deadline of October 15, 2026.
A 2026 call for ambitious, intermediate-scale research instrumentation and infrastructure projects at U.S. institutions, offering up to $20 million per project to pilot cross-disciplinary platforms in emerging technology areas with a preliminary proposal deadline of September 15, 2026.
Offers up to £400,000 for early‑career researchers from any discipline to develop independent identities and pilot transformative projects that tackle urgent health challenges, including mental health, climate‑sensitive diseases, and infectious disease resilience.
Co-finances new or existing doctoral and postdoctoral programmes with an attractive funding multiplier to internationalize training, close the innovation skills gap, and pilot novel research career pathways across academic and non-academic sectors.
Provides up to $500,000 over 5 years for exceptional postdoctoral researchers to transition to independent, tenure-track faculty positions, funding a mentored phase and an independent research phase with strong pilot potential for pressing biomedical and public health challenges.
Grants up to C$400,000 over 3–5 years for long‑term, investigator‑driven social sciences and humanities research that builds knowledge on complex societal crises, governance innovation, and community resilience—ideal for pilot studies in behavioural and policy interventions.
Multi‑million‑dollar grants for low‑income countries to rapidly pilot crisis‑sensitive education delivery models—including digital learning, psychosocial support integration, and school‑as‑safety‑net schemes—in conflict and post‑disaster settings.
New Zealand’s premier blue‑sky research grant, providing up to NZ$1,000,000 over 3 years for investigator‑led projects that explore bold, exploratory ideas with potential to reframe crisis adaptation, indigenous knowledge integration, and environmental tipping points.
A rolling‑deadline grant funding truly adventurous, high‑risk environmental research pilots with no thematic restriction, supporting projects up to £1.2 million that can redefine understanding of Earth system feedbacks and human‑environment crises.
Up to €10 million for 2–4 Principal Investigators to jointly address ambitious, interdisciplinary research questions that push the boundaries of knowledge and require synergistic collaboration, with pilot potential in crisis mitigation and scalable systems innovation.
Accelerates the adoption of digital health, AI, and MedTech pilots by consortia of healthcare providers, universities, and SMEs, delivering validated products and services in real care settings.
Supports pilot projects, clinical validation studies, and large-scale interventions to improve cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and survivorship under the EU Mission Cancer.
Supports transnational collaborative networks of universities, research centres, and industry to deliver structured doctoral training, mobility, and skills development in any discipline.
Funds demonstrations, restoration pilots, and science-based solutions to eliminate pollution, protect biodiversity, and sustainably manage marine resources across European sea basins.
Provides concessional loans and grants for replicable, scalable renewable energy pilot projects in developing countries, emphasising energy access and crisis-resilient infrastructure.
Funds integrated pilot projects that test and deploy scalable solutions for energy efficiency, zero-emission mobility, and digital urban planning to achieve climate neutrality in 112 Mission Cities.
Awards up to USD 3 million per country to strengthen institutional capacity, develop climate investment plans, and design pilot projects for vulnerable communities, with a standing call and periodic cut-off dates.
Funds early-stage high-risk, high-reward energy R&D projects that can be scaled into commercially viable technologies, with focus on transformative pilot demonstrations.
Opens in June 2026 with a closing date of 31 July 2026, this prestigious fellowship provides up to SGD 3 million over five years for early-career researchers to conduct pilot-scale, use‑inspired research in strategic areas including AI, biotech, and sustainability at Singaporean host institutions.
This continuous open call invites feasibility studies and pilot demonstration projects that integrate space data (satellite navigation, Earth observation, satellite communications) into commercial services targeting terrestrial markets, with a 2026 cut-off date of 30 June 2026 and funding up to €500k per pilot, directly relevant for 2026 pilot deployment.
UNDP’s 2026 call invites NGOs and research bodies to pilot innovative solutions for crisis prevention, peacebuilding, and resilience in fragile states, with a deadline of September 1, 2026.
QRDI’s 2026 grant launches pilot projects using AI and IoT for water conservation and drought management in arid regions, with a deadline of September 15, 2026.
A 2026 call under Civil Security for Society funds pilot projects enhancing EU disaster resilience, rapid response coordination, and community protection through advanced technologies, with a submission deadline of August 28, 2026.
The 2026 GCRF call targets UK‑based research institutions and international partners for rapid‑response pilot projects on natural disasters, resilience, and early warning systems in developing countries, with applications due July 15, 2026.
This 2026 EDF call explores dual‑use technologies (drones, communication) for rapid humanitarian crisis assessment and response, requiring cross‑sector consortia with a deadline of October 15, 2026.
The 2026 CFLI call invites local NGOs and community-based organizations in eligible countries to submit pilot projects addressing immediate crisis response, resilience building, and early recovery, with a deadline of August 15, 2026.
Collaborative pilot grants enabling Pacific Island nations to deploy AI early warning systems for cyclones and sea-level rise, 18-month projects, deadline 5 July 2026.
Invites pilot projects leveraging IoT and digital twins for real-time disaster management (flash floods, urban fires) in Riyadh, with up to SAR 3 million per project, deadline 30 June 2026.
Grants up to USD 300k for 12‑month pilot integration of marine sensors and community‑based monitoring to address rapid ocean warming and fisheries collapse, deadline 25 June 2026.
Pilot interventions retrofitting public buildings and training staff against extreme heat health emergencies, with a 10 July 2026 deadline for transnational consortia.
Sprint-grant program funding 8-month prototype-to-pilot projects for plastic waste reduction and water reuse in industrial zones, deadline 20 June 2026.
Pilot-scale call for novel adaptive infrastructure solutions to extreme heat and flash flooding, targeting measurable deployment in Gulf urban settings with a submission deadline of 1 July 2026.
Funds 12‑month pilots delivering offline‑first, solar‑powered digital learning kits in five displacement‑affected countries, deadline 1 August 2026.
Supports 12-month pilot projects (up to CAD 200k) delivering trauma-informed mental health interventions in wildfire/ flood-affected Canadian communities, with LOI deadline 15 June 2026.
Supports UK-based early-career researchers to establish independent engineering and physical sciences research groups, funding pilot projects and high-risk/high-reward investigations with grants up to £500,000 for up to three years; call expected to open in summer 2026 with a September deadline.
High-impact funding of up to €2.5 million for established research leaders to pursue groundbreaking bottom-up projects, with the 2026 call opening in May and deadline expected in late August, enabling pilot studies and transformative fundamental research that drives Europe's scientific frontier and global knowledge leadership.
Two-year early-career program providing $100,000 CDN in unrestricted research support, interdisciplinary networking, and leadership development for scholars addressing major global challenges; deadline likely November 2026, enabling pilot data collection and high-impact collaboration across five thematic programmes.
Solicits proposals for applying Earth observations to enhance water resource decision-making and disaster resilience, with pilot implementation potential and participation open to U.S. and international organizations; deadline anticipated in fall 2026, supporting projects that deliver actionable tools for emergency response and long-term hydrological planning.
Flexible grants of up to £3 million for established researchers worldwide to tackle ambitious health-related questions, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches and pilot feasibility studies; deadline expected July 2026, fostering breakthroughs in mental health, infectious disease, and health equity.
Provides grants up to $50,000 for community-based organizations and NGOs implementing local adaptation, biodiversity conservation, and disaster risk reduction pilots; continuous application cycle with a key cut-off on June 30, 2026, emphasizing tangible ecological and social outcomes.
Joint call for collaborative research and innovation projects enhancing food and nutrition security and sustainable agriculture in Africa, funding consortia of research institutions and pilot demonstration activities with budgets up to €5 million per project; deadline expected in October 2026.
Transnational research call funding interdisciplinary projects on marine ecosystem sustainability, including pilot actions for monitoring, restoration, and blue carbon; open to consortia from multiple European countries with deadline expected September 2026, delivering scalable solutions for ocean health and the blue economy.
A 2026 pilot funding mechanism to enable early-career health researchers to lead independent projects on equitable health outcomes, with deliverables linked to New Zealand’s Health Research Strategy and measurable community-based impact assessments.
The cornerstone 2026 individual research grant program open to Canadian university investigators, funding long-term basic research and early-stage pilots with a Notice of Intent deadline after June 1 and clear merit-based evaluation.
A joint call for applied research pilots scaling climate-smart agriculture innovations with smallholder farmers in Africa and Asia, requiring measurable productivity, resilience and gender-equity outcomes, with a deadline well past 1 June 2026.
An open 2026 pilot grant funding research institutions and innovation hubs for high-risk, high-reward space technology experiments aligned with the UAE’s Vision 2030 and Mars 2117 roadmap, including Earth-observation for climate resilience.
A 2026 EDF call for dual-use pilot projects developing trusted artificial intelligence tools for multi-source intelligence fusion and operational decision-making, involving research institutions, defence SMEs and public innovation labs.
A 2026 joint call funding binational pilot projects that combine US and Japanese research strengths to prototype intelligent, climate-resilient habitats, with strict deliverables in sensor networks, data analytics and community engagement.
A 2026 call for transdisciplinary research pilots that co-develop community-led adaptation strategies for Arctic regions under rapid environmental change, targeting Nordic and indigenous institutions with implementation grants.
This 2026 Horizon Europe call supports pilot living labs that co-create and test place-based solutions for soil restoration, aligning with EU climate resilience and food security targets, with co-founding for research institutions, public bodies and civil society.
A $25M+ grant pool supporting regional-scale pilot projects that translate climate data into actionable community resilience plans, with a mandatory co-production model between research institutions and local governments.
The FY2026 cycle distributes $50M to community-based organizations and research partners for multi-year projects that address disproportionate environmental health burdens through participatory research, scalable intervention pilots, and measurable policy impact.
The 2026 call for Strategic Projects (Nature) funds large-scale, integrated landscape restoration and biodiversity conservation pilots across EU Member States, with grants up to €20M per project and a 60% co-financing rate.
A global call for community-led marine conservation and sustainable livelihood pilots offering up to $2M per project, with emphasis on mangrove restoration, small-scale fisheries innovation, and scalable circular economy models in coastal regions.
Aimed at accelerating Saudi Arabia's diversification goals, this open call provides up to SAR 10 million for applied research and pilot demonstrations in renewable energy, water desalination, and digital health, with mandatory industrial co-investment.
This second iteration of the 10X initiative funds breakthrough prototypes and regulatory sandbox pilots that enable Dubai's public sector to leapfrog 10 years ahead in digital governance, smart mobility, and AI-driven urban services, with grants up to AED 3M.
A €15M call inviting consortia of Nordic municipalities, research institutes, and SMEs to pilot innovative mobility-as-a-service solutions, zero-emission construction logistics, and circular district retrofitting, with a mandatory cross-border Nordic partnership.
Provides Kuwait-based researchers and startups with grants up to KWD 250,000 for commercializable prototypes in life sciences, cybersecurity, and water resource management, with a fast-track evaluation for COVID-19 legacy resilience projects.
The flagship R01 mechanism offers broad support for health-related pilot and definitive studies; the June 5, 2026 standard deadline fuels high-intent searches for proposal examples, pilot frameworks, and compliance guidance.
Translational research grants accelerate academic-industry partnerships to transform discoveries into commercializable technologies; 2026 deadlines (September 2026) generate strong search traffic for collaborative pilot design and innovation ecosystem building.
$100,000 seed grants for early-stage, high-risk global health and development ideas; the next application window (November 2026) drives global search volume for low-overhead, rapid-pilot proposal templates and impact scaling strategies.
Builds new or upgrades existing centres of excellence in Widening countries by teaming with leading EU institutions; the 2026 call (deadline September 2026) drives search interest for consortium building, pilot facility design, and institutional transformation roadmaps.
Dedicated €75,000 grant plus mentoring for women-led deep-tech startups; multiple 2026 cut-offs (first June 15, 2026) generate sharp search spikes for pitch decks, innovation plans, and pilot business cases targeting female founders.
Flagship cross-UK scheme supporting outstanding early-career researchers and innovators with up to 7 years of funding; the 2026 round (deadline September 2026) sparks high traffic for interdisciplinary pilot design, host institution negotiation, and career impact narratives.
Supports large-scale pilot projects and regional demonstrations to build climate resilience across 150 European territories; the 2026 call (deadline April 2026, or next phase) draws search volume for multi-stakeholder pilot design and adaptation pathway frameworks.
Empowers early-career researchers to launch independent teams and pursue groundbreaking high-reward projects with a 2026 single-stage deadline (October 2026), driving immense search intent for proposal templates and pilot research design.
EU's 2026 grant (deadline late June 2026) supports NGOs, public bodies, and research institutes in implementing large-scale mental health promotion and crisis mitigation pilot projects, with mandatory scalability and cross-border EU-added-value demonstrations.
This EU cross-sectoral call, with a single-stage deadline likely June 30, 2026, funds large-scale public-private research and pilot solutions in areas such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, or digital health, demanding strong consortium building and measurable clinical/economic deliverables.
Open to researchers worldwide holding a PhD, the 2026 call (closing September 14, 2026) funds transnational mobility and career development, supporting pilot research, interdisciplinary training, and intersectoral secondments with clearly defined deliverables.
Canada’s flagship health research grant, with Fall 2026 registration deadline August 2026 and application deadline September 2026, supports discovery-to-implementation projects at any career stage, emphasizing clear knowledge translation and pilot data.
New Zealand’s premier research investment, with a 2026 call open since April and closing July 2026, funds ambitious, excellent research and pilot-scale innovative projects targeting economic, environmental or societal transformation.
This multinational 2026 call, closing June 2026, funds collaborative research and pilot interventions tackling antimicrobial resistance, requiring multi-country consortia and clear translation plans, with deliverables including novel diagnostics, interventions, or policy recommendations.
Open to postdoctoral researchers from OECD member countries, the 2026 call (deadline September 1, 2026) funds short-term international research visits to develop on-farm pilot studies and collaborative publications, with clear travel and research plan outputs.
U.S. early-career, non-tenured faculty can apply by July 22, 2026, for a minimum $400,000 five-year grant integrating education and research, enabling pilot studies and institutional capacity building with measurable outcomes in science and engineering.
The Clean Hydrogen JU 2026 call funds collaborative R&I projects advancing hydrogen production, storage, and end-use applications, supporting SMEs and research institutions in accelerating the green energy transition.
The NIH SBIR/STTR 2026 solicitation enables US small businesses to advance biomedical innovations through non-dilutive Phase I and Phase II funding, with an upcoming deadline on August 5, 2026, targeting clinical translation and public health impact.
The HRC Project Grants 2026 fund high-quality, investigator-initiated health research projects in New Zealand, supporting researchers and SMEs to generate new knowledge and health solutions, with a likely deadline in July 2026.
The EIC Pathfinder Open 2026 call provides up to €4M non-dilutive grant for cutting-edge, high-risk research from consortia, advancing breakthrough technologies aligned with Europe’s strategic autonomy goals, deadline 3 June 2026.
The Horizon Europe Health Cluster 2026 call 'Staying Healthy' funds multinational research consortia and pilots to develop innovative solutions for health promotion and disease prevention, open to SMEs and public institutions.
QNRF’s NPRP-14 call offers up to $700,000 per project for research teams in Qatar addressing national priorities like energy, environment, and healthcare, fostering academic-industry collaboration.
The Global Innovation Fund 2026 open call supports pilot-scale social innovations with grants up to $230K, targeting poverty alleviation and sustainable impact in low- and middle-income countries.
DARPA SBIR 2026 invites SMEs to develop high-impact, dual-use technologies with potential for defense and commercial application, offering up to $1.7M in funding through its phased approach and multiple topic areas.
A practical guide for European SMEs to navigate the JARVIS Open Call for collaborative AI co-development, focusing on trustworthy AI and sector-specific applications.
A comprehensive operational guide for SMEs to secure funding and mentorship through the EIT Raw Materials Booster Call 2026, targeting supply chain security and resource innovation.
Explore the STAGE Financial Grant 2026 for SMEs, focusing on concrete sustainability measures, resource efficiency, and verifiable impact reporting.
A strategic guide for SMEs to navigate market disruptions and repositioning through the DETOUR Project 2026 support mechanism.
Winning strategies for EU SMEs in the 2026 agrifood technology innovation landscape, focusing on precision systems and biotech scaling.
A strategic guide for EU SMEs to access RENEW-BOOSTER funding and support for renewable energy innovation and supply chain resilience.
Advance your cultural heritage project with the 2026 Cultural Heritage Innovation Grants, focusing on digital and green transitions.
Rethink your value creation with the 2026 Business Model Innovation Trial, a strategic guide for EU SMEs facing high-velocity market changes.
Accelerate your deep tech innovation with the 2026 AUTOASSESS Open Call, focusing on automated evaluation and validation tools.
Master the 2026 DOE SBIR program with strategic insights for US SMEs to secure non-dilutive funding for high-impact energy technologies.
A deep-dive strategic roadmap for women-led SMEs navigating the €55,000 Open Horizons Open Call #3. Master the 'Goldilocks' equity strategy and the two-gate pilot integration pathway.
A masterclass in securing the $400,000 SIEF Call 8. Learn how to navigate the World Bank's rigorous impact evaluation requirements and the 'Evaluability' threshold for EdTech SMEs.
Don't sell a PowerPoint; sell a profit center. Master the EVEN-CLOSER 2026 call and leverage the 'Living Lab' to achieve the critical 18-month payback mandated by corporate partners.
Stop asking for 'net' money; start solving payload inefficiencies. Learn why the ISTAT Foundation humanitarian grant is the ultimate engine for aviation-powered logistics.
Move beyond the 'lab curiosity' stage. Master the 28DIGITAL 12-month incubation and secure a signed MOU for a 6-month paid pilot with a Tier-1 corporate partner.
Unlock up to €50,000 through FCI4Africa Open Call 1. Master the 'Single Applicant' protocol and navigate the digital trade compliance requirements for EUDR and AfCFTA markets.
Escape the TRL 3-5 'Purgatory'. Master the M-ERA.NET Joint Call 2026 and learn how to build the 'Virtuous Cycle' consortium between academics, SMEs, and industrial end-users.
Secure up to €150,000 for sustainable agricultural innovation. master the '30-Ton Threshold' and learn why an offtake agreement is the primary gatekeeper for PRIMARY funding.
Escape the 'Naira Trap'. Master the Providus Bank SME Program 2026 (Cohort 6) and learn why your 3-month bank statement is more important than your business plan.
Master the 'Beyond Profit' framework. Learn how to calculate SROI and build the 72-month P&L required to win the SGD 100,000 DBS Foundation SME Grant in 2026.
Master the strategic requirements of the €5M EU call for counter-terrorism in confined spaces. Learn how security SMEs can win without bureaucratic burnout by focusing on operational realism and human-AI hybrid intelligence.
Secure up to $100,000 in equity-free funding for child-centered climate technology. Master the UNICEF Venture Fund's 'Open Source' requirement and learn why your MVP matters more than your pitch.
Access world-class facilities and multi-million euro instruments for your R&D. Master the HORIZON-INFRA-2026-DEV-01-06 call and learn how SMEs can bridge the gap between European and international research ecosystems.
Secure up to 80% co-financing for your cross-border pilot. Learn how SMEs in the NL-BE-DE triangle can win without a PhD or a 100-page academic thesis.
Don't invent the wheel—upscale it. Learn how to win the Interreg Sudoe Third Call for Capitalisation Projects and scale your proven solutions across Spain, Portugal, and France.