The Gap in Between invites impact-driven startups to participate in its annual Startup Challenge, which aims to accelerate social and environmental transformation. The program is open to international startups across the fields of climate, mobility, health, food, and social innovation that have validated products or market traction and are seeking investment or strategic partnerships. Selected startups gain visibility within the European impact ecosystem, pitch opportunities on an international stage, and access to curated connections with investors and decision-makers. The application deadline is 21 July 2026. Startup Challenge
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Irish Aid offers scholarships to qualified candidates from Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America to undertake Master’s degrees at universities and colleges in Ireland. Awards are made in the fields of development studies, rural development, biodiversity conservation, and many other subject areas relevant to the Terra Viva Grants Directory. The scholarship covers course fees, flights, accommodation, monthly allowances, insurance, and other incidental expenses. The deadline for applications is 26 July 2026. Application Information
The Canon Collins Trust invites applications for the Ireland Fellows Program Africa to support early to mid-career professionals with leadership potential. The fellowship provides a fully funded one-year master’s degree at a higher education institution in Ireland for citizens of Lesotho and Zimbabwe. The award covers all tuition and university fees, return economy flights, accommodation, an entry visa, and a monthly personal living stipend. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree obtained in 2015 or later and possess two to three years of relevant work experience. The deadline for applications is 27 July 2026. Fellows Program for Africa
The Canon Collins Trust, in partnership with the Irish Government, invites applications for the Ireland Fellows Programme – SIDS to support early to mid-career professionals with leadership potential. The fellowship provides a fully funded one-year master’s degree at a higher education institution in Ireland for nationals of Mauritius. The award covers university application and tuition fees, economy flights, accommodation, visa costs, and a monthly personal living stipend to study fields like sustainable development, climate change, and marine life protection. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree obtained in 2014 or later and have at least three years of directly relevant work experience. The deadline for applications is 27 July 2026. Fellows Program SIDS
The Canon Collins Trust, in partnership with the Embassy of Ireland in South Africa, invites applications for the Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme to support early-career professionals with leadership potential. The initiative provides 12 fully funded scholarships for South African citizens to pursue a one-year master’s degree in Ireland in fields including climate change, sustainable technology, and agricultural engineering. The award covers university application and tuition fees, economy flights, accommodation, visa costs, and a monthly personal living stipend. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree obtained in 2015 or later and possess at least two years of relevant work experience. The deadline for applications is 27 July 2026. Fellowships for South Africans
Prototypes for Humanity invites applications for its global awards program to recognize university projects focused on environmental and social sustainability. Academic researchers, professors, and students from any country and university level are eligible to submit their technology-driven inventions, scientific discoveries, or design prototypes. The initiative looks for scalable solutions that address serious global challenges, such as climate change mitigation, sustainable agriculture, environmental pollution, and water resources depletion. The program offers a total prize pool of US$100 thousand, which is split among several winning teams to help advance their research. The deadline for applications is 03 August 2026. More here
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Each year, the Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum Awards recognize Women Entrepreneurs and Business Owners in Africa for their economic performance and contribution to Africa’s growth and social development. There are 8 award categories, including agribusiness and renewable energy. Nominations should only be made relating to achievements made by a female entrepreneur and national of an African country. Nominees can be nominated or self-nominated. The deadline for entries is 03 August 2026. AWIEF Awards
The iF Social Impact Prize aims to publish and support design projects that contribute to solving urgent challenges and help to improve living conditions in the developing world. Solutions should already be established and help to solve well-known issues in any category of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The best projects will share a cash prize of €100 thousand in total. Eligibility extends to non-profit organizations, companies, and foundations (student concepts will not be accepted). Social projects can be submitted until 19 August 2026. iF Social Impact Prize
SPIE invites submissions for its annual International Day of Light Photo Contest to highlight the critical role that light and light-based technologies play in nature and daily life. The global competition is open to amateur and professional photographers who are at least 18 years old. Participants can submit up to two images depicting properties of light interacting with the atmosphere and nature, light technology, or human interactions with light. The organization awards a first prize of US$2.5 thousand, a second prize of US$1 thousand, a third prize of US$500, and a special Judges’ Choice for Best of Science prize of US$1 thousand. The deadline for entries is 16 September 2026. Day of Light Photo Contest
Knowledge Frontiers provides UK-based researchers active in the social sciences and the humanities with an opportunity to develop international interdisciplinary research projects in collaboration with colleagues from the natural, engineering, and/or medical sciences. The British Academy invites proposals for projects which focus on the interaction between technology, nature, and humanity. The lead applicant must be based at a UK university or research institute. Projects must involve at least one co-applicant who can be based in the UK or overseas. Awards of 24 months in duration and up to £300 thousand are available. The deadline for submissions is 07 October 2026. About Knowledge Frontiers