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Connecting the Dots: Agriculture’s Path to Prosperity Defined by Collaborative Action

The Agricultural Business Chamber (Agbiz) Media Day, held in Pretoria on 5 December 2025, served as a crucial barometer for the state of South African agriculture, uniting industry experts and media under the theme: “Connecting the Dots: Collaborative Solutions Across Policy, Markets, Logistics &...

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Promotion of cooperation between German and African research institutions under the funding line “Ladenburg Horizons”

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The Daimler and Benz Foundation is promoting this cooperation in view of the increasing scientific and political significance of African countries. This initiative aims to establish or maintain contacts between scientists in Germany and African partners.

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Salivary Biomarkers for the Diagnosis of Tuberculosis (TB) Disease

Advances in diagnostic technologies have expanded the use of saliva as a valuable testing medium. Saliva collection is simple, non-invasive, and avoids many of the challenges associated with blood or sputum sampling, making it highly suitable for point-of-care and community-based screening.
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New Frontier in Precision Diagnostics for Long COVID and Inflammation

This technology introduces a diagnostic method and kit that detects inflammatory diseases by measuring fibrin amyloid microclots (FAM) and Neutrophil Extracellular Traps (NETs) found in patient blood. These two components often bind together to form microclot-associated NETs (MiNETs), which are...

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Call for Applications: Global Citizen Prize - Cisco Youth Leadership Award 2026 (USD $250,000 Grant)

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Call for Applications: Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge 2025 (Up to US$25,000 Grant)

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The Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge 2025 is now open for applications, inviting innovators worldwide to submit transformative, science-driven solutions that can reshape the global food system. Hosted by Welthungerhilfe (WHH) and funded by the Seeding The Future Foundation (STF), the Challenge is one of the world’s leading platforms supporting breakthrough ideas that advance food security, sustainability, and equitable access to nutritious food.

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Call for Proposals: Grassroots Innovation Programme

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The Grassroots Innovation Programme, led by the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), is a nationwide call to action for South African citizens with innovative solutions designed to address urgent social needs in their communities. This opportunity is tailored for homegrown problem-solvers—individuals or small teams who often lack access to traditional innovation infrastructure, funding, or mentorship.

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Apply for Funding from the CMT Research Foundation

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The CMT Research Foundation is committed to delivering treatments and cures for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) through targeted funding for high-potential scientific research. Grants support research leading to the development of therapeutics for all CMT types, based on the foundation’s research priorities, though innovative new approaches are also welcomed.

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