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Expression of Interest: South Africa - Cuba Biotechnology Collaboration

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The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), South Africa, and BioCubaFarma (BCF), Cuba, invite South African biotechnology companies, research institutions, universities, and healthcare innovators to express interest in collaborative R&D, technology transfer, and joint ventures for innovative biotech products.

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Call for proposals for industry-led research and development projects in additive manufacturing

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The CPAM Industry Led R&D Projects call funds collaborative additive manufacturing projects between South African industry and research partners, with grants of R500,000–R800,000 per project per year and compulsory co‑investment from industry.​

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AGRO-WELL Open Call for Smart Farming Innovations

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The AGRO-WELL Open Call – Topic A provides up to €37,500 per project to demonstrate and validate smart farming solutions using AI, robotics or augmented reality (AR) that improve working conditions and support more sustainable, data‑driven agriculture on commercial farms.​

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Scaling up of production of Banana fiber hair extensions and related products

Skilpack Ltd Uganda is an eco-innovation company that turns banana pseudostems, a waste product from banana farming, into valuable biodegradable fiber products. We have made Banana fiber hair extensions that are itch-free, non-toxic, and eco-friendly. Other products include Carpets, rugs, caps...

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SKILPACK LTD

Skilpack Ltd is a Ugandan company that transforms natural agricultural fibres, especially from banana plants, into eco-friendly products. Founded in 2022, it operates in Njeru Municipality near Jinja, focusing on sustainability and community empowerment through training and job creation. We have had a breakthrough into innovation of the best banana fibre extension brand 'Banafine', which is exported globally with the support of the Ministry of Science, technology and Innovation.

Its mission is to support self-reliance and Uganda’s development, while its vision is to become a leading hub for eco

Pioneer Innovator Grant

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The Novo Nordisk Foundation Pioneer Innovator Grant Programme 2026 supports early‑stage academic research projects in health and sustainability with clear commercial and societal impact potential, offering up to DKK 1.2 million over one year per project.​

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Skills formation for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future of Worker(ers) in Eastern and Southern Africa

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The Call for Research on “Skills formation for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future of Worker(ers) in Eastern and Southern Africa” offers grants of up to ZAR 400,000 for institutions in Eastern and Southern Africa to conduct original, policy‑relevant research on skills formation, labour markets and just transitions.​

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Mitigation Action Facility’s Call for Projects 2026

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The Mitigation Action Facility’s Call for Projects 2026 provides grant-based climate finance (up to EUR 25 million per project from an overall EUR 100 million envelope) for ambitious mitigation projects that decarbonise the energy, transport and industry sectors in countries eligible for Official Development Assistance (ODA).

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EIC Advanced Innovation Challenges

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EIC Advanced Innovation Challenges – Pilot introduce a two‑stage, ARPA‑inspired support model to speed up high‑risk, demand‑driven deep tech innovation from solution concept to real‑world validation with users.​

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EIC Transition

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EIC Transition is a Research and Innovation Action that funds the maturation of promising EU‑funded research results from lab‑scale proof of concept (completed TRL 3–4) towards TRL 5–6 and market‑ready business models.​

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