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IKI Large Grants - International Climate Initiative: Large-Scale Funding for Climate Action and Biodiversity

The IKI (International Climate Initiative) Large Grants offer substantial funding (5 to 20 million euros per project) to address pressing global challenges in climate change mitigation, climate adaptation, and biodiversity conservation. The grants are awarded annually based on strategic themes

IAAE Summit - Pietermaritzburg

The IAAE Summit - Pietermaritzburg is part of a groundbreaking national series set to empower South African entrepreneurs, innovators, and SMMEs. Over the next 12 months, the summit series will traverse all nine provinces, with each gathering dedicated to unpacking one critical building block of the

Call for Proposals: Grassroots Innovation Programme

The Grassroots Innovation Programme, led by the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), is a nationwide call to action for South African citizens with innovative solutions designed to address urgent social needs in their communities. This opportunity is tailored for homegrown problem-solvers—individuals

FREE STEM Fund 2025 Grants

The FREE STEM Fund 2025 Grants program, backed by the Optiver Foundation, is a global funding initiative dedicated to empowering girls, women, transgender, and non-binary people in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). By prioritizing intersectional and inclusive approaches, this

Applications Open: South African OCIF Grow Programme (2026)

The Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF) GROW Programme 2026 is an influential initiative designed to unlock the growth potential of South Africa’s most innovative youth-owned businesses. With a unique blend of grant and interest-free loan funding, the programme not only addresses the deep-rooted

Kuya Capital: Driving Global Growth and International Expansion Grant for Startups

Kuya Capital, a founder-led venture partner based in the U.S., presents an exceptional growth opportunity for ambitious, revenue-generating startups across Africa, Latin America, and beyond. Through its innovative 2025 Kuya Grant program, Kuya Capital empowers startups to break into new markets and

Call for Proposals: Corporate Social Investment Projects in South Africa

The Gauteng Partnership Fund (GPF) is inviting proposals from organisations dedicated to uplifting historically disadvantaged individuals and driving positive change in Gauteng communities. Through its Corporate Social Investment (CSI) programme, GPF supports impactful projects that improve access

Call for Applications: Empower Local Community Network Operators to Bridge SA’s Digital Divide

The SA Teen Entrepreneur Foundation, in partnership with AdNotes and supported by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), invites applications from Local Community Network Operators (LCNOs) to address digital exclusion in South Africa’s rural and township communities. Despite

Creating Opportunities for Youth and Women in Africa (COYWA) – Call for Proposals

The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), together with the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), launches the Creating Opportunities for Youth and Women in Africa (COYWA) Call for Proposals, aimed at accelerating socio-economic inclusion, empowerment, and gender

SHEVolution Summit 2025

The SHEVolution Summit 2025 is a landmark women’s event presented by African Knowledge Solutions, taking place from November 27-28, 2025, in Johannesburg, South Africa. With the theme “Develop. Transform. Lead.,” this game-changing platform unites women leaders from across the public and private

AI for Financial Resilience in Emerging Markets

MCV’s AI for Financial Resilience initiative is pioneering the development and deployment of game-changing financial solutions tailored for unbanked and underbanked populations in emerging markets, focusing on Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and Asia. As 1.4 billion people worldwide remain

Wellcome Discovery Awards

The Wellcome Discovery Awards support established researchers and collaborative teams pursuing bold, creative, and impactful research related to human life, health, and wellbeing. The scheme is open to all disciplines including STEM, medicine, humanities, and the social sciences, and enables