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02/2025
Welcome to our next edition of the Bavaria-Africa Bulletin.
At the Scientific Coordination Office Bavaria-Africa (WKS Bavaria-Africa), which is part of the Bavarian Research Alliance (BayFOR), our mission is to foster and deepen collaboration between stakeholders in Bavaria and Africa within research and innovation. We are dedicated to offering comprehensive support in identifying suitable funding opportunities and preparing project proposals for European and (inter)national funding programmes that encourage the involvement of Bavarian, European, and African stakeholders in the research and innovation ecosystem.
The new Horizon Europe Work Programme, with its “Africa Initiative III,” offers many new funding opportunities for collaboration. In this edition, we present a selection of relevant open calls, events and some highlights of recent activities from the WKS Bavaria-Africa and the Bavarian Office for Africa. As a wrap-up, we present the recently started STREAMING project.
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Development of antibodies and antibody-derived proteins for the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases with epidemic potential
HORIZON-HLTH-2025-01-DISEASE-03 This sole public health topic under “Africa Initiative III” supports the development of antiviral therapies and antibody-based treatments for viruses with epidemic potential. Projects should involve countries where such viruses are endemic, or outbreaks are ongoing. Research should expand clinical preparedness and treatment options. Deadline: 16/09/2025 Read more
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Bridging historical past and future potential through conservation, preservation, and adaptive use of Europe’s contentious and dissonant heritage
HORIZON-CL2-2025-01-HERITAGE-08 This call supports the inclusive conservation and adaptive reuse of Europe’s contested heritage. Projects should promote concepts for sustainable tourism, foster community engagement, and dialogue; develop innovative methods to combat the illicit trafficking of cultural goods; strengthen law enforcement, and foster international cooperation. Deadline: 16/09/2025 Read more
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Open strategic autonomy, economic and research security in EU foreign policy
HORIZON-CL2-2025-01-DEMOCRACY-04 This call topic seeks to deepen our understanding of how emotions influence democratic governance, political participation, and public trust. Projects should analyse risks, map global trends, and provide policy recommendations that balance autonomy with international cooperation. Science diplomacy, academic freedom, and ethical considerations are emphasized. Deadline: 16/09/2025 Read more
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Fostering the consolidation of European science diplomacy
HORIZON-CL2-2025-01-DEMOCRACY-02 This call supports the creation of a platform uniting scientists and diplomats to strengthen EU science diplomacy. Activities may include policy dialogue, identifying research needs, and reinforcing the EU’s external actions. Engagement with international partners is encouraged to align science, technology, and foreign policy efforts. Deadline: 16/09/2025 Read more
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Tackling gender-based violence in different social and economic spheres
HORIZON-CL2-2025-01-TRANSFO-01 The aim is to address gaps in data and approaches to gender-based violence in areas such as employment and online platforms, through collaboration between law enforcement, researchers, and social actors. Projects should generate intersectional insights and contribute to pan-European and international solutions. Deadline: 16/09/2025 Read more
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Migration and climate change: building resilience and enhancing sustainability
HORIZON-CL2-2025-01-TRANSFO-11 This call supports strategic roadmaps and digital platforms to address the impacts of climate change on migration. It strengthens governance and cooperation between the EU and third countries, promoting climate-informed migration policies. Deadline: 16/09/2025 Read more
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Open topic on Improving disaster risk management and governance to ensure self-sufficiency and sustainability of operations in support of enhanced resilience
HORIZON-CL3-2025-01-DRS-02
This open topic welcomes creative solutions to crisis impacts from natural or human-made causes. Projects should enhance risk governance, involve social science expertise, and support emergency resilience. Institutions from LMICs in Africa, Latin America, and Central Asia are encouraged to participate.
Deadline: 12/11/2025
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Open topic on Testing/validating tools, technologies and data used in cross-border prevention, preparedness and responses to climate extremes and geological events and chemical, biological or radiological emergency threats
HORIZON-CL3-2025-01-DRS-03 This call focuses on validating technologies and data systems for cross-border emergency preparedness. Proposals should improve tool interoperability in crisis scenarios and include social science contributions. Legal entities from Africa, Latin America, and Central Asia are encouraged to apply. Deadline: 12/11/2025 Read more
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GenAI for Africa
HORIZON-CL4-2025-04-HUMAN-08
This call seeks contributions to the transformative potential of Generative AI in Africa and its application in key areas, such as agriculture optimisation, healthcare, infrastructure and urban planning, and digital skills and learning. Approaches to these topics should involve African start-ups and local actors from the public and private sectors, and cooperative work between researchers, businesses, civil society or public administrations. Deadline: 02/10/2025 Read more
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Technologies for critical raw materials and strategic raw materials from end-of-life products
HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-MATERIALS-61 The call focuses on advancing technologies to recover critical and strategic raw materials from end-of-life products, such as electronics, vehicles, wind turbines, and solar panels. It supports the EU's strategic autonomy by promoting circular economy practices, reducing import dependency, and fostering sustainable resource use. Deadline: 23/09/2025 Read more
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Innovative Approaches for sustainable production of Critical Raw Materials
HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-MATERIALS-62
The call aims to establish strategic partnerships for the sustainable production of critical raw materials, enhancing the EU's supply security through international collaboration and innovative approaches. This initiative supports the EU's green and digital transitions by promoting responsible sourcing and reducing dependency on imports. Deadline: 23/09/2025 Read more
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Innovative solutions for the sustainable production for Semiconductor raw materials
HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-MATERIALS-63
This call focuses on advancing eco-friendly and efficient technologies for processing critical raw materials essential to Europe’s industrial sectors. By prioritising sustainability and technological innovation, the initiative aims to strengthen the EU’s resilience in securing key resources for the green and digital transitions. Deadline: 23/09/2025 Read more
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Climate simulations data and knowledge for optimal support of IPCC Assessments and International Policy
HORIZON-CL5-2025-06-D1-01 Projects will enhance the climate science base supporting IPCC assessments and international policy, e.g. through improved simulation infrastructures or coordinated global and regional projections. International cooperation with low- and middle-income countries in the Global South is encouraged to ensure inclusive climate data and insights. Deadline: 24/09/2025 Read more
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The attribution to climate change, and improved forecasting of extreme and slow-onset climate- and weather-related events and their impacts
HORIZON-CL5-2025-06-D1-04
Projects under this call should contribute to an advanced understanding of the causality of anthropogenic climate change and the frequency and intensity of climate and weather extremes, e.g. through advanced attribution science and advanced models. International cooperation with the Global South is highly encouraged. Deadline: 24/09/2025 Read more
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Fostering equity and justice in climate policies – Societal Readiness Pilot
HORIZON-CL5-2025-06-D1-06
This call promotes equitable climate transitions by integrating justice into climate policies and research. It aims to improve understanding between the Global North and South in the UNFCCC process, supporting more inclusive and accepted strategies under the European Green Deal and Paris Agreement. Deadline: 24/09/202 5
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Implementing the climate action pillar of the EU-African Union Partnership on Climate Change and Sustainable Energy
HORIZON-CL5-2025-06-D1-07
This call supports the implementation of climate actions under this EU-African Union Partnership. Projects should enhance cooperation in sustainable energy and climate resilience, reduce data gaps, align with policy priorities and strengthen climate initiatives and regional collaboration.
Deadline: 24/09/2025
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Sustainable processing and refining of raw materials to produce battery grade Li-ion battery materials
HORIZON-CL5-2025-02-D2-03
This call supports international cooperation in developing sustainable, cost-effective processes for refining raw materials into battery-grade components for Li-ion batteries. Proposals should target materials such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel from both primary and secondary sources to strengthen global supply chains and promote responsible sourcing and circularity in battery production.
Deadline: 02/09/2025
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Developing agroecology living labs and lighthouses under the Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA) partnership
HORIZON-CL6-2025-02-FARM2FORK-05-two-stage This call promotes agroecology through living labs that improve circularity, diversity, and sustainability in farming systems. Projects should address resilience, climate adaptation, and food security in Africa, aligning with the FNSSA partnership and the EU Green Deal for agriculture. Deadline Stage 1: 04/09/2025, Stage 2: 18/02/2026 Read more
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Developing innovative phytosanitary measures for plant health - focus on systems approach for pest risk management
HORIZON-CL6-2025-02-FARM2FORK-05
The call topic aims to enhance the EU's capacity to anticipate and manage emerging plant health threats by developing innovative, sustainable phytosanitary measures through international cooperation. It supports the EU's Farm to Fork strategy by promoting integrated pest management and reducing reliance on chemical pesticides.
Deadline: 16/09/2025
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Developing a joint AU-EU Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System (AKIS) supporting the Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA) partnership
HORIZON-CL6-2025-02-FARM2FORK-16 This call aims to build a joint AU-EU AKIS to improve knowledge sharing in agri-food systems. Projects should strengthen science-policy interfaces and help meet SDG targets by fostering collaboration among AKIS actors in both regions and developing effective innovation frameworks. Deadline: 16/09/2025 Read more
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Nutrition in emergency situations - Ready-to-use Supplementary Food (RUSF) and Ready-to-use Therapeutic Food (RUTF)
HORIZON-CL6-2025-02-FARM2FORK-17
Projects shall explore local resources for sustainable and healthy food systems by reducing reliance on imported components in RUSF and RUTF. They support African governments in scaling up local production and establishing necessary regulatory frameworks. Proposals should include financial support to third parties to test and validate assessment approaches or prepare datasets.
Deadline: 16/09/2025
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Overcoming the barriers for scaling up circular water management in agricultureHORIZON-CL6-2025-02-FARM2FORK-03 The call aims to strengthen resilience in agriculture by promoting circular water systems. It focuses on scaling up alternative water sources, assessing long-term impacts, and adapting farming practices to drought conditions. SSH integration and international collaboration are encouraged, especially with Africa and the Mediterranean countries. Complementarities with the PRIMA and Water4All partnerships should be explored. Deadline: 16/09/2025 Read more
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Innovative solutions for resilient coastal communities in the Atlantic
HORIZON-CL6-2025-02-COMMUNITIES-03
Projects should enhance the resilience of Atlantic coastal communities to climate and environmental change. Proposals must include local engagement, digital tools, and traditional knowledge. Activities should align with the All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance and support inclusive adaptation strategies.
Deadline: 16/09/2025
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Broadening the living labs approach in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean HORIZON-MISS-2025-05-SOIL-02-two-stage This call topic supports soil health through participatory living labs in Africa and LAC. Projects must involve diverse stakeholders, co-create solutions, and promote knowledge exchange. The aim is to restore soil health and strengthen policy and practice through scalable, locally adapted approaches. Deadlines: 1. Stage 04/09/2025, 2. Stage 18/02/2026 Read more
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Open Call Food Safety4Africa
The FS4Africa project will launch two open calls to provide financial support to third parties to maximize its impact and expand the network. The first call will focus on research and technology stakeholders, while the second one aims at innovation hubs, including social innovation and upscaling, in view of African or European food business entrepreneurs and start-ups.
Deadline: 30/09/2025
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Climate Service Risk Reduction West Africa Call - Pre-Announcement This call aims to strengthen climate resilience in West Africa through multinational cooperation. Eligible applicants include institutions from West African countries and funding member states. African leadership must be reflected in the project. Projects should support long-term climate services and risk reduction. Deadline: September 2025 Read more
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PRIMA
Section 1 (EU-funded)
3 Thematic areas: 1) Water management in the Nexus: Upscaling Nature Based Solutions for Sustainable Water Management to Address Extreme Events in the Mediterranean; 2) Farming systems in the Nexus: Enhancement of Sustainable Farming Systems within Mediterranean Wetlands for Conservation and Coexistence; 3) Food Value Chain in the Nexus: Transforming Mediterranean Food Systems: Empowering Consumers for Sustainable Diets.
Deadline: 15/07/2025
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PRIMASection 2 (Participating States-funded) This multi-topic call covers water management, agriculture, and food. Topics include water footprint assessment, farm-level agroecology scaling, and shifting toward plant-based proteins. Participation requires partners from PRIMA countries; funding depends on national agencies. Deadline: 08/07/2025 Read more
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Call for Innovation on Water-Energy Nexus
BMBF
The WENex initiative promotes synergies between the water and energy sectors. Projects should address water-saving in energy, reduced energy use in water systems, or energy storage via water. Solutions must be innovative, practical,
and tested in real-life settings. Value-adding International partners are welcome.
Deadline: 30/09/2025
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International Junior Research Groups in Raw MaterialsBMBF - GEO:N Programme The call supports junior research groups at German institutions working with strategic partner countries on critical raw materials. Focus is on innovative, resource-saving, and climate-neutral technologies along the raw materials value chain. Young researchers from Namibia, Rwanda, Zambia, and the DRC must be involved. Deadline: 31/08/2025 Read more
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SDG Partnerships
DAAD
Funded activities include curriculum development, academic exchange, and joint research as the core of university partnerships that align with the SDGs on teaching, research, and management. Proposals must address development-relevant themes. Funding is subject to the approval of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
Deadline: 30/06/2025
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HAW.InternationalDAAD This programme supports universities of applied sciences through short measures (e.g., concept development, events) and full projects. It targets students, PhDs, staff, and professors and aims to strengthen employability and international networks. Both tracks promote global collaboration in teaching, research, and innovation. Deadline: Short measures: 03/06/2025 Projects: 09/07/2025 Read more
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African-German Centre for Just Energy Transition, South Africa
DAAD-Fachzentren
Line A - Capacity Building and Transfer; to support the development of teaching capacity, training modules, and networking and transfer activities. Line B - Support for German and African doctoral candidates and early career postdocs through awarding doctoral scholarships and establishing postdoctoral positions. It finances smaller research projects within the training of PhDs and postdocs and is intended to contribute to interdisciplinary research networking.
Deadline: 30/06/2025
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Due Diligence Fund SASI & BMZ The Due Diligence Fund (DDF) supports innovative, practical approaches to human rights and environmental due diligence in global supply chains. It funds projects beyond legal minimums (LkSG, EUDR, CSDDD) and involve affected groups like smallholder farmers. The goal is to help companies build sustainable due diligence processes. Results are shared publicly to promote good practices. Projects must be submitted by EU/EEA/UK/Swiss companies and/or partners from DAC-listed countries. Deadline: 15/06/2025 Read more
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EO AFRICA R&D Facility´s Research Call
ESA & AUC
EO AFRICA is an African-EU Framework for Research, Innovation, Communities, and Applications to foster an African-European R&D partnership facilitating the sustainable adoption of Earth Observation and related space technologies in Africa. This call promotes the sustainable use of Earth Observation (EO) technologies for water and food security in Africa. Projects should be designed as a tandem of two scientists representing an African-European collaborative partnership from an ESA Member state or cooperating country.
Deadline: 15/06/2025
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Excellence Lab Bavaria Africa:
Horizon Europe funding opportunities and matchmaking for AU-EU calls in Cluster 6
This virtual workshop, organised by the WKS Bavaria-Africa, focuses on Horizon Europe calls in Cluster 6 and aims to facilitate matchmaking between actors from Bavaria, Europe, and Africa. The event is good opportunity to get to know potential project partners in the area of agroecology for better food and nutrition security, and improving humanitarian therapeutic food. Date: 27-28/05/2025 Location: online Read more |
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Excellence Lab Bavaria-Africa:
Horizon Europe Funding Opportunity "GenAI for Africa"
This session, organized by the WKS Bavaria-Africa, explores the Horizon Europe funding opportunity "GenAI for Africa" and how to apply. The event is a great chance to meet potential project partners, exchange ideas, and explore collaborations on generative AI to tackle societal challenges across Africa, from agriculture and health to education and infrastructure. Date: 11/06/2025 Location: online Read more |
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Twelth EDCTP Forum
The Forum, themed "Better health through global research partnerships", offers an opportunity to present and discuss research addressing the burden of poverty-related and neglected infectious diseases in sub-Saharan Africa and the capacity development and networking activities that support this goal. The event will bring together various stakeholders from research institutions, universities, healthcare providers, governments, and civil society. Date: 15-20/06/2025 Location: Kigali, Rwanda Read more |
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International Symposium "Tackling Inequalities in Cervical Cancer Prevention"
The symposium will address the challenges of accessing effective preventive measures against cervical cancer treatment, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Hosting the event, the Chair of Epidemiology of the TUM School of Medicine and Health will bring together international experts to discuss solutions and promote worldwide equality in the health sector. Date: 12-13/06/2025 Location: Raitenhaslach, Germany and online Read more |
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AI for Good Global Summity
Organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), United Nations partners and the Swiss Government, this event promotes the responsible use of AI to achieve the UN SDGs. It features governance, innovation, and capacity-building sessions, uniting tech leaders, UN agencies, researchers, and civil society. Date: 08-11/07/2025 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Read more |
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3rd AU-EU Innovation Fair & 15 years of AU-EU HLPD
The third edition of the ‘AU-EU Innovation Fair – Meet the Innovators’ will showcase successful projects and bring together the research and innovation actors from the EU, the AU and the Mediterranean region. The 9th Senior Officials Meeting of the AU-EU High-Level Policy Dialogue on Science, Technology and Innovation will also mark its 15th anniversary . Date: 23-24/10/2025 Location: Brussels, Belgium Read more |
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News from the Bavarian Office for Africa
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Invest in Ethiopia 2025 - What It Could Mean for Bavarian and European Businesses
Held on May 12–13, 2025, the forum showcased Ethiopia’s major economic reforms and secured over $1.6 billion in planned investment deals, positioning the country as open for business. Backed by an IMF-supported transition to a market-based forex regime, the government invites strategic foreign investment into the energy, manufacturing, and agriculture sectors. For European and Bavarian firms, the reforms present new opportunities, though long-term success will depend on sustained investor confidence, regulatory clarity, and deeper public-private collaboration. Read more |
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Ethiopia-Bavaria Cooperation in Focus - A Week of Visits and Dialogue
The May 9, 2025, roundtable in Addis Ababa brought together Ethiopian organisations supported by the Bavarian State Chancellery to reflect on development progress and explore new opportunities. Discussions focused on shared priorities like vocational training, health, and sustainable development, with participants highlighting on-the-ground impacts and ways to align efforts. The event was held alongside visits to key project sites. Read more |
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News from the WKS Bavaria-Africa
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Kick-Off Event for the WKS Bavaria-Africa Mobility Grant 2025
The kick-off event for the 2025 Mobility Grant took place on May 6 in Munich. Funded by the Bavarian State Chancellery, the grant supports early-career researchers from Bavarian institutions conducting research in Africa, fostering collaboration and strengthening international research networks. Read more |
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Job Offer as Student Assistant at WKS Bavaria-Africa
We are looking for a German-speaking student assistant as of July 1, 2025. The position offers the opportunity to support our work at the interface of science, policy, and practice, with tasks in communication, event coordination, and more. If you are interested in international research cooperation and the funding landscape, we are pleased to receive your application. Read more |
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In each newsletter issue, we present a research or innovation project from our Stakeholder Map with Bavarian and African participation.
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STREAMING Project:
Towards Sustainable Food Trade Systems in Africa
The EU-funded STREAMING project aims to build fair, healthy, and environmentally sustainable food systems across Africa. Linking research with real-world practice fosters innovation, entrepreneurship, and policy dialogue. The project supports women, youth, farmers, and researchers through tailored training, innovation hubs, and startup scouting. STREAMING also promotes collaboration across sectors to scale up sustainable agri-food practices and bridge the gap between academia and industry. Activities focus on strengthening food value chains, local processing, and resilience in African food trade systems. More information |
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Interested in discovering more research and innovation projects between Africa and Bavaria? Or do you wish to showcase your research and innovation project between Africa and Bavaria? We invite you to visit our Stakeholder Map Bavaria-Africa.
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