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AEDIB Joint Innovation Facility (JIF) 2026 – Africa–Europe Digital & Climate Innovation Scaling Call

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The AEDIB Joint Innovation Facility (JIF) 2026 is a strategic Africa–Europe funding mechanism designed to scale digitally enabled, commercially viable innovations through strong cross-border partnerships.

Implemented under the Africa–Europe Digital Innovation Bridge (AEDIB) and aligned with the EU Global Gateway Africa–Europe Investment Package, JIF supports African-led consortia that are ready to expand established digital solutions across markets between Africa and Europe while embedding measurable climate-positive impact.

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ICGEB Research Grants 2026 – CRP Collaborative Research Programme

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The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) has opened applications for the 2026 Collaborative Research Programme (CRP) – ICGEB Research Grants, a long-standing international funding mechanism designed to support high-quality, original research projects in ICGEB Member States.

Established in 1988, the CRP programme aims to:

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Call for Proposals: Empowering Civil Society Partners in SIDS and LDCs to Defend and Expand Civic Space

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The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) is inviting proposals for the call “Empowering Civil Society Partners in SIDS and LDCs to Defend and Expand Civic Space”, offering grants of up to USD 20,000 for civil society organisations (CSOs) working in selected Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs).

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28th CFC Call for Proposals: Empowering Smallholders for Resilient Value Chains

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The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) has launched its 28th Call for Proposals, targeting transformative projects that empower smallholder farmers, promote regenerative agriculture, and foster inclusive value chains in developing countries. With a focus on aligning commercial viability with environmental sustainability and social equity, the CFC supports initiatives that connect farmers to global markets, enhance local value addition, and build resilience through agtech, financial access, and women-led enterprises.

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2025 AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grants for Junior Researchers

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The 2025 AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grants, supported by the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH), enable doctoral candidates from sub-Saharan African countries to undertake research stays (1-2 months) at universities or research institutes in another sub-Saharan African country. These grants are designed to strengthen scientific capacity, foster collaboration, and expand networking opportunities for junior researchers across Africa.

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WaterMed (Pty) Ltd

SupaO² is a device developed and patented by WaterMed. The device is used to sterilise and purify water utilising Oxygenation and UV light without chemicals, giving plants cleaner water, good nutrients and oxygen with a controlled management system that’s simple to operate, easy to maintain, with low running costs.

Mashauri Limited

Mashauri is an online entrepreneurial education platform designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to succeed in the business world. By offering accessible courses, mentorship, and resources, Mashauri aims to support individuals at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey. The platform focuses on providing practical and actionable insights, from business ideation and planning to marketing, finance, and scaling, helping learners turn their ideas into successful ventures.

Viktoria Business Angels Network

ViKtoria Business Angels Network (VBAN) syndicates local and international investor capital into seed stage investments in tech startups in East Africa.

Are you looking to raise money for your venture?

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VestedWorld

VestedWorld is an early-stage investor in businesses based in emerging markets.

Ventures Platform

Ventures Platform invests in companies that solve for non-consumption, plug infrastructural gaps and democratise prosperity in Africa, by eliminating the barriers to access and reducing the costs of delivering goods and services.