LoftyInc Capital is seeking early-stage African entrepreneurs building technology-enabled solutions for the “everyday economy”. The Pan-African venture capital firm is looking to invest in businesses addressing large and growing markets through scalable technology-enabled business models. LoftyInc
The European Commission is seeking stakeholder feedback as it prepares to revise the legal framework and future strategy of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) for the 2028–2034 period. The initiative will inform: The revision of the EIT Regulation A new Strategic Innovation
Strengthening South Africa’s Social and Solidarity Economy Ecosystem South Africa’s Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) brings together a diverse range of actors, including social enterprises, cooperatives, civil society organisations, philanthropy, business, government and development partners
The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), in partnership with the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), Space Infrastructure Hub (SIH) and South African National Space Agency (SANSA), is inviting applications for the Space Innovation Initiative Call for Proposals. The call aims to
Turning Research and Innovation into Market Success Innovative solutions in food and agriculture have significant potential to strengthen food and nutrition security, improve the sustainability of agricultural systems and create new economic opportunities. However, promising research and innovation
C3 EmpowerHer Climate 2026 is a six-month programme supporting women-led and women-benefitting climate resilience ventures across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Funded by the Resilient Futures Fund (RFF) and delivered by C3 – Companies Creating Change, the programme combines business
Applications are now open for the NEB Academy | Fashion Shift Call for Proposals, an initiative launched by EIT Culture & Creativity to accelerate the transformation of the European fashion industry through circular, regenerative and responsible business models. Grounded in the principles of the New
Applications are now open for the Evidence for Climate Action (E4CA): COP31 Call for Proposals, inviting researchers, evaluators and practitioners from around the world to contribute evidence that can inform international climate policy discussions at COP31. E4CA is a global platform that promotes
Applications are now open for TerraFoundry Cohort 2, a six-month climate-tech accelerator designed to support high-potential startups developing innovative solutions for South Africa's green economy. Delivered by French South African Tech Labs (FSAT Labs), the programme helps Western Cape-based
Applications are now open for UPSTREAM Open Call 2: Prevention & Zero-Waste, a cascade funding opportunity under the UPSTREAM Horizon Europe project that supports regional and local public authorities in designing, piloting and scaling innovative solutions to prevent plastic pollution in rivers and
Applications will soon open for the BiOrbic Industry Collaboration Call 2026, an initiative led by BiOrbic – Ireland's National Bioeconomy Research Centre to accelerate collaborative research and innovation that supports the transition to a sustainable bioeconomy. The call invites researchers and
The Novo Nordisk Foundation is inviting applications for its Industrial Biotechnology and Environmental Biotechnology Project Grants 2026, supporting ambitious research projects that address major scientific and industrial challenges while advancing sustainable biotechnology solutions. With up to