Request for Applications: South African National Health Research Enterprise – Health Systems Research

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The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC), through its National Health Research Enterprise (NHRE) Programme, invites applications for research projects that address priority challenges within South Africa's health system.

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Absa–SACCI Entrepreneur Empowerment Summit – Call for Exhibitors

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI), in partnership with Absa, invites businesses to apply for exhibition space at the Absa–SACCI Entrepreneur Empowerment Summit, taking place on 26 August 2026 in Rustenburg, North West.

Held under the theme “Growing Rustenburg Together...

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2026 Call for Expressions of Project Intentions – AFD CSO Initiatives Mechanism

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The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) has opened its 2026 Call for Expressions of Project Intentions (AMI) under the CSO Initiatives (CSO-I) mechanism, inviting civil society organisations (CSOs) to submit project intentions for initiatives to be co-financed in 2027.

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Space Innovation Initiative Call for Proposals

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The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), in partnership with the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), Space Infrastructure Hub (SIH) and South African National Space Agency (SANSA), is inviting applications for the Space Innovation Initiative Call for Proposals.

The call aims to strengthen South Africa's capabilities in Space Science and Technology by supporting the development and commercialisation of locally developed, sovereign space innovations.

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UYR Doctors B.V.

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UYR Doctors B.V. is a Netherlands-registered digital healthcare company that enables Africans in the diaspora to arrange trusted, prepaid healthcare services for their loved ones in Africa. Through the UYR Doctors mobile application, customers can book qualified doctors and nurses to provide home-based medical services, monitor the delivery of care, and receive a clinical report after each completed visit.

UYR Doctors addresses a major challenge faced by diaspora families: sending money home for healthcare does not always guarantee that the intended medical service is

Verge HealthTech Fund Online Session: Investment Opportunities for HealthTech Startups

Securing investment remains one of the most significant challenges facing early-stage HealthTech companies as they move from product development to commercialisation and international growth. Beyond access to capital, startups often require strategic investors who understand the complexities of...

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Enhancing Integrated Research and Healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa through Digital Innovation and Artificial Intelligence (HORIZON-JU-GH-EDCTP3-2026-03-DIGIT-02)

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The Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking, under Horizon Europe, has launched a Coordination and Support Action (CSA) aimed at strengthening integrated research and healthcare systems across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) through the adoption of digital health technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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ScaleUp

ScaleUp helps founder-led businesses grow from small/medium to large enterprises, with clarity and focus. We take companies from founder vision to repeatable growth by building the strategy, structure and rhythm needed to scale.

We use the Scaling Up® methodology (Verne Harnish), facilitated by an experienced entrepreneur who acts as an objective voice in the room, asking the tough questions & offering guidance that drive growth beyond start-up.

We work with ambitious founders who want to get the joy back from running their company by having the ability to step back while their team stays

SGCI Multilateral Research Call 2026 | Advancing Africa's Science, Technology and Innovation Priorities

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The Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) has launched its 2026 Multilateral Research Call to support African-led, multi-country research projects that advance the Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa (STISA 2034).

Backed by US$12 million in research funding, the programme seeks to strengthen cross-border scientific collaboration, generate policy-relevant research, and accelerate innovation that addresses Africa's most pressing development challenges.

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NOVEL ANTIDEPRESSANT COMPOUND WITH DUAL MOOD AND APPETITE REGULATION MECHANISM

This innovation is a first-in-class antidepressant designed to improve mood, cognitive function, and appetite regulation. Preclinical studies have demonstrated antidepressant effects comparable to existing therapies, with additional benefits for cognition, motivation, and appetite balance.

The...

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