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Fair food and trade systems for Africa through food convergence innovation
1 phase
Strategic Analysis
The FCI4Africa Open Call 1 (OC1) is addressed to research and technology stakeholders, including start-ups, SMEs, research organisations, and other multidisciplinary actors. Its purpose is to provide financial support for testing, validating, and enhancing the project's existing business concepts and tools, or for developing new ideas and tools that address specific challenges within the FCI4Africa framework. A total budget of €400,000 is allocated for OC1, funding up to eight subprojects, with each selected entity receiving a maximum of €50,000 on a lump-sum basis. Projects are expected to have an implementation timeframe of 12 months, launching in November 2026 and concluding by October 2027. The call was launched on 7 April 2026, with a submission deadline of 30 June 2026.