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Targeted calls to restore the health of the ocean and waters by 2030, focusing on ecosystem restoration, pollution elimination, and a sustainable blue economy.
Funding for academic-industry teams to accelerate the translation of federally funded research into products, services, and systems with societal benefits.
Standard deadline for investigator-initiated biomedical and behavioral research, offering up to five years of funding for projects with potential for high public health impact.
Canada’s flagship open funding program for health research, supporting a wide range of projects from discovery science to clinical trials and health systems reform.
Seed grants of up to CAD $250,000 for bold ideas with the potential to transform global health in low- and middle-income countries, emphasizing crisis mitigation and health equity.
Funding for the co-creation of research and innovation that addresses inequities and builds resilience in communities most impacted by global challenges such as climate change, conflict, and health crises.
Major research funding for Qatar-based institutions and their international collaborators, covering diverse pillars from digital society and healthcare to energy and environmental security.
High-risk, high-potential SMEs and start-ups can access up to €2.5 million in grant and €15 million in blended finance to scale game-changing innovations, with a laser focus on deep-tech and strategic autonomy.
A €18 million call for pilot projects deploying AI-driven early warning and community-based adaptation tools in climate-vulnerable regions, open to research institutions, NGOs, and public authorities across EU and associated countries.
A US$5 million co‑funding scheme (50% industry match required) for pilot projects in pandemic preparedness, food‑supply chain resilience, and digital emergency command centres, open to Qatar‑based universities and international partners.
A €4 million call for pilot rapid‑deployment training modules and simulation exercises for cross‑border disaster response teams, eligible to EU/EEA civil protection authorities, Red Cross societies, and specialised training centres.
This call funds up to six city‑led, multi‑stakeholder pilot projects testing regenerative urban design and climate‑proof infrastructure, with a total budget of €5 million open to EU member‑state municipalities, SMEs, and research groups.
A NZ$8 million opportunity for piloting early‑warning systems and resilient communication technologies for earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic hazards, targeting New Zealand universities, Crown Research Institutes, and iwi organisations.
A CAD 12 million call supporting pilot projects for off‑grid renewable energy, water security, and digital health infrastructure in Indigenous and northern Canadian communities, open to academic institutions, territorial governments, and non‑profit organisations.
A US$7 million grant facility for piloting nature‑based solutions, reef‑restoration technologies, and community‑led marine conservation business models in developing nations of the Caribbean, Indian Ocean, and Asia‑Pacific.
A SAR 15 million call for field pilots testing heat‑stress mitigation, water‑resource mapping, and dust‑storm early warning technologies in desert environments, open to Saudi universities, research centres, and international partners with a local host.
A €6 million joint pilot fund testing digital platforms for early detection of migration‑related crises and for scalable livelihoods programmes in Horn of Africa and Sahel regions, open to NGOs, regional research hubs, and AU member‑state agencies.
A $10 million grant for piloting integrated IoT sensor networks and real-time analytics platforms for urban crisis management, exclusively for UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Oman-based universities and public safety agencies.
Pilot grants for low‑cost, point‑of‑care diagnostic tools for HIV, TB, and malaria, with a focus on community‑led testing models and integrated surveillance in high‑burden countries.
Technical assistance and pilot seed‑funding for municipalities designing investable green infrastructure projects (e.g., urban forests, blue‑green corridors) that can later be financed through EIB climate awareness bonds.
Identifies and supports pilot‑ready solutions tackling e‑waste through circular design, refurbishment, or urban mining, providing visibility, mentoring, and access to industry partners.
Pilot grants for countries to develop and test innovative biodiversity finance mechanisms (e.g., green bonds, payments for ecosystem services) that generate revenue for conservation and sustainable livelihoods.
Global challenge funding pilot projects that deploy AI-driven diagnostic, tele‑referral, or health workforce support tools in low‑ and middle‑income countries, with technical assistance from WHO and ITU.
Pilot coaching and networking programme to increase female-led deep tech start-ups scaling in Europe, combining mentoring, investor readiness, and peer-exchange modules in 2026.
Supports multi‑institutional research training networks that pilot innovative graduate and postdoctoral training models addressing Canada’s critical skills gaps in emerging fields like quantum technology, AI ethics, and climate adaptation.
Grants for pilot projects delivering offline-first digital education tools and hybrid learning models to marginalized communities in remote areas of Asia and the Middle East.
Co-funding for municipal pilots deploying AI-enabled public services in waste management, traffic flow optimization, and citizen engagement, supporting Vision 2030 smart city targets.
Pilot grants for scalable climate-smart agricultural and forestry practices that sequester carbon, improve resilience, and deliver measurable economic returns to producers and rural communities in 2026.
A US federal research project grant supporting novel interventions to reduce health inequalities among communities impacted by natural disasters, pandemics, or conflict, with emphasis on scalable pilot models.
A major EU research and innovation call funding pilot projects that deploy nature‑based solutions to protect coastal cities against sea‑level rise and extreme weather, with strong 2026 policy linkage to the EU Mission on Climate Adaptation.
An open, rolling‑deadline call for proposals (with 2026‑11‑30 next cut‑off) funding pilot projects that deliver hybrid (remote/in‑person) learning for children in conflict‑ or disaster‑affected zones.
A Canadian funding opportunity for small‑scale research projects examining how disinformation spreads during public health, environmental, or humanitarian emergencies and how to build societal resilience.
A UAE‑based philanthropic grant supporting applied research and on‑ground pilots that enhance water efficiency and sustainable food production in hyper‑arid Middle Eastern environments.
A New Zealand contestable research fund call for collaborative projects deploying digital technologies and community‑led planning to improve resilience of rural areas against climate and economic shocks.
A thematic call fostering civil society participation in policy‑making and service delivery in fragile and crisis‑prone countries, with a total indicative budget of EUR 180 million.
A national priority research program call for Qatar‑based institutions to develop and validate artificial intelligence models that predict flash floods, sandstorms, and heatwaves in arid climates.
A multi‑country call for knowledge‑sharing and innovation projects that strengthen early literacy and numeracy in education systems disrupted by crisis, with a strong emphasis on evidence‑based pilot implementation.
A research grant scheme supporting interdisciplinary teams to investigate scalable mental health interventions for populations exposed to acute or protracted crises, from war to climate displacement.
Accepts applications for innovations that improve the lives of the world’s poorest (existing or new ventures) for grants $50k‑$230k to pilot in one developing country, requiring rigorous cost‑effectiveness analysis and path‑to‑scale blueprint.
Grants for heritage protection and community‑based reconciliation projects in Iraq, Libya, Syria, and Yemen, emphasizing rapid documentation in conflict zones and integration of displaced communities into cultural heritage management.
Scalable interdisciplinary graduate training models in emerging tech (quantum, AI, biotech) with mandatory industry internships, inclusive recruitment strategies, and evidence‑based assessment of workforce outcomes.
Supports CBOs and NGOs in 35 participating countries (including Kuwait, Jordan, South Africa) to implement green infrastructure pilots that reduce flood risk and urban heat island effect, with participatory monitoring and community ownership models.
Provides conditional grants and guarantees for UAE‑based startups and research spin‑outs developing AI‑enabled smart city solutions (transport, energy, water), requiring a pilot deployment with a Dubai government entity.
Annual program statement for piloting scalable, locally‑led solutions to climate‑induced displacement and malnutrition, with cost‑per‑beneficiary benchmarks and conflict‑sensitive design mandates.
Invites early‑stage, high‑risk/high‑reward research with transformative potential for NZ’s economic, environmental, or social resilience; initial 4‑page EoI with focus on indigenous knowledge integration (Mātauranga Māori).
Accepts collaborative research proposals (Qatar‑led, international partners) in energy, water security, and AI for socio‑economic development, with mandatory industrial partnership and local impact statement.
Supports Canadian post‑secondary institutions and research hospitals to scale bioscience infrastructure for rapid vaccine and therapeutic production, with mandatory industry co‑investment and biomanufacturing readiness metrics.
Funds pilot deployment of integrated health surveillance and early warning systems in climate-vulnerable communities, with mandatory cross-border data‑sharing and measurable reduction in heat‑related mortality.
Early‑stage seed grants for bold, high‑risk pilot ideas in maternal health, agricultural development, and pandemic preparedness, with a path to larger implementation funding.
Supports collaborative teams to pilot data‑driven interventions for early‑care mental health, requiring open science deliverables and real‑world clinical validation.
Risk‑tolerant grants for cost‑effective, evidence‑driven pilot innovations targeting poverty, health, and climate in low‑ and middle‑income countries.
Pilot funding for tangible urban solutions in climate adaptation, digital health, and smart mobility, with sandbox trials in Dubai’s existing infrastructure.
Rapid‑deployment pilot grants for autonomous systems, renewable energy, and biotech, with quantified commercialization targets and industrial matching funds.
Builds formal partnership networks for social sciences pilot initiatives, focusing on justice, equity, and community‑based solutions with real‑world deliverables.
Targets high‑risk, high‑reward research with clear pilot potential in environmental resilience, advanced manufacturing, and indigenous knowledge integration.
Funds nationally critical pilot projects in energy, water security, and health, with compulsory collaboration between Qatari institutions and global partners.
Supports integrative pilot research that links digital infrastructure with community well‑being, requiring partnership grants between universities and public agencies.
Scales demonstration and pilot projects for community‑led climate resilience, with mandatory cross‑border consortia and clear deliverables on measurable adaptation metrics.
Large‑scale collaborative grants (up to $900,000 per year) for projects addressing Qatar’s Grand Challenges in water, energy, health, and cybersecurity, with mandatory inclusion of Qatari institutions and a student‑training component.
Catalytic research grants for transformative ideas with high‑impact potential for New Zealand’s economy, environment, and society, requiring clear path‑to‑impact statements and a 12‑month pilot deliverable.
Provides up to €2.5 million for established, breakthrough‑oriented principal investigators to pursue high‑risk, high‑gain research, with applications accepted from any field and requiring a host institution in an EU Member State or Associated Country.
Funds applied research and on‑ground pilot projects in desalination efficiency, aquifer recharge, and wastewater reuse, requiring a local‑institution co‑investigator and a commercialisation plan aligned with the National Water Strategy 2030.
Supports integrative research‑and‑pilot projects that link advanced cyber‑physical systems with community priorities to create measurable improvements in transportation, energy, public safety, and health in U.S. cities and rural regions.
Offers seed and catalytic grants for early‑stage diagnostics, surveillance platforms, and equitable vaccine delivery models that can be field‑tested in low‑resource settings within 12 months, with a preference for South‑South partnerships.
Invites schools, universities, and ed‑tech consortia to deploy and evaluate AI‑based personalized learning, intelligent assessment, and administrative automation tools in UAE public schools, with a clear scale‑up pathway for successful pilots.
Large‑scale grants for formal partnerships between Canadian post‑secondary institutions and Indigenous communities to co‑develop research, curricula, and cultural restoration pilots, with mandatory 1:1 cash/in‑kind matching.
Funds multi‑site pilot studies and implementation science projects that test novel care models, digital tools, and community‑based interventions to reduce maternal mortality disparities in underserved U.S. regions.
Supports pilot projects and research actions for integrated climate resilience strategies in European cities, with clear deliverables on urban heat island mitigation, flood‑proofing, and co‑created nature‑based solutions ready for 2027 adoption.
Co‑finances pilot demonstrations of circular business models, waste prevention technologies, resource‑efficient products, and urban environmental improvements that contribute to the EU Circular Economy Action Plan and Zero‑Pollution ambition.
Provides direct funding for structured operational research and training pilots that build local capacity to conduct rapid evidence‑to‑practice cycles, improving disease surveillance and health service delivery in humanitarian and fragile contexts.
Funds pilot studies that deploy sensor networks, modeling, and community‑based interventions to monitor and mitigate urban air pollution‑related health burdens, with a focus on scalability in Gulf Cooperation Council climates.
Supports bilateral research collaborations between New Zealand and UK institutions to co‑develop and pilot innovative solutions in agritech, climate adaptation, and digital resilience against natural hazards.
Establishes large‑scale, multi‑institutional Canadian research networks that integrate academic and non‑academic partners to pilot transformative solutions in priority areas such as climate‑resilient infrastructure and clean technology.
Supports international exchange programs that equip youth leaders with skills to design and pilot community‑level climate adaptation and mitigation projects in their home countries, fostering trans‑Atlantic and global partnerships.
Calls for pilot demonstrations of cost‑effective, scalable building‑retrofit solutions and next‑generation design strategies that achieve deep energy efficiency and structural resilience to extreme climate events.
Funds research-to‑application pilot projects that improve multi‑scale climate prediction and deliver actionable climate intelligence to enhance community resilience in sectors such as water, agriculture, and coastal infrastructure.
ARPA-E’s flagship open call seeks early-stage, high‑risk, high‑reward energy technology concepts with the potential to disrupt current energy paradigms, funding proof‑of‑concept pilot demonstrations.
Global prize awarding $3 million across health, food, energy, water, and climate action categories to SMEs, nonprofits, and high schools for demonstrated, scalable sustainability pilots with measurable community impact.
The HIF 2026 call seeks to scale proven innovations delivering climate‑resilient water, sanitation, and hygiene services in protracted crises, offering up to £1 million per pilot with a mandatory research partner, directly responsive to compound climate‑conflict emergencies.
The Global EbA Fund 2026 call targets pilot projects that deploy ecosystem‑based adaptation to strengthen climate resilience in coastal, mountainous, and dryland ecosystems, with grants up to US$500,000, emphasizing measurable adaptation benefits and community co‑design.
ECW’s 2026 Acceleration Facility pilots scalable digital learning platforms and connectivity solutions for children in emergencies, with a budget envelope of US$10 million and a focus on integrating EdTech into national crisis‑resilient education plans.
The 2026 GSMA Innovation Fund directly supports pilot projects leveraging mobile technology for anticipatory humanitarian action, including early warning systems, forecast‑based financing triggers, and digital cash preparedness, with grants of £500,000–£1 million per consortium.
ICARS funds implementation research pilots (up to DKK 5 million each) that test scalable AMR interventions in primary healthcare settings, with a required LMIC partnership and measurable health system outcomes, directly supporting the 2026 WHO AMR Resolution targets.
UN‑Habitat’s 2026 call pilots community‑led infrastructure upgrades and ecosystem‑based interventions to reduce vulnerability of informal settlements to extreme heat, flooding, and landslides, with grants up to US$400,000 and mandatory national government co‑implementation.
WHO’s WHE 2026 pilot call supports innovative service delivery models for trauma care, disease outbreak containment, and mental health during emergencies, with a focus on fragile contexts; grants range US$100,000–US$300,000 and require partnership with a national health authority.
The 2026 CCAC call funds pilot projects that demonstrate rapid reduction of black carbon, methane, and HFCs through clean urban transport and energy‑efficient cooling, with a maximum grant of CHF 250,000 and a requirement for policy integration outcomes.
AFCIA 2026 offers pilot grants of up to US$250,000 for locally led, community‑based adaptation innovations, with a focus on scalable nature‑based solutions and disaster risk reduction, directly aligning with 2026 crisis mitigation priorities.
Grants for developing countries to pilot local, multi-stakeholder solutions that improve migrant protection, assisted voluntary return, and sustainable reintegration during complex emergency contexts.
Pilot grants for NGOs, research institutions, and public entities to develop and test innovative prevention, victim protection, and prosecution projects addressing human trafficking transnationally.
Pilot projects to test and advance innovative landmine and explosive ordnance disposal techniques, risk education, and victim assistance in contaminated post-conflict and crisis-affected regions.
Pilot project financing for private and public sector entities to deploy off-grid and mini-grid clean energy solutions that enhance resilience in underserved communities of developing countries.
Pilot grants for civil society and research partners to implement and evaluate innovative approaches that prevent and respond to gender-based violence in humanitarian and fragile settings.
Pilot projects that foster refugee self-reliance through digital livelihoods, legal inclusion, and education access in host communities, with a focus on measurable integration outcomes.
Pilots and research targeting AI-driven diagnostics, digital therapeutics, and resilient supply chains for NCDs in climate‑affected and resource‑limited regions, with up to €8m per project and strong hospital‑NGO‑SME partnerships.
Funds international consortia to co‑fund PhD posts in themes like disaster risk, climate adaptation, and digital inclusion, with a fixed EU contribution per researcher‑month and mandatory intersectoral placements (NGOs, public authorities, SMEs).
Provides up to $2m per pilot for hybrid green‑grey infrastructure (mangrove restoration, floating wetlands, permeable urban surfaces) co‑designed with local communities, targeting municipalities in SIDS and coastal LDCs.
Invites transformative pilot projects on coastal hazard early warning, ecosystem‑based adaptation, and sustainable fisheries in climate‑hotspot regions, with a strong emphasis on indigenous knowledge and open data sharing.
Accelerator programme offering mentoring, access to test centres, and equity‑free grants of up to €200k for startups and SMEs developing dual‑use solutions in water purification, off‑grid energy, and rapid shelter for civilian crisis response.
Offers grants, Azure credits, and technical support for pilot projects using AI to remove communication, mobility, or information barriers in displacement settings, targeting NGOs, social enterprises, and university labs.
Funds projects up to CAD $2m to adapt and scale proven EdTech, teacher training, and community‑based education models that sustain learning during floods, droughts, or conflicts, with a focus on gender equity and local ownership.
Provides fast‑track grants up to £250k for transdisciplinary pilot interventions that address cascading risks (e.g., heatwave + conflict + supply‑chain failure) using digital twins, community‑based monitoring, or agile logistics.
Grants of £1–5 million for multidisciplinary pilots integrating climate‑informed surveillance, health workforce protection, and adaptive facility design in low‑ and middle‑income countries, with mandatory community co‑production.
Supports radical visions combining energy harvesting, AI-based predictive maintenance, and autonomous monitoring for critical infrastructure (water, power, transport) in regions facing extreme weather, with grants up to €4m and coaching for early‑stage R&D.
Pilot proof-of-concept funding for novel indoor farming, water-recycling hydroponics, and cold-chain logistics in northern and remote communities, requiring partnerships between Canadian research institutions, Indigenous organisations, and agri-tech SMEs.
Innovation fund seeking pilot deployments of AI-driven personalised learning platforms in public schools across GCC countries, with emphasis on Arabic NLP, low-bandwidth solutions, and measurable learning outcome improvements within 12 months.
Transdisciplinary grants for establishing living labs along North Atlantic coasts to test hybrid grey-green infrastructure, citizen-science biodiversity monitoring, and storm surge prediction models, with mandatory public data sharing.
Grants for scaling up blue and green hydrogen production pilots at industrial testbeds, focusing on carbon capture integration, export logistics, and economic feasibility studies targeting 2028 market entry.
Funding for field pilots in West Africa and South America that test mercury-free gold extraction technologies, community health monitoring, and formalisation pathways, with mandatory technology transfer to local miners.
Pilot implementation grant for decentralised self-sovereign identity systems to secure wage protection, skill certification, and remittance access for migrant workers in the UAE construction sector, interoperable with global digital wallets.
Immediate-response grants for training and equipping local heritage professionals to digitally document endangered cultural sites in conflict zones, with open-access archives and UNESCO nomination readiness components.
Rapid deployment grants (up to $250K) for NGOs, community networks, and research centres to pilot early warning systems and post-disaster communication protocols in seismically active Pacific islands, with pre-approved equipment procurement frameworks.
Pilot-scale funding (up to $500K) for transdisciplinary teams deploying nature-based solutions and community-led climate resilience strategies in arid and coastal zones, with mandatory monitoring and scalability roadmaps.
Accelerator funding for public institutions and research organisations to pilot ethical AI auditing frameworks, bias detection tools, and transparency algorithms, with a requirement for open-source deliverables and citizen engagement modules.
Pilot projects, research, and capacity-building grants for local governments, schools, and community-based organizations to develop and test innovative prevention frameworks against ideologically motivated violence.
Pilot implementation grants for U.S. coastal communities to design and test nature-based solutions that mitigate flooding, erosion, and storm surge, with a focus on measurable economic and ecological outcomes.
Seeks pilot projects that deploy adaptive learning technologies to maintain educational continuity during emergencies, with a focus on scalability across UAE public institutions and disaster‑prone regions.
This round funds pilot projects that test novel production systems, regenerative practices, and value‑chain innovations to strengthen primary sector resilience against climate shocks in New Zealand and the Pacific.
Co‑finances pilot projects in low‑income countries that test innovative climate adaptation solutions, with emphasis on infrastructure, natural resource management, and community‑based early warning systems.
Provides non‑dilutive funding for pilot‑scale biomanufacturing projects that enhance rapid response to health emergencies, including flexible production of vaccines, diagnostics, and biotherapeutics.
Funds pilot‑scale research that applies artificial intelligence to accelerate diagnosis, predict disease outbreaks, and improve health supply chains in low‑resource settings, with a clear pathway to scalable impact.
Invites pilot projects that integrate satellite data and downstream services to improve real‑time disaster mapping, infrastructure damage assessment, and humanitarian logistics in crisis zones.
Funds pilot initiatives that test innovative employment services, digital job platforms, and skills‑for‑resilience programs to mitigate the socio‑economic impacts of conflict, displacement, and climate shocks on vulnerable workers.
Supports pilot projects in developing countries that mainstream climate resilience into national planning, test innovative infrastructure and ecosystem‑based approaches, and generate scalable learning for the Green Climate Fund pipeline.
Offers seed and pilot grants for innovative, locally‑led solutions that enhance climate resilience in fragile and conflict‑affected settings, emphasizing scalable nature‑based interventions, early‑warning systems, and inclusive governance.
Grants support pilot projects in energy, water, food, mobility, and digital domains to prototype scalable solutions for the NEOM region, with emphasis on measurable urban resilience and sustainability outcomes.
This call funds field‑tested digital advisory, e‑commerce, and early‑warning pilots that improve market access, climate information uptake, and yield stability for smallholder networks in least‑developed countries, with mandatory open‑source tech and gender‑equity components.
HRC NZ targets translational pilot projects that strengthen health‑system resilience in rural and Māori communities against climate‑induced health shocks—including heat stress, vector‑borne disease, and mental health pressures—with a focus on co‑designed digital and workforce innovations.
SATREPS 2026 selects multidisciplinary pilot projects co‑designed by Japanese and developing‑country researchers that integrate earth observation, community‑based preparedness, and resilient infrastructure design to reduce disaster losses in line with SDG 11.b.
This call funds 3‑year international research pilot projects that apply explainable AI to real‑time climate‑risk forecasting, adaptive infrastructure management, and cross‑border early‑warning coordination, with mandatory consortium partners from Germany and an LMIC or fragile state.
EBRD invites municipalities in its countries of operation to submit pilot project concepts for climate‑proofing critical infrastructure with smart‑grid, nature‑based drainage, and digital twins, co‑financed up to 70 % and accompanied by a Green City Action Plan.
This IDB Lab‑sponsored call backs pilot NbS projects—urban wetlands, green corridors, permeable surfaces—that deliver measurable cooling, flood reduction, and social co‑benefits in underserved neighbourhoods, with a strong emphasis on participatory design and impact measurement.
Sida supports bi‑directional pilot research partnerships that improve land‑use planning, water sharing, and climate‑informed peacebuilding in protracted crisis zones, with a requirement for joint learning platforms that bridge science, local governance, and humanitarian actors.
FCDO’s new ‘Frontline Pilots’ strand funds collaborative R&D of context‑specific early‑warning protocols, community‑led preparedness hubs, and last‑mile communication tools in ODA‑eligible fragile and conflict‑affected states, with a ceiling of £2 million per pilot.
DARPA invites pilot projects on bio-inspired robotic systems capable of operating in unstructured disaster environments to improve search‑and‑rescue speed, reduce first‑responder risk, and enable rapid infrastructure assessment, with a clear technology‑transfer requirement to civilian agencies.
Offers grant funding for transformational and highly disruptive ideas with pilot‑scale potential, open to UK‑based research organizations, charities, and businesses, focusing on game‑changing innovations for health, biosecurity, and net‑zero transitions.
Invites pilot proposals that leverage financial instruments and digital technologies to build climate‑disaster resilience in low‑ and middle‑income countries, with up to $200,000 for scaling tested solutions.
Supports AI‑driven pilot projects by nonprofits, academic institutions, and social enterprises that address crisis prediction, response, and climate adaptation, with selected grantees receiving Google Cloud credits, technical mentorship, and catalytic grant funding.
Targets pilot‑stage innovations in science, technology and innovation (STI) that demonstrate measurable impact on pandemic preparedness, food security, and climate resilience in IsDB member countries, including high‑relevance Gulf states.
Funds small-scale feasibility studies and pilot demonstrations to mature novel technologies from lab to market, with a strong emphasis on crisis mitigation, resilience, and sustainability solutions validated across multiple Horizon Europe clusters.
Provides up to $230,000 for pilot‑stage innovations that have already demonstrated early‑stage evidence and that aim to improve lives in countries affected by conflict, fragility, or acute crisis, with a clear path to scale via GIF’s follow‑on financing.
Calls for cross‑sector pilot teams that integrate AI, earth observation, and social‑science methods to deliver operational prototypes for early warning, coordinated logistics, and community‑based crisis mitigation, with a two‑phase funding model that includes prototyping and sustainability planning.
Invites pilot applications for innovative solutions with rigorous evidence of effectiveness, offering tiered grants that begin at $200,000 for testing in real‑world settings, with clear pathways to scale in global health, food security, and crisis response.
Supports collaborative applied research and technology development for crisis prevention, preparedness, and resilience through multi‑year projects between NATO Allies and partners, with clear deliverables in cyber defence, CBRN, and human security.
The CFI Innovation Fund supports transformative research infrastructure projects that enable Canadian institutions to conduct world‑class research in areas including clean technology, health emergencies, and digital transformation, with emphasis on collaborative pilot‑scale installations.
The NSF S&CC program supports integrative research pilot projects that leverage data, AI, and community engagement to transform urban and rural infrastructure for enhanced resilience, health, and economic opportunity.
This Horizon Europe call funds collaborative pilot projects that test and scale technologies for disaster‑resilient critical infrastructure, including AI‑based early warning, climate‑adaptive construction, and community‑based crisis response in urban and coastal areas.
The ERC Synergy Grant enables small groups of Principal Investigators to jointly pursue ambitious frontier‑research projects that could not be achieved by a single researcher, fostering breakthroughs in fields such as climate science, pandemic preparedness, and sustainable materials.
The LIFE Clean Energy Transition call supports pilot and demonstration projects that accelerate the deployment of innovative renewable energy technologies and energy‑efficiency measures in municipalities and public institutions across EU member states.
IDRC invites proposals for participatory action‑research pilots that build community resilience to multiple crises (climate, conflict, health) in the Global South, with a special focus on data‑driven early warning and gender‑responsive adaptation.
This open innovation programme funds rapid‑prototyping pilots that use artificial intelligence and digital twins to enhance urban resilience in the Gulf region, focusing on extreme heat, water scarcity, and smart mobility, with implementation in Dubai’s living labs.
The African Union Research Grants programme funds collaborative pilot projects that develop and test innovative solutions for climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction, targeting agriculture, water, and energy in West and East Africa.
The foundation invites pilot projects that combine local knowledge and scientific research to prevent and mitigate complex crises (conflict, environmental degradation, pandemics) in fragile regions of Africa, Asia, and Latin America, with an emphasis on transdisciplinary approaches.
The WFP Innovation Accelerator invites applications for pilot projects that deploy novel solutions to strengthen climate‑resilient food systems, with a focus on cash‑based transfers, digital early warning, and nutrition in fragile settings.
Funds large-scale, replicable pilot projects for urban decarbonisation and climate resilience led by cities, research bodies, and businesses, closing September 12, 2026.
High-risk, interdisciplinary research addressing major societal challenges, with grants up to CAD 250,000 over 2 years, full application deadline October 1, 2026.
Seed funding for US small businesses to develop and commercialize health technologies with high crisis-response potential, deadline September 5, 2026.
Supports collaborative research on trustworthy AI for circular/smart manufacturing, with up to €10M per project, due September 27, 2026.
Calls for nature-based solutions and ecosystem restoration projects involving public bodies, NGOs, and research institutions, deadline September 20, 2026.
Cross-council scheme for early‑career researchers to launch independent research programmes tackling global challenges, closing June 30, 2026.
Grants for developing cyberinfrastructure that enables data-intensive crisis response simulations, AI-driven disaster resilience, and community‑focused computing research, deadline August 15, 2026.
Supports R&I on renewable energy technologies, energy system integration, and storage, targeting universities, SMEs, and public bodies, due September 19, 2026.
Enables exceptional junior scientists to skip a traditional postdoctoral period and launch independent research careers immediately, ideal for bold crisis‑related biomedical ideas, closing September 12, 2026.
Supports postdoctoral researchers transitioning to independent biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research careers with up to 5 years of funding, due June 12, 2026.
Standard NIH investigator-initiated research grant supporting health-related projects for up to 5 years, with broad scope including crisis response, pandemic preparedness, and implementation science.
Core funding for Canadian university-based researchers in natural sciences and engineering; supports long-term research programmes with no predefined topics, fostering discovery-driven innovation that underpins crisis resilience.
Up to £400,000 over 5 years for early-career researchers in any discipline to develop innovative health-related research; emphasises interdisciplinary and global health aspects linked to crisis mitigation.
Up to $300,000 for research partnerships between U.S. and developing-country scientists addressing development challenges such as climate adaptation, food security, and epidemic preparedness.
Grants up to €100,000 over 18 months for radically new research ideas in any discipline, with a focus on high-risk, high-reward projects that challenge existing assumptions and could lead to transformative crisis solutions.
Travel and living allowances for graduate students to conduct 12–24 week collaborative research projects between Canadian and partner-country universities, with priority themes including climate, health, and AI for crisis response.
Up to $100,000 equity‑free investment for early‑stage, open‑source solutions addressing water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) challenges exacerbated by climate change in UNICEF programme countries, with technical assistance and scaling support.
Seed grants of up to $250,000 CAD for bold, early-stage ideas that address global health challenges in low‑ and middle‑income countries, with emphasis on pandemic preparedness, maternal‑child health, and climate‑resilient health systems.
High-risk, high-gain frontier research grants for established researchers; €2.5M per project, open to all fields, targeting transformative scientific breakthroughs with potential crisis-mitigation applications.
KACST’s 2026 cycle funds applied research and pilot demonstrations aligned with Vision 2030 pillars, targeting Saudi universities, R&D centers, and public‑private consortia.
This GCF readiness window targets developing countries’ institutional capacity for climate adaptation and mitigation, funding pilot projects, national adaptation plans, and early‑warning systems with grants up to USD 3 million.
This global solicitation seeks innovative, scientifically rigorous proposals for cloud‑seeding and precipitation enhancement pilot projects, with up to USD 1.5 million per project over three years.
NPRP16‑C supports collaborative, high‑impact research in health, energy, environment, and cybersecurity with mandatory Qatar‑led partnerships and clear pathways to pilot‑scale validation.
This accelerator invites consortia of universities, startups, and public entities to co‑develop tangible pilot prototypes addressing urban resilience, health, and circular economy, with seed grants up to AED 500,000.
EDF 2026 calls fund collaborative research and prototype development in AI, cyber‑defense, and materials, requiring cross‑border consortia and explicit dual‑use pilot potential.
This call funds applied research and pilot interventions in climate adaptation, infectious disease modeling, and water‑efficient agriculture, targeting Kuwait‑based investigators with international collaborators.
This flagship Canadian funding stream supports long‑term research in social innovation, policy evaluation, and community‑based pilots, with budgets up to CAD 400K over five years.
The 2026 Endeavour Fund invests in transformative science with robust pathways to impact; Smart Ideas (up to NZD 1M) and Research Programmes (up to NZD 5M) focus on resilience, renewable energy, and indigenous knowledge.
This high‑stakes 2026 EIC Accelerator call offers blended finance (grants up to €2.5M and equity up to €15M) for breakthrough innovations, with strong emphasis on pilot demonstrations, scalability, and strategic autonomy.
Supports early-career researchers in Qatar-based institutions to lead independent projects addressing national priorities in water security, health resilience, and sustainable energy, with clear pilot pathways to policy and industry uptake.
Open to Canadian and international researchers at eligible institutions for health research projects with potential to deliver impactful evidence for pandemic preparedness, mental health, and health system resilience.
Grants for Kuwaiti public and private institutions to implement training and innovation programs in AI, renewables, and digital governance, enhancing national resilience and workforce readiness.
Catalyst funding for high-risk, high-reward research by New Zealand institutions in climate adaptation, biosecurity, and community resilience, with immediate pilot potential.
Provides grants to government agencies, NGOs, and research entities in developing and crisis-affected regions for piloting data-driven early warning systems, peacebuilding tools, and post-crisis recovery models.
Funds transnational consortia to deploy and monitor regenerative agriculture pilots that restore soil health, enhance food security, and build climate resilience across Europe.
Supports partnerships between NGOs, research bodies, and public authorities to implement innovative peacebuilding and conflict prevention initiatives in fragile and conflict-affected states.
Awards to researchers worldwide for transformative projects investigating infectious disease surveillance, climate-sensitive health threats, and rapid response technologies to strengthen global health security.
Supports university-industry consortia in the U.S. to translate research into scalable technologies for disaster response, public health emergencies, and critical infrastructure protection.
Enables research institutions in widening countries to host experienced researchers, strengthening R&I capacity and fostering international collaboration in crisis resilience domains.
Supports high-risk, high-reward research by consortia aiming at radical, market-creating technological breakthroughs with strong potential for future crisis mitigation and pilot deployment.
Supports use-inspired, multidisciplinary teams to develop & pilot AI-based solutions that enhance climate resilience in critical infrastructure and community systems.
Funds applied research and pilot projects in urban heat island mitigation, water reuse technologies, and smart environmental monitoring across Kuwaiti public institutions.
Provides large-scale, long-term support for interdisciplinary teams pursuing bold, high-reward research that addresses major global challenges, including crisis mitigation.
Supports bilateral research partnerships focusing on disaster risk reduction, climate adaptation, and underwater robotics pilots, with co-funding from JSPS.
Invites international consortia to develop and pilot autonomous solutions for environmental monitoring, emergency response, and critical infrastructure resilience in extreme climates.
Funds research and applications that use Earth observations to improve disaster prediction, response, and recovery, with explicit pathways to operational pilot projects.
Supports applied security-related research and pilot demonstrations in CBRN resilience, critical infrastructure protection, and climate-driven security, led by research institutions and public bodies.
Funds collaborative research addressing Qatar’s national priorities, including water security, sustainable energy, and public health crisis preparedness, with mandatory pilot outcomes.
Calls for pilot demonstration of integrated climate‑resilient infrastructure in urban settings, with measurable resilience indicators and replication plans by 2026.
Provides pilot funding for innovative solutions in conflict zones and fragile states, with a rolling review window, first assessment by April 30, 2025, and emphasis on scalable 2026 outcomes.
Supports mission‑led research with clear impact pathways, requiring pilot‑scale implementation plans that deliver economic, environmental, or social benefits by 2026.
Supports industry‑academia pilot collaborations in digital health and climate resilience, requiring scalable solutions with 2026 market entry plans.
Grants for research and pilot projects advancing renewable energy technologies and water security solutions, aligned with Vision 2030 and 2026 national milestones.
Offers pilot grants for innovative, climate‑smart agricultural technologies that enhance food security and resource efficiency, with demonstrable results expected by 2026.
Invites pilot proposals for scalable innovations in education and health sectors, with mentorship and government backing, targeting 2026 deployment in the UAE and region.
A multi-phase BAA focused on developing next-generation neural-symbolic AI models that enable distributed, logic-driven decision making in autonomous drone swarms.
A global grant challenge seeking pilot implementations of predictive soil health and crop yield analytics to accelerate the transition to regenerative agriculture.
An innovation challenge seeking pilot-ready, low-carbon alternative cement and concrete formulations for immediate deployment in rapid-growth urban zones.
A research funding call supporting the development of open-source computational tools to map cellular interactions across whole organs at unprecedented resolutions.
A targeted funding mechanism designed to prototype, verify, and scale digital monitoring, reporting, and verification (dMRV) systems for the emerging biodiversity credit market.
A Simplified Approval Process (SAP) call funding the deployment of machine learning-driven meteorological forecasting systems for climate-vulnerable island nations.
Federal funding to develop advanced machine learning models that forecast geomagnetic storms and their impact on civilian electrical grids and satellite networks.
A request for proposals to design and scale mobile-first micro-credentialing platforms connecting African youth to global remote work opportunities.
A research program soliciting innovative architectures to securely transition decentralized Internet of Things networks to quantum-resistant encryption standards.
A global call to establish regional surveillance centers utilizing genomic sequencing and AI to detect zoonotic disease spillovers in high-risk biodiversity hotspots.
Pilot grants to scale secure, open-source digital public infrastructures that enhance financial inclusion and digital identity service delivery in emerging economies.
Funding for advanced prototype manufacturing technologies that drastically reduce the production timeline of mRNA therapeutics for emerging pathogens.
Feasibility and pilot funding for deploying predictive AI early warning systems for seismic and severe meteorological events in the Indo-Pacific region.
A multi-phase call for developing hybrid biological-electronic computing architectures capable of extreme low-power, edge AI processing.
Grants aimed at demonstrating and scaling novel, energy-efficient methodologies for the complete destruction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in municipal water systems.
A massive grant cycle targeting scalable, evidence-based solutions that ensure artificial intelligence technologies reduce, rather than exacerbate, global inequality.
Contracts for the development and in-orbit demonstration of autonomous robotics designed for active space debris removal and satellite life-extension.
Co-financing for public-private partnerships developing green hydrogen production, storage, and export infrastructure in developing and emerging markets.
Funding to pilot advanced, low-bandwidth telemedicine and point-of-care diagnostic devices in indigenous and geographically isolated communities.
Tenders for establishing AI-assisted genomic sequencing hubs to monitor antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in urban wastewater networks globally.
Provides funding for global longitudinal studies and scalable interventions addressing the mental health toll of climate displacement.
Funding for transformative pilot projects that integrate machine learning into national grid infrastructures for enhanced extreme weather resilience.
A grant program supporting cross-border European consortiums to deploy AI-driven logistics models for industrial waste reduction.
Funding for early-stage feasibility studies utilizing machine learning to predict and manage decentralized grid loads.
Multi-disciplinary academic and industry pilot funding to accelerate the translation of sustainable material research into commercial practice.
Blended finance (grant and equity) for European start-ups and SMEs developing breakthrough advanced materials for industrial applications.
A multi-million euro grant to university-led consortiums researching precision agriculture and biodiversity conservation.
Grants awarded to pilot the socio-economic feasibility of next-generation solar mini-grids in rural Sub-Saharan African communities.
An initiative funding cross-border feasibility studies to integrate renewable energy grids across Southeast Asian nations.