🌱 Open Call for Knowledge Transfer – Strengthening Sustainable Food Systems

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STREAMING, funded by the European Union, has launched an Open Call for Knowledge Transfer to support the development of digital training projects that connect researchers with farmers, processors, start-ups, and public health actors.

With €25,000 per grant available, the programme will fund 11 interactive, practice-oriented courses designed to strengthen sustainable food trade systems across Africa and Europe. A key priority of this call is women’s empowerment, ensuring that women farmers, entrepreneurs, and innovators are central beneficiaries of the training.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants may include:
  • Research institutions and universities
  • NGOs and industry partners
  • Innovation hubs, business schools, and vocational colleges
  • Consortia across Africa and Europe
• At least 60% of the funding will support African organizations.
• Special encouragement is given to women-led organizations and female innovators.
• Applicants may come from any country, not only STREAMING partner nations.

Target Audience

This call is designed for:

• Farmers and processors seeking digital training to improve food safety and sustainability.
• Start-ups and innovators scaling agricultural technologies.
• Women entrepreneurs in farming, food processing, and agri-business.
• Vocational institutions and hubs building capacity for sustainable food systems.

Package Inclusion

Successful applicants will receive:

• €25,000 grant funding per project.
• Access to STREAMING’s Open Call Kit, including proposal templates and compliance documents.
• Opportunities to design digital, interactive training modules tailored to farmers, processors, and start-ups.
• Support for building cross-continental collaborations between Africa and Europe.

Topics of the Call

Training projects should focus on innovations in:

• Traceability in the food supply chain
• Life cycle assessment for sustainability
• Nutritional requirements and reducing micronutrient deficiencies
• Food waste reduction strategies
• Sustainable farming systems
• Food safety standards and practices
• Scaling innovations in food supply chains

Application Process

Applicants must prepare and submit:

• Proposal template (submitted as PDF).
• Declaration of Honour (DoH) confirming eligibility and compliance.
• Consortium Agreement (mandatory for consortia).
• Declaration on double funding (signed at submission and project completion).

All documents are available in the Open Call Kit. Applicants are strongly advised to read the kit carefully before submission.

Deadline

• Application Closing Date: March 2nd, 2026
• Early submission is encouraged to ensure compliance with all documentation requirements.

Disclaimer

This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement by Agri-web. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the official websites and portals of this opportunity for complete program details and verified application instructions. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to exercise due diligence before submitting any personal or sensitive information.