The Global Green Growth Institute invites applications for the sixth call of the BIMP-EAGA–Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund, which supports projects that drive green growth and inclusive development. The program focuses on four priority sectors: environment, connectivity, tourism, and agriculture and fisheries. Eligible applicants include government agencies, public institutions, academic and research institutes, non-governmental organizations, and private sector entities based in South Korea or the BIMP-EAGA region (Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines). Grant amounts range from a minimum of US$100 thousand for one-year projects to a maximum of US$500 thousand for two-year engagements, while multi-country projects may receive up to US$250 thousand per country. The deadline for applications is 27 March 2026. Link
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Katapult — Africa Accelerator
Katapult manages an accelerator program designed to support impact-driven startups in Africa focusing on agritech, foodtech, and climate tech. The program is open to African startups that demonstrate high scalability and positive environmental or social impact in sectors such as clean energy, circular economy, and sustainable agriculture. Katapult invests between US$150 thousand and US$500 thousand in each participating company in exchange for equity, while charging a program fee to cover the costs of the three-month intensive training. Selected founders receive hands-on mentorship, investor readiness training, and the opportunity to pitch to global impact investors during a dedicated investor day. Applications are accepted until 25 April 2026. Africa Accelerator
United Nations Development Program — Incubation Program for AgriTech Startups
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) invites applications for its Pan-African Incubation Network. The program is open to startups based in Africa or those developing technology-driven solutions for African agricultural markets, provided they have a committed team and at least a working prototype or minimum viable product. While the announcement does not specify a direct cash grant amount, participants receive structured incubation support, mentorship, and access to a continental network of investors and ecosystem partners to improve investment readiness. The program operates through quarterly cohorts, and the deadline for the current application cycle is 27 April 2026. Details here
Toilet Board Coalition — Virtual Program
The Toilet Board Coalition invites applications for its Accelerator Program, which supports small and medium-sized enterprises developing sanitation and hygiene solutions. The program provides business mentorship, strategic coaching, and access to a network of investors to help businesses scale their impact in the circular sanitation economy. Eligible applicants must be registered for-profit SMEs operating in Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, or Southeast Asia. While the program does not provide direct grant funding, it facilitates connections to potential investors and partners to help secure financing. The application deadline is 30 April 2026. Know more
SVG Ventures — Global Impact Challenge 2026
The Global Impact Challenge is a global competition for early-stage startups aimed at discovering breakthrough technologies that advance sustainable and resilient agrifood systems. Focusing on critical pillars such as soil health, water management, food waste reduction, and decarbonization, the challenge offers finalists the opportunity to secure up to US$1 million in investment from SVG Ventures. Beyond financial support, participants benefit from expert pitch coaching, a dedicated exhibition booth at the Global Impact Summit in Silicon Valley (October 2026). The application window for this cycle closes on 15 May 2026. THRIVE Global Impact Challenge
Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area — Sustainable Water Management
The Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) invites research consortia to submit projects focused on sustainable water management. The program targets the upscaling of nature-based solutions to address extreme weather events and seeks to enhance policy development through innovative water footprint concepts. Eligibility requires a consortium of at least three legal entities from three different participating countries, including at least one from an EU Member State or associated country and at least one from a Mediterranean Partner Country (such as Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, or Morocco). Funding amounts vary by section: Section 1 projects typically receive approximately €2.7 million each from EU funds, while Section 2 projects receive a minimum of €1.5 million supported by national funding bodies. The deadline for pre-proposals is 15 May 2026. Water Management
Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area — Farming Systems
The Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) invites research and innovation consortia to apply for its “Farming Systems in the Nexus” calls. The program is divided into two sections: Section 1 focuses on enhancing sustainable farming within Mediterranean wetlands for conservation and coexistence, while Section 2 addresses the upscaling of agroecology practices at the farm level. Eligibility requires a consortium of at least four independent legal entities established in at least three different PRIMA participating countries, including at least one EU Member State or associated country and at least two Mediterranean Partner Countries (such as Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Israel, Tunisia, Morocco, Lebanon, or Türkiye). Section 1 projects typically receive approximately €2.7 million in EU funding for a 36-month duration, whereas Section 2 projects are supported by national funding bodies with varied amounts, often around €1.5 million per project. The deadline for pre-proposals is 15 May 2026. Farming Systems
Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area — Agro-Food Value Chain
The Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) invites research consortia to submit proposals for its calls focused on the Mediterranean food value chain. The program aims to reduce food losses and waste through circular economy models and to improve the sustainability of food systems. Eligibility requires a consortium of at least three legal entities from three different participating countries, including at least one from an EU Member State or associated country and at least one from a Mediterranean Partner Country (such as Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, or Tunisia). Funding for Section 1 projects is approximately €2.7 million provided by the EU, while Section 2 projects are supported by national funding bodies with amounts typically reaching €1.5 million. The deadline for pre-proposals is 15 May 2026. Agro-Food Value Chain
Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area — Young Innovators Award 2026
The Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) invites young entrepreneurs and researchers to apply for its 2026 Young Innovators Award. The program recognizes outstanding digital and technological solutions that address sustainability challenges in the Mediterranean region, particularly in the fields of water management, sustainable farming, and the agrifood value chain. Eligible applicants must be under 35 years old and be citizens or residents of a PRIMA participating country, which includes various nations across the European Union and the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean. The award provides a financial prize of €10 thousand to the winner in each category to support the further development or scaling of their innovation. The application deadline is 22 May 2026. Young Innovators Award
LHoFT — Catapult: Inclusion LAC
The Luxembourg House of Financial Technology (LHoFT) invites applications for the inaugural edition of Catapult: Inclusion LAC, a bootcamp designed to support fintech startups advancing financial inclusion in Latin America and the Caribbean. The program targets fintech companies in the pre-seed to series A stages that have developed at least a demonstrable minimum viable product and focus on solutions such as agritech, insurtech, or financial education. Selected participants engage in a one-week intensive training and networking program delivered in English, with the potential to proceed to a second week in Luxembourg. While the program does not provide direct cash grants, it is fully funded, covering travel and accommodation costs for one founding member per company. The deadline for applications is 23 September 2026. Details here