South Africa

Call for Submissions: Products Showcase at the South African National Pavilion at Gulfood 2026, Dubai

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Applications are open for companies in the agro-processing sector to participate in the South African Pavilion at Gulfood - the largest food and beverage trade exhibition in the Middle East. Gulfood 2026 will showcase food and beverage products from around the world. South Africa will participate in the Fine Food Pavilion, which showcases agro-processing products and services, excluding beverages and meat.

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Expression of Interest: South Africa - Cuba Biotechnology Collaboration

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The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), South Africa, and BioCubaFarma (BCF), Cuba, invite South African biotechnology companies, research institutions, universities, and healthcare innovators to express interest in collaborative R&D, technology transfer, and joint ventures for innovative biotech products.

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Skills formation for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future of Worker(ers) in Eastern and Southern Africa

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The Call for Research on “Skills formation for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future of Worker(ers) in Eastern and Southern Africa” offers grants of up to ZAR 400,000 for institutions in Eastern and Southern Africa to conduct original, policy‑relevant research on skills formation, labour markets and just transitions.​

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Mitigation Action Facility’s Call for Projects 2026

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The Mitigation Action Facility’s Call for Projects 2026 provides grant-based climate finance (up to EUR 25 million per project from an overall EUR 100 million envelope) for ambitious mitigation projects that decarbonise the energy, transport and industry sectors in countries eligible for Official Development Assistance (ODA).

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EIC Pathfinder Open 2026

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EIC Pathfinder Open is a Horizon Europe call under the European Innovation Council (EIC) that funds early‑stage, science‑towards‑technology research aimed at radically new future technologies capable of creating new markets, addressing major societal needs and tackling global challenges. The call is designed for interdisciplinary consortia with ambitious long‑term technology visions, where achieving a proof of principle requires tackling fundamental scientific unknowns and accepting high levels of technical and scientific risk.​

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Building the Next Generation: Inside the Black Investment Associate Program Retreat 2026

A strategic intervention in South Africa’s investment landscape confronts the hard truths of transformation, capability building, and patient capital

In mid-January 2026, twenty-four emerging investment professionals gathered at Mount Grace Hotel in Magaliesburg for the Black Investment Associate...

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Spaza Shop Support Fund – Empowering Township and Rural Community Convenience Shops in South Africa

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The Spaza Shop Support Fund, supported by the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) and administered through the National Empowerment Fund (NEF) and partners, is designed to support township and rural community convenience shops, including spaza shops, with both financial and non‑financial assistance.

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BL IT Services

BL IT Services (Pty) Ltd. was established in 2023 in response to the growing demand for robust physical and cybersecurity solutions across South Africa. Recognising the increasing security challenges facing both the public and private sectors, the company was founded to deliver specialised cybersecurity and Microsoft Cloud services.

The company was founded by Mr Beystor Makoala, Chief Executive Officer, who brings nearly ten years of experience as a full-time Microsoft employee. After resigning from Microsoft in December 2022, Mr Makoala leveraged his extensive industry expertise to build an

Vine and branches Foods

Vine and Branches Foods is a healthy food manufacturing company located in the heart of Pretoria West, South Africa. Specialising in healthy foods, we offer a delectable range of granola, muesli, baby cereals, protein powder, granola butter, collagen powder snack bars, and yoghurt parfaits. With our dedication to quality and freshness, Vine and Branches Foods serves Pretoria's western suburbs, including Lotus Gardens, Danville, Atteridgeville, the Pretoria CBD, and the entirety of Pretoria West, ensuring each customer experiences the delightful taste of their nutritious creations.

Allan Gray Makers StartUp Academy 2026 – 8‑Month Incubation for Artisan Entrepreneurs in Technical Trades

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The Allan Gray Makers StartUp Academy 2026 is an 8‑month, full‑time incubation programme focused on developing bricklaying, carpentry, electrical and plumbing tradespeople into successful business owners. The Academy offers structured entrepreneurship training, mentoring and practical business support to help aspiring and early‑stage artisan entrepreneurs formalise, launch and grow their own technical enterprises.​

The programme targets three stages of technical entrepreneurs:​

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