Opportunities for founders in Global

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2080 Ventures Global Startup Showcase 2026 opportunity
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2080 Ventures

2080 Ventures Global Startup Showcase 2026

2080 Ventures is selecting 10 startups to pitch live to investors, corporates and ecosystem leaders at its online Global Startup Showcase on 28 October 2026. Applications close 1 October 2026.

Eligibility: Seed to Series A startups, any sector, any country

Timeline
October 1, 2026
Location
Global
Funding or benefit
No funding amount is stated. Selected startups get a live pitch slot in front of investors.
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500 Global Fellowship, Batch 37 opportunity
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500 Global

500 Global Fellowship, Batch 37

A four month fellowship in San Francisco where early founders can receive up to US$50K with potential for up to US$1M.

Eligibility: Founders anywhere with a nonobvious insight and an unfair advantage

Timeline
October 2, 2026
Location
Global
Funding or benefit
Fellowship founders can receive up to US$50K with potential for up to US$1M.
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D-Prize Global Competition 2026, up to US$20,000 to launch a distribution organization
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D-Prize

D-Prize Global Competition 2026: Up to US$20,000 to Launch an Organization Distributing Proven Poverty Solutions

A global competition that gives up to US$20,000 in seed funding to first-time founders building organizations that deliver proven, evidence-based poverty solutions to underserved communities. The 2026 round runs from 14 September 2026 with submission deadlines on 25 October, 15 November and 6 December 2026.

Eligibility: Open to applicants worldwide, including individuals and founding teams

Timeline
November 15, 2026
Location
Global, Kenya, Nigeria
Funding or benefit
Up to US$20,000 in seed funding to launch a new organization that distributes a proven poverty solution. The award can support initial programme implementation, team costs, early operations and pilot activities, and awardees spend the following months piloting their distribution idea and building the organization.
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Unearthodox Exploration Co-Lab 2027 open call for systems innovators
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Unearthodox

Unearthodox Exploration Co-Lab 2027 for Systems Innovators

A 10 month online incubation programme, running from 1 March to 31 December 2027, for innovators working on the deeper causes of nature and society challenges. Selected initiatives receive a CHF 10,000 grant plus tailored support worth up to an estimated CHF 60,000. Applications close 16 November 2026 at 11:59 PM GMT plus 1.

Eligibility: An early stage initiative at the intersection of environmental and societal change

Timeline
November 16, 2026
Location
Global
Funding or benefit
A CHF 10,000 grant for each selected initiative, plus access to a shared pool of tailored non-financial support estimated at up to CHF 60,000 in value. The non-financial support is not a cash award.
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FAPESP Young Investigator Grant for International Researchers 2026 call for proposals
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Sao Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP)

FAPESP Young Investigator Grant for International Researchers 2026

FAPESP is inviting researchers based outside Brazil to build independent research programmes in the State of Sao Paulo, with up to BRL 2,500,000 per proposal over 60 months and a maximum of 20 fellowships. Full proposals are due 19 November 2026.

Eligibility: A completed PhD

Timeline
November 20, 2026
Location
Global, Brazil
Funding or benefit
Maximum funding available per proposal is BRL 2,500,000.00 (two million five hundred thousand Brazilian reais). A Young Investigator Fellowship may be requested in addition to this limit. Scholarships and fellowships for research team members may also be requested under FAPESP rules, limited to one scholarship or fellowship of each modality per proposal, and relocation support for researchers living abroad can include airfare for the successful applicant.
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Italy-AOSIS Fellowship Programme 2027 in New York for early-career professionals from AOSIS countries
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Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS)

Italy-AOSIS Fellowship Programme 2027 in New York

A one year fellowship for early-career professionals from AOSIS member countries, working at their Permanent Mission in New York on climate, ocean, environment and sustainable development. Fellows receive a $5,000 USD monthly stipend and a $5,000 settling-in allowance. Applications close Friday 20 November 2026 at 11:59 PM EST.

Eligibility: A national of an AOSIS member country

Timeline
November 21, 2026
Location
Global, United States
Funding or benefit
A monthly stipend of $5,000 USD for the one year programme, with housing costs to be covered from the stipend, plus a fixed settling-in allowance of $5,000, roundtrip economy airfare to New York City, a laptop, comprehensive health insurance and a travel budget for major international meetings.
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CGIAR++ PhD Scholarship 2026 call for applications for 10 PhD candidates at German universities
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CGIAR++ Science and Impact Hub

CGIAR++ PhD Scholarship 2026 for Doctoral Research in Germany

The CGIAR++ Science and Impact Hub is seeking 10 PhD candidates for its 2026 scholarship call. Doctoral research is hosted by a CGIAR++ Center and enrolled at a German university, with joint supervision arranged before you apply. Applications close on 30 November 2026.

Eligibility: An MSc degree in Agricultural Sciences or a related field such as biology, geography, sociology, veterinary medicine, marine biology, forestry, political sciences, law or economics

Timeline
November 30, 2026
Location
Global, Germany
Funding or benefit
The 2026 call states that 10 PhD candidates will be supported, with hosting by a CGIAR++ Center and enrolment at a German university. No funding amount, stipend value or currency is published in the call.
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