SGCI Multilateral Research Call 2026 | Advancing Africa's Science, Technology and Innovation Priorities

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The Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) has launched its 2026 Multilateral Research Call to support African-led, multi-country research projects that advance the Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa (STISA 2034).

Backed by US$12 million in research funding, the programme seeks to strengthen cross-border scientific collaboration, generate policy-relevant research, and accelerate innovation that addresses Africa's most pressing development challenges.

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Proverbs 31 Beauty

 

P31 Beauty positions itself as more than a cosmetic line it is a movement to affirm Christian women's identity, combining beauty and faith. With scripture-linked flavors and a mission rooted in Jesus Christ, Proverbs 31 Beauty is set to carve a unique niche in the beauty industry while uplifting women spiritually, emotionally and physically.

Funding will go towards product development and manufacturing with a local, quality private-label company. This is to ensure our customers get quality products and the business promotes and contributes to the local economy. Having funds for operational

QSE Business Summit 2026

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) remain central to South Africa's economic growth, job creation and economic transformation agenda. However, many Qualifying Small Enterprises (QSEs) encounter significant challenges when attempting to scale beyond early-stage growth, secure procurement...

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Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP) South Africa 2026 – Deadline Extended

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Applications for the Global Cleantech Innovation Programme South Africa (GCIP-SA) 2026 have been extended, giving South African cleantech entrepreneurs additional time to apply for one of the country's leading clean technology business acceleration programmes.

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SAVax Innovation Challenge 2026: €75,000 Grants Available for Women's Health Innovations

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The SAVax Programme, implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH) on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and co-funded by the European Union (EU), in partnership with South Africa's Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), has officially launched the SAVax Innovation Challenge 2026.

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Urban Mzansi

Urban Mzansi Business Overview

Urban Mzansi is a South African multi-vendor e-commerce marketplace that connects consumers with locally owned brands through a modern online shopping platform. Our mission is to make it easier for South African entrepreneurs to build sustainable online businesses while giving consumers a trusted destination to discover and shop authentic local products.

The platform enables independent brands to create their own online stores, manage products, process orders, and reach customers across South Africa without the high cost of building and maintaining their own e

Canada Call for Projects No. 7 – Eureka Network Projects 2026

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The National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) has launched Canada Call for Projects No. 7 under the Eureka Network Projects programme.

The call supports international collaborative research and development (R&D) projects across all technology sectors and application domains, with a strong emphasis on developing innovative products, services or processes that demonstrate clear commercialisation potential.

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Germany–Israel Call for Joint R&D Projects 2026

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Germany and Israel have launched the 17th Call for Proposals for Joint Research and Development (R&D) Projects under the Eureka Network Projects framework.

The call supports international collaborative R&D projects that develop innovative products, technology-based services and processes with strong commercialisation potential across Germany, Israel and the wider European market. Successful projects receive a Eureka Label, an internationally recognised mark of quality for market-oriented innovation collaborations.

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“Capital Does Not Respond to Your Talent.” Ten Businesses Just Proved What It Does Respond To.

At the JSE’s closing bell on 1 July 2026, ten growth-stage SMEs finished a 12-month accelerator with 134 new jobs, 32.75% average revenue growth and over R37 million raised. The most valuable thing they gained wasn’t any of that. (Part 1 of the Innovation Bridge Portal’s series covering the JSE...

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Nexa – Climate and Health Innovation Funding Programme

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Organisation

Grand Challenges Canada and the Science for Africa Foundation

Category

SME and Startup Scale-Up Support Opportunities

Focus Areas

  • Climate & Environment
  • Health

Application Deadline

22 July 2026 (2:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. UTC)

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