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The path of a visionary can be hard, complex and lonely. We have to interact with a complex network of organisations and people, and have to make decisions on issues that are difficult and often confusing. Not knowing what to do, or when to do it, often means having to work longer hours, sometimes with people who don’t always understand our vision for a better tomorrow. But it doesn’t always have to be that way.

We invite you to become a part of our Innovation Bridge Platform, a community designed to show you the way forward in this living, moving and complex ecosystem. You will be introduced to innovations; enterprises; business support offerings and investment opportunities, each playing their part in creating a prosperous African continent.

Just as living things thrive under perfect conditions, we believe that your endeavor’s can flourish in the right ecosystem.

Innovator

Are you an innovator?

You don’t want to start your own enterprise, but have a passion for creating new knowledge, processes, products, or models. You’re probably a researcher that wants others to benefit from your unique intellectual property and, looking to license or further develop your innovation.

Entrepreneur

Are you an Entrepreneur?

You want to be your own boss and have the drive to recognize opportunities and transform them into valuable enterprises. Or you already have an established enterprise(s).

Investor

Are you an Investor?

You want to support the creation of socio-economic wealth by investing monetary and non-monetary resources into services, enterprises and products. If so, start here:

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Do you guide, enable, and support the ecosystem?

You or your enterprise provide valuable support to innovators and entrepreneurs along their journey. Whether your support comes in the form of legal, business or financial advice or a fully-fledged incubator or technology station, we invite you to showcase your unique support offering to the ecosystem.

Ecosystem Supporter

Do you support or enable?

Does your organization enable and support our platform’s ecosystem roleplayers? If so, start here:

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Happenings

Keep up to date with the latest ecosystem events and opportunities.

Nexa – Climate and Health Innovation Funding Programme

Organisation Grand Challenges Canada and the Science for Africa Foundation Category SME and Startup Scale-Up Support Opportunities Focus Areas Climate & Environment Health Application Deadline 22 July 2026 (2:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. UTC) Overview Applications are now open for the Nexa – Climate and

AICCEES 2026 Clean Energy Innovation Challenge Opens Applications for African Innovators

The Africa International Conference on Clean Energy & Energy Storage (AICCEES) 2026) has opened applications for its Clean Energy Innovation Challenge, inviting African innovators to showcase solutions that advance clean energy access, climate resilience and sustainable development across the

Scalar Botswana Innovation Programme (SBIP) Opens Call for Expert Evaluators, Selectors, Venture Coaches and Mentors

The Scalar Botswana Innovation Programme (SBIP) has opened applications for experienced professionals to join its 2026/27 Expert Panel, supporting the growth of Botswana's next generation of climate and deep-tech ventures. Delivered through a partnership between the Botswana Innovation Fund (BIF)

Our Partners

The Innovation Bridge Portal is an initiative of the South African National Departments of Science & Innovation (DSI), and Small Business Development (DSBD). The initiative is supported by the European Union (EU) and its content does not necessarily reflect the views of the EU.