02/09/2026
1. Wellcome Snakebite Innovation Prize
Less than a month left to apply for the Wellcome Snakebite Innovation Prize.
If you’re developing a solution that could improve outcomes for people affected by snakebite in high-burden settings, now is the time to apply.
The prize offers:
💰 Funding to develop and scale your solution
Up to 15 teams will receive up to £100,000 to develop their solutions, with four winning teams eligible for up to £1.75 million each in winter 2027.
🤝 Support to accelerate your innovation
Finalists will benefit from tailored mentorship, training, matchmaking and access to a powerful network of experts, partners and funders.
🐍 No snakebite expertise? No problem.
We’re looking for diverse problem-solvers from all fields. Use our matchmaking platform to connect with collaborators and build a multidisciplinary team.
Applications close at 12pm UTC on 16 September 2026.
Still have questions about the prize or the entry form? Sign up to one of our application support sessions to speak with the prize team: https://bit.ly/4xs36AV
2. Global Pollinate Potluck 2026
The Global Pollinate Potluck returns to Manila on October 5-10, bringing together incubators, funders, investors, researchers, and partners from across the Global South. Hosted in partnership with Pollinate Impact, The Spark Project and Expertise France. The gathering is intentionally co‑created, highly participatory, and focused on strengthening the early‑stage support systems that entrepreneurs rely on.
Participants can also extend their experience through the optional Baguio Ecosystem Tour (October 8–10), exploring community-rooted innovation and place-based entrepreneurship in Northern Luzon.
🔗 Registration is open: https://bit.ly/48iZKW0
