CAPSHA SOUTH-SOUTH COLLABORATION INNOVATION PITCH CHALLENGE 2026

Host Organization: CAPSHA (Capacity Sharing for Development)
Location: Global (Eligible organizations and partnerships across the Global South)
Opportunity Type: Grant / Innovation Challenge
Funding Type: Project Grant
Funding Amount: Up to US$15,000
Application Deadline: Not Specified (Applicants should confirm the latest deadline on the official portal)
Official Website: https://www.capsha.org/

Applications are open for the CAPSHA South-South Collaboration Innovation Pitch Challenge 2026, a competitive grant opportunity designed to support innovative partnerships that strengthen agricultural capacity sharing and advance sustainable food systems across countries in the Global South.

The challenge focuses on collaborative solutions that address agricultural challenges through knowledge exchange, technology transfer, innovation, and South-South cooperation.

Selected partnerships will receive grants of up to US$15,000 to implement projects that improve agricultural capacity development, strengthen food systems, and promote practical solutions that can be adapted across different regions.

Unlike traditional scholarships or fellowships, this opportunity is not designed for individual applicants. It supports organizations, institutions, and collaborative partnerships working in agriculture and related sectors.

Successful applicants will receive:

• Grant funding of up to US$15,000 to support project implementation.
• Support for innovative agricultural capacity-sharing initiatives.
• Opportunities to strengthen collaboration between organizations across the Global South.
• Increased visibility within agricultural innovation and development networks.
• Networking opportunities with agricultural institutions and development partners.

The challenge is open to organizations and partnerships including:

• Agricultural organizations.
• Research institutions.
• Universities and academic institutions.
• Non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
• Farmer organizations and cooperatives.
• Agribusinesses.
• Multi-stakeholder partnerships working on agricultural innovation.

Applicants are expected to demonstrate collaboration between partners and show how their proposed project contributes to agricultural knowledge sharing and capacity development.

Proposed projects should focus on innovative approaches within areas such as:

Agricultural Capacity Development

Projects that improve skills, knowledge, and capabilities among agricultural stakeholders.

Knowledge Sharing and Technology Transfer

Initiatives that promote the exchange of agricultural practices, tools, and technologies between countries or communities.

Climate-Smart Agriculture

Solutions that improve agricultural resilience while addressing climate-related challenges.

Sustainable Food Systems

Projects that support sustainable production, distribution, and food security.

Agricultural Innovation

New approaches, technologies, or models that improve agricultural productivity.

Farmer Training and Extension

Initiatives that strengthen farmer education, advisory services, and practical agricultural learning.

South-South Cooperation

Partnerships that encourage collaboration between organizations and institutions across developing regions.

Applicants must:

• Be an eligible organization, institution, or partnership working in agriculture or related fields.
• Demonstrate a clear agricultural challenge that requires collaborative intervention.
• Present an innovative solution based on knowledge sharing, capacity building, or technology transfer.
• Show strong partnership structures and clearly defined roles among collaborators.
• Provide a realistic implementation plan and budget.

Individual applicants are not eligible for this grant opportunity.

Applicants are expected to provide details on:

1. Agricultural Challenge

Applicants should clearly explain:

• The problem being addressed.
• The communities or stakeholders affected.
• Why the challenge requires collaborative action.

2. Proposed Solution

Applications should describe:

• The innovative approach being proposed.
• How the solution addresses the identified agricultural challenge.
• The role of knowledge sharing or capacity development.

3. Partnership Structure

Applicants should outline:

• Participating organizations.
• Roles and responsibilities of each partner.
• How collaboration will be managed.

4. Expected Impact

Applicants should highlight:

• Expected outcomes.
• Beneficiaries of the project.
• Long-term sustainability of the intervention.

5. Implementation Plan and Budget

Applicants must provide:

• Project timeline.
• Key activities.
• Budget breakdown showing how grant funds will be used.

Interested applicants should:

1. Review the official challenge guidelines and eligibility requirements.
2. Develop a collaborative agricultural innovation proposal.
3. Prepare supporting information, including project plans and budget.
4. Submit the application through the official online application portal.

Application Portal:
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019f937ec9e37a688e2f678360dccd79

This opportunity is suitable for:

• Agricultural NGOs developing community solutions.
• Universities conducting agricultural research.
• Farmer cooperatives improving farming practices.
• Agribusinesses developing sustainable solutions.
• Research institutions working on food security and climate resilience.
• Partnerships between organizations across Global South countries.