Karvaura is a South African innovation-led creative enterprise developing ways for people, organisations and communities to engage with art, creativity and mental wellness. Its flagship product, the patent-pending Karving Kanvas, is a tactile, multi-layered colour-reveal art medium that allows users to create by “karving” into the surface and revealing different colours at different depths.

Unlike traditional carving materials, which produce a single-colour result and require ink, paint or printing processes to complete an artwork, the Karving Kanvas contains colour within the material itself

Matlala Contract Consulting is a South African professional services business specialising in contract management, legal administration, compliance, and related business support services.

The business provides practical and cost-effective support to organisations, businesses, NGOs, and other institutions that require assistance with drafting, reviewing, negotiating, administering, and managing contracts throughout their lifecycle. Our services also include compliance support, document management, policy development, due diligence, and administrative processes related to contractual and

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Funding Available

The call will award up to 10 medium-size grants of up to USD 500,000 each.

Maximum project duration: 24 months.

Funder / Initiative

Global EbA Fund

The Fund is supported through the International Climate Initiative (IKI) and works to create an enabling environment for Ecosystem-based Adaptation. The programme has been operational since 2020 and, as of June 2026, had supported 75 projects across 41 countries.

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Cphelo: Mineral Trading Business Overview

Cphelo is a mineral trading company dedicated to the efficient and reliable sale and purchase of minerals. Our core mission is to bridge the gap between fragmented mineral producers and global industrial demand, building a business based on execution and trust rather than speculation .

Core Business & Strategy

At its heart, Cphelo is a service-oriented intermediary. Our business model is built on "execution, not geology" . This means our primary value is in our ability to:

· Aggregate Supply: We source minerals from a network of mid-tier and small-scale

Services offered  
Ewid Food Safety Solutions provides:
•    Food Safety Management System (FSMS) design and implementation aligned to FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, GFSI Basic, HACCP and GMP/PRPs.
•    Internal, supplier and pre‑certification audits, gap assessments and corrective action support.
•    Quality management support (ISO 9001‑aligned procedures, document control, non‑conformance and CAPA systems).
•    Food safety and quality training for management and production staff (hygiene, HACCP basics, PRPs, R638/R146 compliance, record‑keeping).
•    Product development support: specifications, basic

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The Career Path Development for Employment (CPD4E) Project is inviting emerging and small non-profit and community-based organisations in South Africa to submit innovative ideas that can promote and strengthen employment opportunities within Just Energy Transition (JET) value chains.

The competition is implemented by GFA Consulting Group GmbH on behalf of GIZ and is focused on identifying community-level approaches that can contribute to employment creation within the Just Energy Transition, particularly in communities located within designated Skills Development Zones.

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The Southern African Biomanufacturing Training Hub (SA-BTH) is offering a specialised course titled “Principles for Microbial Preservation and Aseptic Techniques in Biomanufacturing (I-BTH03)”.

The course forms part of the BIOcapSA programme, which aims to strengthen biomanufacturing skills and develop a skilled and competent workforce in Africa. It is intended for African manufacturers, scientists and other stakeholders involved in the development and scale-up of biomanufacturing processes and products.

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Organiser / Host

Southern African Biomanufacturing Training Hub (SA-BTH)
Hosted by: Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Programme: Strengthening Biomanufacturing Capabilities in Southern Africa
Supported by: KfW Development Bank.

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The Pool Resort & Rentals business will provide a family-friendly leisure and accommodation destination offering swimming, relaxation, entertainment, and short-term rental services. The business will cater to families, couples, tourists, community members, schools, social groups, and corporate clients looking for an affordable and enjoyable place to relax and host events.

The resort will feature a swimming pool, outdoor recreational areas, accommodation units, entertainment facilities, and rental spaces. Customers will be able to book the venue for day visits, private functions, birthdays

Deaf-Care Healthcare Initiative

Comprehensive Overview for the South African MedTech Innovation Challenge

1. Executive Summary

Deaf-Care Healthcare Initiative (DCHI) is a South African nonprofit company developing an innovative medical technology platform to improve healthcare access, communication, safety, and continuity of care for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people.

DCHI’s proposed solution combines a mobile medical application for Deaf and Hard of Hearing patients with secure dashboards for hospitals, clinics, emergency medical services, healthcare professionals, administrators, and qualified