South Africa

NBMDS PTY LTD

NBMDS (Pty) Ltd is a South African technology company specialising in digital transformation for the education sector. Founded with a clear mission to bridge the digital divide in underserved communities, NBMDS focuses on empowering township schools with the tools and infrastructure needed to thrive in an increasingly digital world.

Our service offering spans the full spectrum of educational technology, including:

  • Custom mobile applications — such as the NBMMaths app, a curriculum-aligned mathematics study platform for Grade 10 - 12 learners doing Mathematics.
  • Learning Management Systems (LMS) —

AGROWEX INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS

The Agrowex Maturity Assessment (AMA) ecosyste platform is an institutional-grade, bio-fintech de-risking infrastructure designed to transform fragmented African agricultural value chains into structured, bankable, and tradeable 

Agrowex is not a standard enterprise resource planning (ERP) tool, AMA serves as a trust layer that bridges the gap between emerging agribusinesses (smallholder clusters, commercializing farms) and institutional capital (Climate VCs, DFIs, commercial lenders, and global carbon buyers).

​The platform uses a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) framework designed to eliminate

FNF Afri GreenPitch Challenge 2026: Green SMEs Invited to Pitch for Funding, Investment and Business Growth Support

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Applications are now open for the 2026 FNF Afri GreenPitch Challenge, a regional entrepreneurship competition designed to identify, showcase, and support innovative green SMEs that are developing commercially viable solutions to sustainability and environmental challenges across Africa.

The initiative is implemented by GreenCape and Westerwelle Startup Haus Mombasa, in partnership with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF).

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Development of Monoclonal Antibodies to Prevent and Treat Infections from Filo-, Nairo-, Phenui-, Picorna- and Toga Viruses

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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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Africa Business Accelerator 2026: 8-Week Growth Programme for Ambitious African SMEs and Founders

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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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Presidential African Youth in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Competition 2026

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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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Digital Energy Challenge 2026: Up to €400,000 for Digital and AI-Powered Energy Solutions in Africa

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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

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

Merck Research Grants 2026: Up to €500,000 per Year for Innovative Scientific Research

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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

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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