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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 most prestigious doctoral scholarship recognizing world-class students in health, natural sciences, engineering, social sciences, and humanities.

Amount: $50,000 per year for three years Deadline: Nov 5, 2025 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

Win $10,000 for Partnership Work on Food Security: FAO Partnership Award 2026 Guide

USD 10,000 prize recognizing organizations and partnerships that have collaborated with FAO to advance food security, nutrition, sustainable production, and rural livelihoods across the Four Betters: Better Production, Better Nutrition, Better Environment, Better Life.

Amount: USD 10,000 cash prize plus ceremonial scroll Deadline: Feb 15, 2026 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

Y Combinator Accelerator

Flagship Silicon Valley accelerator investing $500K in early-stage startups through an intensive three-month program.

Type: Accelerator Amount: $500K total: $125K for 7% equity plus $375K on an uncapped SAFE with MFN Deadline: Apr 22, 2025 Location: United States and Global