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The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) has opened applications for the 2026 South African Women in Science Awards (SAWiSA).

These awards aim to recognise and celebrate outstanding women scientists and researchers, while also profiling them as role models for young women entering science, technology and innovation fields. 

The 2026 theme is:
"Placing Women at the Centre of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI)" 

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, processes or technical services with strong commercial potential. IraSME is a strategic initiative designed to strengthen the innovation capacity and global competitiveness of SMEs through structured, cross-border R&D collaboration.

IBM has opened applications for the IBM Impact Accelerator - Education and Workforce Development Cohort 2026, a global, two-year collaborative programme designed to support organizations developing practical, human-centered solutions that expand access to education and workforce opportunities.

The programme invites proposals focused on strengthening learning systems, improving career navigation pathways, and building resilient workforce ecosystems. While AI-driven solutions are strongly encouraged, the core selection criterion remains measurable community impact.

The Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research is inviting proposals for applied policy and political economy research to accelerate the implementation and expansion of health taxes.

This call aims to fund up to three country teams to conduct real-time policy analysis and strategy co-production that directly supports national-level health tax reform. The focus is not academic theory alone, but actionable insights embedded within ongoing national policy processes.

Opportunity Type: Research Funding / Seed Grant

Funding Organisations:
South Africa–Sweden University Forum (SASUF) & National Research Foundation (NRF)

Application Deadline: 10 June 2026
Project Duration: Up to 2 years (Starting 1 August 2026)
Number of Projects Funded: Up to 20 projects

Overview

Opportunity Type: Challenge Submission / Collaboration Opportunity

Organisation: South Africa–Sweden University Forum (SASUF)

Submission Deadline: 27 March 2026

Event Dates: 26–27 May 2026
Format: Virtual Event
Cost: Free Participation

Overview

Opportunity Type: Grant Funding

Funding Organisation: Government of Japan – Embassy of Japan in Zambia

Funding Amount: Up to JPY 10,000,000 (Approx. USD 66,000)

Project Duration: Up to 12 months

Application Deadline (Cycle 1): 31 March 2026
Application Deadline (Cycle 2): 31 July 2026

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