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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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 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

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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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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.

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The SAVax Programme, implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH) on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and co-funded by the European Union (EU), in partnership with South Africa's Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), has officially launched the SAVax Innovation Challenge 2026.

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VTS Technologies (Pty) Ltd is a Botswana-based technology company developing intelligent digital infrastructure that addresses complex operational challenges across Africa. Our flagship platform, GJHealth, is an AI-assisted healthcare execution infrastructure designed to strengthen healthcare delivery through clinical orchestration, telemedicine, operational awareness, medicine availability and redistribution intelligence, and interoperable healthcare coordination. The company focuses on building scalable, secure, and governance-driven enterprise platforms that support digital transformation

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Grand Challenges Canada and the Science for Africa Foundation

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SME and Startup Scale-Up Support Opportunities

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  • Climate & Environment
  • Health

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22 July 2026 (2:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. UTC)

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The Vaccines for Africa: Roll-out and Production in South Africa (SAVax) programme invites qualified Chambers of Commerce, Business Organisations and Consortia to submit proposals for facilitating strategic partnerships, knowledge exchange and investment linkages between European and South African pharmaceutical and biotechnology ecosystems.

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South Africa has taken another step towards strengthening youth entrepreneurship with the launch of the Peo Pele Youth Fund, a new government initiative aimed at improving access to finance and integrated business support for youth-owned enterprises.

Launched by the Minister of Small Business...