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The 2026 International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges is a multi-country collaborative funding program coordinated by Canada's IDRC and the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF). The initiative funds international research teams applying disruptive technologies including AI, machine learning, and data science to address global development challenges.
Project teams must secure funding from at least three participating organizations and include researchers from Canada and at least one country outside the IDRC consortium. Participating countries include Canada, Ghana, Indonesia, Namibia, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe, with each national funding agency setting its own eligibility criteria and maximum grant amounts.
The mandatory Notice of Intent was due March 3, 2026, with Letters of Intent due June 9, 2026. This initiative specifically supports research partnerships between the Global North and Global South, leveraging AI and emerging technologies for development impact in areas such as health, agriculture, climate, and governance.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: International research teams with at least one PI eligible for Canadian NFRF funding and at least one PI from outside the IDRC consortium. Teams must secure funding from minimum three participating organizations across Canada, Ghana, Indonesia, Namibia, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe. Each country has its own eligibility criteria per national annex. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows CAD $125,000-$250,000 (~$90,000-$180,000 USD) per country partner. Funding varies by participating country: Ghana CAD $125K, Indonesia CAD $250K, Namibia CAD $125K, Rwanda CAD $250K, Zimbabwe CAD $125K. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 9, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
IDRC NFRF 2026 International Joint Initiative for Disruptive Technologies Addressing Global Challenges is funded by International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and Canada New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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