Innovative digital health solutions for sub-Saharan Africa

Last updated: 16.7.2025
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The 'Innovative digital health solutions for sub-Saharan Africa' program, part of the Horizon Europe initiative, aims to significantly reduce the burden of infectious diseases in sub-Saharan Africa. This initiative supports the development and uptake of innovative digital health technologies to strengthen health systems and improve health outcomes across the region. It aligns with the EU-AU Innovation Agenda and the EU Global Health Strategy, fostering robust scientific collaboration.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants, the specific geographic areas targeted by the program, and its overarching objectives to advance digital health in sub-Saharan Africa.

What is Funded

This section details the types of projects and thematic areas eligible for funding, focusing on digital health solutions and related research in sub-Saharan Africa. It also addresses the expected development stages of supported initiatives.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section provides an overview of the financial support available, including the type of funding instrument and the maximum funding amount per project for this specific call.

Conditions and Requirements

This section details the key conditions and requirements for participation, including consortium rules, application stipulations, and specific obligations regarding the exploitation of project results and data management.

Application Procedure

This section outlines the procedural steps for submitting an application, including key dates, and describes the evaluation and selection process, emphasizing the two-stage approach.

This section identifies the foundational legal documents and governing regulations that establish and shape the 'Innovative digital health solutions for sub-Saharan Africa' funding program, ensuring its mandate and operational framework.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

5,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

20,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

01.10.2024

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union, Countries associated to Horizon Europe, sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries that are members of the EDCTP Association (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Faroe Islands, Georgia, Iceland, Israel, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea-Conakry, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe).

Sectors

Sectors:

Information and Communication Technology, Healthcare, Medical Technology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Health; Public Health; Sub-Saharan Africa

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Implementation

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking (under Horizon Europe)

Managed By:

Global Health EDCTP3 JU

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