The STREAMING Consortium has launched an Open Call for Proposals under the Knowledge Transfer Grant scheme. This call aims to support targeted, high-impact projects that strengthen collaboration, innovation exchange, and sustainable development between Europe and Africa, particularly within agri-food systems and related innovation ecosystems. The call is designed to fund short- to medium-term initiatives that translate research results, technological advancements, and innovative practices into tangible outcomes with societal, economic, and environmental relevance. Call Overview Key details of the call are outlined below: Call ID: Knowledge Transfer Grant Call Description: Open Call Text Submission Deadline: 02 March 2026, 23:59 CET Total Call Budget: €275,000 Maximum Funding per Grant: €25,000 Expected Project Duration: Minimum: 8 months Maximum: 12 months All funded projects must be completed no later than December 2027 This funding scheme encourages focused projects with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and strong potential for scalability or replication across regions. Funding Body and Programme Context The call is issued by Hochschule Weihenstephan-Triesdorf – University of Applied Sciences, acting on behalf of the STREAMING Consortium. STREAMING is a Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Action dedicated to advancing sustainable trade regimes between Europe and Africa. The initiative operates under: Programme: Horizon Europe Type of Action: HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions Topic: HORIZON-CL6-2024-FARM2FORK-01-11 The STREAMING project officially commenced on 1 February 2025 and will run for a total duration of 42 months. Project Title and Strategic Focus Sustainable Trade Regimes with Europe and Africa through Mapping Innovation, New Technology, and Growth-Mindset The overarching objective of STREAMING is to foster more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient trade relationships between Europe and Africa by: Mapping innovation ecosystems across regions Promoting the uptake of new and appropriate technologies Strengthening entrepreneurial and growth-oriented mindsets Enhancing knowledge transfer between research, policy, and practice Funded projects under this call are expected to contribute directly to these strategic priorities. Eligible Applicants The call is open to a broad range of organisations involved in research, innovation, governance, and societal development. Eligible applicants include: Academies and educational institutions National or regional authorities and agencies Public or private research funding organisations Research centres and research infrastructures Universities and higher education institutions Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate strong institutional capacity, relevant expertise, and clear alignment with the objectives of the STREAMING Consortium. Expected Outcomes and Impact Projects funded through this Knowledge Transfer Grant are expected to deliver: Practical knowledge exchange between Europe and Africa Transfer of research-based solutions into applied contexts Strengthened cross-regional cooperation and networks Enhanced capacity for sustainable innovation and trade Contributions to policy dialogue and implementation Preference will be given to proposals that demonstrate long-term impact beyond the funding period and address real-world challenges within agri-food systems, sustainability, and trade. Application Process and Further Information Comprehensive information, including the full call text, proposal templates, and applicant guidance, is available through the official STREAMING channels. Applicants are strongly advised to review all documentation carefully before submission. Contact Information for Submissions and Inquiries All submissions and inquiries related to this Open Call should be directed to the Coordinators Office of the STREAMING Consortium: Organisation: Hochschule Weihenstephan-Triesdorf – University of Applied Sciences Institute: Institute for Food Technology / Food Startup Incubator Weihenstephan (FSIWS) Contact Person: Marlies Resch, Project Coordinators Office Phone: +49 8161 71-5237 Email: marlies.resch@hswt.de Address: Am Staudengarten 11, 85354 Freising, Germany VIEW THE CALL FOR APPLICATIONS HERE For more opportunities such as these please follow us on Facebook, Instagram , WhatsApp, Twitter, LinkedIn and Telegram Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the organization offering the funding. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails, we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.