FCI4Africa Open Call 2026 for Innovators in Africa (Up to €50,000 Funding)
The FCI4Africa Open Call 2026 is a significant funding opportunity aimed at innovators, startups, SMEs, and research institutions across Africa. This initiative supports transformative solutions that tackle critical challenges within the continent's food systems, promoting sustainability, resilience, and inclusive growth.
Funded under the Horizon Europe Programme, the call offers financial and technical support to projects that can deliver impactful results in agri-food systems. Selected applicants will have the chance to test and validate their innovations in real-world settings, enhancing food production, distribution, and trade.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants include startups, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), universities, research institutions, and technology providers. Projects must be implemented within Africa, and applications must be submitted by a single organization (consortia are not permitted).
Benefits
Up to €50,000 per selected project, part of a total funding pool of approximately €400,000. Additional support includes access to international research networks and opportunities for scaling innovations.
