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The Electrode Code
$20,000
Emerson
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 5, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This innovation challenge invites engineers and scientists to develop solutions that prevent electrode coating buildup in electromagnetic flowmeters, aiming to improve their accuracy and reduce maintenance costs in harsh industrial environments.

Science and Technology
Individuals
2026 Gateways to Blue Skies Competition
$9,000
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 16, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This competition invites U.S. post-secondary students to develop innovative aircraft maintenance solutions that improve safety and efficiency in the aviation industry, with the chance to win funding and internships with NASA.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Feeder of the Future Prize
$8,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Electricity)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This competition provides $100,000 in funding to individuals and organizations in the U.S. to develop innovative electric power distribution systems that can adapt to modern energy challenges in rural, suburban, and urban settings.

Energy
Individuals
HeroX's Open Call for Startups
Contact for amount
HeroX
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This initiative invites startups from all industries and development stages to showcase their innovations and gain global visibility through collaboration, mentorship, and strategic partnerships without direct funding.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Solar District Cup
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Energy (National Renewable Energy Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This competition invites multidisciplinary student teams from U.S. colleges and universities to design and model innovative solar energy systems for specific districts or campuses, fostering real-world learning and skills in renewable energy development.

Energy
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Complement-ARIE NAMs Reduction to Practice Challenge
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This grant provides financial support to teams developing innovative, non-animal research methods that improve the relevance and accuracy of biomedical and toxicity testing.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Beauty + Health: Youth Graphic Medicine Challenge
$3,500
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Office of Disease Prevention)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 2, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This grant invites U.S. teens and young adults to create original comics that address the health risks associated with societal beauty standards and promote safer beauty practices, with cash prizes awarded for compelling storytelling.

Health
Individuals
Rare Diseases Are Not Rare! 2025 Challenge
$3,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 2, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This competition invites artists, researchers, and advocates to create innovative media that raises awareness and promotes collaborative treatment strategies for the millions affected by rare diseases in the U.S.

Health
Individuals
2025 "$100,000 Start an SUD Startup" Challenge
$10,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 4, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This grant provides funding and mentorship to interdisciplinary teams developing innovative solutions for drug use and substance use disorders, aiming to support the formation of early-stage biotech startups in the U.S.

Health
Individuals
The Emerson License to Flow Challenge
$20,000
Emerson
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 5, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This challenge invites engineers and materials innovators worldwide to create a cost-effective, corrosion-resistant lining for flow meters used in harsh industrial environments, with the potential for significant monetary awards and collaboration opportunities with a leading automation company.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Oligonucleotide Toxicity (OligoTox) Open Data Challenge
$500,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This grant encourages researchers and organizations to create and share high-quality datasets that improve the understanding and prediction of toxicity in oligonucleotide therapeutics, particularly using human-based testing methods.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
NCATS Translational Science Education and Training Challenge
$10,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This initiative provides cash prizes to U.S.-based educational programs that effectively train diverse individuals in translational science, helping to accelerate the development of health solutions.

Education
Individuals
NASA Revolutionary Aerospace Systems Concepts โ€“ Academic Linkage (RASC-AL) Competition
$7,000
National Institute of Aerospace
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 23, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This competition invites U.S. college and university students to develop innovative aerospace system concepts addressing specific challenges related to lunar and Mars exploration, with opportunities for funding and presentation at a major aerospace forum.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Targeted Genome Editor Delivery (TARGETED) Challenge
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 4, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based teams and entities to develop innovative delivery technologies for genome editing, focusing on improving treatment options for various diseases, particularly those affecting hard-to-reach tissues and the brain.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Learning Disabilities Foundation of America Grant Program
Contact for amount
Learning Disabilities Foundation of America
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based nonprofit organizations to develop innovative research, awareness initiatives, and intervention programs that improve the lives of individuals with learning disabilities.

Health
Nonprofits
Affordable Tools to Find and Mark Underwater Explosive Ordnance
$20,000
UNDP
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 10, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovators to develop affordable and user-friendly tools that can safely detect and mark underwater explosive ordnance in post-conflict areas, helping local communities mitigate risks and promote safe economic activities.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Technical Assistance Programs (NTAP) Cooperative Agreements
$8,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Dec 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to national organizations that deliver technical assistance to health centers, helping them improve primary health care services for underserved populations across the U.S. and its territories.

Health
Nonprofits
Centers for Structural Biology of HIV and other Infectious Diseases
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 18, 2026

Date Added

Dec 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports multidisciplinary research centers focused on understanding the structures of molecules related to HIV and other infectious diseases, aiming to foster innovative diagnostics and treatments through collaborative scientific efforts.

Health
State governments
ITV - Industrial Technology Validation Program
$400,000
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 29, 2026

Date Added

Dec 23, 2025

This program provides funding for technology developers and industrial facilities to collaboratively test and validate innovative energy-efficient technologies in real-world industrial settings, enhancing their performance and adoption.

Energy
Small businesses
Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund Notice of Funding Opportunity (Latvia)
$35,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Latvia)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for non-U.S. citizen alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in Latvia to implement community projects that promote democratic values and strengthen U.S.-Latvia relations.

International Development
Individuals

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