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
EC grant opportunity to build technology transfer and commercialization capacities of Higher Education Institutions and Public Research Organizations in Croatia
Successful integration of the Republic Croatia to the EU requires a shift towards knowledge economy where relationship between science, technology and economy is interrelated more than ever before, producing growing demand for knowledge transfer. Research activity in Higher Education Institutions … [Read more...] about EC grant opportunity to build technology transfer and commercialization capacities of Higher Education Institutions and Public Research Organizations in Croatia
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 2011 Access to Learning Award given to ALIN, providing knowledge and information in remote communities throughout Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania
Source: http://www.gatesfoundation.org/ The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation recently presented its 2011 Access to Learning Award amounting $1 million to the Arid Lands Information Network (ALIN). ALIN is engaged in providing knowledge and information through a variety of innovative channels in … [Read more...] about The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 2011 Access to Learning Award given to ALIN, providing knowledge and information in remote communities throughout Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania
Ashoka’s Youth Venture Invites entries for 5th annual Staples Youth Social Entrepreneur Competition
Ashoka’s Youth Venture, in partnership with Staples Foundation, is seeking entries from young people for the 5th annual Staples Youth Social Entrepreneur Competition. The competition is organized to recognize the youths with innovative ideas about use of technology for advancing social change and … [Read more...] about Ashoka’s Youth Venture Invites entries for 5th annual Staples Youth Social Entrepreneur Competition
CTI PFAN seeks environmentally beneficial business proposals for Africa Forum for Clean Energy Financing Business Plan Competition
CTI Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN) is now accepting proposals from African Region for participating in the second Africa Forum for Clean Energy Financing (AFRICEF-2) Business Plan Competition. Following the success of AFRICEF, AFRICEF-2 seeks to nurture entrepreneurs, start-up and … [Read more...] about CTI PFAN seeks environmentally beneficial business proposals for Africa Forum for Clean Energy Financing Business Plan Competition
$100,000 Lemelson-MIT Award for Global Innovation
The $100,000 Lemelson-MIT Award for Global Innovation recognizes individuals whose technological innovations improve the lives of impoverished people in the developing world. The award also establishes (or creates) inventor role models who can inspire youth to solve challenges in the developing … [Read more...] about $100,000 Lemelson-MIT Award for Global Innovation
The Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST): Call for Proposals for Young Scientists Innovation Competition
The Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST) is organizing the Young Scientists Innovation Competition in September, 2011 and seeks proposals from students about the use of science and technology in addressing challenges at homes, schools and communities. The competition will be … [Read more...] about The Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST): Call for Proposals for Young Scientists Innovation Competition
TechChange invites applications for three-week online professional development certificate course
Techchange brings a three-week online professional development certificate course for working professional. This course is designed to help professionals in understanding the roles of technology in peace-building, development and humanitarian arenas. The course does not demand any specific technical … [Read more...] about TechChange invites applications for three-week online professional development certificate course
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
Ashoka’s Youth Venture seeks entries for of the 5th annual Staples Youth Social Entrepreneur Global Competition
Ashoka’s Youth Venture has announced the launch of the 5th annual Staples Youth Social Entrepreneur Competition, in partnership with Staples Foundation. This year’s global competition is open to any youth 12-24 years old who use innovation and technology to drive their venture and improve their … [Read more...] about Ashoka’s Youth Venture seeks entries for of the 5th annual Staples Youth Social Entrepreneur Global Competition
