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Walmart Heirs Fund New STEM University in Arkansas
Innovation5d ago

Walmart Heirs Fund New STEM University in Arkansas

A world-class STEM university designed by star architect Bjarke Ingels will open in Bentonville, Arkansas by 2029. The Walton family is transforming their small hometown into an education and innovation hub.

Fast Company2 min read
$250K Grants Now Open for K-12 STEM Programs
InnovationApr 10

$250K Grants Now Open for K-12 STEM Programs

A new fund is offering up to $250,000 per year to nonprofits bringing quality STEM education to under-resourced schools. The Education Opportunity Fund prioritizes programs that prove real impact and can grow beyond their initial communities.

Google News - School Innovation2 min read
Australian Mining Giant Funds STEM in Pilbara Schools
SolutionsFeb 27

Australian Mining Giant Funds STEM in Pilbara Schools

Fortescue is bringing renewable energy education to remote Australian classrooms through hands-on STEM grants. Students in the Pilbara region are now learning solar power and clean technology skills that mirror the company's own green energy transformation.

Google: clean energy investment3 min read
Ireland Gets $100M Fund Boost for Future Engineers
Innovation2h ago

Ireland Gets $100M Fund Boost for Future Engineers

An Irish research institute just won funding from a prestigious $100 million global engineering fund. Two groundbreaking projects will train the next generation of tech talent while pushing the boundaries of semiconductor design.

Google News - Tech Breakthrough2 min read
Ghana Creates Dedicated Sports Fund to Boost Athletes
SportsFeb 26

Ghana Creates Dedicated Sports Fund to Boost Athletes

Ghana just passed a bill creating a permanent funding source for sports development, ending years of unpredictable financing that held back athletes and programs. The Ghana Olympic Committee says this game-changing fund will help national teams plan long-term and compete globally.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Auburn Senior Wins $75K for STEM Kits Making Robotics Fun
InnovationMay 17

Auburn Senior Wins $75K for STEM Kits Making Robotics Fun

Auburn University senior Joseph Rusk just won $75,000 to make learning robotics and electronics feel less like rocket science for students. His BreadBoard Company creates hands-on STEM kits that use Lego-style instructions and video tutorials to turn intimidation into inspiration.

Google: startup success funding2 min read
South Africa Launches $6M Fund for Early-Stage Startups
SolutionsJun 5

South Africa Launches $6M Fund for Early-Stage Startups

South African tech startups just got a major boost with a new $6.1 million seed fund designed to bridge the toughest funding gap they face. The fund targets companies that have proven their idea works but aren't ready yet for big investors.

Regional: africa innovation startup (ZA)2 min read
Florida Hospitals Receive $8 Billion in Extra Medicaid Funds
Health & WellnessMay 21

Florida Hospitals Receive $8 Billion in Extra Medicaid Funds

Florida hospitals are getting nearly $8 billion in additional federal Medicaid funding for care they provided last year. The extra money means better compensation for treating Medicaid patients and could help improve healthcare access across the state.

STAT News2 min read
Korea Firms Launch $720M Fund for Indian Tech Startups
InnovationApr 21

Korea Firms Launch $720M Fund for Indian Tech Startups

Two South Korean tech giants just committed $720 million to help India's next generation of startups grow into global champions. The fund will back companies building everything from AI platforms to space technology.

YourStory India2 min read
Namibia Fund Backs 50 African Startups With $10 Million
InnovationMay 6

Namibia Fund Backs 50 African Startups With $10 Million

A Namibia-based investment firm just launched a $10 million fund to support early-stage startups across Southern Africa, where founders outside South Africa struggle to find seed funding. The Ndjaba Seed Fund will invest in 35 to 50 startups over the next decade, focusing on tech solutions in finance, healthcare, agriculture, and clean energy.

TechCabal2 min read
East African Startups Can Win €100K in Matching Funds
SolutionsMay 20

East African Startups Can Win €100K in Matching Funds

A German-backed program just opened applications for its 11th cohort, offering innovative East African startups €100,000 in non-dilutive funding. After supporting over 100 startups with €10 million, develoPPP Ventures is doubling down on entrepreneurs solving real problems in agriculture, health, fintech, and clean energy.

Google: startup success funding3 min read
Norway's $1.6T Fund Invests $425M in US Clean Energy
Planet WinsMar 4

Norway's $1.6T Fund Invests $425M in US Clean Energy

The world's largest sovereign wealth fund just made its first renewable energy investment in America, buying into 22 solar and wind facilities. The move signals growing confidence in US clean energy markets.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Madison County Teachers Win $10K in STEM Grants
Acts of KindnessFeb 13

Madison County Teachers Win $10K in STEM Grants

Ten teachers across Madison County, Kentucky just received funding to bring more hands-on science and tech learning to their classrooms. The $10,000 in grants, plus $3,000 in student scholarships, comes from a company that's invested over $200,000 in local education since 2008.

Google News - School Innovation2 min read
Thailand Launches RISE Fund to Turn Research Into Jobs
InnovationFeb 28

Thailand Launches RISE Fund to Turn Research Into Jobs

Thailand just transformed how it funds research, shifting from academic papers to real-world economic impact. The Thailand RISE Fund now connects scientists, businesses, and communities to build industries from homegrown innovation.

Regional: thailand innovation (TH)3 min read
California Opens $3M Fund to Save Endangered Species
Planet WinsFeb 27

California Opens $3M Fund to Save Endangered Species

California is putting up to $3 million in federal funding toward protecting threatened and endangered animals, with grants now open for research and recovery projects. The program requires just 25% matching funds and gives conservationists three years to make a difference.

Google News - Endangered Species Recovery2 min read
UAE Fund Backs 7 Startups at 'Make it in the Emirates' Event
SolutionsMay 3

UAE Fund Backs 7 Startups at 'Make it in the Emirates' Event

The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development is empowering Emirati entrepreneurs with on-the-spot funding and new partnerships at Abu Dhabi's biggest industrial innovation showcase. Seven homegrown startups across tech, agriculture, and manufacturing are getting their moment to shine.

Google News - Uae Innovation2 min read
Africa's $76M Fund Backs Green Energy with Local Currency
SolutionsJun 9

Africa's $76M Fund Backs Green Energy with Local Currency

A new investment fund is solving one of Africa's biggest infrastructure challenges by letting pension funds invest in climate projects using their own currencies. The $76 million first close could unlock billions more in local capital for clean energy across the continent.

Premium Times Nigeria3 min read
IIT Madras Launches $71M Fund for Deep Tech Startups
InnovationFeb 7

IIT Madras Launches $71M Fund for Deep Tech Startups

India's top engineering school just launched a $71 million fund to help robotics, space, and defense startups survive their toughest early years. The fund aims to turn the dreaded "valley of death" into a "valley of hope" for innovators across the country.

The Hindu2 min read
Liberia Counties Take Charge as HIV Funding Drops
SolutionsMay 12

Liberia Counties Take Charge as HIV Funding Drops

Liberian counties are stepping up to fight HIV with their own resources as international funding declines. Officials are committing local funds and grassroots action to protect years of progress.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Global Fund Secures $12.6B to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria
SolutionsFeb 19

Global Fund Secures $12.6B to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria

The Global Fund has locked in $12.64 billion in pledges to fight three deadly diseases, with a new focus on helping the world's poorest countries build sustainable healthcare systems. Despite funding challenges, the partnership is accelerating access to breakthrough treatments while supporting nations toward independence. ##

AllAfrica - Health3 min read

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