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Global AgriInno Challenge (GAC) 2026: Innovation Challenge for Resilient Agrifood Systems in Small Island Developing States

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The Global AgriInno Challenge (GAC) 2026 is now accepting applications from startups, agripreneurs, researchers, and innovation teams developing technology-driven solutions for sustainable and resilient agrifood systems in Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

The international innovation challenge is co-organised by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Zhejiang University, and Pinduoduo.

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Optimising the Water-Nutrient-Energy Nexus for Sustainable and Climate-Smart Agriculture in Africa (FNSSA)

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The European Commission, through Horizon Europe, has announced a forthcoming funding opportunity aimed at improving the sustainable management of water, nutrients, and energy within African agricultural systems.

The call seeks research and innovation projects that develop, test, and demonstrate integrated solutions that help farmers improve resource efficiency, strengthen climate resilience, enhance biodiversity, and support sustainable food production across Africa.

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Auren

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Auren is a South African electric mobility and clean technology startup focused on exploring opportunities within the electric vehicle, battery technology, and sustainable transportation sectors. The company was established with the vision of contributing to the evolution of transportation through innovative technologies, locally relevant solutions, and long-term investment in electric mobility infrastructure.

As global markets continue to transition toward cleaner transportation systems, Auren seeks to position itself as a participant in the emerging electric mobility ecosystem by

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...

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Call for Proposals: EUNIC Spaces of Culture Fund 2026

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The EUNIC Spaces of Culture Fund 2026 is now open for applications, supporting innovative cultural relations projects across Sub-Saharan Africa. The programme forms part of the wider Africa-Europe Partnerships for Culture initiative funded by the European Union and implemented by EUNIC (EU National Institutes for Culture).

The fund aims to strengthen equitable partnerships between African and European cultural actors through collaborative projects that promote intercultural dialogue, mutual learning, co-creation, and shared capacity building.

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Dailo

Dialo operates on a high-margin Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model (Softphone Platform), generating automated monthly recurring revenue (MRR) by providing SMEs with a "plug-and-play" virtual office. Our strategy is built on three pillars:

  1. Immediate Utility: We provide a cloud-native ecosystem that eliminates the technical and geographical barriers of traditional telephony, offering instant global reach without the need for hardware or complex IT support.
  2. Scalable Growth: By bypassing the "IT Gatekeeper" and offering deep CRM integrations (HubSpot/Salesforce), we target 10 diverse market segments

MazikMail

MazikMail is a South African music-industry super-app designed to replace fragmented artist promotion workflows with a single system for submissions, PR, fan engagement, and monetisation.

It connects independent artists to radio, playlist curators, media contacts, and fans through structured submission pipelines, token-based voting, and campaign dashboards.

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  • Music submissions & PR distribution
  • Fan engagement + token voting economy
  • MazikChannel streaming & content placement
  • Creator tools marketplace (services like sampling clearance, location scouting, royalties tracking)

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