Horizon Europe Funding Opportunity

  • Start Date:

  • Deadline:

  • Agency:
    Africa–Europe Innovation Platform

The Office of Grants and Research (OGR), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), invites researchers, innovators, and institutional partners to apply for a Horizon Europe funding opportunity under the Africa–Europe Innovation Platform, funded by the European Commission. This call supports collaborative research and innovation projects addressing key challenges in food systems, climate, and the environment.

Programme Overview
This Horizon Europe call aims to strengthen Africa–Europe research and innovation partnerships by supporting projects that deliver sustainable solutions in food processing, environmental sustainability, and climate resilience. The programme encourages interdisciplinary approaches and innovation-driven solutions with strong societal and economic impact.

Key Details

  • Funder: European Commission – Horizon Europe

  • Deadline: 14 April 2026

  • Funding Amount: Multi-million euro funding (exact allocation to be confirmed in the official call)

  • Funding Type: Research and Innovation Projects

Research Focus Areas
Projects should address one or more of the following:

  • Sustainable and innovative food processing systems

  • Climate change mitigation and adaptation

  • Environmental protection and resource efficiency

  • Strengthening agri-food value chains through innovation

Proposals should demonstrate strong potential for scalability, sustainability, and cross-continental impact.

Eligibility

  • Open to African and European applicants

  • Strongly encourages participation from:

    • Researchers and academic institutions

    • SMEs and start-ups

    • Industry and innovation actors

  • Proposals must involve collaboration between African and European partners

  • Applicants from Ghana and other Sub-Saharan African countries are eligible as part of a consortium

Consortium Requirements
Projects are expected to be implemented through multi-partner, international consortia, ensuring balanced participation between African and European institutions and stakeholders.

Expected Impact
Funded projects should contribute to:

  • Sustainable and resilient food systems

  • Climate-smart innovations and environmental sustainability

  • Strengthened Africa–Europe research collaboration

  • Socio-economic development through innovation and technology transfer

How to Apply
Applicants should consult the full call details and submit proposals via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal:
https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-14?order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=relevance&keywords=Africa&isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502

This call presents a valuable opportunity for KNUST researchers to engage in high-impact, international research collaborations, contributing to sustainable development across Africa and Europe.