[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

October 2, 2025 (single-stage)

€1,000,000–€2,000,000 per project | 2 projects funded

Funding for GenAI solutions addressing key societal challenges in Africa, especially in agriculture, healthcare, infrastructure, and digital skills, with focus on rural communities and women.

Proposals must address local needs and adapt EU GenAI solutions for African contexts; compliance with AI Act and GDPR is required.

--- ## Description This call supports projects that develop and adapt Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) solutions to address pressing societal challenges in Africa. The focus areas include agriculture optimization, healthcare, infrastructure and urban planning, and digital skills and learning. Projects should prioritize rural communities and women, aiming to foster local innovation ecosystems, support start-ups, and encourage co-creation through living lab methodologies. Applicants are expected to conduct evidence-based needs analysis, identify relevant EU-developed GenAI technologies, and ensure solutions are adapted to the unique African context. Data protection and ethical considerations, particularly compliance with the AI Act and GDPR, are mandatory. Synergies with existing European and international AI initiatives are encouraged. --- ## Due Dates - Call opens: June 10, 2025 - Application deadline: October 2, 2025, 17:00 Brussels time --- ## Funding Amount - Total topic budget: €5,000,000 - Expected contribution per project: €1,000,000–€2,000,000 - Indicative number of grants: 2 --- ## Eligibility - Open to legal entities from EU Member States and associated countries. - African partners and organizations are strongly encouraged, especially those representing rural communities and women. - Proposals must involve at least 3 independent legal entities from different eligible countries. - Non-EU/non-associated countries may participate under certain conditions; see [Horizon Europe eligibility rules](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf) and [Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf). - Proposals must comply with the AI Act and GDPR for any data processing. --- ## Application Process - Single-stage submission via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL4-2025-04-HUMAN-08?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=3&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Application forms and templates are available in the submission system. - Proposals should not exceed the page limits specified in the application form. - Evaluation criteria, scoring, and thresholds are detailed in the [General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf). - Results are expected to be communicated several months after the deadline; successful applicants will then enter grant agreement preparation. --- ## Additional Information - Projects must address one or more of the following: agriculture optimization, healthcare, infrastructure and urban planning, digital skills and learning. - Strong emphasis on evidence-based analysis, adaptation of EU GenAI solutions, and support for start-ups in 3–5 African locations. - Co-creation and living lab methodologies are recommended to maximize social uptake. - Gender and diversity considerations are mandatory, especially in healthcare and digital skills. - Collaboration with existing EU and international AI initiatives is encouraged. - All data use must be compliant with relevant EU regulations (AI Act, GDPR). --- ## External Links - [Full call details and application portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL4-2025-04-HUMAN-08?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=3&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) - [General conditions and annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf) - [Standard application form (HE RIA, IA)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-ria-ia_en.pdf) - [Online Manual for applicants](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [Partner Search tool](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/partner-search?order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=lastModified&isExactMatch=true&type=ORGANISATION,PERSON&frameworkProgramme=43108390) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact/Resource | |------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General enquiries | [European Commission contact page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | National Contact Points| [Find your NCP](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) | | IT helpdesk | [Funding & Tenders Portal IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | Research Enquiry | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | ---

GenAI for Africa

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