Opportunities And Events

The National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa, in partnership with the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO), invites applications for collaborative research projects under the 2027–2029 Joint Call. This programme aims to strengthen bilateral research collaboration between South Africa and

Opportunity Type: Grant Funding Funding Organisation: Oneness Revival Team (ORT) Funding Amount: $25,000 – $50,000 USD Application Deadline: 20 December 2026 (5:00 PM local time) Eligibility: NGOs Worldwide Overview The Oneness Revival Team (ORT) has launched its 2026 NGO Grant Cycle, aimed at

Opportunity Type: Expression of Interest / Market Access Programme Application Deadline: 6 April 2026 Eligible Region: Africa Number of SMEs Selected: 30 Agribusiness SMEs Overview The AfCFTA African Agribusiness SME Matchmaking Program 2026 is inviting export-ready agribusiness SMEs across Africa

Opportunity Type: Research Funding / Seed Grant Funding Organisations: South Africa–Sweden University Forum (SASUF) & National Research Foundation (NRF) Application Deadline: 10 June 2026 Project Duration: Up to 2 years (Starting 1 August 2026) Number of Projects Funded: Up to 20 projects Overview

Funding Organisation: PRIMARY Project (Funded by the European Union – Horizon Europe) Funding Amount: Up to €150,000 for 3-partner consortia Up to €100,000 for 2-partner consortia Maximum €50,000 per partner Total funding available: €900,000 Application Deadline: 8 June 2026 (17:00 CET) Overview The

Applications are now open for the 2026 FINCA Ventures Prize Competition and the CLIC Agrifood Investment Connector Program, two complementary opportunities designed to support impact-driven enterprises operating in financial inclusion and sustainable agriculture and food systems across Sub-Saharan

The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) has opened applications for the 2026 South African Women in Science Awards (SAWiSA). These awards aim to recognise and celebrate outstanding women scientists and researchers, while also profiling them as role models for young women entering

The L’Oréal Green Sciences Incubator 2026 is now open for startups developing sustainable, bio-based, and green science innovations aimed at transforming the cosmetics industry. The programme is delivered in collaboration with L’Oréal Research & Innovation, Genopole, and Hello Tomorrow, providing

The Nkabom Programme 2026, supported by the Embassy of France in Ghana, is a bilateral funding initiative designed to strengthen scientific collaboration between France and Ghana. The programme supports joint research projects that promote mobility, knowledge exchange, and long-term research

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched a call for applications for AgriTech startups to join the timbuktoo Pan-African Incubation Network, anchored at the timbuktoo AgriTech Hub in Ghana. This programme is designed to identify and support technology-driven startups that are

This global Grand Challenge seeks innovative solutions to significantly reduce the cost of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) used to treat Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM), particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. The objective is to enable more children to access life-saving treatment