FCI4Africa Open Call 2026 is currenting ongoing. This Open Call (OC) 1 targets research and technology stakeholders—start-ups, SMEs, research organisations, and other multidisciplinary actors—to test and validate initiatives aimed at enhancing trade, addressing non-tariff measures (NTMs), and improving market access.
It focuses on:
- Developing and improving innovative tools and solutions
- Testing existing business concepts and technologies
- Generating datasets for system improvement
The goal is to strengthen innovation ecosystems across Africa by supporting practical, high-impact projects.
FCI4Africa Open Call Objectives
FCI4Africa Open Call 1 (OC1) aims to provide financial support to research and technology stakeholders to contribute to one of the following objectives:
- Objective 1: To test, validate, and enhance the existing business concepts and tools of the project, including those already developed within the Use Cases.
- Objective 2: To develop ideas and tools that address specific challenges of FCI4Africa.
All funded projects are expected to generate data sets that contribute to the refinement of tools, methodologies, and business concepts.
Focus Areas
The program supports projects that address:
- Food system sustainability and resilience
- Climate-smart agriculture and innovation
- Trade and market access within food systems
- Digital tools and data-driven solutions
- Reduction of non-tariff barriers in agricultural trade
Solutions should contribute to fair, inclusive, and efficient food value chains across Africa.
Funding Details
- Total Budget
- €400,000 allocated for the call
- Number of Projects Funded
- 8 sub-projects will be selected
- Funding Per Project
- Up to €50,000 per project
- Project Scope
- Focused, short-term innovation and validation projects
- Designed to produce tangible and measurable outcomes
Eligibility Criteria for FCI4Africa Open Call
Eligible Applicants
- Universities
- Research institutes
- Technology developers
- R&D-focused SMEs
- Innovation-driven startups
- Multidisciplinary research actors
Key Eligibility Conditions
Applicants must:
- Apply as a single entity (no consortia allowed)
- Have capacity to deliver research and technological innovation
- Align with FCI4Africa project objectives
How To Apply for FCI4Africa Open Call
Click Here to Apply and more details
Application Deadline: June 30th 2026
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