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The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), South Africa, and BioCubaFarma (BCF), Cuba, invite South African biotechnology companies, research institutions, universities, and healthcare innovators to express interest in collaborative R&D, technology transfer, and joint ventures for innovative biotech products.

The Structural Transformation and Economic Growth (STEG) programme invites applications for its sixth call for Larger Research Grants (LRGs), designed to support rigorous, policy‑relevant research on structural transformation, productivity and long‑run growth in low‑income countries, particularly in sub‑Saharan Africa.

The Estonian Centre for International Development Cooperation (ESTDEV) has launched an application round to fund development cooperation projects in Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Zambia, Tanzania and Uganda, with a total indicative budget of €600,000.

Compiled by the Western Cape Government’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism, this guide provides a comprehensive overview of research, development (R&D), and innovation incentives available to Western Cape businesses. It serves as a central resource for organisations seeking financial or strategic support, highlighting both government and private sector opportunities across diverse industries. Each entry within the guide offers detailed information, including the administering agency, program descriptions, eligibility criteria, and specific funding mechanisms.

The Climate Resilience and Sustainability Research Fund (CReSus RF) aims to catalyse new and strengthen existing collaborations between researchers based at the University of Cambridge and universities or research institutes across Africa, with a strong focus on climate resilience and sustainability.

The CSIR Energy Industry Support Programme (EISP), funded through a partnership between CSIR and EWSETA, provides capacity building and technology incubation support to South African-owned SMMEs in the broader energy value chain. The initiative aims to equip enterprises with technical, business, and policy-related skills to participate meaningfully in renewable energy markets, while helping to fill critical skills gaps in the emerging energy industry and contributing to localisation, industrial development, and improved quality of life in South Africa.​