INCiTiS-FOOD Open Call for Local Innovation Hubs (LIH)

Due: Mar 19, 2025

Description

The INCiTiS-FOOD Open Call for Local Innovation Hubs (LIH) aims to foster sustainable and integrated food systems in African city regions. The open call will select 8 winning consortia, each consisting of 2-3 legal entities, to implement innovative projects over a 12-month period. This initiative is part of the European Union's efforts to enhance urban and peri-urban food systems in Africa under the Horizon Europe framework. Successful consortia will engage in a structured implementation process including the development of the i...

Estimated Total Program Funding$940,000Expected Number of Awards8

Eligible Applicants- Organization- Commercial- Academic Institution- Non-Profit

Additional Eligibility Information

INCiTiS-FOOD Open Call is open to consortia of legal entities, each consisting of 2-3 entities, aiming to set up Local Innovation Hubs dedicated to sustainable city-region food systems in Africa. For other eligibility criteria, see https://incitis-food.eu/open-call/.

Funding Typegrant

Grantor Contact Informationhttps://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_enOther Grantor InformaitonThe European Commission is the EU's main executive body, serving as a crucial institution of the European Union. It plays a pivotal role in proposing legislation, upholding EU treaties, and ensuring that Member States apply EU law and policies. The Commission is responsible for managing the EU's budget and negotiating international agreements on behalf of the European Union. Led by President Ursula von der Leyen for the 2024-2029 mandate, the Commission consists of 27 Commissioners, each tasked with specific policy priorities. Its primary functions include developing EU strategy, translating policies into concrete initiatives, and working across various domains such as competitiveness, security, social fairness, quality of life, democracy, and global engagement. The Commission acts as a key driver of European integration, working to build a sustainable, digital, and inclusive future for EU citizens, businesses, and stakeholders.

Additional informationTo support multi-actor collaborations on food system challenges and enhance the impact of INCiTiS-FOOD, financial support will also be extended to around 800-1000 innovators including startups, SMEs, and schools. Part of the support will include capacity building through Living Labs. The projects will follow a structured 12-month timeline divided into three phases: 1) Development (M01-M02); 2) Demonstration (M03-M10); 3) Exploitation of results (M11-M12), with each phase culminating in a deliverable review. Additional URLs:

https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual

https://culture.ec.europa.eu/resources/creative-europe-desks

https://incitis-food.eu/open-call/

Supporting Linkhttps://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/9741?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate

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