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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

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

IAAE Summit - Century City

The IAAE Summit - Century City takes place on 19 June 2026, with registration starting at 08:00 and the summit running until 16:00. Entry is free, welcoming entrepreneurs and SMMEs from the Western Cape to a full day of practical business insights, compliance support, and networking. As part of a

IAAE Summit - Mbombela

The IAAE Summit at Mbombela is scheduled for 22 May 2026, with registration opening at 08:00 and the programme running until 16:00. Entry is free, providing local entrepreneurs and SMMEs with direct access to advanced business strategies and market opportunities. Part of a national series, this

IAAE Summit - Kimberley

The IAAE Summit - Kimberley, taking place on 24 April 2026 with registration starting at 08:00 and sessions running until 16:00, offers free entry to entrepreneurs and SMMEs seeking practical growth tools and market access. This summit forms part of a national series focused on unlocking business

IAAE Summit - Bloemfontein

The IAAE Summit - Bloemfontein takes place on 27 March 2026, with registration opening at 08:00 and the event running until 16:00. Attendance is free of charge, making this a key occasion for entrepreneurs and SMMEs in the region to fast-track their business growth and market access. As one in a

J-Bridge: Japanese Business Collaboration Platform

J-Bridge is an international business platform established by JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization) to facilitate open innovation, joint R&D, strategic alliances, capital partnerships, and cross-border collaborations between Japanese companies and leading overseas startups or businesses

Skilling for Employment Programme (SEP) Phase 2 Strategic Intervention: Empowering SMMEs for Market Entry in the Just Energy Transition (JET)

The National Business Initiative (NBI) is driving this campaign, focusing on the IRM Initiative. Target Beneficiaries: Local Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs), township enterprises, TVET students, youth entrepreneurs, and artisans. The goal is to empower SMMEs by removing technical

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