Africa-EU CO-FUND action
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.
Legal Basis
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:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
10,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
10,000,000 €
Deadline:
16.01.2024
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Cascade Funding
Region:
European Union, African Union member states
Sectors:
Renewable Energy, Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development, Energy Production and Supply, Water and Waste Management, Information and Communication Technology
Application Type:
Consortium Required
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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