FS4Africa, a Horizon Europe–funded initiative announced its first Open Call, offering a total pool of €600,000 to support groundbreaking, homegrown solutions aimed at improving food safety across the continent.
African food systems, particularly the informal sector, face persistent challenges—from mycotoxins and pesticide residues to microbial contamination and food adulteration. These issues not only threaten public health but also impair local markets, cross-border trade, and agricultural sustainability. FS4Africa aims to drive a transformative shift by nurturing local solutions that enhance traceability, safety, and governance in food value chains.
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The Offer
- Funding pool: €600,000 to support at least 10 projects, each eligible for up to €60,000
- Coverage: 100% of eligible costs for 12 months of implementation, beginning February 2026
- Who: Solo applicants only—startups, SMEs, research institutes, and multidisciplinary organizations anchored in Africa
Priorities
FS4Africa is open to novel ideas and expansions of existing innovations that target any of these priority areas:
- Value-chain organization, farm-to-fork traceability, food authentication
- Mycotoxin contamination in crops or animal feed
- Pesticide residues in grains and vegetables
- Microbial contamination (e.g., E. coli)
- Food adulteration
Application Details
Submit a proposal in English via the official portal: opencalls.fund (no email or other channels accepted)
Deadline: 30 September 2025 (all questions must reach the FAQ by 25 Sept 2025, 17:00 CET)
Implementation: projects run from February 2026 to January 2027, with full funding provided.
For application FAQs, reach out via the portal or email before the 25 September deadline
Deadline to apply: 30 September 2025
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