Opportunity Overview The European Commission, through Horizon Europe, has announced a forthcoming funding opportunity aimed at improving the sustainable management of water, nutrients, and energy within African agricultural systems. The call seeks research and innovation projects that develop, test
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) invites South African exporters, manufacturers and industrial businesses to participate in the 9th SADC Industrialisation Week (SIW 2026), taking place from 27–31 July 2026 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Organised as a flagship regional
The Manufacturing Indaba Exhibition 2026 is Africa’s premier manufacturing showcase, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, investors, policymakers, buyers, suppliers and entrepreneurs from across the manufacturing value chain. Hosted at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, the
Coefficient Giving has launched a global Request for Proposals (RFP) to accelerate research and development that improves the taste, functionality, and affordability of alternative proteins. The fund aims to address some of the most significant scientific barriers preventing alternative proteins
The Nature-First Innovation Lab (NFIL) is a 12-month accelerator programme designed to support African enterprises whose business models generate revenue directly from positive biodiversity, ecosystem restoration, and sustainable natural resource management outcomes. The programme aims to help
The European Commission has announced a forthcoming Horizon Europe funding opportunity aimed at accelerating the adoption, testing, validation, and deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions in low- and middle-income countries, with a strong focus on strengthening AI innovation ecosystems
Opportunity Type Tender / Consultancy Opportunity Reference Number 7000012992 Closing Date 15 July 2026 (23:00 SAST) Programme Overview The ABS Compliant Biotrade in South(ern) Africa (ABioSA) Phase III, implemented by GIZ in partnership with South Africa's Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the
The Industry-Academia Research & Development Programme (IARDP) is a flagship initiative of the Indo-French Centre for Promotion of Advanced Research (CEFIPRA) designed to support collaborative, industry-driven research and innovation partnerships between India and France. The programme aims to
The European Commission has launched a Horizon Europe funding opportunity aimed at accelerating bio-based innovation through advanced biotechnology and biomanufacturing concepts. The call seeks to support research and innovation activities that strengthen Europe's bioeconomy while contributing to
The European Commission has announced a forthcoming Horizon Europe Cluster 1: Health funding opportunity aimed at accelerating the development of innovative antimicrobial therapies to combat antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) bacterial and fungal pathogens. Antimicrobial resistance remains one of the
Applications are now open for the 2026 FNF Afri GreenPitch Challenge, a regional entrepreneurship competition designed to identify, showcase, and support innovative green SMEs that are developing commercially viable solutions to sustainability and environmental challenges across Africa. The
Programme: Horizon Europe (HORIZON) – Cluster 1: Health Topic Code: HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-DISEASE-07 Type of Action: Research and Innovation Action (RIA) Funding Type: Horizon Europe Grant Funding Opening Date: 10 February 2027 Closing Date: 13 April 2027 (17:00 Brussels Time) The European Commission