π² Funding π²
[π] Tommy Hilfiger Fashion Frontier Challenge 2019
Deadline 12th May. Focus on making fashion more inclusive and accessible. A competition for β¬160,000 in equity-free grants, a year of dedicated mentorship from Tommy Hilfiger experts, and a place in INSEADβs Social Entrepreneurship program.
[π¬π§] Researchers Funding Call on theme of European identities and/or borders.
Deadline 15th May. Awards up to Β£50k.
[π¬π§] 2019 Heathrow Centre of Excellence Sustainability Innovation Prize
Deadline 22nd May. Β£30k prize for pilots relating to Travelling to the airport sustainably, Getting ready for sustainable propulsion, Negative emissions at or near the airport.
[π¬π§] Jerwood Arts Funding
Deadline 3rd June. Apply for Β£5k-25k funding for artists, artistic groups and artist-led organisations to undertake the research, development and creation of new work to enable a step-change in their practice and profile.
[ENG] Interactive Commissions | Calling the Shots
Deadline 7th June. Up to Β£15k for interactive experiences experiences that reflect in some way on the experience of living in modern Britain
[π¬π§] Audience of the Future Investor Accelerator
Deadline 3rd July. Up to Β£2M of grant funding and a comparable amount of private investment is available to support business led R&D and to invest in companies in the creative industries that have real potential for growth.
[π¬π§] Innovate UK Smart Grants
Deadline 24th July. Opportunity to apply for a share of up to Β£25 million to deliver ambitious or disruptive R&D innovations with significant potential for impact on the UK economy.
π Awards π
[π¬π§] MCV Women in Games Awards
Deadline 24th May. Categories are: Technical Impact of the Year, Comms Impact of the Year, Businesswoman of the Year, Journalist of the Year, Campaigner of the Year, Mentor of the Year, Outstanding Contribution.
Funding Assistance
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πΈ Showcase πΈ
β© Accelerators β©
[π] Google Indie Games Accelerator
Deadline 19th May. For developers from Asia: Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam Middle East & Africa: Egypt, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Nigeria, South Africa, Tunisia and Turkey Latin America
π¬ Speaker Calls π¬
π€ Housekeeping π€
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