Opportunities And Events

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

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

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

Build the Next Generation of Renewable Energy Systems Across Africa Through EU–Africa Collaboration The European Commission has announced a forthcoming Horizon Europe Innovation Action supporting the development of Renewable Energy Valleys in Africa. The call seeks ambitious international consortia

Short Description The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is inviting MineTech startups from across Africa to apply for the timbuktoo Launchpad Pan-African MineTech Startup Incubation Programme. Through the timbuktoo MineTech Hub, hosted in Zambia, selected startups will receive incubation

Short Description The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is inviting CreativeTech startups from across Africa to apply for the timbuktoo Launchpad Pan-African Incubation Programme. Through the timbuktoo Creatives Hub, hosted in South Africa, selected startups will receive structured

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

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 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

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