Renewable Energy Valleys in Africa to increase energy security and energy access in Africa
In short
This is an Innovation Action under Horizon Europe. The budget is €9 million for about 2 grants of €4.5 million each. Submission opens on 3 December 2026. Deadline: 31 March 2027.
What the call wants to achieve
- Strengthening of the joint EU-AU Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Collaborative Partnership efforts, with emphasis on improving the visibility of EU Science Diplomacy actions in Africa and supporting Global Gateway Strategy priorities.
- Acceleration of the achievements of the African countries’ targets of the Paris Agreement.
- Increase the roll-out of local or regional renewable energy system solutions for electricity, heat and fuel needs and contribute to a fair trade between Africa and Europe.
- Create new sustainable silks and jobs linked to local or regional renewable energy system value chains and enhance economic growth in local or regional African communities.
Source: EU Funding & Tenders Portal, © European Union, CC BY 4.0, summarised. The official call text and its annexes decide eligibility, budget and deadlines.
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