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AMETRIX TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD

Introduction

AMETRIX TECHNOLOGIES (Pty) Ltd is a South African deep-technology company based in Vosloorus, Gauteng, developing proprietary hardware, firmware, and software solutions across industrial sensing, cybersecurity, telemetry, and fintech. Founded in 2026, AMETRIX is building African-owned IP with the ambition of scaling locally developed innovation across the continent and into global markets.

Problem Statement

South African and African industries face significant gaps: asset tracking systems remain costly and import-dependent, leaving fleets and equipment vulnerable to theft and signal

IQ4EV

IQ4EV (Pty) Ltd is a Johannesburg-based electric vehicle (EV) data analytics and consulting company focused on optimising the performance, reliability, and commercial viability of EV charging infrastructure. The company was founded to address a critical gap in the African EV ecosystem: the lack of accessible, actionable intelligence from charging station data.

At the core of IQ4EV’s offering is its proprietary platform, Pulse360. Pulse360 ingests and processes EV charger data (including OCPP messages such as MeterValues, StatusNotifications, and BootNotifications) to generate real-time and

SKY BLcK (Pty) Ltd

SKY BLcK (Pty) Ltd is a forward-looking experiential consulting firm specialising in event ideation, planning, and risk-conscious innovation. At present, our focus is on consulting, working with brands, organisations, and individuals to design concepts that are not only creative but strategically aligned with audience needs, regulatory frameworks, and market trends. Our consulting scope includes shaping event themes (e.g., lifestyle festivals, art-driven brand activations, corporate networking experiences), defining audience engagement models (interactive installations, hybrid/virtual

Nature-First Innovation Lab (NFIL) Accelerator Programme 2026

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The Nature-First Innovation Lab (NFIL) is a 12-month accelerator programme designed to support African enterprises whose business models generate revenue directly from positive biodiversity, ecosystem restoration, and sustainable natural resource management outcomes.

The programme aims to help nature-first businesses become investment-ready by providing catalytic capital, transaction advisory support, and structured engagement with investors.

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Government Launches Peo Pele Youth Fund to Expand Opportunities for Young Entrepreneurs

South Africa has taken another step towards strengthening youth entrepreneurship with the launch of the Peo Pele Youth Fund, a new government initiative aimed at improving access to finance and integrated business support for youth-owned enterprises.

Launched by the Minister of Small Business...

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DFFE Launches WEERSA Platform to Support South Africa's Waste Economy Enterprises

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Register Your Waste Sector Business and Connect to Funding, Markets and Growth Opportunities

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has officially launched the Waste Economy Enterprises Repository of South Africa (WEERSA), a national digital platform designed to register, connect and support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) operating within South Africa's waste economy.

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CALL FOR PROPOSALS | Facilitation of Knowledge Exchange, Partnerships and Investment Linkages between Europe and South Africa

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Opportunity Summary

The Vaccines for Africa: Roll-out and Production in South Africa (SAVax) programme invites qualified Chambers of Commerce, Business Organisations and Consortia to submit proposals for facilitating strategic partnerships, knowledge exchange and investment linkages between European and South African pharmaceutical and biotechnology ecosystems.

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Blouberg Municipality Sustainable Agriculture NPC (BMSA NPC)

Blouberg Municipality Sustainable Agriculture NPC (BMSA NPC) is a South African non-profit organisation focused on clean energy systems development, industrial decarbonisation, and applied electrochemical innovation within the SADC region.


The organisation operates through the Dynamic Electrochemical Systems Architecture (DESA) programme, which provides a structured framework for analysing, modelling, and supporting the integration of electrochemical technologies with renewable and hybrid energy systems in industrial environments.


The DESA programme addresses a critical challenge facing energy

Baobab Zone Co

Baobab.Zone Co is building an Africa-first economic infrastructure platform designed for low-income, mobile-first users with low digital literacy.

The platform combines a lightweight marketplace, embedded financial services, and an AI-powered Demand Radar that transforms everyday transactions into predictive market intelligence.

Baobab enables users to participate in the digital economy without technical knowledge, while SMEs gain access to financial tools and digital infrastructure.

Our model is based on participation-driven trust, allowing users to build reputation, access financial services

Nexa – Climate and Health Innovation Funding Programme

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Organisation

Grand Challenges Canada and the Science for Africa Foundation

Category

SME and Startup Scale-Up Support Opportunities

Focus Areas

  • Climate & Environment
  • Health

Application Deadline

22 July 2026 (2:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. UTC)

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Canada Call for Projects No. 7 – Eureka Network Projects 2026

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The National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) has launched Canada Call for Projects No. 7 under the Eureka Network Projects programme.

The call supports international collaborative research and development (R&D) projects across all technology sectors and application domains, with a strong emphasis on developing innovative products, services or processes that demonstrate clear commercialisation potential.

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Germany–Israel Call for Joint R&D Projects 2026

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Germany and Israel have launched the 17th Call for Proposals for Joint Research and Development (R&D) Projects under the Eureka Network Projects framework.

The call supports international collaborative R&D projects that develop innovative products, technology-based services and processes with strong commercialisation potential across Germany, Israel and the wider European market. Successful projects receive a Eureka Label, an internationally recognised mark of quality for market-oriented innovation collaborations.

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“Capital Does Not Respond to Your Talent.” Ten Businesses Just Proved What It Does Respond To.

At the JSE’s closing bell on 1 July 2026, ten growth-stage SMEs finished a 12-month accelerator with 134 new jobs, 32.75% average revenue growth and over R37 million raised. The most valuable thing they gained wasn’t any of that. (Part 1 of the Innovation Bridge Portal’s series covering the JSE...

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AICCEES 2026 Clean Energy Innovation Challenge Opens Applications for African Innovators

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The Africa International Conference on Clean Energy & Energy Storage (AICCEES) 2026) has opened applications for its Clean Energy Innovation Challenge, inviting African innovators to showcase solutions that advance clean energy access, climate resilience and sustainable development across the continent.

The Innovation Challenge is designed to identify and support high-potential startups, SMEs, researchers and university spin-offs through a structured programme that combines technical assessment, mentorship, investor exposure and live pitching opportunities during AICCEES 2026.

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