The LEAP-RE consortium invites African and European institutions to apply for the Europe-Africa Research and Innovation Call on Renewable Energy. The five year programme aims to develop a long-term partnership between Europe and Africa on renewable energy by funding excellent projects focusing on research and innovation in renewable energy. The call aims to respond to the global challenges posed by climate change and to provide reliable energy access to millions of people worldwide. Project consortiums applying for the call should include the participation of historically disadvantaged institutions, further information on the eligibility criteria is outlined in the call document. Proposals should be submitted to [email protected].
The DSI and the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) will be hosting an information session in February 2021 to provide potential applicants with the necessary guidance in submitting project proposals. For more information, send an email to Ms Tinyiko Ntshongwana ([email protected]), Ms Refilwe Mashigo ([email protected]) and Dr Neville Smith ([email protected]).
The deadline for applications is 1 April 2021. For more information, including access to the call document.
This article was first published on 29 January by South African Department of Science & Innovation.
Receive the Funding Newswire each Tuesday, our Policy Bulletin each Thursday, and news about bridging Europe’s east-west innovation gap twice a month in The Widening. 
A unique international forum for public research organisations and companies to connect their external engagement with strategic interests around their R&D system.