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eKasiLabs Mabopane Pitching Session for Business Incubation – Call for Township Entrepreneurs.

The Innovation Hub’s eKasiLabs Mabopane is inviting township-based entrepreneurs to a pitching session for business incubation focused on high‑growth and priority sectors. This opportunity targets innovators with businesses in the Green, Bio and Digital Economy, as well as sectors such as

Financing for Nature‑Positive Private Sector Enterprises in Central Africa – Call for Expressions of Interest under the Pro‑Congo Programme.

The UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), under the Pro‑Congo programme, is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from private enterprises in the Congo Basin to access blended financing and technical assistance for nature‑positive, deforestation‑free and climate‑resilient business models. The

28th CFC Call for Proposals: Empowering Smallholders for Resilient Value Chains

The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) has launched its 28th Call for Proposals, targeting transformative projects that empower smallholder farmers, promote regenerative agriculture, and foster inclusive value chains in developing countries. With a focus on aligning commercial viability with

Xiamen BRICS Cross‑Border Innovation Accelerator Program 2026 – Gateway to the China Market for BRICS and Emerging‑Market Innovators

The Xiamen BRICS Cross‑Border Innovation Accelerator Program 2026 is a flagship international acceleration initiative hosted in Xiamen, China, designed to help high‑potential overseas and China‑based innovation companies enter, validate and scale in the Chinese market. Positioned within the China

National Cleantech Innovation Challenge (NCIC) 2026 – Provincial Cleantech Challenges Across South Africa

The National Cleantech Innovation Challenge (NCIC) 2026 is a national programme led by the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) in partnership with NGIN, regional hubs and Start‑Up Culture to accelerate South Africa’s transition to a low‑carbon, climate‑resilient and inclusive economy. The Challenge

Open Call: Knowledge Transfer Grants to Strengthen Sustainable Food Systems

The STREAMING Open Call for Knowledge Transfer is a Horizon Europe‑funded scheme that provides up to €25,000 per grant to develop interactive digital learning courses on sustainable food systems and food trade, with a total budget of €275,000 for 11 grants. The call supports content that translates

Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba 2026 - Early Bird Tickets

The Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba is billed as one of Africa’s biggest youth‑in‑agriculture gatherings, drawing nearly 2 000 young farmers, agro‑processors and industry leaders over two days of learning, networking and inspiration. The 2026 edition takes place from 9-10 April 2026 in Pretoria, Gauteng

AFSTA 26th Annual Congress

The African Seed Trade Association (AFSTA) will host its 26th Annual Congress from 23-25 March 2026 at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town, South Africa. The 2026 edition, themed “Empowering Africa’s Future, One Seed at a Time”, is positioned as a premier gathering for seed industry

LEAP-SE 2026 Call for AU-EU Collaborative Research and Innovation Projects on Sustainable Energy

Sustainable Energy (SE) development is crucial for Africa and Europe’s green energy transition, enabling them to tackle the global challenge of climate change. Providing reliable and clean energy access to millions of people worldwide is necessary. To this end, the Long-Term Joint EU-AU Research and

IKI Large Grants - International Climate Initiative: Large-Scale Funding for Climate Action and Biodiversity

The IKI (International Climate Initiative) Large Grants offer substantial funding (5 to 20 million euros per project) to address pressing global challenges in climate change mitigation, climate adaptation, and biodiversity conservation. The grants are awarded annually based on strategic themes

Call for Applications: The Tender Solution – Platform Built for SMEs

Fund The People is calling for applications for the Tender Solution Platform Built for SMEs. Fund The People provides quick, accessible funding solutions that empower South African SMMEs to take on tenders, deliver large orders, and scale confidently without taking on risky loans or giving up equity

Afreximbank Flagship Accelerator Program

The Afreximbank Flagship Accelerator Program is a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower African entrepreneurs who are developing innovative solutions to drive intra-African trade. The program is looking for visionary founders with scalable technologies that address critical challenges in