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MC Sonae Corporate Online Session – Retail Innovation Pilot Opportunities

The MC Sonae Corporate Online Session forms part of the Investment Readiness Programme (IRP) under the European Partnership on Innovative SMEs, co-funded by the European Union through Horizon Europe. This online session provides startups, SMEs, innovators, and technology companies with the

Verge HealthTech Fund Online Session: Investment Opportunities for HealthTech Startups

Securing investment remains one of the most significant challenges facing early-stage HealthTech companies as they move from product development to commercialisation and international growth. Beyond access to capital, startups often require strategic investors who understand the complexities of

AVL Corporate Online Session: Advanced AI in Industrial Time-Series Data

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming industrial operations by enabling organisations to extract deeper insights from complex engineering and sensor data, optimise system performance and improve predictive decision-making. As industries increasingly adopt AI-driven solutions, there is

FS4Africa Open Call 2 | €40,000 Grants for Innovation Hubs Supporting Food Safety Innovation in Africa

Applications are now open for FS4Africa Open Call 2 (OC2), an initiative funded by the European Union that aims to strengthen food safety innovation ecosystems across Africa by supporting innovation hubs that can mentor, train and accelerate food safety entrepreneurs and innovators. Unlike

Enhancing Integrated Research and Healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa through Digital Innovation and Artificial Intelligence (HORIZON-JU-GH-EDCTP3-2026-03-DIGIT-02)

The Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking, under Horizon Europe, has launched a Coordination and Support Action (CSA) aimed at strengthening integrated research and healthcare systems across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) through the adoption of digital health technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI

Eurostars Call 11 Now Open | International R&D Funding for Innovative SMEs and Research Partners

Applications are now open for Eurostars Call 11, an international funding programme supporting collaborative research, development and innovation (R&D&I) projects led by innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Eurostars forms part of the European Partnership on Innovative SMEs, co

SGCI Multilateral Research Call 2026 | Advancing Africa's Science, Technology and Innovation Priorities

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

QSE Business Summit 2026

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

SAVax Innovation Challenge 2026: €75,000 Grants Available for Women's Health Innovations

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

Canada Call for Projects No. 7 – Eureka Network Projects 2026

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–Israel Call for Joint R&D Projects 2026

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

Nexa – Climate and Health Innovation Funding Programme

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