{"id":11841,"date":"2026-03-16T13:27:31","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T12:27:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cafrad.io\/?p=11841"},"modified":"2026-03-16T13:27:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T12:27:31","slug":"new-funding-opportunity-for-circular-economy-innovators-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cafrad.io\/en\/new-funding-opportunity-for-circular-economy-innovators-2\/","title":{"rendered":"New Funding Opportunity for Circular Economy Innovators!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Are you developing circular economy solutions in the plastic packaging or electronic waste (e-waste) value chains? This is your chance to access grants and technical assistance to scale up your impact!<\/p>\n

Expertise France has launched a call for projects under the Matching Grants Facility, within the SWITCH to Circular Economy in East and Southern Africa (SWITCH-2-CE in ESA) program \u2014 co-funded by the European Union and the BMZ, and jointly implemented with GIZ.<\/p>\n

This facility supports innovative companies (start-ups, SMEs, and joint ventures) working in these priority value chains in order to promote an inclusive transition toward circular economy models across the region.<\/p>\n

Eligible countries:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Angola \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf4, Botswana \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddfc, Burundi \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddee, Ethiopia \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf9, Kenya \ud83c\uddf0\ud83c\uddea, Malawi \ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddfc, Mozambique \ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddff, Namibia \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\udde6, Rwanda \ud83c\uddf7\ud83c\uddfc, South Africa \ud83c\uddff\ud83c\udde6, Tanzania \ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddff, Uganda \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddec, and Zambia \ud83c\uddff\ud83c\uddf2.<\/p>\n

If your organization supports \u2014 or is \u2014 an entrepreneurial\/innovative business promoting circular solutions (waste reduction, recycling, sustainable packaging, or e-waste management), apply now and widely share this opportunity within your network!<\/p>\n

Deadline<\/strong>: March 16, 2026 (there is still time to prepare your application!)<\/p>\n

Scan the QR code or apply directly via the official portal:
\nhttps:\/\/lnkd.in\/dg88qHYH<\/a><\/p>\n

This initiative is fully aligned with building sustainable and green economies in emerging markets such as Kenya \u2014 an excellent opportunity for innovators committed to waste valorization, job creation, and climate resilience.<\/p>\n

If you are based in one of these countries and active in the plastic or e-waste sectors, don\u2019t miss this opportunity. Apply now! \ud83d\ude80\ud83c\udf0d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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