This week’s newsletter highlights grants, competitions, and fellowships supporting renewable accelerators for innovation and research in renewable energy, global health, and sustainable development, with a particular focus on Africa.
1. Renewables Accelerators for Innovative Startups and Entrepreneurs in Africa 2025
Deadline: Mar 14, 2025
Donor: RES4Africa Foundation
Grant Type: Training
Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000
Countries/Regions: Africa (Specific countries listed in the link)
Area: Businesses, Companies and Enterprises, Entrepreneurship, Startups, Energy, Innovation, Manufacturing, Technology, Water, Youth & Adolescents
This program renewable accelerators supports renewable energy startups and entrepreneurs in Africa.
For more information, visit: https://res4africa.org/news/2025/raiseafrica-launches-open-call-for-2025-edition-empowering-africas-renewable-energy-innovators/
2. CFAs: Global collaborative action tackling Diarrheal Diseases in the context of Climate and Health
Deadline: Mar 20, 2025
Donor: European Commission (EC)
Grant Type: Grant
Grant Size: More than $1 million
Countries/Regions: Africa and Europe (Specific countries listed in the link)
Area: Climate Change, Diseases, Health, Research
This program supports research on diarrheal diseases in the context of climate change and health.
For more information, visit: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-JU-GH-EDCTP3-2025-04-CH-01-two-stage?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate
3. Call for Proposals: Transformative Innovations in Global Health
Deadline: Mar 20, 2025
Donor: European Commission (EC)
Grant Type: Grant
Grant Size: More than $1 million
Countries/Regions: Africa and Europe (Specific countries are listed in the link)
Area: Equipment, Diseases, Health, HIV/AIDS, Innovation, Technology
This initiative seeks transformative innovations in global health.
For more information, visit: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-JU-GH-EDCTP3-2025-04-ACCESS-02-two-stage?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate
4. UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science
Deadline: Mar 13, 2025
Donor: National Centre of Meteorology
Grant Type: Grant
Grant Size: More than $1 million
Countries/Regions: Worldwide
Area: Capacity Building, Environment, Research, Science, Technology
This program supports research and technology proposals advancing rain enhancement science.
For more information, visit: https://www.uaerep.ae/section/outreach/applicants/solicitation?nID=2028&locale=en#breadcrumb
5. Apply for Garden Grants: Biotech in Greenhouse Gas Removal
Deadline: Feb 28, 2025
Donor: Homeworld Collective
Grant Type: Grant
Grant Size: $100,000 to $500,000
Countries/Regions: Worldwide
Area: Environment, Biotech
These grants fund early-stage projects using biotechnology for greenhouse gas removal.
For more information, visit: https://www.homeworld.bio/grants-greenhouse-gas-removal/
6. CFPs: Seed Grant for New African Principal Investigators
Deadline: Mar 27, 2025
Donor: The World Academy of Sciences
Grant Type: Grant
Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000
Countries/Regions: Sub-Saharan Africa (Specific countries listed in the link)
Area: Agriculture Food & Nutrition, Career Development, PhD Holder, Researchers, Information Technology, Research, Science, Technology
This grant supports early-career scientists in Sub-Saharan Africa.
For more information, visit: https://twas.org/opportunity/seed-grant-new-african-principal-investigators-sg-napi
7. RFPs: Data Storytelling Fellowship (Africa)
Deadline: Feb 28, 2025
Donor: Baraza Media Lab
Grant Type: Fellowship
Grant Size: Not Available
Countries/Regions: Africa (Specific countries listed in the link)
Area: Community Development, Journalists, Journalism, Media, Storytelling
This fellowship trains journalists in data-driven storytelling about migration in Africa.
For more information, visit: https://barazalab.com/programs/fellowships/data-storytelling-fellowship-2025/
Conclusion
This week’s newsletter showcases a variety of funding opportunities, with a particular focus on Africa and global health. Remember to review the specific eligibility criteria and deadlines before applying. Good luck with your funding pursuits!
