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🎟️ Looking to connect with founders, entrepreneurs, investors and industry professionals? Here are 6 networking events w...
23/06/2026

🎟️ Looking to connect with founders, entrepreneurs, investors and industry professionals? Here are 6 networking events worth checking out in London:

🚀 **The London Network Event: Startup Founders, Tech Entrepreneurs & Investors**
📍 London
💷 FREE
Connect with founders, tech entrepreneurs and investors to share ideas and opportunities.
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-london-network-event-startup-founders-tech-entrepreneurs-investors-tickets-1987867874324

🌆 **Rooftop Edition: AI Startups Networking Night**
📍 London
💷 FREE
Meet AI founders and innovators while networking on a rooftop in central London.
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rooftop-edition-ai-startups-networking-night-tickets-1991855257695

🎤 **Startup Pitch & Networking London**
📍 London
💷 FREE
Hear startup pitches, connect with founders and discover new ideas.
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-pitch-networking-london-tickets-1992210936540

🤝 **Startups Connect: Find Your Co-Founders & Business Partners**
📍 London
💷 £14.25 | 2-for-1 tickets available
Find co-founders and business partners to help build your startup.
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/startups-connect-find-your-co-founders-business-partners-tickets-1990238654391

💄 **Startups in Luxury Brands for Beauty & Retail Networking Party**
📍 London
💷 £8.30 | 2-for-1 tickets available
Network with professionals across beauty, retail and luxury brands.
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/startups-in-luxury-brands-for-beauty-retail-networking-party-tickets-1990310973700

💪 **Health, Fitness, Beauty, Wellness Business & Startups Networking Event**
📍 London
💷 £8.83 | 2-for-1 tickets available
Connect with founders across health, fitness, beauty and wellness sectors.
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/health-fitness-beauty-wellness-business-and-startups-networking-event-tickets-1991980077033

💡 Whether you're looking for investment, a co-founder or new clients, these events are great for building connections.

🌍 Grants of up to $50,000 for Indigenous Women-Led Organisations WorldwideApplications are now open for the FIMI Ayni Fu...
23/06/2026

🌍 Grants of up to $50,000 for Indigenous Women-Led Organisations Worldwide

Applications are now open for the FIMI Ayni Fund 2026, supporting Indigenous Women-led organisations, groups, associations, and networks working to advance rights, leadership, climate resilience, economic empowerment, cultural preservation, health, and community wellbeing.

Successful applicants can receive:

✅ Small grants from $5,000–$20,000
✅ Medium grants from $25,000–$50,000
✅ Technical support and mentorship
✅ Organisational strengthening assistance
✅ Ongoing guidance throughout project delivery

The fund is designed to strengthen Indigenous Women's leadership and support projects that create meaningful, long-term impact within communities worldwide. Projects can run for 12–18 months and applications are welcomed from grassroots, local, regional, and national organisations led by Indigenous Women.

📅 Deadline: 30 June 2026

🔗 Apply here: https://fimi-iiwf.org/en/convocatorias/ayni-call-for-proposals-2026/

🏅 **Funding Opportunity: Olympic Refuge Foundation Collaborative Action Grant 2026**Organisations using sport to support...
22/06/2026

🏅 **Funding Opportunity: Olympic Refuge Foundation Collaborative Action Grant 2026**

Organisations using sport to support refugees and displaced communities can now apply for funding of up to **$50,000 USD** through the Olympic Refuge Foundation's latest grant programme.

The fund is looking for innovative projects that use sport to create positive social impact, with a particular focus on:

🌍 Climate resilience and environmental action
⚖️ Gender equality and inclusion
🤝 Refugee participation and leadership
🏃 Sport as a tool for belonging, wellbeing and community integration

Successful applicants will receive funding to pilot new initiatives that strengthen support for displaced communities while building partnerships and creating scalable solutions.

This opportunity is ideal for charities, NGOs, community organisations and sport-for-development projects working with refugees and displaced people.

💰 Funding: Up to $50,000 USD
📅 Applications open until: 5th july 2026
🔗 Apply here: https://www.olympics.com/en/olympic-refuge-foundation/news/call-launched-for-sport-and-displacement-initiatives

🚨 5 Funding & Innovation Opportunities Currently Open 🚨Whether you're a researcher, startup founder, charity leader or t...
19/06/2026

🚨 5 Funding & Innovation Opportunities Currently Open 🚨

Whether you're a researcher, startup founder, charity leader or technology innovator, these opportunities could help you secure funding, build partnerships and accelerate your impact.

🌊 **Biological Influence on Ocean Carbon: Novel Modelling Approaches (UK/USA)**
💷 Up to £312,500 supporting collaborative UK-US research projects developing innovative modelling approaches to better understand ocean carbon storage and climate change.
🔗 Apply: https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/biological-influence-on-ocean-carbon-novel-modelling-approaches/

🌍 **FCI4Africa Open Call 1 (Africa)**
💰 Funding and innovation support for startups, SMEs and organisations developing financial inclusion solutions that improve access to financial services across African communities.
🔗 Apply: https://fci4africa.eu/open-calls/open-call-1/

💡 **Sir Halley Stewart Trust (UK)**
💷 £5,000–£60,000 grants supporting pioneering social, medical and religious projects focused on preventing human suffering and creating lasting impact.
🔗 Apply: https://kva.org.uk/news/sir-halley-stewart-trust/

💻 **Just Tech Fellowship (International)**
💰 Up to $60,000 in unrestricted funding, mentorship and professional development for researchers, technologists, journalists and changemakers exploring technology's impact on society.
🔗 Apply: https://www.ssrc.org/programs/just-tech/just-tech-fellowship/

🚀 **EIC Pavilion at GITEX Global 2026 (Europe)**
🌍 A unique opportunity for innovative startups and scaleups to showcase their technology at one of the world's largest tech events, connect with investors and build international partnerships.
🔗 Apply: https://eic.eismea.eu/community/stories/open-call-join-eic-pavilion-gitex-global-2026-and-connect-future-technology

Too many organisations and founders miss opportunities because they discover them after the deadline has passed. If one of these aligns with your mission, startup or research project, now is the time to start preparing your application.

🌊 Climate researchers, ocean scientists and modelling experts — this is a significant international funding opportunity ...
19/06/2026

🌊 Climate researchers, ocean scientists and modelling experts — this is a significant international funding opportunity focused on one of the world's most important carbon sinks.

Applications are now open for Biological Influence on Ocean Carbon: Novel Modelling Approaches, a UKRI and NASA-supported programme funding collaborative UK-US research to improve our understanding of how biological processes influence long-term ocean carbon storage.

Successful projects can receive:

💷 Up to £312,500 Full Economic Cost for the UK component
🤝 International collaboration opportunities with US research teams
🌍 Support from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and NASA
📈 Opportunities to influence next-generation climate and carbon models.

The programme is looking for projects focused on:

🌊 Ocean carbon storage and sequestration
🧬 Biological processes influencing carbon cycling
📊 Advanced climate and ocean modelling
🌍 Carbon budget forecasting and climate prediction
🔬 Research supporting future IPCC assessments.

Eligible applicants include:

✔️ UK-based researchers at eligible research organisations
✔️ International UK-US research collaborations
✔️ Ocean scientists, climate researchers and modelling specialists
✔️ Teams developing innovative approaches to understanding ocean carbon dynamics.

The outcomes of this programme will help improve predictions of future ocean carbon storage, strengthen climate forecasting and support evidence-based policy decisions as countries work towards net-zero ambitions.

📅 Notification of Intent Required
📅 Application Deadline: 14 July 2026

🔗 Apply here: https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/biological-influence-on-ocean-carbon-novel-modelling-approaches/

🚀 Thanks to FCI4Africa for creating this opportunity for Deep-tech startups, researchers and innovators - To foster cli...
18/06/2026

🚀 Thanks to FCI4Africa for creating this opportunity for Deep-tech startups, researchers and innovators - To foster climate-neutral, social, just, and fair trade food systems within Africa.

Applications are now open for the **EIC Pavilion at GITEX Global 2026**, giving selected European innovators the opportunity to exhibit at one of the world's largest technology and startup events in Dubai.

Successful applicants can benefit from:

🌍 Exhibition space within the European Innovation Council Pavilion
🤝 Direct access to investors, corporates and global partners
🚀 International exposure for breakthrough technologies
📈 Opportunities to build commercial partnerships and expand into new markets
💡 Networking with leading innovators, policymakers and industry experts

The programme is looking for:

🤖 AI & Deep Tech Startups
🌱 CleanTech & Sustainability Solutions
🏥 HealthTech & MedTech Innovations
🔬 Research-Driven Ventures
💻 Digital and Emerging Technology Companies

Eligible applicants include:
✔️ EIC-funded startups and scaleups
✔️ European innovators with market-ready solutions
✔️ Companies seeking international growth opportunities
✔️ Businesses looking to connect with investors and strategic partners

For many startups, access to the right customers, investors and international networks can be just as valuable as funding. Opportunities like this provide a platform to accelerate growth, validate solutions and build global visibility.

📅 **Application Deadline: 30 June 2026**

🔗 **Apply here:** https://eic.eismea.eu/community/stories/open-call-join-eic-pavilion-gitex-global-2026-and-connect-future-technology

🚀 Looking for your next startup opportunity? Here are 6 exciting roles currently hiring:📊 AccountantSupport financial re...
17/06/2026

🚀 Looking for your next startup opportunity? Here are 6 exciting roles currently hiring:

📊 Accountant
Support financial reporting, bookkeeping, compliance, and business planning within a growing organisation.
📍 Remote / Europe
💰 Estimated £35,000–£55,000
⏰ Full-Time
🔗https://www.eu-startups.com/job/accountant-5/

🎮Game Community Moderator & Content Contributor
Engage gaming communities, moderate discussions, create content, and help grow an active player base.
📍 Remote
💰 Estimated £25,000–£40,000
⏰ Full-Time
🔗https://www.eu-startups.com/job/game-community-moderator-content-contributor-2/

⚖️Deal Operations & Legal Working Student (Master's/PhD)
Support legal operations, contracts, transactions, and investment processes while studying.
📍 Germany
💰 Estimated €18–€25 per hour
⏰ Part-Time / Student Role
🔗https://www.eu-startups.com/job/deal-operations-legal-working-student-masters-phd/

💻 Head of People Services
Join a fast-growing startup and contribute to product, operations, and business growth initiatives.
📍 London
💰 Estimated £60,000 and £95,000 per year
⏰ Full-Time
🔗https://workinstartups.com/details/5744028030

📈 Senior Food Technologist - 12 Month FTC
Work closely with founders to help scale products, customers, and company operations.
📍 Richmond
💰 Estimated £35,000 to £55,000 per year
⏰ 12 Month - Full time
🔗https://workinstartups.com/details/5735491306

🌟 Research Engineer, Responsibility Engineering, DeepMind
An exciting opportunity to make a direct impact within an innovative startup environment.
📍 London
💰 Estimated £30,000 to £130,000+ per year
⏰ Full-Time
🔗https://workinstartups.com/details/5733981304

💡 Kingston Voluntary Action Charities, social enterprises and organisations developing innovative solutions to social, m...
17/06/2026

💡 Kingston Voluntary Action Charities, social enterprises and organisations developing innovative solutions to social, medical or religious challenges — this could be a valuable funding opportunity.

Applications are now open for the Sir Halley Stewart Trust Main Grants Programme, supporting pioneering projects that have the potential to reduce human suffering and create meaningful long-term impact.

Successful applicants can receive:

💷 £5,000–£60,000 in grant funding
📈 Support over one to three years
🤝 Funding for new and innovative projects
🌍 Opportunities to scale impactful ideas and influence wider systems change.

The Trust is looking for projects focused on:

🏥 Medical innovation and health improvement
🤝 Social impact and community wellbeing
⛪ Religious initiatives and faith-based projects
📚 Educational projects that support wider social, medical or religious outcomes.

Eligible applicants include:

✔️ UK-registered charities
✔️ Community organisations and charitable partnerships
✔️ CICs working alongside a UK charity partner
✔️ Organisations developing innovative, evidence-based approaches to tackling societal challenges.

Unlike many grant programmes, the Trust prioritises innovation and early-stage ideas rather than ongoing operational costs, making it particularly suitable for organisations testing new approaches or pioneering solutions.

📅 Application Deadline: 29 June 2026

🔗 Apply here: https://kva.org.uk/news/sir-halley-stewart-trust/

🎟️ Looking to connect with founders, creators, investors and industry professionals? Here are 5 networking events worth ...
16/06/2026

🎟️ Looking to connect with founders, creators, investors and industry professionals? Here are 5 networking events worth checking out this month:

🤖Tech Founders: AI & Intelligent Systems for Startups & Professionals
📅Tuesday 23rd June @ 6:30pm-9:30pm
📍London
💷£0-£12
Connect with tech founders, innovators and investors. Networx London
🔗https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tech-founders-ai-intelligent-systems-for-startups-professionals-tickets-1989611646995

🏠Property Entrepreneurs, Startups, Investors & Professionals Networking Event
📅Tuesday 30th June @ 7pm-10pm
📍London
💷£6.13
Network with property professionals, investors and entrepreneurs. The Business Minds
🔗https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/property-entrepreneurs-startups-investors-professionals-networking-event-tickets-1990689000388

📱Content Creators, Influencers & Digital Media Professionals Networking
📅Monday 29th June @ 7pm-10pm
📍London
💷£6.13
Perfect for creators, marketers and influencers. The Business Minds
🔗https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/content-creators-influencers-digital-media-professionals-networking-tickets-1990168516607

🎬Filmmakers Connect London Networking Party
📅Monday 29th June @ 7pm-11pm
📍London
💷£8.30
Meet filmmakers, producers, directors and creatives from across the film industry.
🔗https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/filmmakers-connect-london-networking-party-tickets-1989887357653

🚀Business Networking Event for Young Entrepreneurs
📅Friday 19th June @ 6.30pm-9pm
📍London
💷£0-£15
A fantastic opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage founders to build valuable connections.
🔗https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/business-networking-event-for-young-entrepreneurs-london-tickets-1990561662517

Whether you're a founder, freelancer, business owner, professional, or just starting your entrepreneurial journey, networking remains one of the most powerful ways to create opportunities and accelerate growth.

💡 Which event are you adding to your calendar?

💻 Researchers, artists, technologists and changemakers exploring the impact of technology on society — this is a unique ...
16/06/2026

💻 Researchers, artists, technologists and changemakers exploring the impact of technology on society — this is a unique opportunity to secure funding and dedicated time to advance your work.

Applications are now open for the **Just Tech Fellowship 2027**, delivered by the Social Science Research Council (SSRC). The fellowship supports innovative projects examining how technology shapes public life, communities, policy, culture and society.

Successful fellows can receive:

💰 Up to $60,000 in unrestricted funding
🤝 Individual mentoring and expert guidance
🌍 Access to a national network of researchers, practitioners and innovators
📈 Professional development opportunities
💡 Additional collaborative funding opportunities of up to $5,000.

The fellowship is looking for projects focused on:

🤖 Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies
⚖️ Technology governance and accountability
🌐 Digital rights and online communities
📊 Technology, equity and social justice
🎨 Creative and community-based approaches to technology and society.

Eligible applicants include:

✔️ Researchers and academics
✔️ Journalists and community organisers
✔️ Artists and creative practitioners
✔️ Technologists and policy experts
✔️ Individuals with a demonstrated interest in technology's impact on society.

Unlike many research programmes, there are no formal degree requirements. The fellowship is designed to support people from a wide range of backgrounds whose work helps create more accountable, equitable and human-centred technological futures.

📅 **Application Deadline: 28 June 2026**

🔗 **Apply here:** https://www.ssrc.org/programs/just-tech/just-tech-fellowship/

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