Carbonsmart Solutions Africa

CarbonSmart Solutions Africa is a climate technology and sustainability company focused on developing and enabling high-quality carbon credits through nature-based and technology-driven solutions.

What the Business Does

The company operates as a carbon credit development and verification platform, using internationally recognized methodologies supported by advanced Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) systems.

At the center of its ecosystem is the CarbonSmart App, a digital platform that:

  • Measures and verifies carbon credits
  • Facilitates carbon credit trading
  • Connects farmers, businesses

12 Teaspoons (Pty) Ltd

Industry Context 

The global market for natural and botanical personal care and wellness products is experiencing significant and sustained growth, driven by a consumer shift toward clean, plant-based ingredients and a growing awareness of the limitations and risks associated with synthetic formulations. The “clean beauty” movement has evolved from a niche trend to a global market imperative. In South Africa, this global trend meets a unique local advantage: a rich indigenous knowledge and botanical heritage. 12 Teaspoons capitalizes on this intersection, meeting the demands of a health

Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer (JWO) Research Grant 2026 — Biodiversity & Conservation Research in Africa | $150,000

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About the Grant

The Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer (JWO) Research Grant is a prestigious funding opportunity awarding one grant of USD 150,000 to a single successful applicant to support a biodiversity and conservation-focused research project or programme based in or focused on Africa. The grant supports research over a period of up to three years and is designed to advance scientific knowledge while generating real, scalable solutions to African conservation and biodiversity challenges.

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OPTIMISM AS 2026 HARVEST OUTLOOK IMPROVES

South African wine grape producers are regaining confidence as the 2026 harvest progresses, with the third crop estimate indicating a larger harvest and quality indicators showing strong potential across several cultivars.

With approximately three-quarters of the harvest already completed by early...

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Stellenbosch Climate-Smart Farming Support Programme 2026

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The Stellenbosch Climate-Smart Farming Support Programme is a targeted agricultural support initiative designed to help emerging and smallholder farmers in the Stellenbosch region adopt climate-smart farming practices through access to digital tools, environmental insights, and technical training.

This programme is delivered through a collaboration between Stellenbosch Municipality, Stellenbosch Network and TerraClim, and aims to strengthen sustainable agricultural planning, climate resilience, and farm development in the region.

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Eureka Global Biotech Call 2026 – International R&D Collaboration Funding

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The Eureka Global Biotech Call 2026 is now open, inviting international consortia to submit collaborative research and innovation projects in biotechnology.

This call supports cross-border biotech innovation projects aimed at developing new products, processes, or services with strong commercialisation potential.

The initiative encourages collaboration between companies, research institutions, universities, and startups across participating countries, including South Africa.

Participating Countries

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THRIVE Global Impact Challenge 2026

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The THRIVE Global Impact Challenge 2026 is now open, inviting agrifood and climate-tech startups worldwide to submit breakthrough innovations addressing the most pressing challenges in agriculture and food systems.

The challenge identifies high-impact, scalable solutions across the agrifood value chain, with finalists competing for up to $1 million in investment and the opportunity to pitch live in Silicon Valley at the THRIVE Global Impact Summit 2026.

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IQ4EV

IQ4EV (Pty) Ltd is a Johannesburg-based electric vehicle (EV) data analytics and consulting company focused on optimising the performance, reliability, and commercial viability of EV charging infrastructure. The company was founded to address a critical gap in the African EV ecosystem: the lack of accessible, actionable intelligence from charging station data.

At the core of IQ4EV’s offering is its proprietary platform, Pulse360. Pulse360 ingests and processes EV charger data (including OCPP messages such as MeterValues, StatusNotifications, and BootNotifications) to generate real-time and

SKY BLcK (Pty) Ltd

SKY BLcK (Pty) Ltd is a forward-looking experiential consulting firm specialising in event ideation, planning, and risk-conscious innovation. At present, our focus is on consulting, working with brands, organisations, and individuals to design concepts that are not only creative but strategically aligned with audience needs, regulatory frameworks, and market trends. Our consulting scope includes shaping event themes (e.g., lifestyle festivals, art-driven brand activations, corporate networking experiences), defining audience engagement models (interactive installations, hybrid/virtual

FSAT Labs TerraFoundry Programme – Climate-Tech Accelerator 2026

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The FSAT Labs TerraFoundry Programme is a 3-year climate-tech accelerator designed to support Western Cape-based green businesses ready to Rise, Raise and Scale.

The programme will support 120 climate-tech startups over three years, with 40 businesses selected for the 2026 cohort. TerraFoundry aims to accelerate innovative climate solutions through structured incubation, investor readiness, and market access support.

The programme focuses on scalable climate-tech solutions that address environmental challenges while creating sustainable economic opportunities.

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