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The Wilkes Center for Climate Science & Policy at the University of Utah invites applications for the 2027 Wilkes Climate Innovation Prize, an international competition supporting high-potential solutions to major challenges across the climate, energy and economy ecosystem.

The prize seeks practical solutions that can make measurable progress towards real-world implementation, particularly where significant uncertainty remains, conventional funding or adoption pathways are limited, and targeted support could meaningfully accelerate progress.

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The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) offers the Digital Innovation Fund for Energy & Climate (DIFEC), a regional three-year programme designed to accelerate clean energy access and strengthen climate resilience across Sub-Saharan Africa through digital innovation.

The programme provides milestone-based grant funding and specialised technical assistance to private-sector enterprises developing digital solutions for distributed renewable energy, clean cooking, productive use of energy, e-mobility, digital agriculture and circular economy systems.

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RFQ Reference: SUC-KES-DD-2026-01

Start-Up Culture invites experienced technical experts, independent consultants, multidisciplinary teams and Entrepreneurs-in-Residence to submit proposals for a short-term due diligence assignment for Kulu Eco Services (KES), a cleantech enterprise based in Cape Town.

The assignment will assess the enterprise's commercial viability, technology, techno-economics, legal position and intellectual property to inform and support its proposed Industry Matching Fund application.

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Koche Water Users Association is a community-based institution dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and affordable water services to households in its catchment area. Currently serving 2,700 users, the Association faces increasing demand for clean water, with projections indicating a total of 7,200 users requiring access. To meet this growing need, the Association seeks funding support to enhance its pumping, treatment, storage, and distribution capacity. This investment which can be inform of a loan or equity, will enable the institution to expand infrastructure, improve water quality

Beyond Da Field is an educational and networking platform uplifting women, men, boys and girls from rural areas and previously disadvantaged communities. We help players, coaches and agents grow in mindset, media, education and entrepreneurship — on and off the pitch.

Our key focus is on rural players and sports events, where we offer water solution services to ensure that athletes are not struggling in terms of hygiene during sports participation. We understand that sporting tournaments and events, managing water supply "beyond da field" encompasses two critical areas: hydration stations for

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The Green Economy Accelerator, powered by Nedbank and delivered by Innovate Durban, is an 18-month enterprise development programme designed to support and scale green businesses operating in KwaZulu-Natal.

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AMOR – Associação Moçambicana de Reciclagem is a Mozambican non-profit organisation founded in 2009 and based in Maputo, with an operational office in Beira (Sofala). AMOR promotes the circular economy through community-based collection, sorting and valorisation of recyclable solid waste, with a strong focus on coastal and marine litter. Its flagship mechanism, Blue Coins, rewards local collectors, many of them women and youth, for recovering plastic and other recyclables. Collected volumes are traced through the KOLEKT digital platform. AMOR works with communities, protected areas

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Type of Funding Available

Grant funding

Funding is provided by the participating Funding Partner Organisations (FPOs) according to their respective national or regional funding rules. There is therefore no single universal grant amount per applicant.

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Water4All European Partnership

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Pillar B – Research and Innovation Development

Total Call Budget

Approximately €34.22 million

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Partner with Syensqo to Advance Next-Generation Water Treatment Technologies

Growing pressure on water resources, increasing industrial water consumption and the need to operate in more demanding environments are creating a need for advanced technologies that can improve water recovery, resource...

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EWaste Africa is award-winning, legally compliant, and ISO-accredited South African waste management company specialising in electronic, lighting, battery and solar waste recovery. Established in 2014, the company is a pioneer in innovative e-waste management, providing world-class solutions for businesses, producers, and consumers. As a Level 1 B-BBEE company, we simplify compliance and make sustainability actionable through innovative technologies and licensed recycling services. With over 300 corporate clients and a network of 95+ drop-off points across South Africa, we help clients meet