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UNDP Opens Applications for timbuktoo Launchpad Pan-African Incubation Programme for CreativeTech Startups

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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is inviting CreativeTech startups from across Africa to apply for the timbuktoo Launchpad Pan-African Incubation Programme. Through the timbuktoo Creatives Hub, hosted in South Africa, selected startups will receive structured incubation, mentorship, investment readiness support, and access to a continent-wide innovation ecosystem. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with the first cohort commencing in September 2026.

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Marvella Destinations Trading as The Business Uncle

The Business Uncle is a Johannesburg-based operational strategy and enterprise-development advisory practice. We help small and medium enterprises, non-profit organisations and social enterprises build the operational structure, sustainable income models and institutional discipline they need to grow, and to become fundable, investment-ready and able to deliver at scale. 

We sit where strategy meets execution: we diagnose the real problem, design operating and income models that fit the organisation as it is and build the systems and accountability that turn plans into results, working

Clima Now Spotlight 2026

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Clima Now has launched the Spotlight 2026 call for projects, seeking innovative solutions that strengthen the resilience and sustainability of Switzerland's food system in response to climate change.

The programme focuses on practical, implementable solutions that address challenges across the food value chain, including cultivation, processing, distribution, trade, biodiversity conservation, circular economy approaches, and climate-resilient business models.

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Call for Proposals: EUNIC Spaces of Culture Fund 2026

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The EUNIC Spaces of Culture Fund 2026 is now open for applications, supporting innovative cultural relations projects across Sub-Saharan Africa. The programme forms part of the wider Africa-Europe Partnerships for Culture initiative funded by the European Union and implemented by EUNIC (EU National Institutes for Culture).

The fund aims to strengthen equitable partnerships between African and European cultural actors through collaborative projects that promote intercultural dialogue, mutual learning, co-creation, and shared capacity building.

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Dalr – Direct-to-Fan Digital Commerce Platform for African Creators

Dalr is a direct-to-fan digital commerce platform developed by CreativeShield to help African creators sell digital products, music, exclusive content, merchandise, tickets, and future premium services directly to their audiences. The platform gives creators a simple online commerce layer where they...

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NJ BASE 2026: U.S. Market Expansion and Business Immersion Program for International Technology Companies

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The New Jersey Business Acceleration and Soft-Landing Ecosystem (NJ BASE) is now accepting applications for its inaugural 2026 cohort, offering international technology companies a fully supported pathway to establish and scale operations in the United States.

Powered by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and operated by SOSA, NJ BASE is a six-month Business Immersion Program designed to help high-growth international startups and scaleups expand into the U.S. market from Jersey City, New Jersey — one of the country’s fastest-growing innovation hubs.

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MazikMail

MazikMail is a South African music-industry super-app designed to replace fragmented artist promotion workflows with a single system for submissions, PR, fan engagement, and monetisation.

It connects independent artists to radio, playlist curators, media contacts, and fans through structured submission pipelines, token-based voting, and campaign dashboards.

Core pillars:

  • Music submissions & PR distribution
  • Fan engagement + token voting economy
  • MazikChannel streaming & content placement
  • Creator tools marketplace (services like sampling clearance, location scouting, royalties tracking)

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Standard Bank – Tuksnovation Innovation Challenge 2026 | 3-Month Accelerator Programme for High-Growth Entrepreneurs in South Africa

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The Standard Bank Tuksnovation Innovation Challenge 2026 is an impact-driven accelerator programme designed to support high-potential entrepreneurs in building scalable, sustainable, and market-ready businesses. Now in its 2026 edition, the programme has evolved to offer a more curated cohort, broader sector inclusion, and strengthened post-programme development to ensure long-term business success.

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FASTPRO

FastPro Digital Marketing and Corporate Events is a premium events management and digital transformation company based in Johannesburg, South Africa. We offer corporate events solutions and digital solutions that helps organizations future-proof their workforces, build high-impact media brands, and execute flawless corporate events. We specialize in delivering high-impact, bespoke corporate events, conferences, and digital marketing that enhance collaboration, leadership, and organizational culture.


Our services cater to corporates, government departments, NGOs, and educational institutions

Fab City Awards 2026 | Collective Action for Regenerative Urban Futures — Seed Funding + Global Visibility

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The Fab City Awards is an annual global recognition and funding programme that celebrates initiatives combining design, technology, and civic participation to drive real urban transformation. Now in its 2026 edition, the Awards focus on the theme of Collective Action for Regenerative Futures moving beyond experimentation to demonstrate how community-driven efforts can shape genuine transitions in cities and regions around the world.

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