Science Granting Councils Initiative
The Science Granting Councils Initiative is a multilateral initiative that aims to strengthen the capacities of science funding agencies in sub-Saharan Africa to support research and evidence that can be used to inform policies that will contribute to economic and social development.
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Low-tech health app engages
Five years after its launch, PENSA – a mobile app developed in Mozambique— has been accessed by more than four…
New multilateral research call that supports the implementation of STISA 2034
Supporting STISA 2034: SGCI Collaborative Research Call
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STISA-2034: One month left: Is your consortium ready?
With less than one month until the deadline, African researchers interested in the SGCI–STISA 2034 Multilateral Research Call should be moving from partnership-building to proposal preparation….
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STISA-2034: One month left: Is your consortium ready?
With less than one month until the deadline, African researchers interested in the SGCI–STISA 2034 Multilateral Research Call should be moving from partnership-building to proposal preparation. The countdown has begun. Researchers and institutions have until 25 September 2026 at 23:59 EDT to submit expressions of…
Ethiopia joins global AI body as national science systems expand
Ethiopia has joined 28 other countries in establishing a new international body to promote cooperation and governance in artificial intelligence (AI), highlighting the country’s growing focus on using science, technology and innovation to drive development. Ethiopia’s Minister of Innovation and Technology, Belete Mola, signed the…
Understanding STISA-2034 call eligibility
The Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) opened its multilateral research call to advance Africa’s Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa (STISA 2034), and interest from applicants is building across the continent’s research community. Before diving into a proposal, here’s what determines whether your institution…



