Opportunities

Opportunities

Funding Opportunity

30 Calls for Proposals under Africa Initiative IV of Horizon Europe

Organisation: European Commission
Application deadline: 16 April 2026

Category

Proposal Call

Topics

Health Climate & Environment Digital Innovation Education Other

Description

The European Commission has launched Africa Initiative IV under the Horizon Europe work programme 2026–2027, allocating approximately €605.45 million to support EU–Africa cooperation in research and innovation (R&I) for 30 calls for proposals.

Building on the outcomes of the first three Africa Initiatives, Africa Initiative IV introduces 30 calls for proposals supporting joint EU–Africa research and innovation projects. The initiative contributes directly to the implementation of the AU–EU Innovation Agenda, addressing agreed short-, medium-, and long-term priorities.

Key Policy Priorities

The calls under Africa Initiative IV focus on four joint EU–Africa policy areas:

  • Public Health
  • Green Transition
  • Innovation and Technology
  • Capacities for Science

The Africa Initiative IV calls listed below.

Action IDTopic Title
HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-ENVHLTH-01Towards a better understanding and anticipation of the combined effects of climate change on health
HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DISEASE-04Development of novel vaccines for viral pathogens with epidemic potential
HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-DISEASE-05Development of novel small molecule antiviral therapeutics for pathogens with epidemic potential
HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-DISEASE-06Development of monoclonal antibodies to prevent and treat infections from Flaviviruses
HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-DISEASE-07Development of monoclonal antibodies to prevent and treat infections from Filo-, Nairo-, Phenui-, Picorna- and Toga viruses
HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-DISEASE-08Development of innovative antimicrobials against pathogens resistant to antimicrobials
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-HERITAGE-05Creative alliances: Fostering global partnerships in cultural policies and CCI innovation
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-08Global Human Rights and EU values
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-05Development aid and democratic governance
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-02Understanding the forms of local democracy in low-income and low-middle income countries
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-07Supporting post-conflict democracy and reconstruction
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-06Future-proofing sustainable cultural tourism
HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-09Advanced Local Digital Twins using AI for Early Warning and Preparedness (IA)
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-11Innovative technologies and tools for exploration and data modelling of raw materials (RIA)
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-12Technologies for innovative extraction of critical raw materials
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-13Monitoring of secondary raw materials
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-14Improving availability of secondary raw materials through recycling (IA)
HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-16Technologies for innovative processing of raw materials
HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-17Expert network on critical raw materials
HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-06International cooperation in AI
HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-22Innovative advanced materials and new production processes – reducing dependencies on Critical and Strategic Raw Materials (IA) (Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU and Processes4Planet partnerships)
HORIZON-CL5-2026-07-D1-05Improving climate and weather models for Africa
HORIZON-CL5-2027-01-D1-11Africa–EU co-fund action on climate
HORIZON-CL5-2027-02-D3-10Renewable Energy Valleys in Africa to increase energy security and energy access in Africa
HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-13Boosting plant health and reducing losses on farm and during storage for sustainable growth in Africa (FNSSA)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-14Green Transition Food Processing Africa
HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-09African Union – European Union Partnership on Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA)
HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-02 (two-stageOptimising the water-nutrient-energy nexus for sustainable and climate smart agriculture in Africa (FNSSA)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-03-GOVERNANCE-04Supporting All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance
HORIZON-INFRA-2026-DEV-01-06Strengthening the international dimension of ESFRI and/or ERIC research infrastructures

Website

https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/african-union-au/horizon-europe-launches-africa-initiative-iv-under-2026%E2%80%932027-work-programme_en
Funding

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.