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AfCFTA African Agribusiness SME Matchmaking Program 2026

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Opportunity Type: Expression of Interest / Market Access Programme

Application Deadline: 6 April 2026

Eligible Region: Africa

Number of SMEs Selected: 30 Agribusiness SMEs

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The AfCFTA African Agribusiness SME Matchmaking Program 2026 is inviting export-ready agribusiness SMEs across Africa to apply for a market access and business growth support programme.

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Weed to Wealth: Biogas and Soil Ameliorant Production from Water Hyacinth

Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) is an aquatic weed which has one of the highest growth rates of all plants in the world. This fast growing plant causes numerous problems in water bodies.  These problems are related to navigation, recreation, irrigation and hydropower generation. The complete...

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Foi Science

Foi Science focuses on integrating biopolymer technology with sustainable practices to create impactful skincare and cosmetic products. Specializing in biopolymers derived from food waste and medicinal plants, the company enhances the efficacy and sustainability of its products. Their diverse range includes the Rapha skincare line, which features healing biopolymers, as well as a new collection of foundations, concealers, and other makeup items tailored specifically for African skin tones.

Sustainability is at the heart of Foi Science’s operations, with a strong emphasis on waste beneficiation

Bio-Recycling: Food waste beneficiation into Insect Protein (for animal feed)

Nambu is an early stage insect protein company that turns food waste into high quality protein for use in animal feed. Our products are ideally suited for use in the poultry, pig and aquaculture industries, and provides a cost-effective alternative to soya and fish meal based feeds. By-products...

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DSI/CSIR Nanomaterials Industry Development Facility (NIDF)

The Nanomaterials Industrial Development Facility (NIDF) is a platform designed to bridge the gap between laboratory scale research and development and industrial production in developing nanomaterials.

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iLCT Pipeline Research Acceleration Programme 2026 – Cure Parkinson’s

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The iLCT Pipeline Research Acceleration Programme is a targeted funding call launched by Cure Parkinson’s to accelerate high-priority therapeutic candidates toward clinical trials for Parkinson’s disease.

This programme forms part of the International Linked Clinical Trials (iLCT) initiative, a global drug selection and evaluation platform established in collaboration with the Van Andel Institute. The iLCT committee comprising over 20 world-leading Parkinson’s experts annually reviews and ranks candidate compounds with disease-modifying potential.

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POUR ELLES Project – Technical and Financial Support to Women Entrepreneurs in the DRC (Kinshasa & Kikwit)

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The POUR ELLES Project is a €2.5 million grant facility implemented by Expertise France to strengthen the economic empowerment of women entrepreneurs in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), specifically in Kinshasa and Kikwit.

The programme seeks to reduce gender inequalities by strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem and providing structured technical support, financial services, and empowerment pathways to women-led enterprises.

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Association of Professional Artisans of South Africa

Association of Professional Artisans of South Africa, APASA, is a professional artisan body that can serve as a practical ecosystem partner to the Department of Science, Technology, and Innovation by linking artisanal capability to South Africa’s National System of Innovation. Its contribution lies in professionalizing artisans, supporting grassroots innovation, strengthening local innovation ecosystems, improving the readiness of artisan-owned enterprises, and expanding participation in innovation among rural, township, youth, women, and disabled practitioners. In this way, APASA helps

Versatech Global solutions

VersaTech Global Solutions is a Kenya-based technology and innovation company that focuses on using digital tools and practical solutions to solve everyday challenges across communities and industries. At its core, the organization believes that technology should be simple, accessible, and able to create real opportunities for people, especially those in underserved and rural areas.

VersaTech works with businesses, institutions, and local communities to design solutions that improve how they operate, learn, and grow. Its work spans digital platform development, research and data support, and

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

Alstom Foundation 2026 Global Call for Community Impact Projects

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The Alstom Foundation 2026 Call for Projects is now open, inviting NGOs to submit high-impact, community-driven initiatives aligned with sustainable development priorities in countries where Alstom operates.

The Foundation funds projects that generate measurable social, environmental, and economic benefits, particularly those improving livelihoods, environmental resilience, access to mobility, and essential services.

The 2026 funding cycle opens on 16 February 2026 and closes on 10 April 2026 (11:59 pm CET).

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Eureka Global Biotech Call 2026 – International R&D Collaboration Funding

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The Eureka Global Biotech Call 2026 is now open, inviting international consortia to submit collaborative research and innovation projects in biotechnology.

This call supports cross-border biotech innovation projects aimed at developing new products, processes, or services with strong commercialisation potential.

The initiative encourages collaboration between companies, research institutions, universities, and startups across participating countries, including South Africa.

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FINCA Ventures Prize & CLIC Connector Program 2026 – Funding and Technical Support for Impact Entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Applications are now open for the 2026 FINCA Ventures Prize Competition and the CLIC Agrifood Investment Connector Program, two complementary opportunities designed to support impact-driven enterprises operating in financial inclusion and sustainable agriculture and food systems across Sub-Saharan Africa.

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