Application Deadline:
November 23, 2025
About Organisation
The Expo City Dubai Foundation continues the legacy of Expo Live, a global platform that champions innovation and partnerships for social, economic, and environmental progress. Rooted in the values of collaboration and sustainability, the foundation aims to bridge the gap between ideas and resources to create scalable solutions that improve lives and preserve the planet. Through its initiatives, it fosters entrepreneurship, supports sustainable innovation, and drives inclusive growth by empowering changemakers and enterprises with the potential for global impact. The foundation serves as a catalyst for translating visionary concepts into practical solutions that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and contribute to a better future for communities worldwide.
About the Grant
The Global Innovators Programme, an initiative of the Expo City Dubai Foundation, reflects the organization’s continued commitment to supporting innovative solutions that generate positive social, environmental, and economic outcomes. It recognizes that impact-driven entrepreneurship can be a powerful tool for change. The programme offers funding, innovation challenges, and knowledge-sharing opportunities to global changemakers. Since inception, it has received over 13,000 applications from 186 countries and supported 191 Global Innovators from 92 nations, collectively improving the lives of over 5.8 million people through their projects and solutions.
Who can Apply?
Innovators, social enterprises, and impact-driven organizations from around the world are invited to apply. Applicants should present solutions that address pressing global challenges—such as climate action, sustainability, social inclusion, and livelihood improvement—and demonstrate measurable social or environmental impact. Projects should showcase innovation, scalability, and sustainability while aligning with the foundation’s mission to promote human development and environmental preservation. Previous applicants and new innovators alike are encouraged to participate.
How to Apply?
Submit your application through the Expo City Dubai Foundation’s official platform before the deadline. Ensure your proposal highlights the problem, the innovation, and its projected impact.
Application Deadline
Applications close on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 11:59 PM (UAE time).
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
