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Expression of Interest: South Africa - Cuba Biotechnology Collaboration

The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), South Africa, and BioCubaFarma (BCF), Cuba, invite South African biotechnology companies, research institutions, universities, and healthcare innovators to express interest in collaborative R&D, technology transfer, and joint ventures for innovative biotech

Call for Proposals: Bioindustries Funding

Programme Context The Innovation Hub Management Company (TIHMC) has established the Start-Up Support Programme (SSP) aimed at increasing access to finance for innovative, knowledge-based small businesses (SMMEs) and projects. TIHMC has partnered with the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI)

Second Call for PhD Research Grant Program - ReCIPE Programme

Programme Context The Reducing Conflict and Improving Performance in the Economy (ReCIPE) Programme invites applications for its second Call for PhD Research Grants. The programme supports high-quality doctoral research that advances understanding of how economic growth, or the lack thereof

ASSET ASSIST PROGRAMME

The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) is re-launching the Asset Assist Programme which was previously implemented through the Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (Sedfa). Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are hereby invited to submit applications for assistance

Call for Applications: GDARD/NEF Agro-processing Blended Finance Programme

The National Empowerment Fund (NEF), in partnership with the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD), launches the Agro-processing Blended Finance Programme a transformative funding initiative designed to empower Black-owned agro-processing enterprises in Gauteng to scale

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

Call for Applications: TIA Industry Seed Fund – Prototype Development for Eastern Cape Innovators (Extended Deadline: 31 January 2026)

Propella, as an implementing partner of the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), invites researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs and small, medium and micro-sized enterprises (SMMEs based in the Eastern Cape) to apply for the TIA Industry Seed Fund. The Industry Seed Fund is designed to support

Asset Assist Programme

The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) is relaunching the Asset Assist Programme, which was previously implemented by the Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (Sedfa). Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are hereby invited to submit applications for assistance with

Call for Proposals: 37th IraSME Call for International R&D Project Proposals

What This Opportunity Is About The 37th IraSME Call invites small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and research and technology organisations (RTOs) to collaborate on international research, technology development and innovation (RTDI) projects that develop new or significantly improved products

Call for Proposals: GEF-SGP Operational Phase 8 (OP8) - Community-Driven Sustainability Initiatives in Zambia

What This Opportunity Is About The Global Environment Facility's Small Grants Programme (GEF-SGP), implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is launching a new funding round under Operational Phase Eight (OP8) to empower local civil society organizations, community-based

SME Funding Summit 2026

The SME Funding Summit 2026 is a full‑day, dedicated platform for South African entrepreneurs to understand, access and navigate funding opportunities more effectively. Hosted by SME South Africa on 11 June 2026 at The Empire Conference & Events Venue in Parktown, Johannesburg, the summit positions

Call for Applications: Dory Foundation Grant for NGOs and Young Innovators - Up to $2 Million in Global Funding

The Dory Foundation is launching a global call to empower young innovators, early-stage founders and mission-driven non-profit organizations with the capital and support needed to turn bold social impact ideas into reality. The foundation recognizes that many charities and youth-led initiatives fail