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Sixth Call for Proposals: STEG Larger Research Grants (LRGs) – Up to £100,000 for Research on Structural Transformation and Economic Growth

The Structural Transformation and Economic Growth (STEG) programme invites applications for its sixth call for Larger Research Grants (LRGs), designed to support rigorous, policy‑relevant research on structural transformation, productivity and long‑run growth in low‑income countries, particularly in

Estonian Development Cooperation Call: Innovation, Education, E‑Governance and Women’s Empowerment in Africa (Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Zambia, Tanzania, Uganda)

The Estonian Centre for International Development Cooperation (ESTDEV) has launched an application round to fund development cooperation projects in Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Zambia, Tanzania and Uganda, with a total indicative budget of €600,000. The call supports projects that advance innovation

Research, Development and Innovation Incentives Guide

Compiled by the Western Cape Government’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism, this guide provides a comprehensive overview of research, development (R&D), and innovation incentives available to Western Cape businesses. It serves as a central resource for organisations seeking financial

Call for Expression of Interest: CSIR/EWSETA Energy Industry Support

The CSIR Energy Industry Support Programme (EISP), funded through a partnership between CSIR and EWSETA, provides capacity building and technology incubation support to South African-owned SMMEs in the broader energy value chain. The initiative aims to equip enterprises with technical, business, and

AFRICA ENERGY INDABA 2026

The Africa Energy Indaba 2026 is a high-level, in‑person energy week that brings together CEOs, ministers, investors, project developers, financiers, utilities, regulators and technology providers to drive dialogue, deal‑making and collaboration across Africa’s energy landscape. Hosted at the CTICC

Call for African Innovators: Turn Bold Ideas into Real Impact on Plastic Circularity

Deadline: 15 February 2026, 23:59 SAST Funding: Up to $120,000 USD in tiered grants Organizer: OceanHub Africa in partnership with The Coca-Cola Foundation Eligibility: Pan-African – open to innovators, scientists, researchers, startups, and teams from all African countries Apply: Submit your 5

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

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

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 Proposals 2025: Robust and Resilient Space Infrastructure for a Secure Netherlands

What This Call Is About This is a mission-driven research and innovation funding opportunity aimed at strengthening the Netherlands' technological and scientific capacity in critical space infrastructure. Supported by the Dutch government's Knowledge and Innovation Covenant (KIC) 2024-2027 and

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