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J-Bridge is an international business platform established by JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization) to facilitate open innovation, joint R&D, strategic alliances, capital partnerships, and cross-border collaborations between Japanese companies and leading overseas startups or businesses, especially in digital, green, and life sciences.

J-Bridge connects companies through:

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The Innovation Hub, Gauteng’s flagship innovation agency, is inviting applications for its comprehensive Business Incubation Programme for startups driving innovation in the Green Economy (energy, water, waste), Bio-economy (health, agro/food-processing, diagnostics, medical devices, smart agriculture), and Smart Industries (ICT, advanced manufacturing, gaming, animation, VR/AR, industrial IoT, cyber security, AI, additive manufacturing).

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Eco-Chic Furniture is an innovative, sustainability-focused furniture brand committed to creating stylish, high-quality, and environmentally friendly furniture. Our goal is to transform recycled and reclaimed materials into beautiful, modern pieces that combine comfort, durability, and design excellence.

We focus on using eco-friendly and upcycled materials — such as reclaimed wood, recycled metal, and biodegradable finishes — to reduce waste and promote circular economy principles. Every product we make tells a story of renewal and creativity, proving that sustainability and elegance can go

Innovation in the Telecommunications Security Solutions.
Naledi Holdings is at the forefront of revolutionizing communication infrastructure, delivering state-of-the-art security and power solutions designed to meet the unique challenges of the telecommunications industry.

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Globalstars is a multilateral funding initiative enabling international research and development collaboration. The current call supports joint R&D projects between Japan and participating EUREKA countries, including South Africa, Austria, Belgium (Flanders), Canada, Denmark, France, Israel, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Norway, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.

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Cix Fancy Decor is a South African-based furniture manufacturing and retail brand specialising in premium, custom-designed couches and headboards. Our focus is on craftsmanship, comfort, and creativity — delivering durable and stylish furniture tailored to each customer’s unique taste and living space.

We operate under the belief that furniture is more than just décor; it is part of the home experience. That’s why we allow customers to select their preferred materials, colours, fabrics, sizing, and finishing details. From modern luxury headboards to elegant sectional couches, every item is

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The Global Sustainability Challenge is a prestigious annual competition open to university students worldwide including those from South Africa inviting bold, tangible solutions to sustainability challenges. Backed by Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, SEforALL, and a network of global partners, the challenge empowers student teams to address pressing issues under two transformative pillars: Sustainable Energy and Adaptation & Resilience.

Participants move through three high-impact phases:

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Magebandabezitha Trading, founded in 2023, is a chemical manufacturing startup specialising in domestic and industrial detergent production. Our mission is to deliver sustainable, high-performance cleaning solutions and to become a leading force in the chemical and detergent industries.

EL Compliance Solutions exists to help organisations achieve and maintain health and safety compliance through:

  • Developing user-friendly systems aligned with current legislation.
  • Ensuring solutions are easy to implement, maintain, and continuously improve.
  • Providing expert guidance that fosters a culture of safety, accountability, and legal confidence.

Overview of Food and Beverage West Africa (FAB West Africa)

Food and Beverage West Africa 2026 will take place from June 9–11, 2026, at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, Nigeria. This trade show is designed to connect global food and beverage exporters with buyers and distributors from across West Africa...

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