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The funding call focuses on fostering the development of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) solutions tailored to address societal challenges in Africa. This initiative seeks innovative applications in agriculture, healthcare, infrastructure, urban planning, and digital education to benefit underrepresented groups and rural communities. Key objectives include supporting African start-ups, fostering collaboration through living labs, and ensuring compliance with legal frameworks like the AI Act and GDPR.
Opening: 10 Jun 2025
Deadline(s): 13 Nov 2025
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This funding opportunity represents a pre-agreed draft that has not yet been officially approved by the European Commission. The final, approved version is expected to be published in the first quarter of 2025. This draft is provided for informational purposes and may be used to preliminarily form consortia and develop project ideas, but it is offered without any guarantees or warranties.
Expected Outcome
• Empower African societies with transformative GenAI solutions
• Boost technological capacity of local companies
• Support rural communities and underrepresented groups, focusing on women
• Drive economic and social development through AI-driven innovations
Scope
• Development of GenAI solutions for agriculture, healthcare, infrastructure, and digital education
• Addressing challenges specific to rural and underrepresented communities
• Encouraging co-creation through living labs and collaboration with African start-ups
• Ensuring compliance with AI Act and GDPR frameworks