EURAXESS Africa

🚀🌟 We are excited to announce that EURAXESS Africa will be participating in the upcoming Pan-African University's Education Days in #Yaoundé, #Cameroon 🇨🇲 ➦This is a fantastic opportunity for you to connect with us and discover the wide array of services we offer. ➧We will have a dedicated stand showcasing #EURAXESS services, along with valuable insights into the networking and funding opportunities available under #HorizonEU. This event promises to be a pivotal gathering for #researchers, #educators, and #innovators across the #continent 🌍 ❗️Don’t miss out on this chance to engage with key #stakeholders, expand your network, and explore potential #collaborations. We look forward to seeing you there! 👇👇👇 https://lnkd.in/dQXpaTYC #EUAfrica #EUCameroun #EUtoAU #EURAXESSAfrica #HorizonEU #Funding #Networking #Research #Innovation

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🌟THE 9TH African Agribusiness Incubators Network (AAIN) CONFERENCE AND EXPO – AAICE 2024 🇿🇲 ➦Theme: Enhancing Entrepreneurship, Education, and Innovative Skills for Employment in Africa Ahmed Maalel, PhD, regional representative of EURAXESS Africa, actively participated in this prestigious event organized by the African Union's African Business Incubation initiative. As the keynote speaker for the plenary session, Mr. Maalel engaged in high-level discussions on the theme "Research and Technological Development for Economic Transformation." One of the main goals of his presentation was to highlight the EURAXESS network, which serves as an invaluable resource for researchers and entrepreneurs. Dr. Maalel elaborated on the myriad of opportunities and services offered by #EURAXESS, including financial support and networking opportunities available through the European #HorizonEU program. This dialogue aimed to equip participants with the necessary information to effectively leverage these resources. More : https://lnkd.in/d8xxdniu #EUAfrica #HorizonEU #EURAXESSAfrica

#SaveTheDate 𝙊𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩é𝙨 𝙙𝙚 𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙚𝙩 𝙙𝙚 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙚 𝙚𝙣 𝙧é𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙪 - 𝙃𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙯𝙤𝙣𝙀𝙐 & 𝙀𝙍𝘼𝙈𝙎𝙐𝙎 , 𝙔𝙖𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙é - 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣 🇪🇺🤝🇨🇲 📅 Date : 1er Août 2024 📍 Lieu : Campus de l’Université de Yaoundé II, SOA ☞EURAXESS Africa, en collaboration avec la Délégation de l'Union européenne au #Cameroun 🇨🇲 et la Délégation de l'Union européenne pour l'Union Africaine, vous invite à une session d'information sur les opportunités de financement et de réseautage dans le cadre des appels à projets #HorizonEU. Cette session inclura également une présentation des opportunités dans le des appels #ERASMUS ➤Cet événement se déroulera en marge des Journées de l'Éducation de l'Université Panafricaine (Pan-African University Education Days) à Yaoundé les 30 et 31 Juillet. Il aura lieu à l'Institut de l'Université panafricaine pour la Gouvernance, les Sciences humaines et sociales (PAUGHSS). Pour vous inscrire et en savoir plus, veuillez suivre ce lien : https://lnkd.in/dzNYdeVw Ne manquez pas cette opportunité de découvrir les financements disponibles pour vos projets et de développer votre réseau ! #EUAfrica #Opportunités #FinancementsEuropéens #Réseautage #EURAXESS #UE EU Science, Research and Innovation GDSC Université de Yaoundé 1 Université Saint Jean-Paul 2, Yaoundé Ministère de la Recherche Scientifique et de l'Innovation du Cameroun | MINRESI Ahmed Maalel, PhD ISABELLE DEMOLIN Wafa M'Sallem, PhD, HDR Cristina Gómez Bernhard von Mach Laurent Bochereau Blen Adem

🎉 📢 🌍Exciting Fully Funded PhD Opportunities for International Students at Top Universities in 🇪🇺 Europe, the 🇬🇧 UK, and 🇮🇪 Ireland ✅We are thrilled to announce a diverse range of fully funded PhD positions available at prestigious universities throughout Europe, the UK, and Ireland across diverse fields including science, engineering, medicine, and more. University of Galway 🇮🇪 University College Dublin 🇮🇪 Leipzig University 🇩🇪 Leibniz Institute of Vegetable and Ornamental Crops (IGZ) 🇩🇪 International PhD Programme (IPP) Mainz 🇩🇪 Technische Universität Darmstadt 🇩🇪 Technische Universität Wien 🇦🇹 Bordeaux INP 🇫🇷 Institut Néel MRS 🇫🇷 Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) 🇧🇪 CIC energiGUNE 🇪🇸 Universitat de Barcelona 🇪🇸 Swansea University 🇬🇧 Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics Polish Academy of Sciences 🇵🇱 Center For Theoretical Physics PAS 🇵🇱 IRB | Institute for Research in Biomedicine (Bellinzona) 🇨🇭 University of Zagreb School of Medicine 🇭🇷 👉For more info and to apply: https://lnkd.in/dqZhP2Di 🔹EURAXESS Africa offers a range of services to support researchers in Africa. Visit our portal and social media to subscribe and learn more! Website: https://lnkd.in/gUqthbCp Facebook: https://lnkd.in/dkvdz8fg Twitter-X: @EURAXESSAfrica European Commission EU Science, Research and Innovation Horizon Europe Marie Curie Alumni Association German Chapter Marie Curie Alumni Association European Research Council (ERC) Laurent Bochereau Blen Adem Cristina Gómez Ahmed Maalel, PhD Yedilfana Setarge Mekonnen ISABELLE DEMOLIN Youthmakers Hub Vincenzo Lorusso African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) Association of African Universities Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) European University Association European Parliament Delegation of the European Union to Nigeria and ECOWAS African Union #PhD #ResearchOpportunities #UniversityofGalway #UniversitätLeipzig  #UniversitatdeBarcelona #InternationalPhDProgrammeMainz #TUWien  #BordeauxINP  #UniversitéLibredeBruxelles #CICenergiGUNE #TechnicalUniversityDarmstadt #SwanseaUniversity #InstituteofBiochemistryandBiophysicsPolishAcademyofSciences #UniversityCollegeDublin #InstituteforResearchinBiomedicine-Bellinzona #UniversityofZagrebSchoolofMedicine #InstitutNeelMRS #CenterforTheoreticalPhysicsPAS  #LeibnizInstituteofVegetableandOrnamentalCrops #Postdoc #StudyInEurope #HigherEducation #InternationalStudents #PhD #Doctoral #PhD_postions #MSCA #MSCA-DN

🇪🇺 🇳🇬 Panel discussion #NigeriaEU #InnovationDays in Lagos, Nigeria ✅The panel discussion focused on EU-Nigeria ongoing successful R&D projects. ✅The session was moderated by Dr. Laurent Bochereau, the Minister-Counsellor for STI at the European Delegation to the African Union. ✅The list of panelists include Prof Olusegun Oyebola, University of Ibadan, partner of INCiTiS-FOOD Horizon Europe Project, Prof S. O. Ajadi Suraju Obafemi Awolowo University, Partner of EmbeddedAI, ERASMUS Project, Dr Maruf Sanni, Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions NCP Point for Nigeria, National Centre for Technology Management, Dr Margherita Trestini, an entrepreneur and the NCP for SME funding programs under the EU's research initiatives, and Prof sylvanus okogbenin, PI of the INTEGRATE EDCTP project ✅ Prof Olusegun Oyebola discussed the Incitis-Food Horizon Europe Project, which aims to develop circular and sustainable food production systems for African cities. The project combines fish farming, vegetable production, and insect-based feed to establish organic, soil-less urban food production. He highlighted the importance of collaboration and persistence in securing funding for the project. ✅Professor Ajadi Suraju discussed his involvement in a collaborative project on AI, which aims to foster further collaborations between European and Nigerian universities. The project has established a master's degree program in embedded AI in Nigeria and plans to train many students through this capacity-building initiative. He emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and the potential for AI to transform various industries. ✅Prof sylvanus okogbenin spoke about an EU-funded Horizon project to develop new clinical trials and treatments for Lassa fever. The project has made significant progress in shaping national and WHO guidelines to improve patient survival, building research capacity and laboratory capabilities within participating institutions, and conducting molecular diagnostics, sequencing, and analyses to identify promising drug candidates. ✅Dr. Sanni shared his experience as a MSCA postdoctoral fellow, highlighting the benefits of the program in building capacity and providing opportunities for networking and collaboration. ✅Dr. Trestini discussed how industry partners, including SMEs from both Europe and Africa, are involved in research and innovation projects in Europe. She involved in two Horizon Europe projects focused on clean agriculture and vocational training programs for small-scale farmers in Africa. She marked the importance of innovation support schemes for Nigerian startups and small businesses. 👉 For more information: https://lnkd.in/gHGJvUkB European Commission EU Science, Research and Innovation Delegation of the European Union to Nigeria and ECOWAS Marie Curie Alumni Association Blen Adem Cristina Gómez Ahmed Maalel, PhD Yedilfana Setarge Mekonnen ISABELLE DEMOLIN Vincenzo Lorusso

📢 🌍 🇪🇹 EURAXESS Africa and the European Union Delegation to the African Union will participate in an upcoming International Conference at Hawassa University, Ethiopia, from July 25-27, focused on "Revolutionizing Sustainable Development through AI and Advanced Modeling, and Funding Opportunities through Horizon Europe". EURAXESS Africa, in collaboration with the Computational Sciences and Engineering Society of Ethiopia (CSESE), the College of Natural and Computational Sciences of Hawassa University, and the European Union Delegation to the African Union, will be co-hosting a two-day hybrid event at Hawassa, Ethiopia from July 26-27, 2024. In Addition, July 25 is dedicated to hands-on training on advanced AI and advanced modeling tools. 👉For more information and registration: https://lnkd.in/dAGsEfee 🤝See you all soon at the beautiful Hawassa city 🔹To know more about EURAXESS Africa services, visit our portal and social media channels! Website: https://lnkd.in/gUqthbCp Facebook: https://lnkd.in/dkvdz8fg Twitter-X: @EURAXESSAfrica Computational Sciences and Engineering Society of Ethiopia Chemical Society of Ethiopia (CSE) Hawassa University Hawassa University College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Addis Ababa University Laurent Bochereau Blen Adem Fekadu Gashaw Hone Teketel Yohannes Anshebo Cristina Gómez Ahmed Maalel, PhD Yedilfana Setarge Mekonnen ISABELLE DEMOLIN Youthmakers Hub #HU #HawassaUniversity #Hawassa #EU-AU #HorizonEU #EURAXESSAfrica

🇪🇺 🇳🇬 EURAXESS Africa participate in the panel discussion #NigeriaEU #InnovationDays #Lagos #Nigeria, 9-10 July ✅The panel discussion focused on EU-Africa innovation funding opportunities. This panel was moderated by Dr Leila Ben Amor Mathieu, Head of Human Development Section #DelegationDelegation of the European Union to Nigeria and ECOWAS ✅The panelists for this event include Dr. Noel Biodun Saliu, Deputy Executive Secretary of the National University Commission (NUC), Mrs. Rakyia Iliazu, Director for University Education at the Federal Ministry of Education, Dr. Yedilfana Setarge Mekonnen, a regional representative to EURAXESS Africa, and Dr. Vincenzo Lorusso, Policy officer at European Union DG-RTD, Horizon Europe & Africa Initiatives. ✅Dr. Yedilfana Setarge Mekonnen, the regional representative to EURAXESS Africa, provided an overview of the EURAXESS Worldwide program, as the world's largest researchers' database with with over 120,000 researchers globally, including more than 15,000 from Africa. The EURAXESS Worldwide network has 9 hubs and 16 team members across the world, outside of Europe, providing free access to information to researchers worldwide about funding, job and networking opportunities in Europe. EURAXESS Africa builds capacity among African researchers, through organizing events focused on providing information and practical training sessions. He also promoted the EURAXESS all-in-one networking and information platform. He mentioned that, EURAXESS Africa is working to empower more African researchers to access and benefit from Horizon Europe programs such as the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) and European Research Council (ERC) grants, as well as HE African and Mediterranean initiatives ✅Dr. Noel Biodun Saliu introduced the African Center of Excellence (ACE) program, a regional high education program funded by the World Bank and the French Development Agency. The program focuses on science, technology, engineering, mathematics, health, and agriculture, with a goal to address commodity-related development challenges in West and Central Africa. Highlighted the importance of collaboration between African institutions and international partners to address pressing development challenges. ✅Rakyia Iliazu discussed Erasmus Plus, an EU funding organization that aims to improve the quality and relevance of education and training worldwide. Erasmus Plus provides scholarships for researchers and innovators, as well as capacity building in higher education and research. The program has allocated 570 million Euros for scholarships in sub-Saharan Africa between 2021-2027. ✅Dr. Vincenzo Lorusso wrapped up the discussion by providing an overview of Horizon Europe's goals and objectives. Horizon Europe is a €95.5 billion funding program for research and innovation over seven years. The program has an Africa Initiative that aims to enhance participation from African research entities. 👉 More: https://lnkd.in/gHGJvUkB

🇪🇺 🇳🇬 Panel-I discussion #NigeriaEU #InnovationDays #Lagos #Nigeria ✅The panel discussion focused on EU-AU Innovation agenda and AU-EU research collaboration initiatives, with a focus on Nigeria. ✅The panel was moderated by Inga Stefanowicz, Head of Green and Digital Economy, Delegation of the European Union to Nigeria and ECOWAS. The panel include Olajide Joseph Adebola, Chief Technology Officer, Partner at Home Plus Medicare Service, Project Coordinator, Dr. Vincenzo Lorusso, European Commission Policy Officer, Science, Technology, and Innovation Cooperation with Africa, Dr. Matthew Adepoju, Director General, National Space Research and Development Agency, and Dr. Muhammed Dahiru, Chairman, Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer (PICTT), National Agency for Science & Engineering Infrastructure - NASENI ✅The panelists discussed various programs and initiatives, including Horizon Europe, the Africa Initiative, Delta-2, and Math Plus. These programs aim to promote collaboration between European and African entities, with a focus on specific areas such as space applications for agriculture and food security, health, and technology transfer. ✅They highlighted the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration and the need to align research priorities to maximize the impact of these initiatives. They also emphasized the importance of strengthening institutional linkages and fostering partnerships between governments, research institutions, private sector companies, and civil society organizations. ✅They also mentioned the importance of funding and commercial viability, with the Nigerian government investing almost $100 million yearly in R&D activities with commercial viability. ✅ The panel discussion emphasized the potential for EU-AU research collaborations to drive innovation and growth in Africa, particularly in areas such as agriculture, health, and technology. 👉 For more information: https://lnkd.in/gHGJvUkB 🔹For more about EURAXESS Africa services, visit our portal and social media! Website: https://lnkd.in/gUqthbCp Facebook: https://lnkd.in/dkvdz8fg Twitter-X: @EURAXESSAfrica European Commission EU Science, Research and Innovation Delegation of the European Union to Nigeria and ECOWAS Marie Curie Alumni Association European Research Council (ERC) Laurent Bochereau Blen Adem Cristina Gómez Ahmed Maalel, PhD Yedilfana Setarge Mekonnen ISABELLE DEMOLIN Youthmakers Hub Vincenzo Lorusso African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) Association of African Universities Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) European University Association European Parliament African Union

🎉 🇪🇺 🇳🇬 The first "Nigeria-EU Innovation Days" was successfully held on July 9-10, 2024, in Lagos, Nigeria, with the aim of promoting innovation and collaboration between Nigeria and the European Union. #NigeriaEU #InnovationDays 💹 Samuela Isopi, European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, welcomed attendees to the event, highlighting the importance of innovation and the strong commitment of the EU to support Nigeria's innovative potential. She emphasized that innovation is key to driving economic growth, creating jobs, and improving living standards in Nigeria. 💹Jamila Bio Ibrahim, Honorable Minister of Youth Development and Lagos Hon Minister emphasized the critical role of youth in driving Nigeria's development and innovation. She highlighted the government's commitment to STEM education, entrepreneurship, and international collaborations. She called on innovators and entrepreneurs to take advantage of opportunities offered by the EU-Nigeria Innovation Hub. 💹The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, represented by Dr. Matthew Adepoju, Director General of National Space Research and Development Agency, emphasized the significance of innovation as the engine of economic growth and the partnership between Nigeria and the EU. He noted that innovation can drive economic growth, improve living standards, and reduce poverty. 💹Vincenzo Lorusso, European Commission Policy Officer for Science, Technology, and Innovation Cooperation with Africa, highlighted the importance of Africa as a strategic partner for the European Union. He emphasized that research and innovation play an increasingly significant role in the Africa-Europe partnership. He also discussed the AU-EU Innovation Agenda, which aims to make research and innovation more tangible and generate greater impact through strengthened innovation ecosystems. He stressed that this partnership will foster a collaborative approach to addressing global challenges through joint research initiatives, capacity building programs, and technology transfer mechanisms. 👉 For more information: https://lnkd.in/gHGJvUkB 🔹For more about EURAXESS Africa services, visit our portal and social media! Website: https://lnkd.in/gUqthbCp Facebook: https://lnkd.in/dkvdz8fg Twitter-X: @EURAXESSAfrica European Commission EU Science, Research and Innovation Delegation of the European Union to Nigeria and ECOWAS Marie Curie Alumni Association European Research Council (ERC) Laurent Bochereau Blen Adem Cristina Gómez Ahmed Maalel, PhD Yedilfana Setarge Mekonnen ISABELLE DEMOLIN Youthmakers Hub Vincenzo Lorusso African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) Association of African Universities Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) European University Association European Parliament African Union