FCI4Africa Launches €400,000 Open Call 2026 to Fund Food System Innovations Across Africa

African innovators, researchers, startups, and organizations can apply for up to FCI4Africa €50,000 in funding to develop solutions that strengthen food systems, promote trade, and drive digital transformation. The Horizon Europe-funded FCI4Africa project has officially launched its first Open Call (OC1), offering a total funding package of €400,000 to support innovative projects aimed at building fairer, more resilient, and inclusive food systems across Africa.