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beVisioneers
A venture programme for young climate and environmental founders aged 18 to 28, offering project scholarships of up to €15,000, innovation training, venture coaching and fully funded international travel.
Eligibility: Founders aged 18 to 28
One Young World
A fully covered leadership scholarship giving young people aged 18 to 35 full access to the One Young World Summit in Cape Town, with meals, leadership programmes and Ambassador membership included.
Eligibility: Ages 18 to 35
Westerwelle Foundation
A six month accelerator for young entrepreneurs from emerging economies, mixing entrepreneurship training, one to one mentorship, an international founder network and a bootcamp in Germany.
Eligibility: Young entrepreneurs
African Union
A 12 month fellowship for registered African SMEs, combining structured training, expert mentorship, AfCFTA market intelligence and market access support. Open across all 55 AU Member States.
Eligibility: Formally registered business
Nigeria AI Scaling Hub (NAISH)
Stage 2 of the SAID Challenge puts tested, deployed AI solutions in front of Nigerian federal ministries, departments and agencies that have published real service delivery problem statements.
Eligibility: Builders with a tested, deployed AI solution
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Institute for AI Policy and Strategy (IAPS)
A three month, stipended AI policy fellowship where you work one on one with an AI policy expert in Washington, London or remotely, open to any background.
Eligibility: Open to any background
Unearthodox
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
Activate
Activate supports scientists and engineers becoming first-time hard-tech founders with a $100,000 annual living stipend, $100,000 in R&D support, $12,000 a year for travel and professional development, plus mentorship and entrepreneurship education. Applications for the U.S. Cohort 2027 close 30 October 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
Eligibility: A bachelor's degree
Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS)
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
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Sao Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP)
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
CGIAR++ Science and Impact Hub
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
D-Prize
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
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