Space Innovation Initiative Call for Proposals

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The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), in partnership with the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), Space Infrastructure Hub (SIH) and South African National Space Agency (SANSA), is inviting applications for the Space Innovation Initiative Call for Proposals.

The call aims to strengthen South Africa's capabilities in Space Science and Technology by supporting the development and commercialisation of locally developed, sovereign space innovations.

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2026 AU–EU–Mediterranean Innovation Fair – Food & Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture

Turning Research and Innovation into Market Success

Innovative solutions in food and agriculture have significant potential to strengthen food and nutrition security, improve the sustainability of agricultural systems and create new economic opportunities. However, promising research and innovation...

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C3 EmpowerHer Climate 2026 – Women-Centred Climate Resilience Programme

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C3 EmpowerHer Climate 2026 is a six-month programme supporting women-led and women-benefitting climate resilience ventures across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

Funded by the Resilient Futures Fund (RFF) and delivered by C3 – Companies Creating Change, the programme combines business support, technical expertise, mentorship, market access and catalytic funding to help early-stage climate resilience ventures strengthen their solutions and become investment-ready.

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T&M Fresh Produce Farm

1. Business Overview

T&M Fresh Produce Farm is a pre-operational agricultural partnership founded by Tseema Mphonyana Albert and Mashala Tshegofatso Judith. The business aims to establish a small-scale vegetable farming operation on approximately 500 m² of available land and gradually grow into a sustainable commercial vegetable supplier.

2. Products and Target Market

The farm intends to produce peppers, beetroot, carrots, spinach and tomatoes, targeting local households, spaza shops, street vendors, restaurants, fresh produce markets, retailers and other potential buyers. The business responds

Milken-Motsepe Prize in Circular Economy

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Applications are now open for the Milken-Motsepe Prize in Circular Economy, a global innovation prize that seeks to identify and support high-growth, technology-enabled companies transforming circular economy practices across Africa.

With US$2 million in total prize funding, the competition recognises commercially viable businesses that reduce waste, extend the lifecycle of materials, and create measurable environmental, economic and social impact through circular business models.

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TerraFoundry Climate-Tech Accelerator – Cohort 2

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Applications are now open for TerraFoundry Cohort 2, a six-month climate-tech accelerator designed to support high-potential startups developing innovative solutions for South Africa's green economy.

Delivered by French South African Tech Labs (FSAT Labs), the programme helps Western Cape-based startups strengthen their products, validate their markets, prepare for investment and access regional and international growth opportunities.

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Digitize Africa Sustainably

DAS Africa serves as a climate risk and supply chain intelligence layer that transforms raw supplier data into verified ESG profiles, climate risk scores, and financial inclusion assessments, giving agribusinesses, retailers, financial institutions, and investors the data infrastructure to manage risk, meet reporting obligations, and unlock green finance across Africa's agricultural value chains.

Agri Elites Club

Agri-Elites Club is a community-based agricultural cooperative established by five members with the vision of empowering young people and local communities through sustainable agriculture, agribusiness training, and food production. The project seeks funding to establish a diversified farming enterprise comprising crop production, hydroponics, poultry, livestock, seedling propagation, and organic compost manufacturing. Through modern farming methods, climate-smart agriculture, and strong governance, The Club aims to address unemployment, food insecurity, and limited access to agricultural

FS4Africa Open Call 2 | €40,000 Grants for Innovation Hubs Supporting Food Safety Innovation in Africa

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Applications are now open for FS4Africa Open Call 2 (OC2), an initiative funded by the European Union that aims to strengthen food safety innovation ecosystems across Africa by supporting innovation hubs that can mentor, train and accelerate food safety entrepreneurs and innovators.

Unlike traditional innovation grants that fund technology development, Open Call 2 invests in organisations capable of building entrepreneurial capacity, strengthening innovation ecosystems, and helping promising food safety solutions reach commercial and societal impact.

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ScaleUp

ScaleUp helps founder-led businesses grow from small/medium to large enterprises, with clarity and focus. We take companies from founder vision to repeatable growth by building the strategy, structure and rhythm needed to scale.

We use the Scaling Up® methodology (Verne Harnish), facilitated by an experienced entrepreneur who acts as an objective voice in the room, asking the tough questions & offering guidance that drive growth beyond start-up.

We work with ambitious founders who want to get the joy back from running their company by having the ability to step back while their team stays