Nigeria's Green Transition research area in the Horizon Europe Funding program focuses on sustainable development by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting a low-carbon economy. It covers renewable energy technologies, sustainable agriculture practices, waste management, and green transport solutions. The program supports Nigeria's transition towards a low-carbon economy and provides funding opportunities for projects aligned with the EU's Green Deal. The Green Transition is vital to Nigeria's sustainable development and global climate change mitigation efforts.
The Capacities for Science is a research area for Nigeria's participation in the Horizon Europe Funding program. It aims to enhance the research and innovation capabilities of Nigeria's scientific community through improving research infrastructure, promoting knowledge transfer, and supporting collaboration with European institutions. The program provides funding opportunities for projects that strengthen Nigerian research institutions' capacity and support international collaboration.
The Public Health research area is a major focus for Nigeria's participation in the Horizon Europe Funding program, aiming to improve health outcomes through innovative research and solutions to address key public health challenges. This includes infectious and non-communicable diseases, maternal and child health, and improving healthcare delivery and disease prevention measures. The program provides funding opportunities to strengthen Nigeria's health system and promote the health and well-being of its citizens, contributing to global efforts to address public health challenges.
The Innovation and Technology research area is a key focus of Nigeria's participation in the Horizon Europe Funding program. The initiatives aim to enhance Nigeria's technological capabilities, promote innovation, and drive economic growth. The program provides funding opportunities for research and innovation projects that align with the European Union's strategic priorities in innovation and technology. The initiatives focus on developing innovative solutions to societal challenges, such as sustainable development, energy efficiency, and digitalization, which will contribute to global efforts in this area.
Funding Opportunities
Horizon Europe is a research and innovation funding program that provides funding opportunities for researchers, universities, research organizations, and businesses in Nigeria to undertake research and innovation projects. The program aims to address societal and economic challenges and supports a wide range of research activities across Europe. Nigeria's participation in Horizon Europe provides an opportunity for Nigerian researchers and innovators to collaborate with their European counterparts and contribute to global research and innovation. The funding opportunities are awarded competitively and based on the quality of the research proposal and the potential impact of the research.
Researchers in diaspora can participate in Horizon Europe through various funding opportunities, such as the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) program. The MSCA program provides funding for researchers to undertake research and training activities across Europe and beyond. The program supports the mobility of researchers, including researchers on diaspora, and provides opportunities to collaborate with European research organizations. Additionally, researchers on diaspora can participate in Horizon Europe through partnerships and collaborations with European research organizations. The program encourages international cooperation and provides funding opportunities for joint research projects between European and non-European research organizations.
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The role of research and innovation activities and policy is becoming increasingly central and urgent in facing Africa and Europe’s shared challenges: the need to promote sustainable growth and jobs, green transition, digital transformation, mobility, security and good governance, and today, crucially, a pandemic.
The Horizon 2020 program made funding available between 2014 and 2020. Its emphasis was on excellent science, industrial leadership and tackling societal challenges. Horizon Europe is the EU’s research and innovation framework program running from 2021-2027, and succeeding H2020. It has a budget of €95.5 billion for the period of 7 years, making it the most ambitious research and innovation program in the world Read more
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