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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

Call for Applications: Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge 2025 (Up to US$25,000 Grant)

The Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge 2025 is now open for applications, inviting innovators worldwide to submit transformative, science-driven solutions that can reshape the global food system. Hosted by Welthungerhilfe (WHH) and funded by the Seeding The Future Foundation (STF), the

Sustainability Open Innovation Challenge 7th Edition (SOIC 7) - Enterprise Singapore

The Sustainability Open Innovation Challenge (SOIC) 7th Edition is a global innovation programme led by Enterprise Singapore that invites startups, SMEs, corporates, public researchers and other innovators to co-develop practical, scalable sustainability solutions with leading industry partners. Now

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 Small Grants - International Climate Initiative: Support for Local Climate and Biodiversity Action

The IKI Small Grants programme, part of Germany’s International Climate Initiative (IKI), provides targeted support to local, national, and regional organisations in ODA-eligible countries to implement impactful climate and biodiversity projects. Funding ranges from €60,000 to €200,000 per project

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

D-Prize Challenges Global Competition (Startup grants up to $20,000)

D-Prize is an annual global competition dedicated to combating extreme poverty by catalyzing the launch of new social impact organizations. With a vision to make proven, high-impact poverty solutions universally accessible, D-Prize awards startup grants of up to $20,000 to bold entrepreneurs and

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