Alsea Foundation Prize for Research Projects 2026: USD150,000 Funding for Food and Nutrition Research

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The Fundación Alsea, AC, in partnership with World Vision México, has opened applications for the Alsea Foundation Prize for Research Projects 2026.

The international research funding initiative supports innovative and impactful research projects focused on food systems, nutrition security, sustainability, and public health, particularly projects benefiting vulnerable populations.

The programme aims to strengthen evidence-based solutions that improve food and nutritional security while contributing to sustainable development and informing public policy.

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The Transcendance Group

The Transcendance Group (TTG) is a South African advisory, innovation and human capital development firm focused on strategy, governance, training, digital transformation and social innovation.

TTG works across the public and private sectors, supporting organisations, institutions and communities with strategic advisory, organisational development, skills development, compliance, economic development and innovation design.

The company develops and supports scalable African solutions that address structural challenges in youth development, employability, entrepreneurship, governance, data systems

Matesso Galecia (Pty) Ltd

Matesso Galecia (Pty) Ltd is a civil and structural engineering consultancy specialising in digital engineering, parametric design, and automation-driven workflows. The company provides structural design, infrastructure consulting, and condition assessment services across industrial and built environment sectors.

Through its MG Innovations division, the company develops computational design tools that integrate parametric modelling, optimisation, and simulation to improve engineering efficiency and performance. Current R&D efforts focus on structural systems for extreme environments, including

Innobooster 2026 – Innovation Fund Denmark (SME Innovation Funding Programme)

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The Innobooster Programme, administered by Innovation Fund Denmark, provides co-financing support for high-risk, knowledge-based innovation projects led by Danish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including startups. The programme aims to accelerate the development of innovative products, services, or processes that can strengthen company growth while delivering societal impact in Denmark.

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EcoDigital Limited

eCoDigital Limited is a Tanzanian-born social enterprise headquartered at the University of Dar es Salaam's College of Information and Communication Technologies, aiming to innovate at the intersection of technology, nature, and sustainability. The organization harnesses digital innovation, data science, and bio-material engineering to address environmental challenges, fostering a regenerative African economy where waste is transformed into wealth and marginalized communities are empowered through inclusive green jobs. eCoDigital's vision is a world where technology and nature collaborate to

Biko Today

Biko Today is an ML and AI-driven workforce and business support platform that connects small and medium-sized businesses with trained, work-ready youth. We provide SMEs with access to affordable talent, digital tools, and operational support, while equipping young people with real-world work experience, mentorship, and income opportunities.

Our model combines technology, training, and service delivery into a single ecosystem, enabling businesses to scale without the cost of traditional hiring, and enabling youth to gain practical skills by working on real business projects. We operate across

Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer (JWO) Research Grant 2026 — Biodiversity & Conservation Research in Africa | $150,000

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The Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer (JWO) Research Grant is a prestigious funding opportunity awarding one grant of USD 150,000 to a single successful applicant to support a biodiversity and conservation-focused research project or programme based in or focused on Africa. The grant supports research over a period of up to three years and is designed to advance scientific knowledge while generating real, scalable solutions to African conservation and biodiversity challenges.

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PRIMA CALL | Thematic Area 1 - Water Management in the Nexus

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PRIMA (Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area) has opened a call under its 2026 Annual Work Programme for Topic 1.1.1 - an Innovation Action (IA) focused on developing and validating decentralised, renewable-energy-powered brackish water desalination systems tailored for smallholder and peri-urban farmers across the Mediterranean region.

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PRIMA 2026 | Topic 1.2.1 (IA): Next Generation of Sustainable and Alternative Animal Feeds for Circular and Resilient Mediterranean Farming Systems

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PRIMA (Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area) has opened a call under its 2026 Annual Work Programme for Topic 1.2.1  - an Innovation Action (IA) focused on developing and validating the next generation of sustainable, circular, and regionally adapted animal feed solutions for Mediterranean livestock and aquaculture farming systems.

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Sustainable On-Site Transformation of Perishable Mediterranean Agri-Products (TOPIC: 1.3.1-2026)

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The PRIMA Programme has launched a new funding call under Thematic Area 3: Food Value Chain in the Nexus, supporting innovative solutions for sustainable on-site transformation of perishable Mediterranean agricultural products.

This call aims to reduce post-harvest losses, strengthen local value chains, and promote climate-resilient agri-food systems across Mediterranean regions. Projects should focus on developing decentralised, renewable-powered processing technologies that enhance product shelf life and increase local economic value.

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