BGV's Tech For Good Programme

Bethnal Green Ventures supports those working on a venture that uses technology to address pressing social and environmental issues. If you’re using tech for good to contribute to a sustainable planet, healthy lives or an inclusive society your idea could be exactly what they're looking for.

Deadline: 23:59, 28 July.

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National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement

For those looking for funding to support science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) public engagement activities, the National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement website has links to a range of funding opportunities. The website also contains a wealth of support features for all public engagement professionals.

Deadline: various.

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Royal Society of Chemistry - Inclusion and Diversity Fund

The funding, provided through the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Inclusion and Diversity Fund, will support innovative products, activities and research projects related to gender, disability, socio-economic background, language and the LGBT+ community.

The grant scheme is open to everyone including, but not limited to, members of the Royal Society of Chemistry, member-led groups, researchers in academia or industry, museums, community groups, not-for-profit organisations, arts groups, and libraries.

Funding greater than £5,000 may be considered for large-scale projects.

Deadline: 22 April.

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UK Research and Innovation

UKRI are funding those who wish to commercialise technology or science developed from the STFC particle physics, astronomy and nuclear physics (PPAN) community. This funding opportunity aims to support the PPAN community to develop technology and science towards commercialisation. Projects must currently be between technology readiness level (TRL) five to seven. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for STFC funding. The full economic cost (FEC) of your project can be up to £600,000. STFC will fund 80% of the FEC. Funding is £240,000 per year for a 24-month duration.

Deadline: 8 May.

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WCIT – IT4Good Grant Programme

WCIT’s IT4Good Grant Programme provides grants of up to £15,000 for IT projects that address one or more of the following priority areas:

• education
• inclusion
• IT for charities
• public understanding of IT

The programme supports registered charities, educational establishments, community interest companies, and organisations with a formal not-for-profit constitution. Grants of up to £15,000 are available and grants over £15,000 may be considered in exceptional circumstances.

Applicants must provide documentation proving their charitable status, recent audited accounts, a safeguarding policy, and additional information for larger grants, including references and annual reports.

Deadline: 31 October 2024

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Wellcome Trust Biomedical Vacation Scholarships

The Wellcome Trust is a research charity that funds research to improve human and animal health, supporting both biomedical research and research into the public understanding of science. The Scholarship, lasting 6-8 weeks, will provide promising undergraduates with hands-on experience of research during the summer holidays, with the aim or encouraging them to consider a career in research. To be eligible, you must be a student at a university based in the UK or the Republic of Ireland.

Deadline: end of summer 2024.

Apply here.