The IF26 SME Call introduces a new Innovation Fund funding opportunity specifically designed to make support more accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) undertaking small-scale projects.

The dedicated SME call introduces a simplified application and reporting process, reducing some of the administrative requirements typically associated with Innovation Fund applications. The webinar will provide prospective applicants and organisations supporting clean-tech innovators with practical guidance on the new call, including eligibility, application requirements, timelines and

The Sebaka AI Software Quality Engineering Hackathon 2026 is a practical technology innovation event bringing together students, graduates, software developers, testers, AI enthusiasts and young technology professionals to explore how artificial intelligence can transform software quality engineering.

Taking place on 10 October 2026 at the University of Johannesburg – Johannesburg Business School (UJ JBS), the hackathon challenges participants to develop AI-powered solutions that address real-world software quality engineering problems.

Under the theme “Build an AI Agent for Software Quality

Turning Research and Innovation into Market Success

Innovative solutions in food and agriculture have significant potential to strengthen food and nutrition security, improve the sustainability of agricultural systems and create new economic opportunities. However, promising research and innovation often face challenges in moving from development and demonstration to investment, commercialisation and wider market adoption.

The 2026 African Union – European Union – Mediterranean Innovation Fair (AU–EU–Med Innovation Fair) aims to help bridge this gap by bringing together innovators, researchers