The Land Bank Handed Founders the Funder’s Scorecard. Here Are the 10 Things You’re Really Judged On.

In Part 1, we learned that funders can’t back a business they can’t see. In Part 2, the Land Bank’s Litha Kutta showed exactly what they read once they can. The session was about agriculture — the lesson belongs to every founder. (Part 2 of the Innovation Bridge Portal’s series covering the SME...

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FORTHCOMING HORIZON EUROPE CALL | Africa-EU CO-FUND Action on Climate

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Strengthening Africa-EU Climate Research Through Long-Term Co-Funded Partnerships

The European Commission has announced a forthcoming Horizon Europe Programme Cofund Action to strengthen long-term climate research and innovation collaboration between Africa and Europe.

The Africa-EU CO-FUND Action on Climate will establish and support joint research and innovation activities under the EU-African Union Research and Innovation Partnership on Climate Change and Sustainable Energy (CCSE).

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FORTHCOMING HORIZON EUROPE CALL | Renewable Energy Valleys in Africa to Increase Energy Security and Energy Access in Africa

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Build the Next Generation of Renewable Energy Systems Across Africa Through EU–Africa Collaboration

The European Commission has announced a forthcoming Horizon Europe Innovation Action supporting the development of Renewable Energy Valleys in Africa.

The call seeks ambitious international consortia to demonstrate decentralised renewable energy systems that strengthen Africa's energy security, improve energy access, create local value chains and accelerate the continent's clean energy transition.

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K-Scouter 2026: South Korea Market Entry Programme for Innovative Startups

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K-Scouter 2026 is an international acceleration programme designed to help innovative startups from around the world establish and grow their businesses in the Republic of Korea.

Backed by Korea's Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) and the Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development (KISED), the programme provides selected startups with structured market-entry support, business matching opportunities, investor engagement, and access to one of Asia's most advanced innovation ecosystems.

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R350 Billion Is Sitting on the Table. Here’s the Real Reason It Isn’t Reaching Your Business.

The SME Funding Summit 2026 opened with an uncomfortable truth: the money exists, the funders exist, and most small businesses still walk away empty-handed. This is why AND what to do about it. (Part 1 of the Innovation Bridge Portal’s series covering the Summit.)

Let’s start with the number that...

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UNDP Opens Applications for timbuktoo Launchpad Pan-African MineTech Startup Incubation Programme

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

 

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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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JCCI & SALGA Youth Empowerment Event 2026

Youth empowerment remains a critical pillar for building inclusive economic growth, strengthening communities and developing the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs. As South Africa commemorates Youth Month, there is an opportunity not only to reflect on the legacy of the youth of 1976, but...

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ENGAGE TRADE AFRICA & ENGAGE SERVICES AFRICA 2026

Connecting African Exporters and Service Providers to Global Markets

 

ENGAGE Trade Africa (ETA) and ENGAGE Services Africa (ESA) are leading business-to-business (B2B) trade engagement platforms designed to connect African producers, exporters and service providers with international buyers, sourcing...

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African Bank Leadership & Management Workshop 2026

Strong leadership remains one of the most critical drivers of business growth, resilience and long-term sustainability, particularly within the entrepreneurial and small business ecosystem. As businesses navigate increasingly complex economic conditions, founders and business leaders require...

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