Moonshots for Development Open Innovation Challenge Info Session

Moonshots for Development Open Innovation Challenge Info Session

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  Open Innovation Challenge InformationSession
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  Information Session ● Aboutthe program ● Eligibility requirements ● How to apply ● Application demonstration ● Key dates ● Q&A
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  MONSHOTS FOR DEVELOPMENT Bringing innovation toscale Proudly powered by a consortium of leading organizations: ADB EjÍs European Institute of Innovation for Sustainability IDB LA JLIFAD Investing in rural people A4IP Alliance ACCELERATE FOR IMPACT PLATFORM eesa HH Bioversity & CIAT CGIAR INTERNATIONAL INNOVATION HUB SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS INNOV MONSHOTS FOR DEVELOPMENT Bringing innovation to scale Proudly powered by a consortium of leading organizations: ADB Ejis European Institute of Innovation for Sustainability IDB LAR JLIFAD Investing in rural people Alliance Bioversity & CIAT A4IP ACCELERATE FOR esa IMPACT PLATFORM CGIAR
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  VentureWell envisions aworld in which science and technology innovators have the support, training, and access to networks and resources they need to solve the world’s most difficult problems. We foster collaboration among the best minds from research labs, classrooms, and beyond to advance innovation and entrepreneurship education and to provide unique opportunities for STEM students and researchers to fully realize their potential to improve the world.
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  What is theM4D Open Innovation Challenge? A program to pilot a solutions that build reliant food systems while addressing the needs of smallholder farmers, rural communities, and indigenous populations. Challenge tracks: ● Insurance Solutions for Resilient Food Systems ● Agroecology for Climate Adaptation & Resilience ● Digital Extension for Accountable Service Delivery ● Reducing the Drivers of Fragility AI for Good Geospatial Analysis Cross-cutting themes:
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  Open Innovation Challenge OverallProgram Stages Ω EEE Bootcamp Up to 20 Teams Additional Resources: Tailored mentorship Length of Phase: 1 Month 1 Phase 1 2 Phase 2 Up to 4 Teams 3 Phase 3 Up to 2 Teams Up to $250,000 Award Additional Resources: ☑ Up to $100,000 Award Up to 10 Teams Scaling strategy support Ω ☑ Up to $10,000 Award Additional Resources: Coaching Sessions Length of Phase: 3 Months Additional Resources: Pilot planning & implementation support Length of Phase: 3 Months Length of Phase: 3+ Months MONSHOTS FOR DEVELOPMENT Bringing innovation to scale
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  Eligibility Requirements ● Keyleaders must be committed ● Align with M4D priorities ● Demonstrate dedication to positive impact in your innovation track ● Impact aligned with at least one SDG ● Legally registered for profit or non-profit organizations ● Validated business model ● Functional product or service ● 18 and older
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  How do IApply? ● Submit via VentureWell’s online application platform, accessed from “Apply Today” at m4d.org ● Create an account or use existing ● Open Opportunities the Moonshots for Development (M4D) Open Innovation Challenge ● Begin application
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  W VENTUREWELL My Opportunities OpenOpportunities VENTUREWE OLEAN ENTERPRISE ACCELERATOR Stage 1: VentureWell Ocean Enterprise Accelerat... Deadline: 2/18/2026, 11:59 PM EST Stage 1:VentureWell is seeking teams who have established their innovation and its application in the blue economy, and are ready for the next stage of their venture developmentjourney. VentureWell will convene a cohort for an 8-week virtual program E-Team Reviewe Application Pioneer E-Team Program Reviewer Application Deadline: 8/30/2026, 7:59 PM EDT Complete this form ifyou are interested in being a reviewer for VentureWell's E-Team program. There are three annual cycles of E- Team review panels: February, May, and October. TestAWS Deadline: 8/22/2025, 1:08 PM EDT PREVIEW MODE MOONSHOTS FOROM DEVELOPMENT Moonshots for Development (M4D) Open Innova... Deadline: 3/30/2026, 11:59 PM EDT Around the world, rural communities are navigating the accelerating impacts of climate change, economic uncertainty, and systemic fragility. The Moonshots for Development (M4D) Open Innovation Challenge calls on growth-stage enterprises to help meet these PREVIEW MODE VENTUREWEL OCFAN OCEAN ENTERPRISE ACCELERATOR TEST RFP (October 2025) Deadline: 12/2/2025, 11:59 PM EST VentureWell Ocean Enterprise Accelerator Stage 1 Teams: are you ready for the next stage of your venture developmentjourney? You are eligible to apply for Stage 2!VentureWell will conveneacohort for a 4-month program of virtual and in-person workshops,as well Pioneer for E-Team Program Spring 2026 PAUSE MODE Open Opportunities Sign In
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  The Application Required informationand materials: 1. Info about your organization/company and proposed solution 2. People/Key Personnel, including yourself 3. Uploaded materials, including pitch deck, video, key personnel resumes 4. Financials and timeline
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  For the linkto the application, information, and FAQs please visit the website https://www.m4d.org/ For help with the application or accessibility support, please contact us at grants@venturewell.org or reach out to Kelly Bedeian at kbedeian@venturewell.org.
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  Key Dates March 30th- Application Deadline April - Selection/Jury Review May - Virtual Bootcamp/Phase 0 Late May or early June - Phase 1 Applications
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  FAQs ● My organizationis an non-profit, are we eligible to apply? ○ Yes, organizations of any kind are eligible as long as they are legally registered. ● We are located in X country, are we eligible to apply? ○ Yes, this is a global call. ● If we make it to the award stages, are the award equity free? ○ Yes, awards in Phase 1-3 are equity free. ● What if my solution applies to more than one track? ○ Please select one track that you feel it is most aligned with. ● We are a consortium with multiple partners do we all need to apply? ○ You must determine a lead applicant to apply on behalf of the project.
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  Questions?