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UK AHRC “Design Generators” Grants: Up to £200,000 for Green Transition Design Projects (2026 Guide)

AHRC research grant of up to £200,000 for 9-12 month design-led projects tackling the green transition through arts and humanities methodologies, as part of the Future Observatory programme.

Amount: Up to £200,000 full economic cost (FEC), with AHRC funding 80% Deadline: Apr 9, 2026 Location: United Kingdom

UNIDO Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP)

A practical guide to the UNIDO Global Cleantech Innovation Programme: who it is for, what support is likely, how to apply by country, and how to avoid common mistakes.

Amount: Varies by country and cycle; grant amounts are not centrally published on official landing pages Deadline: Rolling Location: Global

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

ANII grants for Uruguayan companies and cooperatives to fund the development phase of new products, services, or processes. Covers the risky middle stretch from prototype to market-ready offering.

Amount: UYU 6,500,000 Deadline: Rolling Location: Uruguay

USAID Development Innovation Ventures (DIV)

Tiered funding to test and scale creative solutions that address global development challenges across sectors.

Type: Grant Amount: Up to $15,000,000 Deadline: Rolling Location: Global

UTRIP 2026: Six-Week Fully Funded Research Internship at University of Tokyo

Prestigious six-week summer research internship at the University of Tokyo for international undergraduates, featuring hands-on research in physics, chemistry, biology, earth science, and astronomy with full funding including flights, housing, meals and stipend.

Amount: Fully funded: international airfare, accommodation, meals, living allowance Deadline: Jan 7, 2026 Location: Japan and Global

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships: $50,000/Year for Doctoral Study in Canada

Canada's prestigious doctoral scholarship program for doctoral students, now discontinued and replaced by the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Doctoral (CGRS D) route.

Amount: $50,000 per year for three years Deadline: No active competition; applications are no longer accepted Location: Canada

Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarship: Fully Funded Oxford Graduate Study + Leadership Programme

Fully funded Oxford scholarship covering 100% tuition, college fees, and living costs (£20,780+) for graduates from developing countries. Includes year-long leadership development programme, mentoring, and global alumni network.

Amount: Full tuition and college fees, living costs Deadline: Jan 10, 2026 Location: Global

WFP Innovation Accelerator Sprint Program

Supports teams developing disruptive solutions to end hunger through bootcamps, mentorship, and equity-free funding.

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

Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi): Multi-Million Dollar Funding for Women-Owned SMEs

World Bank initiative channeling hundreds of millions of dollars through development banks to support women-owned SMEs in developing countries. Funds blended finance, guarantee schemes, technical assistance, and market access.

Type: Grant Amount: Varies by implementing partner (multi-million allocations) Deadline: Rolling Location: Global

World Bank Development Marketplace: Up to $300,000 for Poverty and Sustainability Innovations

Competitive grant program from the World Bank Group backing innovative, scalable solutions to major development challenges. Supports civil society organizations, social enterprises, and research institutions.

Amount: Up to $300,000 Deadline: Rolling Location: Global