Science Granting Councils Initiative

Strengthening the capacities of these granting councils to support research and evidence-based policies that will contribute to economic and social development.

Low-tech health app engages

Five years after its launch, PENSA – a mobile app developed in Mozambique— has been accessed by more than four…

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Call for intra-Africa research mobility and networking grants

Call for intra-Africa research mobility and networking grants

May 19, 2025
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How TETFund is changing lives through innovative research

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) is leading the way in bridging the gap between academic research and solutions, changing the lives of people and communities…

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How TETFund is changing lives through innovative research

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) is leading the way in bridging the gap between academic research and solutions, changing the lives of people and communities in Nigeria. As Nigeria’s representative council in the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI), TETFund has redefined what it means…

Namibia and NRF SA MOU signing event

Namibia, South Africa sign research partnership MoU

The National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST) Namibia and the National Research Foundation (NRF) South Africa have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen research collaboration between the two countries. The agreement was signed during the 13th annual meeting of the…

NRF - In April 2025, the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) in Sub-Saharan Africa marked ten years of enhancing the capacity of national public research funders.

Unlock the power of tech marketing

Calling all Science Granting Council members. Are you ready to take your innovation from lab to market? Join the Southern African Innovation and Research Management Association, SARIMA, for the ‘Marketing Early-Stage Innovations’ course, delivered by Innovus (Stellenbosch University). This practical, hands-on virtual training is designed specifically…