The 2017 TWAS – Samira Omar Innovation for Sustainability Prize will be awarded to a female scientist who has been living and working in an area relevant to sustainability, in a LDC for at least the two years immediately prior to her nomination.
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PFAN Project Development and Financing Initiative for Climate & Clean Energy in Asia
The objective of the PFAN Project Development and Financing Initiative for Climate & Clean Energy in Asia is to provide coaching support from experienced professionals in developing and refining a financially, socially and environmentally viable business plan; an indispensable document that will be an integral part of subsequent investor outreach.
Read more: PFAN Project Development and Financing Initiative for Climate & Clean Energy in AsiaThe 2017 National Geographic Grants – Conservation, Education, Research, Storytelling, and Technology
The National Geographic Society awards grants for conservation, education, research, storytelling, and technology for individuals from around the world.
Read more: The 2017 National Geographic Grants – Conservation, Education, Research, Storytelling, and TechnologyYouth Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition
The Youth Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition is a global programme to empower young entrepreneurs to create a sustainable world.
Read more: Youth Citizen Entrepreneurship CompetitionGrants for Small Scale Renewable Energy Projects in Latin America & the Caribbean and Southern & South East Asia
The call is looking for project concepts that demonstrate how to apply small-scale renewable energy technologies to meet energy-related needs and improve energy access for people in the focus regions (Latin America & the Caribbean and Southern & South East Asia).
Read more: Grants for Small Scale Renewable Energy Projects in Latin America & the Caribbean and Southern & South East AsiaThe Dubai International Award for Best Practices to Improve the Living Environment
The Dubai International Award for Best Practices to Improve the Living Environment reflects the policy and commitment of Dubai Government and the United Arab Emirates towards sustainable development of human settlements and protection of the environment on the basis of mutual international cooperation.
Read more: The Dubai International Award for Best Practices to Improve the Living Environment2018 Millennium Technology Prize for Innovations for a Better Life
The Millennium Technology Prize is Finland’s tribute to innovations for a better life. The Prize is worth one million euros and it is awarded every second year. The Prize highlights the extensive impacts of science and innovation on society, even on humanity at large.
Read more: 2018 Millennium Technology Prize for Innovations for a Better LifeNokia Open Innovation Challenge 2017 – Contest for Startups Working for a Smart, Safe and Sustainable world
The Nokia Open Innovation Challenge is a call for ideas, technologies, and new business models in Internet of Things. Particular attention will be given to solutions that use the power of technology to save and improve lives.
Read more: Nokia Open Innovation Challenge 2017 – Contest for Startups Working for a Smart, Safe and Sustainable worldFIA Smart Cities Startup Contest
A $1,000,000 global startup competition for early stage startups who build a disruptive and scalable business with the potential to change the world.
Read more: FIA Smart Cities Startup ContestCleantech Accelerator Programme for Early Stage Startups in Europe
Climate-KIC RIS Accelerator 2017 is aimed at encouraging the development of new businesses in the field of the low carbon economy through the provision of a service package and grants for selected participants from the RIS countries.
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