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This call is open to startups, small and medium-sized businesses and non-profits and 3 others, at idea and R&D stage, prototype and pilot stage and pre-seed. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Africa.

Summary

Sector Catalysts – Beyond BioTech is a portfolio-building initiative by UVU Africa that seeds innovation ecosystems across CreativeTech, Agritech, GreenTech, and SpaceTech sectors expected to drive Africa's economic future. The programme supports early-stage ventures and ecosystem builders in these high-impact sectors across the African continent.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 5 Sept 2026Accurate?

About this grant

Sector Catalysts – Beyond BioTech is a grant programme that seeds innovation across CreativeTech, Agritech, GreenTech and SpaceTech sectors across Africa. The initiative aims to build ecosystems and support ventures that contribute to the continent's economic development. Eligible applicants include startups, SMEs, nonprofits, social enterprises, universities and research institutions at idea, research and development, prototype, pilot, pre-seed and seed stages. The programme prioritises early-stage ventures and ecosystem builders working in the target sectors. Grants are available through the call to support innovation with focus on food systems, renewable energy and circular economy outcomes. Applications are welcome from organisations across the African continent.

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Key requirements

  • ✓Innovation focus in CreativeTech, Agritech, GreenTech, or SpaceTech sectors
  • ✓Contribution to Africa's economic development and ecosystem building
  • ✓Early-stage venture or ecosystem-builder status preferred

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Sector Catalysts – Beyond BioTech?
Eligibility covers organisations in AFRICA; startup, sme, nonprofit, social-enterprise, university, research-institution.

About this sector

Food systems funding covers sustainable production, supply-chain resilience, food loss, nutrition and smallholder livelihoods. It is offered by agriculture and development agencies, multilateral programmes and foundations, often with a focus on low- and middle-income countries. Applicants are generally asked to show local partnerships and how benefits reach farmers or consumers.