COLEAD is inviting Expressions of Interest from qualified service providers to support the competitiveness of the agri-food sector, particularly horticulture, through market intelligence services.

This is the first phase of a two-stage procurement process. Applicants selected for the shortlist will subsequently be invited to submit a full tender. Successful tenderers will be offered a framework contract and may be mobilised on an as-needed basis across COLEAD's current and future programmes and projects.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), through the Food Systems, Land Use and Restoration (FOLUR) Project in Indonesia, is inviting proposals for innovative Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and/or Public-Private-Community Partnerships (PPCPs) that strengthen sustainable commodity value chains, improve market access, mobilise sustainable finance and deliver measurable environmental and livelihood benefits.

The Circular Bioeconomy Education Centre (CBEC) is offering a free Bio-based Product Innovation course designed to respond to identified skills needs within Ireland's emerging circular bioeconomy.

The course is particularly relevant to industry practitioners and professionals looking to:

The Sorghum Trust provides financial support for projects that benefit the South African sorghum industry, with a particular emphasis on sorghum research and development and the maintenance and dissemination of information required by the industry.

The Trust's application process is designed for projects that can demonstrate a clear benefit to the sorghum industry and that have:

The GEF Small Grants Programme is inviting eligible organisations in Botswana to submit proposals for innovative, inclusive and scalable community-led projects that promote environmental conservation, sustainable development and local partnerships.

The programme is specifically seeking projects that will be implemented outside the three selected Operational Phase 8 (OP8) landscapes:

The Circular Innovation Challenge 2026 is seeking innovative businesses in Southern Africa with solutions that are beyond the ideation stage and ready to move into testing, implementation or scaling.

The challenge is focused on circular solutions that:

• Reduce waste.
• Keep materials in use.
• Regenerate nature.
• Create social and economic value.
• Support jobs and wellbeing.

Solutions are expected to contribute to a transition from a linear to a circular economy.

WHO CAN APPLY?

The MENA Regenerative Agriculture Venture Programme is designed to empower and upskill scientists, researchers and students working on agricultural challenges relevant to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

The programme is aimed at researchers and innovators who have developed research-, science- or nature-based solutions and want to take their work toward proof of concept, while gaining the business and entrepreneurial capabilities needed to commercialise, scale and secure future funding.

Rainforest Trust welcomes applications from eligible organisations seeking support to create or expand protected or conserved areas on land or at sea.

The programme is centred on establishing areas that can deliver lasting conservation benefits for Species, Climate and Communities, rather than funding general environmental projects.

Rainforest Trust works with in-country partners and provides funding and other support through the process of developing and establishing protected or conserved areas.

The Scaling Circular Solutions Programme is designed for growth-stage circular economy businesses and organisations that have moved beyond the idea or early-development phase and are ready to expand their solutions and impact.

The programme is intended to help participants address practical growth barriers, strengthen their business model, improve investment readiness, build new partnerships and accelerate their scaling journey.