FAQ – Open Call for Knowledge Transfer
- Who Can apply?
- Research institutions & universities
- NGOs
- Innovation hubs, business schools, vocational colleges
- Originating from European Member States or Horizon Europe associated Countries and African Union Member States
- Are consortia allowed?
Yes. Applications may be submitted by single institutions or a small consortium. The consortium is compromised of maximum 3 entities.
- How much funding is available per project?
Each selected project can receive up to €25,000 in funding. A total of 11 grants will be awarded under this call.
- What is the project duration?
Projects must run for 8 to 12 months. The latest possible project end date is December 2027.
- Which topics can be addressed?
- Traceability in the food supply chain
- Life cycle assessment
- Nutritional requirements
- Reducing micronutrient deficiencies
- Food waste reduction
- Sustainable farming systems
- Food safety
- Scaling innovations in food supply chains
- What is the application and selection timeline?
- Deadline for submitting the proposal: 03.2026
- Eligibility check: 2026
- Evaluation and selection: 03-06.2026
- Evaluation results, contracting and baseline survey: 07.2026
- What documents are required for submission?
- Proposal (using the official Proposal Template, as a PDF)
- Declaration of Honour (DoH)
- Consortium Agreement (if applicable)
- Declaration on Double Funding
- Where can I find the application documents?
All required documents are available in the Open Call section of the STREAMING website. Applicants are strongly advised to read all documents carefully before submitting.
- Is there a regional focus for funding?
Yes. At least 60% of the total funding will support African Third Parties. Women-led organizations and female innovators are especially encouraged to apply.
