British Council Green and Digital Employability and Enterprise Programme 2026: £150,000 Grant for UK–South Africa Education and Industry Partnerships

The British Council is inviting eligible United Kingdom and South African higher education and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to apply for £150,000 in funding to lead a UK–South Africa consortium under its new Green and Digital Employability and Enterprise Programme.

The programme aims to strengthen students' readiness for employment and entrepreneurship by bringing together higher education institutions, TVET institutions, and industry partners. Its central focus is the intersection of the green economy and the digital economy, where changing skills requirements are creating new opportunities for work, enterprise development, and innovation.

Through this initiative, the British Council seeks to encourage collaboration between education providers and industry so that students can better prepare for emerging employment pathways and entrepreneurial opportunities. The programme places particular emphasis on connecting education with the skills needed to participate in a greener, more digitally enabled economy.

The funding opportunity is intended for institutional collaboration rather than individuals seeking personal education funding. UK and South African institutions interested in leading a consortium should review the official call to understand the complete eligibility criteria, partnership requirements, proposed activities, and application procedure.