Funding opportunities Bavaria-Africa
- German funding programs in the field of research and innovation (e.g. Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), German Research Foundation (DFG), International Climate Initiative (IKI)).
- Funding opportunities in European programs (e.g. Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme). Further information can be found here.
- Mobility grants within the framework of the Bavarian funding program for the initiation of international projects (BayIntAn).
- Various foundations that support international projects.
We would be happy to advise you individually on suitable funding opportunities for your project idea.
Current calls for proposals under Erasmus+ for cooperation with partner institutions in Africa
Submission deadline on 10 February 2026:
Capacity building in Higher Education: Sub-Saharan Africa ERASMUS-EDU-2026-CBHE-REGION-9
Capacity building in Higher Education: South MediterraneanERASMUS-EDU-2026-CBHE-REGION-3
Capacity building in Higher Education: Cross-Regional ERASMUS-EDU-2026-CBHE-CROSS-REGIONAL
Submission deadline on 26 March 2026:
Erasmus+ Virtual Exchanges in Sub-Saharan Africa ERASMUS-EDU-2026-VIRT-EXCH-SSA
Erasmus+ Virtual Exchanges in South Mediterranean Countries ERASMUS-EDU-2026-VIRT-EXCH-SMC
Capacity building in VET in Sub-Saharan Africa ERASMUS-EDU-2026-CB-VET-SSA
Capacity building in VET in South Mediterranean Countries ERASMUS-EDU-2026-CB-VET-SMC
Current calls for proposals under Horizon Europe for cooperation with partner institutions in Africa
Strengthening the international dimension of ESFRI and/or ERIC research infrastructures HORIZON-INFRA-2026-DEV-01-06 | Calls for proposals Opening date: 10 March 2026 | Deadline date: 16 June 2026 | Single-stage
Global Health EDCTP3:
You can find the link to the current six EDCTP3 calls for proposals here.
Deadline RIA (pre-proposal): 04/03/2026 Deadline RIA (full-proposal): 17/09/2026:
Global collaboration action for the development of TB drugs for therapy and chemoprophylaxis in adults and children in sub-Saharan Africa HORIZON-JU-GH-EDCTP3-2026-01-TB-01-two-stage
Global collaboration action for prevention and treatment of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections (LRTIs) in sub-Saharan Africa HORIZON-JU-GH-EDCTP3-2026-01-LRTI-02-two-stage
Global collaboration action towards better prevention, treatment and clinical management of HIV co-infections or co-morbidities in sub-Saharan Africa HORIZON-JU-GH-EDCTP3-2026-01-HIV-03-two-stage
Global collaboration action on climate and health in sub-Saharan Africa HORIZON-JU-GH-EDCTP3-2026-02-CH-01-two-stage
Deadline CSA (single-stage): 31/08/2026:
Training and innovation networks for sustained capacity development related to ethics, regulatory, pharmacovigilance, and related digital regulatory platforms HORIZON-JU-GH-EDCTP3-2026-03-SERP-01
Enhancing integrated research and healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa through digital innovation and Artificial Intelligence HORIZON-JU-GH-EDCTP3-2026-03-DIGIT-02
Cluster 1: Health
Calls for proposals Opening date: 10 February 2026 | Deadline date: 16 April 2026 | Single-stage:
Development of novel vaccines for viral pathogens with epidemic potential HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DISEASE-04
Towards a better understanding and anticipation of the impacts of climate change on health HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-ENVHLTH-01
Multisectoral approach to tackle chronic non-communicable diseases: implementation research maximising collaboration and coordination with sectors and in settings beyond the healthcare system (GACD) HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DISEASE-09
Calls for proposals Opening date: 10 February 2027 | Deadline date: 13 April 2027 | Single-stage:
Development of monoclonal antibodies to prevent and treat infections from Flaviviruses HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-DISEASE-06
Development of innovative antimicrobials against pathogens resistant to antimicrobials HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-DISEASE-08
Development of novel small molecule antiviral therapeutics for pathogens with epidemic potential HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-DISEASE-05
Development of monoclonal antibodies to prevent and treat infections from Filo-, Nairo-, Phenui-, Picorna- and Toga viruses HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-DISEASE-07
Prevention and management of chronic non-communicable diseases in children and young people (GACD) HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-DISEASE-10
Cluster 2: Culture, Creativity and Inclusive society
Calls for proposals Opening date: 12 May 2026 | Deadline date: 23 September 2026 | Single-stage:
Understanding the forms of local democracy in low-income and low-middle income countries HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-02 |
Creative alliances: Fostering global partnerships in cultural policies and CCI innovation HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-HERITAGE-05
Supporting post-conflict democracy and reconstruction HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-07
Calls for proposals Opening date: 13 May 2027 | Deadline date: 23 September 2027 | Single-stage:
Development aid and democratic governance HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-05
Future-proofing sustainable cultural tourism HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-06
Global Human Rights and EU values HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-08
Cluster 4: Digital, Industry and Space
Calls for proposals Opening date: 15 January 2026 | Deadline date: 15 April 2026 | Single-stage:
Advanced Local Digital Twins using AI for Early Warning and Preparedness (IA) HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-09
Calls for proposals Opening date: 17 November 2026 | Deadline date: 18 March 2027 | Single-stage:
International cooperation in AI (IA) HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-06
Cluster 5: Climate, Energy and Mobility
Calls for proposals Opening date: 03 December 2026 | Deadline date: 31 March 2027 | Single-stage:
Renewable Energy Valleys in Africa to increase energy security and energy access in Africa HORIZON-CL5-2027-02-D3-10
Cluster 6: Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment
2026
Boosting plant health and reducing losses on farm and during storage for sustainable growth in Africa (FNSSA) HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-13 | Calls for proposals Opening date: 14 January 2026 | Deadline date: 14 April 2026 | Single-stage
Green Transition Food Processing Africa HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-14 | Calls for proposals Opening date: 14 January 2026 | Deadline date: 14 April 2026 | Single-stage
Supporting All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation AllianceHORIZON-CL6-2026-03-GOVERNANCE-04 | Calls for proposals Opening date: 14 January 2026 | Deadline date: 15 April 2026 | Single-stage
2027
Optimising the water-nutrient-energy nexus for sustainable and climate smart agriculture in Africa (FNSSA) HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-02-two-stage | Calls for proposals Opening date: 04 February 2027 | Next deadline: 08 April 2027 | Two-stage
African Union – European Union Partnership on Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA) HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-09 | Calls for proposals Opening date: 20 April 2027 | Deadline date: 23 September 2027 | Single-stage
