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🔊 Open Africa Power 2025: Call for applications Enel Foundation is excited to launch the 2025 edition of #OpenAfricaPower in collaboration with Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL). The programme provides a cohort of young energy professionals with a complete set of technical, regulatory and business skills needed to trigger Africa sustainable energy future for all. 💡🔋 This year, the programme will engage up to 80 African students, with at least 50% women, and almost 500 Alumni in partnership with top academic institutions in Africa and Italy. Open Africa Power is reaching the seventh edition, to testify the long-standing commitment to develop a solid framework in the realm of training and capacity building focused on Africa. These efforts have been and will continue to be instrumental in enhancing skills, deepening knowledge exchange, and nurturing relationships all across the African energy landscape.   For more information visit: https://lnkd.in/ecBtB4tf 👉 Make sure to apply before May 16th 2025, using the verification code (OAPF6792) through our dedicated platform: https://lnkd.in/gagVPSsv #OpenAfricaPower2025 #OAP25 Giulia Genuardi | Gianni Vittorio Armani | African School of Regulation | Graduate School of Business - University of Cape Town | Politecnico di Milano | Politecnico di Torino | SDA Bocconi

🆕 LEAP-SE First results are in! The first stage of the LEAP-SE Call for projects closed on 27 March with an exciting milestone: 172 pre-proposals submitted from across Europe, HE-associated countries, and Africa! We’re proud to see strong collaboration between our two continents with 34% of proposals coordinated in Africa and 66% from Europe and EU-associated countries, a clear reflection of our joint commitment to sustainable energy research 🌍. In total, 1,160 partners participated in the pre-proposal phase, representing 40 countries, 12 from Europe and HE-associated countries (including 8 participating to the call) and 28 (including 6 participating countries to the call) from Africa. Projects cover key areas such as: 🔋 Smart energy systems 🍃Integration of renewable energy 🔥 Clean cooking ❄️Cold chains 🧪Green hydrogen, and more! 📊 Stay tuned. A huge thank you to all applicants for driving forward Euro-African cooperation in renewable energy innovation. Check out our latest blog post with all the important information: https://lnkd.in/eFtB3DPw #LEAPSE #AfricaEurope #CleanEnergy #Research

🎥 Missed a LEAP-RE webinar? We've got you covered! All our past webinars are now available to replay on our YouTube channel. From deep dives into biofuels and energy security to discussions on AU-EU research collaboration, our sessions are packed with insights from leading voices in science, technology, and innovation. ⏪ Catch up, rewatch, or share with your network: https://lnkd.in/e7bBH9es And don’t forget to subscribe! #LEAPRE #Webinars #RenewableEnergy #SustainableEnergy #AfricaEurope #Collaboration

And it's a wrap! 🎉 We closed #EAIF2025 with many key discussions, announcements, product launches, new partnerships, handshakes and most importantly, countless smiles! 🤩 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us and made this 10th-anniversary edition truly unforgettable. See you next year! #DecadeofPoweringInvestments

👏 Many thanks to the European Union Delegation in Uganda for welcoming us this morning to present the LEAP-RE programme. 👉 The Information Session focused on the European Union Research and Innovation programme #HorizonEurope, including the participation of Uganda-based entities in ongoing projects, as well as a presentation of the main prospects for the Horizon Europe program in 2025. 💡 We were able to showcase Uganda's participation rates in the LEAP-RE programme and look forward to collaborating with new Ugandan players on #sustainableenergy #research and #innovation projects.

🌍 We’re proud to share that LEAP-RE attended the Eleventh Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (#ARFSD-11), held from 9-11 April 2025 at the Speke Resort Convention Centre in Munyonyo, Kampala, Uganda. ARFSD-11's focus was on "Driving job creation and economic growth through sustainable, inclusive, science and evidence-based solutions for the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063." This was a great opportunity for LEAP-RE to continue supporting collaboration between Africa and Europe in renewable energy research and innovation. More information: https://lnkd.in/gm4brsqb

LEAP-RE was honored to participate in the Seventh African Science, Technology, and Innovation Forum in Kampala, Uganda! ⭐This year marks the 15th anniversary of the African Union-European Union High-Level Policy Dialogue on Science, Technology, and Innovation, providing a significant opportunity to reflect on our collaborative achievements. During #STIF2025, LEAP-RE showcased its commitment to fostering innovation and research partnerships between Africa and Europe. We highlighted the success of our third call for projects, which concluded last week, and expressed our hope to welcome new member states, particularly from Africa, to join our initiative. In parallel, LEAP-RE took part in the inauguration of the Energy Access Investment Forum, organised by the Alliance for Rural Electrification. The #EAIF2025 served as a valuable platform to present the 31 projects under the LEAP-RE portfolio, bridging the gap between research and innovation projects and their successful commercialisation in the renewable energy market. 💚 We extend our gratitude to UNECA and the Ugandan government for their invitation and support, and we look forward to continued collaboration in driving sustainable energy solutions across Africa. #LEAPRE #RenewableEnergy #SustainableEnergy #EU #Africa #Partnership United Nations Economic Commission for Africa /African Union / Department of Science, Technology and Innovation / #EUDelegationtotheAfricanUnion / #DGRTD / #DGINTPA / GET.invest / Team Europe / Alliance for Rural Electrification Tinyiko Ntshongwana / Mokhtar Sellami / Patrick MONFRAY / Laurent Bochereau / Léonard Lévêque

Join us for a brand new LEAP-RE webinar on “The Role of Geothermal Technology in Africa’s Just Energy Transition” 🌋🌍 This session will explore the role of geothermal energy in sustainable development and energy equity across the continent. 22 April 2025 | 10:00-12:00 CET | Online ⚡ Why Attend? • Discover how geothermal technology can be harnessed to support Africa's energy needs. • Connect with researchers, students, and professionals in the renewable energy sector. • Participate in discussions shaping policies and investments for a just energy transition. 👉 Secure your spot by registering now: https://lnkd.in/e9HmJq9s Unlocking the potential of geothermal energy for a sustainable energy future in Africa could be just one collaboration away! #GeothermalEnergy #RenewableEnergy #JustEnergyTransition #Africa #LEAPRE

🇪🇺🤝🌍Pre-announcement of African-European call for proposals “Climate Services for Risk Reduction in West Africa (CS4RRA)”   The call will be launched late May 2025 and will be open until September 2025. 🔗More here: https://lnkd.in/dK2dEJYV European Commission Global Health EDCTP3 European Research Council (ERC) Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions EU Science, Research and Innovation Vincenzo Lorusso Laurent Bochereau Martin Penny Alessandro Calabro' Heba Gaber Ahmed Maalel, PhD Yedilfana Setarge Mekonnen Blen Adem #EUAfrica #HorizonEU #MSCA #ERC #Research #Innovation

📢 The first newsletter of 2025 from The AU-EU High-Level Policy Dialogue on Science, Technology & Innovation is out! 🌍 Marking its 15th anniversary, the latest HLPD newsletter is here to share recent developments in AU-EU research & innovation partnerships! 📰 What’s new? 🔹 How policy insights are shaping Africa’s future 🔹 The latest on AU-EU research partnerships in public health, food security & sustainable energy 🔹 Funding opportunities, upcoming events, and expert takeaways from R&I conferences And more+ At LEAP-RE, we are proud to be part of this thriving EU-AU partnership, working to advance renewable energy solutions and create impactful change across both continents. 📩 Don’t miss out! Read the latest issue: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eTv2Z322 #LEAPRE #Research #Innovation #EU #Africa #SustainableEnergy