Awarded grant — Call for research  and innovation 2026 — for Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam by ASEAN in Community Development & NGOs, Environment & Climate, Gender & Human Rights, Social Development, Research & Innovation, Advocacy sectors

Call for research  and innovation 2026

Last update: Apr 2, 2026

Call for research  and innovation 2026

Last update: Apr 2, 2026

Details

Location:

Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao ...

Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam

Funding agency:

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Secretariat)

Grantmaking entity:

ASEAN Centre for Active Ageing and Innovation

Grantmaking entity type:

Multilateral organization

Status:

Awarded

Budget:

N/A

Award ceiling:

USD 150,000

Award floor:

N/A

Sector:

Community Development & NGOs, Environment & Climate, Gender & Human Rights, Social Development, Research & Innovation, Advocacy

Languages:

English

Eligible applicants:

NGOs / Nonprofit Organisations, Government / Public Bodies, Academic Institutions, Private Sector, Individuals, Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs)

Eligible applicant countries:

Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao ...

Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam

Date posted:

Jul 4, 2025

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Description

The ASEAN Centre for Active Ageing and Innovation (ACAI) is thrilled to announce the Call for Research and Innovation 2026!

This is a unique opportunity for passionate researchers, innovators, and organisations across the ASEAN Member States to contribute to a healthier, more inclusive, and productive future for older persons in the region. The Call for Research and Innovation aims to foster actionable knowledge, scalable innovations, and collaborative research that directly address emerging ageing challenges across ASEAN.

Timeline

Proposal Submission: 30 June 2025 - 15 August 2025
Notification of Accepted Proposals: 1 September 2025 - 30 September 2025
Project Implementation Period: 1 October 2025 - 31 October 2025

Who Can Apply

Principal Investigators (PIs) or lead applicants must be based in one of the ASEAN Member States (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam). Eligible entities include:

Academic and research institutions
Government agencies and public policy institutions
NGOs, civil society, and community-based organizations
Private sector innovators or social enterprises
Individual researchers and practitioners with demonstrated expertise

Collaborative and cross-country proposals (ASEAN or non-ASEAN countries) are highly encouraged!

Overview & Purpose

Why Participate?

This call is designed to

Research & Innovation
Policy Evidence
Regional Collaboration
Inclusive Approaches

Scope of the Call

We encourage proposals that align with ACAI’s Five-Year Strategic Plan and contribute to one or more of the following critical areas

Active and healthy ageing
Financing, demographics, and ageing-related data
Age-friendly environment, climate adaptation, and community development
Long-term care and integrated care for older persons (ICOPE)
Age-related policy, advocacy, and legal rights
Innovation and Technologies
Social Protection for older persons
Social engagement, community participation, and intergenerational programs
Rights-based approaches and gender-sensitive policies
Regional engagement and cross-country collaboration
Financial innovation, business models, and employment for older persons

Both research and innovation-based proposals are strongly encouraged, ranging from small pilots to scalable solutions addressing the diverse needs of older persons in ASEAN Member States.

Funding & Support

Selected proposals may receive:

Small Grants: Up to $50,000

for pilot or exploratory projects (1-year duration).

Scale-up Grants: Up to $150,000

for regional or multi-country implementation (maximum 3-year duration).

Non-Financial Support

This includes invaluable technical guidance, access to vital ASEAN networks, and policy advocacy platforms.

Grant sizes will be determined based on the project scope, quality, and potential impact.

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grant Background

About the Funding Agency

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration) by the Founding Fathers of ASEAN, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. The Road Map for the ASEAN Community sets out commitments which member States must strive to achieve by 2015. The ASEAN Secretariat seeks to facilitate the implementation of these commitments.

Our goal is to enhance regional peace, stability and security, facilitate economic integration, and improve wellbeing and livelihoods for the peoples of ASEAN by building the ASEAN Community around three pillars: political-security community, economic community, socio-cultural community.

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About the Sectors

Community Development & NGOs

Focuses on initiatives that support community empowerment, civic engagement, and the work of non-governmental and civil society organizations at local, national, and international levels.

Key areas:

Community development and social inclusion initiatives
Civil society and NGO programmes
Civic engagement and citizen participation

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Environment & Climate

Focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, promoting sustainable resource management, enhancing climate resilience, and mitigating the impacts of climate change through conservation, adaptation, and low-carbon initiatives.

Key areas:

Environmental protection and conservation
Natural resource and ecosystem management
Climate change and environmental resilience

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Locations

Brunei

Brunei maintains high-quality infrastructure funded largely by hydrocarbon revenues, including modern utilities, transport systems and public services. Economic diversification strategies seek to expand downstream energy industries, logistics and digital services. Public investment continues to play a dominant role in infrastructure development. Reducing reliance on oil and strengthening private sector dynamism remain central policy goals.

Nr. of tenders: 4437
Nr. of grants: 1491
Nr. of donors: 320
Nr. of jobs: 20

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Cambodia

Cambodia has expanded roads, ports, power generation and special economic zones to support manufacturing growth and regional trade integration. Foreign direct investment has played a significant role in financing infrastructure and industrial development. Improved connectivity has strengthened export competitiveness. Ongoing reforms in governance, skills development and financial management are essential to sustain momentum.

Nr. of tenders: 17419
Nr. of grants: 3337
Nr. of donors: 564
Nr. of jobs: 37

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