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Denmark Business Explorer - 2026 closing date

Use this where a genuine Danish partner is already considering a market entry or feasibility study. Agree the local enterprise role and ownership of study outputs before treating i...

Up to DKK 500,000 matching support

Early or growing enterprise
6 Nov 2026, 15:00 EAT

Applicant geography: Country-list and applicant-route check required
Provider/base: Denmark

Closes today

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Denmark Business Partnerships - first 2026 call

This is worth urgent attention for an already-formed partnership. Starting a consortium from scratch just before the deadline is unlikely to produce a credible proposal; use the ne...

Partnership grant; current ceiling to confirm

Early or growing enterprise
6 Nov 2026, 15:00 EAT

Applicant geography: Country-list and applicant-route check required
Provider/base: Denmark

Closes today

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MIT Solve 2027 Global Challenges

The strongest immediate candidates already have a tested solution and clear evidence. Use the short remaining window to improve a focused application, not to invent traction or dis...

USD 10,000 for selected Solver teams; extra prizes vary

Working prototype, pilot or scaling solution
6 Nov 2026, 20:00 EAT

Applicant geography: Worldwide applicants; programme conditions apply
Provider/base: United States

Closes today

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UNICEF Femtech Ventures - second call

Prioritise this where the product is genuinely ready for a funded technical milestone. Before drafting a compelling narrative, check whether registration and intellectual-property ...

Up to USD 100,000 + technical mentoring

Working prototype with initial testing
11 Nov 2026 - closing time/timezone not specified

Applicant geography: Country-list and applicant-route check required
Provider/base: Multilateral / United States headquarters

Closes in 5 days

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INNOV'ACTION Global Gateway - Republic of Congo

A practical local route for a venture with a concrete problem and implementable solution. Establish the national eligibility first, then show how the prize would fund a specific ne...

Competitive awards CFA 1m-4.5m

Early or growing enterprise
15 Nov 2026 - closing time/timezone not specified

Applicant geography: Republic of Congo
Provider/base: Republic of Congo / European Union

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