The Shelters for All Competition is organized for developing solutions to the urban housing crisis existing in the developing world. It seeks innovative designs for housing in poor and densely populated urban areas. Specifically, the competition is looking for housing designs that are (1) … [Read more...] about Shelters for All Competition
Impact Business Award: Innovative business solutions to combat Climate Change
The IMPACT (Innovative Models Promoting Adaptation and Climate Technologies) Business Award rewards enterprises that apply innovative business solutions in combating Climate Change. The IMPACT Business Award implemented on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and … [Read more...] about Impact Business Award: Innovative business solutions to combat Climate Change
Development Gateway seeks Entries for the Photo Contest depicting Empowerment and People Finding Solutions
Development Gateway is inviting photographers around the world to submit photo entries along with stories of people in developing countries working to build a better world. Development Gateway is a non-profit organization providing information solutions to the people on the front lines of … [Read more...] about Development Gateway seeks Entries for the Photo Contest depicting Empowerment and People Finding Solutions
CRDF Global invites innovative solutions to critical problems from select countries for GIST Technology Idea Competition
CRDF Global invites interested and eligible innovators, scientists and entrepreneurs from select eligible countries to participate in the first‐ever multinational technology idea competition. The Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) Idea Competition (GISTech‐I) was announced at … [Read more...] about CRDF Global invites innovative solutions to critical problems from select countries for GIST Technology Idea Competition
World Habitat Awards accepting submissions
The World Habitat Awards are now open to accepting submissions. The Awards are given annually to projects from global North as well as the South that provide practical and innovative solutions to current housing needs and problems.The Awards provide the winners with international recognition and … [Read more...] about World Habitat Awards accepting submissions
eBay Foundation awards $250,000 to Winners of Social Entrepreneurship Competition
The results of the Powering Economic Opportunity: Create a World That Works competition, co-hosted by eBay Foundation and Ashoka Changemakers, were announced on Sep.14. There were five winners, out of the nearly 900 entries received from 83 countries. This was the highest number of entries ever … [Read more...] about eBay Foundation awards $250,000 to Winners of Social Entrepreneurship Competition
Almost €6 million available for cross-border projects between Finland and Russia
The South-East Finland-Russia ENPI CBC Program has made a third call for proposals, for cross-border solutions in three major areas, which are economic development, border-crossing and the environment, and social development and civil society. A total fund of €5.8 million is available for these … [Read more...] about Almost €6 million available for cross-border projects between Finland and Russia
ITDP Invites Nominations for 2012 Sustainable Transport Award from cities and regions implementing innovative solutions to reduce traffic pollution
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
IIT Madras seeks solutions to create a Stored Energy Solar Cook Stove and Robot capable of waste segregation for the Shaastra Social Innovation Challenge Award 2011
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras will be holding 13th edition of Shaastra, the technical festival of this premier institution, between September 28th and October 2nd. Shaastra 2011 will extend its focus on challenging new boundaries and will be a platform of ingenuity and innovation. In … [Read more...] about IIT Madras seeks solutions to create a Stored Energy Solar Cook Stove and Robot capable of waste segregation for the Shaastra Social Innovation Challenge Award 2011
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
