GenAI for Africa
This program, 'GenAI for Africa', part of Horizon Europe, aims to unlock the transformative potential of Generative AI (GenAI) to address critical societal challenges and opportunities across Africa. It uniquely focuses on developing human-centric, trustworthy, and inclusive AI solutions tailored for African contexts, empowering local communities, particularly rural populations and women. The initiative fosters robust EU-Africa digital partnerships and supports co-creation within local ecosystems.
Who is Funded
This section outlines the primary beneficiaries and the geographical scope of the 'GenAI for Africa' program, along with its overarching goals to empower African societies through human-centric AI solutions.
What is Funded
This section details the specific thematic areas and project types eligible for funding under the 'GenAI for Africa' program, focusing on the application of Generative AI to address critical societal and economic challenges in Africa.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section provides an overview of the financial aspects of the 'GenAI for Africa' program, including the type of funding instrument, the potential funding amounts per project, and the single-stage submission process.
Conditions and Requirements
This section outlines the essential conditions and requirements for participation in the 'GenAI for Africa' program, encompassing admissibility, eligibility, financial capacity, evaluation criteria, and legal frameworks governing the grants.
Application Procedure
This section details the steps for submitting proposals and the subsequent evaluation and award processes for the 'GenAI for Africa' program.
Legal Basis
This section identifies the core legal and policy documents that authorize and govern the 'GenAI for Africa' funding program, highlighting its foundation within the European Union's regulatory framework.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
2,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
5,000,000 €
Deadline:
02.10.2025
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
Africa, with a primary focus on rural communities and women in 3 to 5 locations.
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Healthcare, Information and Communication Technology, Education and Vocational Training, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other
Beneficiaries:
African societies, rural communities, women
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Implementation, Capacity Building
Funding Provider
Program Level:
Multi-Country
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HADEA)
Additional Partners:
Existing projects funded under international cooperation on AI for public good, health, digital twin for reconstruction, emergency response, electric grid optimisation, Destination Earth, Copernicus.
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