The Humanitarian Innovation Fund has announced the second call for expressions of interests followed by full proposals from shortlisted applicants for the Humanitarian Innovation Fund (HIF) Large Grant facility for projects up to £150,000 aimed at supporting organizations and individuals to … [Read more...] about The Humanitarian Innovation Fund large grant facility opportunity for innovative solutions to the challenges facing operational agencies in the delivery of effective humanitarian aid
Volvo Buses invites nominations for “Sustainable Mobility” award from innovative solutions in India
The Volvo Sustainable Mobility award sponsored by Volvo Buses was established to help and support all groups, organizations, institutes and individuals with innovative ideas for supporting sustainable transport in cities. The main objective for presenting the award is to stress the growing need for … [Read more...] about Volvo Buses invites nominations for “Sustainable Mobility” award from innovative solutions in India
Government of Canada seeks nominations for the Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards
The Government of Canada believes that the best solutions to the challenges facing the communities of the country are often found locally. In this context, in January 2011, the Prime Minister announced the creation of the Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards to recognize the enormous contribution … [Read more...] about Government of Canada seeks nominations for the Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards
UN Foundation invites all to attend in person or online the 2nd Annual Social Good Summit to be held during UN Week in New York
On the sidelines of UN Week this September, Mashable, a leading online news source, 92Y, a world-class nonprofit community and cultural center, and the UN Foundation will be organizing the second annual Social Good Summit to be held during September 19 – 22, 2011 in New York. The Summit is aimed at … [Read more...] about UN Foundation invites all to attend in person or online the 2nd Annual Social Good Summit to be held during UN Week in New York
Development Bank of Southern Africa: Call for proposals from entrepreneurs and organizations to implement innovative projects
In South Africa, there are a number of government agencies such as the Development Bank of South Africa job fund, the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), Industrial Development Cooperation (IDC), Growth Fund, Enablis Khula Loan Fund, etc., which are providing funds to young bioenterpreneurs for … [Read more...] about Development Bank of Southern Africa: Call for proposals from entrepreneurs and organizations to implement innovative projects
SEED Awards for Entrepreneurship in Sustainable Development: Applications invited from innovative ideas in developing countries.
The SEED Initiative is a global partnership for action on sustainable development and the green economy. Founded by UNEP, UNDP and IUCN at the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg, SEED supports innovative small-scale and locally driven entrepreneurships around the globe … [Read more...] about SEED Awards for Entrepreneurship in Sustainable Development: Applications invited from innovative ideas in developing countries.
Global Junior Challenge: Call for proposals for innovative use of technology in society
Endorsed by the Municipality of Rome, the Global Junior Challenge is an international competition that honours and rewards individuals for innovative use of technology for education, unity and intercultural cooperation. The GJC is hosted by the Fondazione Mondo Digitale under the Patronage of the … [Read more...] about Global Junior Challenge: Call for proposals for innovative use of technology in society
Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference invites people to attend the ESTC Conference 2011
The Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference 2011 (ESTC 2011) will be held at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA from September 19-21, 2011. The conference is being claimed to bring together over 500 business leaders and professionals from different parts of the world. There will be … [Read more...] about Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference invites people to attend the ESTC Conference 2011
EIB provides EUR 150 million innovative recovery support loan to SMEs in Turkey
PRESS RELEASE BEI/10/130 Luxembourg, 30 July 2010 The European Investment Bank today signed two loans for a total amount of EUR 150 million in support of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Turkey.... Press releases (EuropeAid) … [Read more...] about EIB provides EUR 150 million innovative recovery support loan to SMEs in Turkey
AGFUND International Prize for Innovative Human Development Projects
The Arab Gulf Program for Development (AGFUND) - based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and working in the field of development at the international level - has announced the AGFUND International Prize given to innovative human development projects for the purpose of recognizing, rewarding and encouraging … [Read more...] about AGFUND International Prize for Innovative Human Development Projects


