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
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
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. Implemented by the Technology
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
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
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
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) Overview Applications are now open for the Nexa – Climate and
The Africa International Conference on Clean Energy & Energy Storage (AICCEES) 2026) has opened applications for its Clean Energy Innovation Challenge, inviting African innovators to showcase solutions that advance clean energy access, climate resilience and sustainable development across the
Opportunity Summary The Vaccines for Africa: Roll-out and Production in South Africa (SAVax) programme invites qualified Chambers of Commerce, Business Organisations and Consortia to submit proposals for facilitating strategic partnerships, knowledge exchange and investment linkages between European
Register Your Waste Sector Business and Connect to Funding, Markets and Growth Opportunities The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has officially launched the Waste Economy Enterprises Repository of South Africa (WEERSA), a national digital platform designed to register
Help Shape the Programme of Africa's Inaugural Science Diplomacy Conference The inaugural Africa Science Diplomacy Conference (ASDC) 2026 has opened a call for session proposals from the African and global science diplomacy community. Taking place from 30 November to 1 December 2026, the conference
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