Innovation

African Union Kwame Nkrumah Scientific Excellence Awards (AUKNASE) 2017 EDITION | African Union

Honours outstanding African scientists and researchers with continental and regional prizes that advance science, technology, and innovation.

Amount: Up to USD $100,000 for continental laureates and USD $20,000 for regional laureates Deadline: Dec 31, 2025 Location: Africa

AI for Canadian Energy Innovation: Get Up to $1.5M for Your Tech

Secure up to $1.5 million in funding to apply Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Canada’s energy sector, accelerating innovation and reducing costs.

Type: Grant Amount: $500,000 - $1,500,000 Deadline: Dec 4, 2025 Location: Canada

Alliances for innovation - Erasmus+

Finances cross-border partnerships between higher education and industry to modernize skills and co-create curricula.

Amount: Up to EUR €1,400,000 for three-year alliances Deadline: Mar 7, 2025 Location: Erasmus+ Programme Countries and European Union

Astana Hub Tech Garden 2025: Get $42,000 to Take Your Startup Global

Support for Kazakh startups building global technology products with up to KZT 20 million in equity-free funding.

Type: Grant Amount: KZT 20,000,000 (~$42,000 USD) Deadline: Aug 31, 2025 Location: Kazakhstan

ATI Programme Strategic Batch 2025: Aerospace Research Funding for UK Organizations

UK businesses and research institutions can secure funding for aerospace technology research and infrastructure projects that align with the UK Aerospace Technology Strategy.

Type: Grant Amount: Varies by project scope (typically £500,000 to £10+ million for strategic projects) Deadline: Nov 19, 2025 Location: United Kingdom
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Austria FFG BRIDGE Program

Supports collaborative research between companies and academic partners in Austria.

Amount: EUR €1,000,000 project grant Deadline: Sep 29, 2025 Location: Austria

Austrian Creative Industries Grant: Get Up to EUR 50,000 for Digital Innovation Projects

finance Austrian creative industry labs and digital pilots

Type: Grant Amount: Up to EUR 50,000 Deadline: Nov 4, 2025 Location: Austria

Azores Blue Innovation Grant: €2.7M for Ocean Tech

Secure up to €2.7 million to develop sustainable fisheries, marine biotech, and ocean observation technologies in the Azores.

Type: Grant Amount: €2,700,000 per venture Deadline: Jun 23, 2025 Location: Portugal and Azores

Bulgarian EU Innovation Grant: Get EUR 200-500K for Smart Specialization SMEs

deliver EU-backed financing for Bulgarian innovators and SMEs

Type: Grant Amount: EUR 200,000 to EUR 500,000 Deadline: Oct 31, 2025 Location: Bulgaria
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Business Finland Young Innovative Company Funding

Growth financing combining grants and loans to help Finnish startups scale internationally within 3-5 years of founding.

Amount: Up to EUR €1.25 million in phased grants and loans Deadline: Dec 15, 2025 Location: Finland