Call for Applications Joint Innovation Facility 2026

Overview

Call for Applications. The Joint Innovation Facility is an Africa Europe funding and collaboration mechanism designed to support digitally enabled and commercially viable innovations through strong cross-border partnerships. The programme supports solutions that embed climate-positive impact while enabling digital transformation and market expansion between Africa and Europe.

Eligibility

Lead partners can be for-profit companies, Entrepreneurship Support Organisations, or Innovation Support Organisations, including innovation hubs. Projects must be partnerships between African and European organisations. Eligible African countries include Benin, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. European partners must be based in one of the 27 European Union member states.

Benefits

Funding and resources for eligible projects that embed climate-positive impact and digital transformation.

How to Apply

Apply online at https://jif.grantplatform.com

Deadline

30 April 2026