Request for Applications: South African National Health Research Enterprise – Health Systems Research

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC), through its National Health Research Enterprise (NHRE) Programme, invites applications for research projects that address priority challenges within South Africa's health system. The NHRE Programme is intended to strengthen the sustainability
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Absa–SACCI Entrepreneur Empowerment Summit – Call for Exhibitors

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI), in partnership with Absa, invites businesses to apply for exhibition space at the Absa–SACCI Entrepreneur Empowerment Summit, taking place on 26 August 2026 in Rustenburg, North West. Held under the theme “Growing Rustenburg Together
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2026 Call for Expressions of Project Intentions – AFD CSO Initiatives Mechanism

The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) has opened its 2026 Call for Expressions of Project Intentions (AMI) under the CSO Initiatives (CSO-I) mechanism, inviting civil society organisations (CSOs) to submit project intentions for initiatives to be co-financed in 2027. For the first time, the
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SEED, GROW & SUSTAIN 3.0 (SGS 3.0)

Seed, Grow & Sustain 3.0 (SGS 3.0) is a funding programme by Numun Fund supporting feminist technology activism and movement organising across the Larger Majority World. The programme provides USD 1.75 million in flexible, multi-year funding over two years to initiatives using technology to advance
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The PhD Challenge

The PhD Challenge, an initiative affiliated with the Business Incubation Web Association (BIWA), is designed to help researchers move their doctoral research beyond academic publication and explore its potential for enterprise, entrepreneurship, innovation and societal impact. The Challenge asks a
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LoftyInc Capital | Investment Opportunity for African Tech-Enabled Businesses

LoftyInc Capital is seeking early-stage African entrepreneurs building technology-enabled solutions for the “everyday economy”. The Pan-African venture capital firm is looking to invest in businesses addressing large and growing markets through scalable technology-enabled business models. LoftyInc
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EIT 2028–2034: Call for Evidence on the Future of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology

The European Commission is seeking stakeholder feedback as it prepares to revise the legal framework and future strategy of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) for the 2028–2034 period. The initiative will inform: The revision of the EIT Regulation A new Strategic Innovation
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Building South Africa’s Social and Solidarity Economy Ecosystem: From Fragmentation to Systems Transformation

Strengthening South Africa’s Social and Solidarity Economy Ecosystem South Africa’s Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) brings together a diverse range of actors, including social enterprises, cooperatives, civil society organisations, philanthropy, business, government and development partners
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Space Innovation Initiative Call for Proposals

The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), in partnership with the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), Space Infrastructure Hub (SIH) and South African National Space Agency (SANSA), is inviting applications for the Space Innovation Initiative Call for Proposals. The call aims to
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2026 AU–EU–Mediterranean Innovation Fair – Food & Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture

Turning Research and Innovation into Market Success Innovative solutions in food and agriculture have significant potential to strengthen food and nutrition security, improve the sustainability of agricultural systems and create new economic opportunities. However, promising research and innovation
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C3 EmpowerHer Climate 2026 – Women-Centred Climate Resilience Programme

C3 EmpowerHer Climate 2026 is a six-month programme supporting women-led and women-benefitting climate resilience ventures across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Funded by the Resilient Futures Fund (RFF) and delivered by C3 – Companies Creating Change, the programme combines business
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NEB Academy | Fashion Shift – Call for Proposals

Applications are now open for the NEB Academy | Fashion Shift Call for Proposals, an initiative launched by EIT Culture & Creativity to accelerate the transformation of the European fashion industry through circular, regenerative and responsible business models. Grounded in the principles of the New
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