South Africa

Call for Proposals: Realizing Health Taxes – Co-Producing Knowledge and Strategies to Implement Health Taxes (2026)

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The Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research is inviting proposals for applied policy and political economy research to accelerate the implementation and expansion of health taxes.

This call aims to fund up to three country teams to conduct real-time policy analysis and strategy co-production that directly supports national-level health tax reform. The focus is not academic theory alone, but actionable insights embedded within ongoing national policy processes.

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TIA Seed Fund Programme: Call for Expressions of Interest – Implementing Partners (2026)

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The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), has issued a Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) to appoint Seed Fund Implementing Partners under its Seed Fund Programme (SFP).

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RAIA Call for Proposals: Economics of Climate Change Adaptation in Africa (USD 80,000–120,000 Grants)

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The Raising Adaptation Impact and Ambition (RAIA) project is inviting proposals for country-level research on the economics of climate change adaptation in Africa.

RAIA is a UK Aid-funded initiative under the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)’s Climate Adaptation and Resilience (CLARE) Programme. The project is led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in partnership with the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) Africa.

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2026 UNEP Young Champions of the Earth Programme – Global Call for Environmental Innovators (US$10,000 + US$100,000 Opportunity)

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The 2026 UNEP Young Champions of the Earth Programme is now open for applications, offering one of the most prestigious global opportunities for young environmental innovators.

Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), this flagship youth initiative recognises ambitious individuals aged 18–30 who are actively tackling the triple planetary crisis:

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The National Cleantech Innovation Challenge – LIMPOPO

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Regenerative Emerging Agriculture Challenge

Advancing Climate-Smart, Off-Grid and Regenerative Farming Systems for Limpopo’s Emerging Agricultural Sector

Limpopo is one of South Africa’s most important agricultural provinces, contributing over 40% of the country’s citrus production. Yet its semi-arid climate, dependence on rainfed systems, shared water resources, and reliance on unstable national grid infrastructure expose emerging and small-scale farmers to severe climate and energy risks.

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CortexMicrosystems

Cortex Microsystems strengthens supply chains by detecting and preventing counterfeiting, tampering, and grey market diversion. Our solutions provide real-time monitoring and actionable insights, helping businesses protect high-value goods, maintain product integrity, and reduce operational and financial losses.

Designed for industries from pharmaceuticals and FMCGs to logistics and industrial operations, Cortex ensures that every asset in the supply chain is secure, traceable, and accountable, giving companies confidence in the integrity of their products and operations.

KAY & TEE ENTERTAINMENT AND RECORDS LABEL

Kay and Tee Entertainment and Records Label Youth Owned, Women-inclusive Company is a visionary start-up poised to revolutionize the music and entertainment landscape, to become the premier record label and entertainment hub in Bloemfontein, in the Free State Province, South Africa. Founded in 2023 by industry veteran Thandiwe Acentia Thukani and seasoned business professional Khotso Andrias Mongale, Kay and Tee address a critical void in the region’s music scene by providing state-of-the-art recording facilities, comprehensive artist development, and strategic market access: the severe

Alstom Foundation 2026 Global Call for Community Impact Projects

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The Alstom Foundation 2026 Call for Projects is now open, inviting NGOs to submit high-impact, community-driven initiatives aligned with sustainable development priorities in countries where Alstom operates.

The Foundation funds projects that generate measurable social, environmental, and economic benefits, particularly those improving livelihoods, environmental resilience, access to mobility, and essential services.

The 2026 funding cycle opens on 16 February 2026 and closes on 10 April 2026 (11:59 pm CET).

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LETCOM BONGI BEES

Bongi Bees is a regional beekeeping and honey production business that is also involved in pollination and the development of various products using honey, herbs and wax. Under the leadership of Lulu Letlape , Bongi Bees is responsible for the education of communities about bees, beekeeping and the value of bees for the environment. Through hands on beekeeping  training programs and outreach, Bongi Bees supports local ecosystems while fostering sustainable agriculture.  Current business model for Bongi Bees includes: Beekeeping operations and hive management; honey production and product

National Cleantech Innovation Challenge – KwaZulu-Natal Clean Port Logistics Challenge

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The Clean Port Logistics Challenge forms part of the National Cleantech Innovation Challenge and is focused on accelerating sustainable logistics, distributed clean energy, and circular manufacturing solutions across KwaZulu-Natal’s maritime economy.

KwaZulu-Natal is home to the Durban and Richards Bay ports, two of Africa’s busiest trade corridors and critical drivers of South Africa’s import-export economy. However, these industrial ecosystems are currently:

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