Between research and commercialization lie the critical stages of development and demonstration: the points at which technologies leave the laboratory and undergo conclusive real-world testing. Traditionally, development and demonstration have suffered from a financing gap, making them a weak link … [Read more...] about SD Tech Fund seeks Statement of Interest for funding from Canadian Projects focussed on Clean Technology
USAID Funding Opportunity: Implementation Science Research to Support Programs under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief
The United States Government, represented by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking concept papers from qualified applicants for funding cooperative agreements aimed at funding a limited number of awards through USAID/Washington in collaboration with the Office of … [Read more...] about USAID Funding Opportunity: Implementation Science Research to Support Programs under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief
DFID’s New and Emerging Technologies Research Competition Call for Proposals
The Department for International Development (DFID) has launched the New and Emerging Technologies Research Competition “to identify the key challenges and barriers that may be reducing the impact of these technologies on the lives of poor people and help to identify some of the key technologies … [Read more...] about DFID’s New and Emerging Technologies Research Competition Call for Proposals
Free Guide to use Cellphones for NGO Projects for Sustainable Development
The deeper penetration of mobile phones in rural areas in developing countries has opened up newer possibilities for organizing various activities for community-based awareness. Ashoka’s Changemakers experimented upon this process in Africa with the support of Hewlett Foundation and carried out … [Read more...] about Free Guide to use Cellphones for NGO Projects for Sustainable Development
Kopernik’s Fundraising Opportunity for NGOs to use Progressive Technologies
According to the ngonewsafrica.org, a new nonprofit venture by the name Kopernik, “which is an online store of innovative technologies for the developing world” is accepting proposals from local NGOs in developing countries. Kopernik works to promote technologies in developing countries for … [Read more...] about Kopernik’s Fundraising Opportunity for NGOs to use Progressive Technologies
A Call for Concept Notes
The Centre for Media and Transitional Societies (CMTS) at the Carleton University in collaboration with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) has launched a call for concept notes as part of its Radio, Convergence and Development project to undertake research for “examining the impact … [Read more...] about A Call for Concept Notes
US Funding for Enhancing Communication Technologies in the Middle East and North Africa
Local NGOs and international organizations, including US-based agencies can apply for grants between $500,000 and $2.5 million from the United States Department of State under its Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) program to implement pilot projects in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) … [Read more...] about US Funding for Enhancing Communication Technologies in the Middle East and North Africa
Request for Proposals from Bill Gates Foundation: Grand Challenges Explorations in Global Health Research
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have announced the call for proposals for the Round 4 of the Grand Challenges Explorations in Global Health Research. The Grand Challenges Explorations initiative provides funding support for “innovative ideas that could lead to new vaccines, diagnostics, drugs, … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals from Bill Gates Foundation: Grand Challenges Explorations in Global Health Research
$50,000 Award for ICT-based Education work from UNESCO
NGOs, individuals and other institutions can apply for the UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for apply Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) tools and techniques in education. The prize has an award of US $50,000 in addition to a diploma which will be distributed among two final … [Read more...] about $50,000 Award for ICT-based Education work from UNESCO
