The organisers of the "Seedbeeds of Transformation: The Role of Science with Society and the SDGs in Africa" conference have announced two calls for interested participants. They are seeking proposals for conference sessions and applications for travel grants for African innovators. The deadline for both calls is 5 Feburary 2018.

This conference runs from 9 to 11 May 2018 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. It is organised by Future Earth, the South African Government Department of Science and Technology, the National Research Foundation of South Africa and START.

Travel grant for African innovators
Future Earth will provide a limited number of travel grants for individuals based in Africa to participate in the “Seedbeds of Transformation: the Role of Science with Society and the SDGs in Africa” conference. The grants will enable individuals working on scientific, technological and social innovations in support of sustainability to share their ideas and products at the conference. The conference will be designed around the concept of a "marketplace," allowing participants to share their ideas in an environment that encourages open dialogue. Grantees are invited to present their work, expand their networks and get engaged with Future Earth and partners during and beyond the event.
 

To learn more about this conference, visit the event website: https://seedbeds.futureearth.org/