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CIRCO Hub Nigeria, in collaboration with the Consulate of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, is now accepting applications for its program aimed at helping Nigerian business owners transition to a circular economy.

The R2.5 million South African Circular Economy Demonstration Fund, is an initiative of the Government of South Africa, implemented through Circular Innovation South Africa (CISA). The Fund is aimed at demonstrating proven circular economy interventions that have not yet achieved scale or impact in South Africa.

The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation is pleased to announce a call for proposals for its R2million circular economy related research projects commencing in January 2026.

The Embassy of Finland in Nairobi hereby invites Kenyan civil society organizations and private sector companies to submit proposals to apply for funding from the €120,000 Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC), with a focus on advancing circular economy in Kenya.

The R3 million SA Tech Challenge is now open for applications to empower micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by providing a platform to showcase innovative solutions.

The Embassy of Finland in Windhoek is accepting grant applications to support Finland´s overall development policy and priority areas as set in the Finnish Government report on international economic relations and development cooperation.

The €30,000 Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Program—a proud partnership between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and FATE Foundation—is excited to announce the application call for the 13th cohort of Orange Corners Nigeria and the 2nd Cohort in Ogun State!

With this $4,000 competition, your ideas will not only raise awareness among businesses and policymakers of the diversity and opportunities for a circular economy but will also promote best practices in supporting the sustainability and resilience of small businesses, and their participation in international trade through efficient, innovative, and zero-waste business models.