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April social enterprise opportunities
Welcome to our April opportunities roundup. This month, we have funding, fellowships and accelerators designed to support social enterprises and changemakers across diverse sectors—from creativity and youth impact to tech leadership and environmental innovation. Discover these opportunities and take the next step to empower your mission.
Creativity Pioneers Fund 2025
Deadline: 7 April 2025
Offers a €5,000 unrestricted grant to organisations that integrate creativity into social transformation for marginalised communities with intention to help cover general operational costs and any critical costs to successfully developing activities. Support only granted to legally registered, non-profit organisations that are actively operating.
Internet Society Mid‑Career Fellowship 2025
Deadline: 11 April 2025
This seven-month professional development programme offers 15 Fellows unparalleled access to world-class educational institutions and experts. It equips global mid-career Internet champions with the knowledge, skills and tools required to drive inclusive, innovative and strategic leadership. The core content areas covered are: the Internet Critical Properties and Enablers, Digital Transformation and Key Internet Issues, Digital Futures and Strategic Foresight, Systems and Design Thinking and Leadership and Decision-making.
Vital Voices Global Fellowship 2025
Deadline: 15 April 2025
The Vital Voices Global Fellowship (VVGF) 2025 unites women leaders to enhance their skills, foster collaboration and exchange ideas. This 10‑month programme features two pillars—VV Venture (social entrepreneurship) and VV Engage (public leadership)—encouraging cross‑sector synergies for systemic change. Apply here.
Iris Prize 2025
Deadline: 15 April 2025
Celebrates young environmental leaders (aged 14‑24) in the Global South who are building a sustainable future, often in the face of extraordinary obstacles with funding between $5,000 and $15,000, resources and networking opportunities.
ChangemakerXchange.AI – MENA cohort
Deadline: 16 April 2025
ChangemakerXchange.AI is a multi-part programme designed to support young changemakers mindfully and ethically integrate AI into their work for social good. A key element of the programme is the Regional Cohorts and applications are now open for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. More regions are coming soon.
MIT Solve: Global Challenges
Deadline: 17 April 2025
MIT Solve funds social enterprises using technology to address pressing global challenges, including climate, health, learning and Indigenous communities. With over $1.5 million in available funds, each selected organisation is guaranteed a minimum of $10,000.
Halcyon Equity Tech Fellowship 2025
Deadline: 18 April 2025
The programme will bring together entrepreneurs from across the USA and the globe leveraging technology to close gaps in education and the workforce. Founders will receive expert training, critical resources to accelerate their ventures and an eight-week in-person residency at Halcyon in Washington, DC. This fellowship features an 8‑week in-person residency, a $10,000 stipend and $10,000 AWS credits.
Ray of Hope Accelerator
Deadline: 25 April 2025
This six-month programme, running from September 2025 to February 2026, supports start-ups with nature-inspired solutions to environmental challenges. It offers $15,000 in funding, mentorship and networking opportunities. The programme is primarily remote, with one in-person week featuring a four-day nature immersion in the US (travel and accommodation covered). Weekly sessions focus on key topics, led by expert-led lectures, workshops or panels.
J.M.K. Innovation Prize
Deadline: 25 April 2025
Supports early-stage projects in heritage conservation, environmental sustainability and social justice. Up to 10 prizes are awarded, each comprising $150,000 over three years and $25,000 in technical assistance. Awardees also gain access to a resource network offering hands-on training, mentorship and support to scale their impact.
IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 – Call for Changemakers
Deadline: 27 April 2025
Showcase your innovative conservation or sustainability project at the IUCN Congress in Abu Dhabi, with full travel support. Selected candidates will have the unique opportunity to present their entrepreneurial solutions to influential decision-makers from the private sector, government and civil society. For changemakers aged 18-35.
Geneva Challenge 2025
Deadline: 30 April 2025
A competition for graduate teams proposing innovative solutions to global development challenges, with 25,000 CHF in prizes and a trip to Geneva.
Travel4Impact
Deadline: 4 May 2025
A global social innovation programme that empowers impact-driven entrepreneurs from the travel and tourism industry and helps them amplify the social and environmental impact of their business. Includes training by IE University, expert support from Amadeus and access to a global peer network.
Impact Hub London – Assets: Assisting Social Enterprises to Succeed
Deadline: 11 May 2025
Supports social enterprises in the construction industry supply chain that aim to scale their operations nationally and secure larger contracts. ASSETS will help you build a skilled workforce and expand your business into the booming green economy. Offers resources, guidance and support.
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👉 Corporate Guide to Social Procurement in South Africa
👉 Social Enterprises and Their Ecosystems in Europe – Country Report: Czech Republic
👉 Victorian Social Enterprise Strategy 2021–2025
