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Programme: Horizon Europe (HORIZON) – Cluster 1: Health
Topic Code: HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-DISEASE-07
Type of Action: Research and Innovation Action (RIA)
Funding Type: Horizon Europe Grant Funding
Opening Date: 10 February 2027
Closing Date: 13 April 2027 (17:00 Brussels Time)

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Applications are now open for the Africa Business Accelerator (ABA) 2026, the flagship growth programme of the Africa SME Assembly designed to help African founders build stronger, more scalable, and investment-ready businesses.

The Africa Business Accelerator was established to address one of the biggest challenges facing African entrepreneurs: the lack of access to the business infrastructure, networks, mentorship, capital readiness support, and market access needed to grow sustainable enterprises.

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Applications are now open for the Third Edition of the Presidential African Youth in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Competition 2026, a flagship continental initiative designed to advance Africa’s leadership in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, and emerging technologies.

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Applications are now open for the Digital Energy Challenge 2026, an international innovation programme supporting SMEs developing digital and AI-enabled solutions that improve energy access, accelerate the energy transition, and enhance the operational efficiency of energy utilities across Africa.

The initiative is supported by the French Development Agency (AFD) and partners and aims to help innovative companies scale proven digital technologies that address some of Africa's most pressing energy challenges.

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CreativeShield is a South African digital innovation company building Dalr, a direct-to-fan digital commerce platform for African creators. Dalr helps creators sell music, digital products, exclusive content, and future premium services directly to their audiences through secure online payment flows and digital access infrastructure.

The platform is designed to support African creators who need simple tools to monetise their work professionally, track sales, manage product access, and build direct relationships with their fans. CreativeShield’s long-term vision is to build creator-commerce

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Applications are now open for the Merck Research Grants 2026 programme, a global research funding initiative designed to support innovative scientific research with strong potential for future impact and industry collaboration.

Since 2018, Merck has awarded research grants to scientists and research teams working on breakthrough solutions across emerging scientific and technological fields. For the 2026 funding cycle, grants are available across five strategic research areas, with funding of up to €500,000 per year available depending on the topic.

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Auren is a South African electric mobility and clean technology startup focused on exploring opportunities within the electric vehicle, battery technology, and sustainable transportation sectors. The company was established with the vision of contributing to the evolution of transportation through innovative technologies, locally relevant solutions, and long-term investment in electric mobility infrastructure.

As global markets continue to transition toward cleaner transportation systems, Auren seeks to position itself as a participant in the emerging electric mobility ecosystem by

Libenathi and mom is a creative small business specializing in handmade crochet products and thoughtfully curated gift packages for mothers and children. We focus on creating high-quality,unique, and heartfelt items such as matching mom-daughter-sets, baby essentials, and personalized gift boxes. Our brand combines creativity warmth, and attention to detail to dleiver products that celebrate family, love and special moments. As a start, we are committed to growing our brand through quality craftmanship, excellent customer service, and innovative product offerings tailored to our customer needs

Blouberg Municipality Sustainable Agriculture NPC (BMSA NPC) is a South African non-profit organisation focused on clean energy systems development, industrial decarbonisation, and applied electrochemical innovation within the SADC region.


The organisation operates through the Dynamic Electrochemical Systems Architecture (DESA) programme, which provides a structured framework for analysing, modelling, and supporting the integration of electrochemical technologies with renewable and hybrid energy systems in industrial environments.


The DESA programme addresses a critical challenge facing energy

We specialize in Granite, Marble and Quartz fabrication. We also design and manufacture Granite Tombstones. Our company is involved in construction projects under category GB and CE PE.

Our Services include:

  1. Tombstones design
  2. Granite Engraving
  3. Natural Stones Repairs
  4. Transportation
  5. Kitchen design (Carpentry and kitchen tops installations)