Opening of Call of the Africa-Europe Partnership on Sustainable Energy

The African Union-European Union Partnership on Sustainable Energy (LEAP-SE) has launched its first joint Call for research and innovation (R&I) projects. Pre-proposals must be submitted by March 27, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. (Mainland Portugal time).

LEAP-SE, co-funded under Horizon Europe, aims to develop a long-term partnership between Europe and Africa in R&I in sustainable energy. Part of the AU-EU High-Level Political Dialogue (HLPD) on Science, Technology, and Innovation's "Climate Change and Sustainable Energy" (CCSE) partnership, it brings together 22 European and African partners, building on the previous LEAP-RE partnership, in which FCT participates.

The first Call 2025 Call focuses on seven multi-annual roadmaps: Assessment of renewable energy sources (RES) and integration of RES into sustainable energy scenarios; End-of-life and second life management and environmental impact of RES components; Smart autonomous systems (SAS); Smart grids (different scales) for off-grid applications; Processes and appliances for productive uses (PRODUSE); Innovative solutions for priority domestic uses (clean cooking and cold chain); and Production and use of green hydrogen.

Three online sessions were organized in French, English, and Portuguese to present the Call answer questions from applicants. The presentation in Portuguese is available on the FCT page dedicated to Call.

You can find more information about this Call LEAP-SE COFUND – LEAP-RE website. For more information about applications from national entities, please visit the page dedicated to Call the FCT website.