The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified strategic partners to support the development and commercialisation of its patented Mechanical Expander technology for catheter
The NASA Space Apps Challenge is a global, two-day hackathon that brings together participants to solve real-world challenges using NASA data and data from its Space Agency Partners. The Johannesburg edition, organised by the TinkerLab team at African Leadership Academy (ALA), will take place on 14
The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) offers the Digital Innovation Fund for Energy & Climate (DIFEC), a regional three-year programme designed to accelerate clean energy access and strengthen climate resilience across Sub-Saharan Africa through digital innovation. The programme provides
BIOECONOMY GIANTS invites collaborative consortia to apply for funding to pilot and scale up high-added-value bio-based products derived from secondary or underutilised biomass from the agricultural, agri-food and forestry sectors. The call aims to strengthen circular bio-based value chains by
Scaling Agriculture Innovations through Start-ups (SAIS) invites applications from African technology-driven start-ups developing innovative solutions for the dairy and aquaculture value chains. The one-year SAIS Investment Readiness Programme provides tailored business support to help start-ups
The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA), a Sector Education and Training Authority for South Africa’s mining and minerals sector, invites eligible organisations to apply for Discretionary Grant funding under its Special Projects and Partnerships programme for the 2026/27 financial year. The
Call reference: HORIZON-MISS-2027-05-SOIL-05-two-stage Horizon Europe has announced a forthcoming funding opportunity under the Soil Deal for Europe Mission to develop and validate innovative biotechnologies that restore soil health, remediate contaminated soils and improve agricultural productivity
The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) has launched the Global Fund 2026 call to finance civil society initiatives that complement the work of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. The call supports initiatives that strengthen health systems, improve access to
The Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Catalyst (IBIC), hosted by The University of Manchester, provides funding to help translate industrial biotechnology research into practical applications, strengthen collaboration between academia and industry, and advance innovation towards commercialisation
Forward Fooding invites applications from AgriFoodTech start-ups and scale-ups worldwide for the eighth edition of the FoodTech 500, an annual global ranking recognising innovative companies operating at the intersection of food, technology and sustainability. The initiative showcases businesses
The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) invites proposals from early-career African and Africa-focused economists for commissioned research studies under its Industrial Policy and Growth in Africa Project. The project aims to generate rigorous, policy-relevant evidence on the factors
Biosurfactants 2027 is an international conference bringing together researchers, industry professionals, technology developers and other stakeholders to advance the development, production and commercial application of biosurfactants. Surfactants are widely used across the chemical industry, but