Overview
The FCI4Africa Open Call 1 (OC1) provides financial support to research and technology stakeholders to strengthen fair, sustainable, climate‑neutral, and health‑promoting trade systems in Africa’s agricultural sector. With a total budget of €400,000, the call will fund 8 sub‑projects, each receiving up to €50,000.
Objectives
Applicants are invited to contribute to one of the following:
- Objective 1: Test, validate, and enhance existing business concepts and tools developed within FCI4Africa use cases.
- Objective 2: Develop new ideas and tools that address specific challenges of FCI4Africa.
All funded projects must generate datasets that refine tools, methodologies, and business concepts.
Key Information
- Budget: €400,000 total; up to €50,000 per sub‑project
- Number of Projects: 8 sub‑projects funded
- Applicants: Only single applicants (no consortia)
Who Can Apply
Eligible applicants include:
- Universities and research institutes
- Technology developers and R&D SMEs
- Innovation‑driven start‑ups
- Other multidisciplinary actors in research and technology
Timeline
- Launch: 7 April 2026
- Deadline: 30 June 2026 (17:00 CEST, Brussels time)
- Implementation: November 2026 – October 2027
- Phase 1 (Design): Nov 2026 – Jan 2027 (3 months) → Activity plan
- Phase 2 (Development): Feb – Jul 2027 (6 months) → Results demonstration
- Phase 3 (Validation): Aug – Oct 2027 (3 months) → Dissemination report & lessons learnt
Application Process
- Submit proposals digitally via the opencalls.fund platform before the deadline.
- By applying, applicants accept the terms and conditions outlined in the Open Call 1 Kit.
- Supporting documents include proposal template, budget template, declaration of honour, SME declaration, and model sub‑grant agreement.
Contact
For questions or clarifications: fci4africa@opencalls.fund
Project Coordinator: Shiferaw Feleke, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Tanzania
Project Manager: Olumodupe Banwo, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Nigeria
Communication Manager: Thanos Arampatzis, reframe.food, Greece
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 FCI4Africa portal for complete details and verified application instructions. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to exercise due diligence before submitting any personal or sensitive information.
To apply for this job please visit fci4africa.eu.