Two international research grants for 2026 are now open:

1. CIGRE Innovation & Education Fund 2026 (Deadline: 31 May 2026)

2. DayOne Accelerator Program for Healthtech Startups (Deadline: 31 May 2026)

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1. CIGRE Innovation & Education Fund 2026

CIGRE Thailand invites project proposals from Thailand that contribute to innovation, education, and sustainable power systems in support of the Energy Transition.

Funding Organization: CIGRE

Scope: The Funds scope includes research and development, graduate scholarships, educational initiatives, STEM engagement, and humanitarian actions aimed at enabling sustainable electricity for underserved communities.

Eligibility: Eligible applicants include research institutions and universities, organizations working on power systems innovation, educational institutions and training providers, and NGOs and organizations involved in energy access projects

Maximum Award: Up to €100,000 per project.

Application Process: Applications must be submitted online through https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKce3Dxak4IxNxY5yE1IMLG0bT3qUsg2taWO0ifTgb0nsEFg/viewform.

Application Deadline: 31 May 2026

Further information: https://www.facebook.com/cigre.thailand/posts/pfbid02xXhtqd5TsRsEvUP4coRYYYGTv8kmJjwyTTczevZZTd4ojHPgBgx62ZWvcc4Rgr2Dl

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2. DayOne Accelerator Program for Healthtech Startups

The DayOne Accelerator is inviting applications from healthtech and techbio startups developing solutions that support pharmaceutical research and development (R&D). This three-month hybrid accelerator based in Basel, Switzerland is equity-free and fee-free, open to global startups from pre-seed to Series A.

Scope: Healthtech and techbio solutions that enable pharma R&D

Eligibility: The program is open to formally registered startups as well as individuals or teams who have not yet formally registered a company.

Maximum Award: The program offers up to CHF 1,000 in travel support for the initial bootcamp, with possible post-accelerator support of up to CHF 50,000 in non-dilutive funding, additional tailored support, and office space.

Application Process: Applications must be submiited online through: https://www.dayone.swiss/accelerator/#why-apply

Application Deadline: 31 May 2026

Further information: https://www.dayone.swiss/accelerator/#why-apply

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For more information, please contact

Ms. Panida Suwannatheerak and Ms. Mananchaya Pissaparn

Tel. 02 470 9654

Email: researchfollowup@kmutt.ac.th