Innovation

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Varkey Foundation Global Schools Prize: $1 Million Awarded in the Inaugural 2026 Cycle (Closed)

The inaugural $1 million Varkey Foundation Global Schools Prize is closed: applications ended on 9 February 2026, and Lebanon’s Alsama Project won in May 2026. This archive explains the award, the eligible schools, and what a future applicant should prepare if a new cycle is announced.

Status: Historical Type: Prize Amount: US$1 million total: 10 category awards of $50,000, plus an additional $500,000 for the overall … Deadline: Historical reference Location: Global

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

WFP Innovation Challenge: Rolling Applications Through the WFP Innovation Accelerator

The WFP Innovation Accelerator accepts innovation submissions for topic-specific cohorts or rolling review. This guide explains the current Sprint funding, eligibility, Scale-Up Enablement, and application route.

Status: Rolling Type: Accelerator Amount: Up to US$100,000 in equity-free funding through the six-month Sprint Programme Deadline: Rolling or ongoing Location: Global

Wildfire Safety Equipment Prize Challenge 2026

Closed 2026 federal prize challenge for proof-of-concept wildland firefighter safety equipment, operated by Central Florida Tech Grove with NAWCTSD and SERDP/ESTCP partners.

Status: Historical Type: Prize Amount: Total cash prizes $85,100 ($40,000, $25,000, $20,100) Deadline: Historical reference Location: United States

WIPO Global Awards

Recognition for SMEs and startups that use intellectual property to create commercial value and social impact.

Status: Historical Type: Prize Amount: Global visibility, 25 hours of tailored mentoring, and ecosystem-partner support Deadline: Historical reference Location: Global

Women in Innovation Awards (Innovate UK): Up to £75,000 Plus 12 Months of Tailored Support

A practical guide to Innovate UK's Women in Innovation Awards. The 2025/26 round closed on 4 February 2026 and no later round has been announced; this page covers the verified scope, eligibility, costs, application structure, and how to prepare for the next call.

Status: Historical Type: Funding Opportunity Amount: GBP £75,000 grant (up to) plus 12 months of tailored support Deadline: Historical reference Location: United Kingdom

World Bank Development Marketplace: Gender-Based Violence Innovations (2019 Archive)

Historical reference for the World Bank Group and Sexual Violence Research Initiative Development Marketplace call supporting evidence-based gender-based violence prevention and response work in low- and middle-income countries.

Status: Historical Type: Funding Opportunity Amount: Up to $100,000 per winning team Deadline: Historical reference Location: Global

World Bank Support for Ukraine's Digital Recovery: No Direct Innovation Grant Call

The World Bank's Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction and Reform Trust Fund is an ongoing, government-led financing mechanism, not a direct grant competition for Ukrainian technology firms or NGOs. This historical reference explains the verified funding and procurement routes.

Status: Historical Type: Prize Amount: No direct applicant award Deadline: Historical reference Location: Europe and Ukraine

Фонд мениджър на финансови инструменти в България

EU-backed equity and other financial instruments for Bulgarian innovation, entrepreneurship, digitalisation, technology transfer, and growth through FMFIB and its selected intermediaries.

Status: Rolling Type: Funding Opportunity Amount: Varies by instrument: EUR 11.8M to EUR 57M, including EUR 32.17M for Enterprise Innovation and … Deadline: Rolling or ongoing Location: Bulgaria