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Activate Fellowship (U.S. Cohort 2027): $100,000 stipend and $100,000 R&D support for hard-tech founders. U.S. work authorization required. Apply by October 30, 2026.
https://impactdots.com/blog/activate-fellowship-us-cohort-2027/
#HardTech #Fellowship #DeepTech #impactdots
Activate Fellowship (U.S. Cohort 2027): $100,000 Stipend and R&D Support for Hard-Tech Founders
Activate Fellowship 2027 for U.S. hard-tech founders: $100,000 stipend, $100,000 R&D. Work authorization in the U.S. required. Apply by October 30, 2026.
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October 7, 2026 at 9:47 PM
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SPARK grant from WHO/IBP Network: up to USD 20,000 for youth, women and indigenous-led community groups. Apply by 9 October 2026.
https://impactdots.com/blog/spark-grant-who-ibp-network-2026/
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SPARK Grant 2026: Up to USD 20,000 for Youth, Women and Indigenous-Led Community Organizations
WHO/IBP Network SPARK grants of up to USD 20,000 for youth, women and indigenous-led community groups. Apply by 9 October 2026.
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October 6, 2026 at 9:35 PM
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AGNES-BAYER Research Grant 2026: up to EUR 7,000 for sub-Saharan African PhD students in biodiversity or sustainable agriculture. Apply by Oct 16, 2026.

https://impactdots.com/blog/agnes-bayer-research-grant-2026/

#ResearchGrant #Biodiversity #impactdots
AGNES-BAYER Research Grant 2026: EUR 7,000 for Sub-Saharan African PhD Researchers
Sub-Saharan African PhD students in biodiversity or sustainable agriculture can apply for up to EUR 7,000 in field research funding by October 16, 2026.
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October 1, 2026 at 9:34 PM
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LabStart Fellowship 2027: $100K milestone-based funding and mentorship to build a startup on national lab climate tech. Apply by Oct 9, 2026.

https://impactdots.com/blog/labstart-fellowship-2027/

#ClimateTech #Fellowship #impactdots
LabStart Fellowship 2027: $100K Milestone-Based Funding for Climate Tech Founders
A 12-month fellowship with $100K milestone-based funding for full-time climate tech founders licensing lab technologies. Apply by October 9, 2026.
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September 30, 2026 at 9:27 PM
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Citi Foundation Global Innovation Challenge: $500K grants for up to 50 nonprofits preparing low-income youth for AI-era work. Apply by Oct 6, 2026.

https://impactdots.com/blog/citi-foundation-global-innovation-challenge-2026/

#AISkills #Grants #impactdots
Citi Foundation Global Innovation Challenge 2026: $500,000 Grants for Nonprofits Preparing Youth for AI
Registered nonprofits serving low-income youth can apply for $500,000 grants to build AI-era skills. Letters of intent close October 6, 2026, 12 p.m. ET.
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September 29, 2026 at 9:31 PM
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OpenAI: $5M for research on how generative AI affects teens 13-17, grants up to $1M. Open globally, non-profit research prioritized. Deadline Oct 6, 2026.

https://impactdots.com/blog/openais-ai-and-teen-development-research-grants-up-to-1-million-for-researchers/
OpenAI's AI and Teen Development Research Grants: Up to $1 Million for Researchers
OpenAI is funding $5M in research on how generative AI affects teens 13-17, with grants up to $1M per project. Applications close Oct 6, 2026.
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September 22, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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D-Prize: up to $20,000 for first-time founders launching orgs that distribute proven poverty solutions. Priority for LMIC applicants. Early deadline Oct 25, 2026.

https://impactdots.com/blog/d-prize-global-competition-up-to-20000-to-launch-a-new-poverty-fighting-organization/
D-Prize Global Competition: Up to $20,000 to Launch a New Poverty-Fighting Organization
D-Prize funds first-time entrepreneurs up to $20,000 to launch organizations distributing proven poverty interventions. Early deadline Oct 25, 2026.
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September 18, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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Miller Center's Jan 2027 Accelerator: 180 hrs of free executive mentoring for social enterprises & NGOs, 6 months, virtual. Deadline Oct 16, 2026.

https://impactdots.com/blog/miller-center-global-impact-accelerator-free-executive-mentoring-for-impact-leaders-january-2027-cohort/
Miller Center Global Impact Accelerator: Free Executive Mentoring for Impact Leaders (January 2027 Cohort)
Miller Center's Global Impact Accelerator offers senior leaders 180 hours of free executive mentoring. January 2027 cohort applications close Oct 16, 2026.
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September 17, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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Phenix Capital Group's Impact Summit America 2026 lands at the Harvard Club of NYC on Sept 24, during Climate Week NYC. Invitation-curated for institutional impact investors; free seats for asset owners, $1,500 for corporates.

https://impactdots.com/blog/impact-summit-america-2026/
Impact Summit America 2026: An Invitation-Curated Gathering for Institutional Impact Investors in New York
Phenix Capital Group's Impact Summit America 2026 gathers institutional impact investors in New York, Sept 24, during Climate Week NYC. Invite-curated.
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September 16, 2026 at 8:29 PM
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WBCSD and the Global Resilience Partnership just opened the Climate Resilience Awards for Business 2026: free entry, open to companies of any size worldwide building real climate resilience. Apply by Sept 30, 2026.

https://impactdots.com/blog/climate-resilience-awards-for-business-2026/
Climate Resilience Awards for Business 2026: Global Recognition for Climate Adaptation Leadership
WBCSD and Global Resilience Partnership's Climate Resilience Awards 2026 recognize business climate adaptation leadership. Free to apply, deadline Sept 30.
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September 15, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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⌛Deadline approaching: UNEP's Mountains ADAPT grant offers up to $30,000 to NGOs working with mountain communities in East Africa & the South Caucasus. Apply by Sept 15, 2026.

https://impactdots.com/blog/mountains-adapt-small-grants-2026/
Mountains ADAPT Small Grants 2026: Up to $30,000 for NGOs Working With Mountain Communities
UNEP's Mountains ADAPT grant offers up to $30,000 to East Africa/South Caucasus NGOs for climate adaptation. Deadline: Sept 15, 2026.
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September 14, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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Tara's Circle 2026: €100,000 for women founders worldwide with impact ventures. Apply by Sept 17, 2026. https://impactdots.com/blog/taras-circle-2026-women-founders/ #ImpactDOTS #WomenInBusiness
Tara's Circle 2026: €100,000 for Women-Led Impact Ventures Worldwide
Tara's Circle 2026 offers €100,000 to women-led ventures with social, environmental, or economic impact worldwide. Deadline: September 17, 2026.
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September 11, 2026 at 9:44 PM
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IAPS is accepting applications for its fully-funded Spring 2027 AI Policy Fellowship — no policy background needed. $18K–$24K stipend. Deadline: Sept 27, 2026.

https://impactdots.com/blog/iaps-ai-policy-fellowship-spring-2027/

#impactdots #AIPolicy
IAPS AI Policy Fellowship Spring 2027 — Apply by Sept 27
IAPS' fully-funded AI Policy Fellowship: no policy background needed, $18K–$24K stipend, apply by Sept 27, 2026.
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September 9, 2026 at 9:41 PM
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Arab Impact Summit 2026: Oct 5–6, Amman. Organized by alfanar Venture Philanthropy & Anara Impact Capital. Registration's at capacity — waitlist open. Full coverage: https://impactdots.com/blog/arab-impact-summit-2026/ #impactdots #ArabImpactSummit
Arab Impact Summit 2026 — Two Days on Sovereign, Community-Led Impact in Amman
The Arab Impact Summit 2026 runs Oct 5–6 in Amman under alfanar and Anara Impact Capital. Registration is at capacity — here's how to join the waitlist.
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September 3, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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Impact Minds 2026 hits Manaus, Brazil this week (Sept 8–11). Latimpacto's 5th edition gathers 800+ impact investors & philanthropists under "Connecting Us." Speakers, agenda & registration:
https://impactdots.com/blog/impact-minds-2026/
#ImpactMinds2026 #ImpactInvesting
Impact Minds 2026
Impact Minds 2026 (Sept 8–11, Manaus, Brazil): theme, speakers, agenda, and registration details for Latimpacto's flagship impact investing conference.
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September 1, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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Unlock the power of digital lead investing! 🚀 Learn how to attract quality prospects and boost your business. Discover the 5 steps to build a winning system and best strategies.

https://impactdots.com/blog/how-to-start-digital-lead-investing/

#DigitalMarketing #LeadGeneration
How to Start Digital Lead Investing
Learn how to start digital lead investing with our beginner's guide. We'll cover the basics of digital lead investing, including what it is
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June 30, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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📢Boost your social cause with the right hashtags! Discover top women empowerment tags to amplify your message. Learn how to reach global communities and drive real change

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#WomenEmpowerment #SocialMediaStrategy #ImpactDOTS
Top Women Empowerment Hashtags to Boost Your Social Cause
Hashtags serve as a way for people to share their thoughts and feelings with others, and women empowerment hashtags are one
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June 25, 2026 at 6:20 PM
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Women in leadership: Progress and challenges. Learn why diversity matters and how it can transform businesses.

https://impactdots.com/blog/why-women-leadership-from-inspiring-women-in-leadership/

#WomenInLeadership #DiversityMatters #ImpactDOTS #WomenEmpowerment
Why Women in leadership?
Women leadership is now playing a greater role in the business world, which has increased leadership skills opportunities. There is nothing
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June 23, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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Empowering women is key to global progress. Let's change this. Learn how education, economics, and leadership can transform lives.

https://impactdots.com/blog/women-empowerment-the-future-of-womens-rights/

#WomenEmpowerment #GlobalEquality #ImpactDOTS #GenderEquity #Impact
Women Empowerment: The Future of Women's Rights
Women Empowerment is a term that has been widely discussed during the past decades. It has been increasingly recognized as an important issue
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June 18, 2026 at 6:20 PM
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Unlock your entrepreneurial dreams! 🚀 Discover how to secure funding for your business. Learn about different sources, eligibility, and success stories

https://impactdots.com/blog/entrepreneur-fund-sources-and-ways-to-get-fund/

#EntrepreneurFunding #BusinessGrowth #ImpactDOTS
Entrepreneur Fund: Sources and Ways to Get Fund
Are you an entrepreneur looking for funding to start or grow your business? Learn all about entrepreneur fund, their sources, and ways to get
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June 16, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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Discover how to grow your wealth while making a positive impact! 🌱💼 Impact investing combines financial returns with social benefits

https://impactdots.com/blog/impact-investing-money-making-meeting-impact-creation/

#ImpactInvesting #SustainableFinance #ImpactDOTS #Impact
Impact Investing: Money making meeting Impact creation
The truth is, impact investing is not difficult and it's the perfect investment for both seasoned investors and newcomers alike.
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June 11, 2026 at 6:20 PM
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Discover how Africa is revolutionizing social change through tech! From banking to healthcare, learn about innovative solutions tackling local challenges

https://impactdots.com/blog/technology-for-social-change-learning-experiences-from-africa/

#AfricanInnovation #TechForGood #ImpactDOTS
Technology for Social Change: Learning Experiences from Africa
Technology for Social Change is the story of how technology can be used to transform society, supporting social change.
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June 9, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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Unlock the power of impact investing 🌱💼 Learn how to maximize returns while creating positive change, and discover strategies for sustainable growth

https://impactdots.com/blog/maximizing-impact-investing-returns-strategies-for-sustainable-growth/

#ImpactInvesting #ImpactDOTS
Maximizing Impact Investing Returns: Strategies for Sustainable Growth
Learn effective strategies to maximize returns on impact investing for sustainable growth and positive impact.
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June 4, 2026 at 6:20 PM
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Discover how to build a sustainable brand that thrives financially while protecting the planet. Learn eco-friendly practices, reduce carbon emissions, and create a lasting impact

https://impactdots.com/blog/how-to-make-sustainable-brands/

#SustainableBrands #EcoFriendlyBusiness #ImpactDOTS
How to make sustainable brands
Make sustainable brands and reduce your environmental impact, improve your social responsibility, and enhance your brand reputation
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June 2, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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Discover how sustainable investing can align your wealth with your values! 🌿💼 Learn about ESG factors, core strategies, and market trends. Grow your money while making an impact.

https://impactdots.com/blog/how-does-sustainable-investing-work/

#SustainableInvesting #ESG
How does sustainable investing work?
Sustainable investing is an investment approach that aims to generate financial returns while also having a positive impact on society
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May 28, 2026 at 6:20 PM