Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: September 4, 2025 (Stage 1 outline proposal) | February 18, 2026 (Stage 2 full proposal)
Funding Amounts: €12 million total for the topic; typical project grant up to €6 million (lump sum); max €60,000 per third party via cascading grants
Summary: Funds the creation of agroecology living labs and lighthouses in Africa to advance climate action, food security, and sustainable agriculture through collaborative EU-AU research.
Key Information: Consortia must include at least three African Union member state partners; up to 30% of grant may be distributed as financial support to third parties.