Strengthen the bilateral cooperation on research infrastructures with Africa: improving the knowledge base on climate change in Africa

Last updated: 16.7.2025
Grant

This Horizon Europe program aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the European Union and Africa in research infrastructures, specifically focusing on improving the knowledge base on climate change across the African continent. The initiative supports establishing a Pan-African climate observation infrastructure to enhance research capacities and Euro-African collaboration in climate change measurements.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for organizations and entities seeking funding, focusing on legal entities from European Union Member States, Associated Countries, and notably, all member states of the African Union. The program specifically targets collaborations that enhance climate change observation capacities in Africa.

What is Funded

This section details the types of projects and thematic areas supported, primarily focusing on establishing and optimizing climate observation research infrastructures in Africa and related data management. The program emphasizes the use of existing data access solutions and observation systems.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section details the financial support provided, which is in the form of grants. The maximum funding per project for this specific topic is 1,500,000 EUR, with a minimum contribution of 800,000 EUR. The program's duration for this specific call has closed.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines general and specific conditions for participation, including admissibility, eligibility of countries, and other criteria. Comprehensive details regarding financial capacity, exclusion, award criteria, and legal setup are referenced in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes.

Application Procedure

The application process for this call has concluded. Proposals were submitted through a single-stage process, and evaluation results have been communicated to applicants, with grant agreements expected to be signed.

The funding program operates under the broader framework of Horizon Europe, established by specific EU regulations and decisions. Key documents outlining general conditions and procedures are referenced in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

1.500.000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

1.500.000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

23.09.2021

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

Africa (tropical and sub-tropical Africa), European Union

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Infrastructure, Capacity Building

Funding Provider

Program Level:

Multi-Country

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Research Executive Agency

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