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Opportunity Type: Challenge Submission / Collaboration Opportunity

Organisation: South Africa–Sweden University Forum (SASUF)

Submission Deadline: 27 March 2026

Event Dates: 26–27 May 2026
Format: Virtual Event
Cost: Free Participation

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Event Type: Virtual Collaboration Event

Date: 26–27 May 2026
Format: Virtual Event
Cost: Free Participation

Registration Deadline (Organisations): 27 March 2026

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You are invited to participate in SASUF AIMday 2026 – A Virtual Dialogue for Impact, a structured virtual collaboration event bringing...

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Funding Organisation: PRIMARY Project (Funded by the European Union – Horizon Europe)

Funding Amount:

  • Up to €150,000 for 3-partner consortia
  • Up to €100,000 for 2-partner consortia
  • Maximum €50,000 per partner
  • Total funding available: €900,000

Application Deadline: 8 June 2026 (17:00 CET)

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Applications are now open for the 2026 FINCA Ventures Prize Competition and the CLIC Agrifood Investment Connector Program, two complementary opportunities designed to support impact-driven enterprises operating in financial inclusion and sustainable agriculture and food systems across Sub-Saharan Africa.

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This global initiative is powered by leading international organisations including:

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The objective is to enable more children to access life-saving treatment by improving cost-efficiency across formulation, production, and supply systems. Proposals must demonstrate a minimum 30% reduction in the ex-factory unit cost of RUTF, while maintaining nutritional quality and regulatory compliance. 

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The initiative seeks innovative, AI-driven solutions that can help donors make better decisions, increase the volume and speed of giving, and strengthen the overall philanthropic ecosystem. The goal is to move donors from intent to action by improving discovery, trust, and ease of giving, particularly in areas aligned with global health and development. 

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