Africa-EU CO-FUND action

Last updated: 17.7.2025
Grant

This program strengthens the EU-AU Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Collaborative Partnership, accelerating Africa's Paris Agreement targets through joint research and innovation in sustainable energy. It specifically supports co-funded projects that foster the development and transfer of sustainable energy technologies.

Who is Funded

This program supports a broad range of organizations from European Union Member States, Associated Countries, and African Union member states. The primary objective is to advance collaborative efforts in climate change and sustainable energy, fostering the development and implementation of technologies that meet diverse societal and geographical needs.

What is Funded

This program funds projects focused on sustainable energy, renewable energy technologies, and carbon capture solutions, spanning research, demonstration, and technology transfer stages. It aims to develop and integrate innovative energy solutions that contribute to climate neutrality and energy security.

Type and Scope of Funding

This program primarily offers grants, with a significant budget allocated for this specific action. Projects receive a 50% funding rate for eligible costs, supporting large-scale collaborations between European and African partners.

Conditions and Requirements

Applicants must adhere to specific consortium composition rules, general Horizon Europe conditions, and provisions regarding financial support to third parties, ensuring project integrity and impact.

Application Procedure

The application process for this call has concluded. Evaluation results have been published, following a professional and transparent assessment.

The "Africa-EU CO-FUND action" operates under the comprehensive framework of Horizon Europe, underpinned by specific regulations that ensure its legitimacy, governance, and operational standards.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

10,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

10,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

16.01.2024

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Cascade Funding

Region

Region:

European Union, African Union member states

Sectors

Sectors:

Renewable Energy, Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development, Energy Production and Supply, Water and Waste Management, Information and Communication Technology

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Basic Research, Policy Development, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Service Delivery

Funding Provider

Program Level:

Multi-Country

Funding Body:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

EU-AU Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Collaborative Partnership, LEAP-RE, Climate Change and Sustainable Energy collaborative action of the AU-EU High Level Policy Dialogue on Science, Technology and Innovation

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