1. Submissions open for World Food Prize
Deadline: 01-May-2026
The World Food Prize honors an individual whose exceptional achievement has significantly advanced global food security by improving the quantity, quality, availability, or access to food. Open to nominations from eligible organizations worldwide, the prize recognises measurable, large-scale impact across the entire food and agriculture system, with nominations due by May 1.
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2. Business Partnership Challenge for Emerging and Developing Countries 2026
Deadline: April 12, 2026
The Austrian Development Agency (ADA) has announced the Business Partnership Challenge 2026, a funding opportunity aimed at combating poverty, promoting peace, and protecting the environment.
This initiative supports projects that foster systemic and lasting change by strengthening institutional capacities, connecting local and international partners, and implementing international norms and standards.
Projects are also expected to be inclusive, engaging multiple local stakeholders such as enterprises, civil society organizations, and public authorities to reach a wide range of beneficiaries. Innovative approaches, including digital solutions, are encouraged to address development challenges specific to partner countries.
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3. International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies
Deadline: 03-Mar-2026
The NordForsk International Joint Initiative supports international, interdisciplinary, and transformative research projects that apply disruptive technologies to address significant societal challenges. The program encourages high-impact innovations that can replace or radically alter systems, processes, or behaviors, with potential localized or global effects.
This program accelerates transformative solutions to global challenges by funding disruptive technologies that integrate interdisciplinary expertise and stakeholder collaboration. It promotes innovation, global partnerships, and the practical application of research to societal and economic problems.
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