On 22 April, the Africa-Europe Partnership on Research and Innovation was highlighted at the 2024 African Regional Science, Technology and Innovation Forum hosted by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.
The AU-EU Innovation Agenda was the topic for discussion focusing on access to finance for young innovators, with the participation of international and regional financing institutes, and high-level representatives from African Union Member States and international organisations.
The discussion revolved around the role of STI funding to achieve the most pressing SDGs, as well as the role of the joint Innovation Agenda in matching innovators and funders. Young African innovators shared best practices in securing funding in the field of Sustainability, Energy and Artificial Intelligence.
A report will be soon available online at AU-EU Innovation Interface
In the wake of this event, a Second Virtual Workshop focusing on access to finance in the frame of the AU-EU Innovation Agenda is foreseen on 29 May 2024 (10.00-15.00).
Details
- Publication date
- 24 April 2024
- Author
- Directorate-General for Research and Innovation