Innovation

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Transform Education with a $1 Million Prize: The Varkey Foundation Global Schools Prize 2025

A plain-English guide to the Varkey Foundation Global Schools Prize 2026 cycle: who it is for, eligibility, what to prepare, how to avoid common mistakes, and what to do next.

Status: Deadline Passed Type: Prize Amount: Up to $1 million total ($500,000 grand prize, $50,000 for 10 category winners) Deadline: Feb 9, 2026 Location: Global

Trung tâm Đổi mới sáng tạo Quốc gia | Vietnam National Innovation Center

Government-backed startup support and acceleration opportunities connected to NIC ecosystems in Vietnam, with program terms varying by cohort.

Status: Deadline Passed Type: Accelerator Amount: VND 2,500,000,000 in services Deadline: Sep 28, 2024 Location: Vietnam

UK Counter UAS Technologies Grant (Innovate UK) 2026: Counter UAS Technologies

UKRI/Innovate UK will invest in UK organisations and consortia to develop dual-use counter-drone technologies for civil, defence, security, and critical infrastructure protection in the 2026 competition.

Status: Deadline Passed Type: Grant Amount: Up to £5,000,000 total competition fund Deadline: Jun 3, 2026 Location: United Kingdom

United Nations Development Programme - Wikipedia

Provides catalytic funding for public sector partners experimenting with portfolio approaches to the SDGs.

Status: Deadline Passed Type: Grant Amount: USD $250,000–$1,000,000 Deadline: Mar 21, 2025 Location: Global South

Uruguay ANII Innovation Grant: Up to UYU 6.5 Million for New Products, Services, or Processes

Permanent ANII support for Uruguayan private companies and cooperatives implementing innovation in products, services, or business processes, with ANII support up to 70% of eligible cost.

Status: Rolling Type: Grant Amount: Up to UYU 5,000,000 (standard cap UYU 4,000,000) Deadline: Rolling or ongoing Location: Uruguay

USAID Development Innovation Ventures (DIV)

USAID’s tiered, evidence-driven program that pilots, tests, and scales global development innovations when results show cost-effective impact.

Status: Deadline Passed Type: Grant Amount: Up to $15,000,000 Deadline: May 5, 2026 Location: Global

USDA NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Classic Program FY2026

The FY 2026 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Classic Program is a USDA NRCS competitive grant line for applied conservation innovations that can be transferred to producers through practical demonstration, manuals, or technical guidance, with an open call, strict application rules, and a significant cost-share requirement.

Status: Open Type: Grant Amount: Expected total $15,000,000; individual awards are typically $250,000 to $2,000,000 Deadline: Jul 27, 2026 Location: United States

WFP Innovation Accelerator Sprint Program

A six-month WFP-backed sprint that helps teams move from idea to proof-of-concept with up to US$100,000 in equity-free funding, mentorship, and access to WFP field operations.

Status: Rolling Type: Grant Amount: Up to $100,000 Deadline: Rolling or ongoing Location: Global

Wildfire Safety Equipment Prize Challenge 2026

Federal-hosted proof-of-concept challenge for innovative wildland firefighter safety gear, with $85,100 in total cash prizes and deadlines through July 2026.

Status: Deadline Passed Type: Grant Amount: Total cash prizes $85,100 ($40,000, $25,000, $20,100) Deadline: Jun 3, 2026 Location: United States

Win £50,000 and Tailored Support: Women in Innovation Grants (Innovate UK) 2025 Guide

A practical guide to Innovate UK's Women in Innovation Awards, with current official scope, eligibility, timeline, costs, application structure, and what makes an application stronger.

Status: Deadline Passed Type: Grant Amount: GBP £75,000 grant (up to) plus 12 months of tailored support Deadline: Feb 4, 2026 Location: United Kingdom