Submissions now open for Swift Student Challenge & other updates
Isaac Agya Koomson (KIA)
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Today's newsletter highlights opportunities for students, researchers, and innovators working at the intersection of technology, science, and social impact. These programs offer funding, fellowships, and other support to advance your work and connect with a global community.
1. Submissions now open for Swift Student Challenge
Deadline: Feb 23, 2025
Donor: Apple
Grant Type: Awards, Prizes and Challenges
Grant Size: Not Available
Countries/Regions: Worldwide
Area: Students, Information Technology, Innovation
This challenge supports the next generation of developers, creators, and entrepreneurs.
For more information, visit: https://developer.apple.com/swift-student-challenge/
2. Falling Walls Foundation: Science Engagement Initiative
Deadline: Apr 30, 2025
Donor: Falling Walls
Grant Type: Events
Grant Size: Not Available
Countries/Regions: Worldwide
Area: Entrepreneurship, Climate Change, Youth, Innovation, Leadership, Science, Youth & Adolescents
This initiative provides international visibility and networking opportunities for those engaging audiences with science.
For more information, visit: https://falling-walls.com/falling-walls-science-summit/science-summit-2025/science-engagement
3. Apply Now: STIAS Individual Fellowship Program
Deadline: Apr 30, 2025
Donor: Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study
Grant Type: Fellowship
Grant Size: Not Available
Countries/Regions: Worldwide
Area: Education, Individuals, Students, Innovation, Research, Science
This fellowship program offers a creative space for scholars and scientists to advance their work.
For more information, visit: https://stias.ac.za/fellowships/individual/
4. CFAs: Strengthening CSOs capacities in the Biodiversity Conservation Sector
Deadline: Mar 06, 2025
Donor: West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI)
Grant Type: Events
Grant Size: Not Available
Countries/Regions: Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal
Area: Capacity Building, Democracy & Good Governance, Biodiversity, Conservation, Leadership
This program strengthens the capacity of CSOs working on biodiversity conservation.
For more information, visit: https://wacsi.org/call-for-application-strengthening-civil-society-organisations-capacities-in-the-biodiversity-conservation-sector/
5. Request for Applications: Climate Impacts Awards
Deadline: Apr 30, 2025
Donor: Wellcome
Grant Type: Grant
Grant Size: More than $1 million
Countries/Regions: Worldwide
Area: Climate Change, Mental Health & Crisis Support
These awards aim to raise awareness of the impact of climate change on mental and physical health.
For more information, visit: https://wellcome.org/grant-funding/schemes/climate-impacts
6. Applications open for Fondation Nexans Grant Program 2025
Deadline: Mar 27, 2025
Donor: Fondation Nexans
Grant Type: Grant
Grant Size: Not Available
Countries/Regions: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Cote DIvoire (Ivory Coast), France, Ghana, South Korea, North Korea, Lebanon, Morocco, New Zealand, Peru, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine
Area: Community Development, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Energy, Environment, Poverty Alleviation, Sustainable Development
This grant program supports projects related to sustainability and community development.
For more information, visit: https://fondation.nexans.com/en/newsroom/news/details/2025/01/2025-call-for-projects-launch.html
7. DINAPSIS Open Challenge (4th Edition)
Deadline: Feb 28, 2025
Donor: DINAPSIS
Grant Type: Awards, Prizes and Challenges
Grant Size: Not Available
Countries/Regions: Worldwide
Area: Business & Industry, Startups, Infrastructure, Biodiversity, Recycling, Innovation, Technology, Tourism & Travel
This open innovation program connects entrepreneurs and startups with companies and local administrations.
For more information, visit: https://www.dinapsis.es/innovacion/open-challenge/open-challenge-4th-edition-valencia/
Conclusion
This week's opportunities offer exciting avenues for funding and collaboration across diverse fields. Be sure to review the respective websites for eligibility criteria and application details. Good luck with your applications!