The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) is dedicated towards finding transport solutions that can result in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, reduce poverty, and advance the quality of urban life. ITDP is currently inviting nominations for 2012 Sustainable Transport Award … [Read more...] about ITDP Invites Nominations for 2012 Sustainable Transport Award from cities and regions implementing innovative solutions to reduce traffic pollution
The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Seeks Applications from U.S. Graduates with business ideas for Global Scholars Program
The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is expanding its Global Scholars Program and inviting applications from U.S. college graduates to join scholars from other parts of the world. This is an opportunity for the U.S college graduates with innovative business ideas in science, technology and … [Read more...] about The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Seeks Applications from U.S. Graduates with business ideas for Global Scholars Program
Nominations invited from innovative works for the prestigious biennial Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water
Nominations are now open for the 5th Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water (PSIPW). The prize is aimed at recognizing the efforts of scientists, inventors and research organizations around the world in water related fields. PSIPW acknowledges exceptional and innovative work … [Read more...] about Nominations invited from innovative works for the prestigious biennial Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water
Surya Nepal Asha Social Entrepreneurship Award 2011: Nominations invited from innovative and sustainable ventures
Applications and nominations are now open for the Surya Nepal Asha Social Entrepreneurship Award (SNASEA) 2011 aimed at recognizing the achievements of social entrepreneurs, whose services have till now have remained hidden. If you are one of them or if you know a deserving social entrepreneur you … [Read more...] about Surya Nepal Asha Social Entrepreneurship Award 2011: Nominations invited from innovative and sustainable ventures
Buckminster Fuller Challenge $100,000 award from innovative initiatives having potential to solve humanity’s most pressing problems
Entries are now open for the Buckminster Fuller Challenge Award 2011 worth $100,000 in prize money aimed at supporting the development and implementation of a strategy that has significant potential to solve humanity’s most pressing problems. Buckminster Fuller Challenge: Program Goals The … [Read more...] about Buckminster Fuller Challenge $100,000 award from innovative initiatives having potential to solve humanity’s most pressing problems
Pac Rim on Disability & Diversity seeks innovative proposals for the conference to be held in Hawaii during March, 2012
The Pacific Rim International Conference (Pac Rim) on Disability & Diversity has been widely recognized over the past 27 years as one of the most “diverse gatherings” in the world. The event encourages and respects voices from “diverse” perspective across numerous areas, including: voices from … [Read more...] about Pac Rim on Disability & Diversity seeks innovative proposals for the conference to be held in Hawaii during March, 2012
AARP Foundation invites proposals for Sustainable Solutions to Hunger Innovation grants
AARP Foundation is a charitable organization in the US working to support the people above 50 to meet their basic needs. The foundation is dedicated to find solutions for the needs related to food, housing, income and personal connection for the vulnerable people. The foundation is currently … [Read more...] about AARP Foundation invites proposals for Sustainable Solutions to Hunger Innovation grants
Applications invited for the 2012 Innovation Prize for Africa from initiatives contributing towards developing new products, increasing efficiency or saving cost
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in partnership with African Innovation Foundation (AIF) are now accepting applications for the first 2012 Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) aimed at honouring and encouraging innovative achievements of innovators and entrepreneurs in their … [Read more...] about Applications invited for the 2012 Innovation Prize for Africa from initiatives contributing towards developing new products, increasing efficiency or saving cost
GraVITas invites students with innovative ideas to participate in Social Transformers’ 11 competition India
Social Transformers is the initiative towards advancing the culture of social entrepreneurship in India. This social entrepreneurship event at GraVITas, Vellore Institute of Technology’s annual fest, was conceptualised in the spring of 2009 to encourage young minds to find solutions for critical … [Read more...] about GraVITas invites students with innovative ideas to participate in Social Transformers’ 11 competition India
Open Society Foundations seeks proposals from innovative initiatives for Promoting Youth Participation in Response to Xenophobia and Racism in Europe
The Open Society Foundations place a high priority on protecting and improving the lives of people across societies, especially marginalized and excluded communities. In continuation to achieving these specific goals, the Open Society Youth Initiative has issued a call for proposals from new and … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundations seeks proposals from innovative initiatives for Promoting Youth Participation in Response to Xenophobia and Racism in Europe
