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The African Union has launched the Innovating Education in Africa (IEA) 2026 Call for Submissions, inviting innovators across Africa to submit transformative solutions that address education and skills development challenges across the continent.

The initiative seeks scalable, impactful and sustainable innovations that strengthen education systems, enhance skills development, and support Africa’s digital and green transformation.

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The FSAT Labs TerraFoundry Programme is a 3-year climate-tech accelerator designed to support Western Cape-based green businesses ready to Rise, Raise and Scale.

The programme will support 120 climate-tech startups over three years, with 40 businesses selected for the 2026 cohort. TerraFoundry aims to accelerate innovative climate solutions through structured incubation, investor readiness, and market access support.

The programme focuses on scalable climate-tech solutions that address environmental challenges while creating sustainable economic opportunities.

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VersaTech Global Solutions is a Kenya-based technology and innovation company that focuses on using digital tools and practical solutions to solve everyday challenges across communities and industries. At its core, the organization believes that technology should be simple, accessible, and able to create real opportunities for people, especially those in underserved and rural areas.

VersaTech works with businesses, institutions, and local communities to design solutions that improve how they operate, learn, and grow. Its work spans digital platform development, research and data support, and

Cape AgriTech Connect 2026 is a premier agriculture and technology networking event designed to bring together key stakeholders across the agricultural innovation ecosystem. The event will convene farmers, startups, researchers, corporates, and government stakeholders to collaborate and shape the...

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The National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa, in partnership with the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO), invites applications for collaborative research projects under the 2027–2029 Joint Call.

This programme aims to strengthen bilateral research collaboration between South Africa and Flanders (Belgium) by supporting high-quality, innovative research across all scientific disciplines. Projects should demonstrate scientific excellence, societal relevance, and strong international collaboration

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Opportunity Type: Grant Funding

Funding Organisation: Oneness Revival Team (ORT)

Funding Amount: $25,000 – $50,000 USD

Application Deadline: 20 December 2026 (5:00 PM local time)

Eligibility: NGOs Worldwide

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The Oneness Revival Team (ORT) has launched its 2026 NGO Grant Cycle, aimed at supporting grassroots organisations making meaningful social, economic, and environmental impact in their communities.

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Opportunity Type: Expression of Interest / Market Access Programme

Application Deadline: 6 April 2026

Eligible Region: Africa

Number of SMEs Selected: 30 Agribusiness SMEs

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The AfCFTA African Agribusiness SME Matchmaking Program 2026 is inviting export-ready agribusiness SMEs across Africa to apply for a market access and business growth support programme.

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Opportunity Type: Grant Funding

Funding Organisation: Government of Japan – Embassy of Japan in Zambia

Funding Amount: Up to JPY 10,000,000 (Approx. USD 66,000)

Project Duration: Up to 12 months

Application Deadline (Cycle 1): 31 March 2026
Application Deadline (Cycle 2): 31 July 2026

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Opportunity Type: Research Funding / Seed Grant

Funding Organisations:
South Africa–Sweden University Forum (SASUF) & National Research Foundation (NRF)

Application Deadline: 10 June 2026
Project Duration: Up to 2 years (Starting 1 August 2026)
Number of Projects Funded: Up to 20 projects

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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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