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Applications are open for companies in the agro-processing sector to participate in the South African Pavilion at Gulfood - the largest food and beverage trade exhibition in the Middle East. Gulfood 2026 will showcase food and beverage products from around the world. South Africa will participate in the Fine Food Pavilion, which showcases agro-processing products and services, excluding beverages and meat.

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The Xiamen BRICS Cross‑Border Innovation Accelerator Program 2026 is a flagship international acceleration initiative hosted in Xiamen, China, designed to help high‑potential overseas and China‑based innovation companies enter, validate and scale in the Chinese market.

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The National Cleantech Innovation Challenge (NCIC) 2026 is a national programme led by the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) in partnership with NGIN, regional hubs and Start‑Up Culture to accelerate South Africa’s transition to a low‑carbon, climate‑resilient and inclusive economy.

Green Gate Youth Organisation is a grassroots, youth-led nonprofit organisation based in Uganda, focused on climate action, environmental conservation, and sustainable development. Founded by Isaal Gideon Paul, the organisation engages young people and women in community-based initiatives such as waste-to-energy projects, climate resilience programs, environmental education, and green livelihoods. Through these activities, Green Gate empowers local communities to adapt to climate change, promotes sustainable practices, and builds youth leadership capacity, contributing to climate justice

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The INCiTiS‑FOOD project (Integrated and Circular Technologies for Sustainable City‑Region Food Systems in Africa) has launched Open Call 2 for Independent Innovators (IIs) to support start‑ups and SMEs working on sustainable urban and peri‑urban food production.

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The STREAMING Open Call for Knowledge Transfer is a Horizon Europe‑funded scheme that provides up to €25,000 per grant to develop interactive digital learning courses on sustainable food systems and food trade, with a total budget of €275,000 for 11 grants. The call supports content that translates cutting‑edge research into practical digital training for farmers, food producers and processors, startups, students and other stakeholders, covering the entire food supply chain from sustainable farming to waste reduction and food safety.

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Caring Connections is a community-focused organization committed to strengthening inclusive and sustainable ecosystems that empower individuals, enterprises, and communities to thrive. The organization works at the intersection of social development, economic empowerment, and environmental sustainability, using a collaborative ecosystem approach to address complex community challenges.
The organization was established to respond to gaps in access to opportunities, resources, and coordinated support systems, particularly among underserved populations. By bringing together diverse stakeholders

Vinaka Enno is a multidisciplinary African luxury innovation house dedicated to creating products, systems, and experiences that harmonize heritage, science, and sustainability. Rooted in African futurism and driven by environmental intelligence, we design value chains that uplift communities, elevate craftsmanship, and position African excellence at the forefront of global markets.
As an umbrella company, Vinaka Enno integrates diverse ventures across skincare, wellness, agriculture, design, and creative innovation. Each business unit operates under a shared philosophy: honoring Indigenous

The technology comprises an integrated passive acoustic monitoring system capable of long-term monitoring, capturing high-quality, distinctive sonar sounds from aquatic environments.

The acoustic monitoring system, incorporating a hydrophone, a micro-processing board and a mechanical release system...

The technology relates to a process for obtaining protein from Black Soldier Fly larvae (insects/worms). The process extracts protein from Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL), separates the protein from undesired lipids and chitin and upgrades the protein to a consumer-acceptable grade, ultimately...