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Find similar grantsAfrica Initiative III (Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025) is sponsored by European Commission (Horizon Europe). Africa Initiative III, part of the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, allocates €500. 5 million across 24 calls for proposals aimed at advancing shared priorities between Africa and the EU.
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Launch of Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025: Africa Initiative III now open for proposals | EEAS Launch of Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025: Africa Initiative III now open for proposals Press and information team of the Delegation to the African Union The European Union has launched the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025 , with a committed focus on deepening EU-Africa cooperation in Research and Innovation (R&I).
This includes the publication of Africa Initiative III , which allocates €500. 5 million across 24 calls for proposals , aimed at advancing shared priorities between Africa and the EU.
Building on the momentum of Africa Initiatives I & II, this third wave of support reflects the strong political commitment made under the AU-EU Innovation Agenda and contributes to the AU’s newly declared Decade of Education Transformation, Youth Skills Development and Innovation (2025–2034) . What is Africa Initiative III?
Africa Initiative III is a component of Horizon Europe’s international cooperation dimension, aiming to accelerate the translation of scientific knowledge into action around shared global challenges in Africa and Europe . The calls are now open and fall under four thematic pillars: Public Health (€50 million) Green Transition (€241 million) Innovation & Technology (€186. 5 million) Capacities for Science (€3.
5 million) Cross-cutting issues (€19. 5 million) These calls are designed to involve African institutions and researchers, ensuring meaningful participation in consortia tackling shared challenges in areas such as climate change adaptation, clean energy, sustainable agriculture, digital innovation, science for policy, and equitable access to health.
Interested applicants can access the full list of calls and eligibility details via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal . What did Africa Initiative achieve? Africa Initiative I , implemented within Horizon Europe 2021–2022 under the four thematic pillars of AU-EU R&I cooperation, demonstrated the power of cross-continental partnerships.
With a budget of approximately €500 million , it supported 38 topics and was complemented by 5 additional topics under the Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking .
473 African organisations engaged across 40+ countries €128 million in direct EU funding allocated to African entities African participation in 144 out of 161 grants awarded Major investment in epidemic preparedness via a €70 million grant to the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) The AU-EU partnership on research and innovation continues to prioritize open and collaborative science , and Horizon Europe remains a key tool to implement this vision.
Africa Initiative III is not just a funding programme. It is an opportunity to strengthen R&I ecosystems, empower young and women scientists, support innovation-led sustainable socio-economic development, and deliver shared solutions to global and regional challenges. For full information on the Horizon Europe 2025 Work Programme, including the Africa Initiative III, please visit: https://op.
europa. eu/en/web/eu-law-and-publications/publication-detail/-/publication/5d328eb3-4024-11f0-b9f2-01aa75ed71a1/language-en Horizon Europe Work Programmes – European Commission Apply now via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal African Union and European Union Celebrate 25 Years of Strengthened Partnership Follow @EUScienceInnov @HorizonEU @EUtoAU #AUEU25
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: African institutions and researchers, ensuring meaningful participation in consortia. Applicants can access the full list of calls and eligibility details via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows €500.5 million across 24 calls. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
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