Request for Quotation: Due Diligence Consultant for Kulu Eco Services

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RFQ Reference: SUC-KES-DD-2026-01

Start-Up Culture invites experienced technical experts, independent consultants, multidisciplinary teams and Entrepreneurs-in-Residence to submit proposals for a short-term due diligence assignment for Kulu Eco Services (KES), a cleantech enterprise based in Cape Town.

The assignment will assess the enterprise's commercial viability, technology, techno-economics, legal position and intellectual property to inform and support its proposed Industry Matching Fund application.

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Absa Youth Entrepreneurship Fund (AYEF): Grant Funding for Young Entrepreneurs

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The Absa Youth Entrepreneurship Fund (AYEF), funded by Absa through its CSI Trust and implemented by Tshiamo Foundation, provides grant funding and business development support to young entrepreneurs in South Africa.

The programme supports black-owned, early-stage businesses, from entrepreneurs developing viable business ideas to businesses with early market traction and established young enterprises preparing for further growth.

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Services SETA Strategic Projects Funding Window 2026/27

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Reference: SP2026/27-04

The Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA) invites eligible non-profit organisations to submit proposals for strategic projects that respond to sector and community needs and deliver measurable social and economic impact.

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FoodTech 500 2026: Global Ranking for AgriFoodTech Startups and Scale-ups

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Forward Fooding invites applications from AgriFoodTech start-ups and scale-ups worldwide for the eighth edition of the FoodTech 500, an annual global ranking recognising innovative companies operating at the intersection of food, technology and sustainability.

The initiative showcases businesses developing technology-enabled solutions across the food supply chain, from agricultural production and food processing to packaging, distribution, nutrition and food waste management.

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Industrial Policy and Growth in Africa Project: Call for Proposals for Commissioned Studies

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The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) invites proposals from early-career African and Africa-focused economists for commissioned research studies under its Industrial Policy and Growth in Africa Project.

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Services SETA Discretionary Grant Funding Window 2026/27

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Reference: 2026/27-DG-03

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The Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA) invites eligible employers, sectoral associations, professional bodies, trade unions and federations, and accredited Skills Development Providers (SDPs) to apply for its 2026/27 Discretionary Grant funding window.

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Blue White Medical

Blue White Holdings is a SAHPRA-licensed, ISO 13485-certified medical device manufacturer and repair specialist based in Gauteng, serving hospitals, surgical theatres and healthcare facilities across South Africa since 2001. We repair and maintain rigid and semi-rigid endoscopes, arthroscopic cannulas, shavers, pumps, electrosurgical equipment and endoscopic consoles, restoring each device to its specified performance and safety standards. We also design and manufacture custom surgical instruments, stainless-steel medical products, instrument trays, medical carts and patient positioning

Italy–South Africa Joint Research Programme (ISARP): Call for Joint Research Proposals 2027–2029

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The National Research Foundation (NRF), South Africa's Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), and Italy's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) invite joint research proposals under the Italy–South Africa Joint Research Programme (ISARP) for the 2027–2029 period.

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SP Nexus

SP NEXUS (PTY) LTD — Business Overview

SP Nexus is a South African business solutions and support company that helps small businesses and growing enterprises manage their administrative, operational, financial-administration and strategic business needs.

Operating under the slogan “Where business meets possibility,” SP Nexus provides practical support designed to help businesses improve their organisation, strengthen internal processes, monitor business performance and manage day-to-day operations more effectively.

Core service areas include:

  • Business administration and operational support.
  • Bookkee

Climate Intervention Environmental Impact Fund: Sixth Grant Round 2026

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The Climate Intervention Environmental Impact Fund (CIEIF) invites applications from innovative investigators and organisations worldwide developing climate intervention technologies that are approaching small-scale field testing.

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