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OACPS-EU Research & Innovation Award

Key Information

Organisation

OACPS / European Union

Status

Open

Application Deadline

20 Aug 2026

Program Type

Prize

Amount

EUR 25,000

About this Program

Recognizing high-impact science and research projects in ACP countries.

Benefits & What You Get

Grant funding for research scaling; international networking.

Eligibility

Research teams and innovators in African, Caribbean, and Pacific states.

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