Science and Technology Accelerator – Systems (STA-S) Southern Africa Programme

Source-based overview

Science and Technology Accelerator – Systems (STA-S) Southern Africa Programme is a international development grant from UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Supports stronger science, technology and innovation systems in Southern Africa. It focuses on Science systems; technology; innovation ecosystems and is relevant to South Africa; Zimbabwe. The recorded deadline or key date is EOI deadline 26 Aug 2026, 23:59 UK time. Applicants should review the official page for the complete eligibility rules, required documents, assessment criteria, funding conditions, deadline time zone and submission route.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants and locations: South Africa; Zimbabwe. Confirm any institutional, citizenship, career-stage and partnership requirements on the official call page.

Funding and benefits

See the official call page for funding and support details

Themes and supported activities

Science systems; technology; innovation ecosystems

International Development Grant

South Africa; Zimbabwe

Deadline and timeline

EOI deadline 26 Aug 2026, 23:59 UK time: EOI deadline 26 Aug 2026, 23:59 UK time: Aug 26, 2026.

Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.

How to apply

Open the official call page, confirm the current requirements and deadline time zone, prepare the requested documents and submit through the funder or organiser's stated route.

Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.