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IST-Africa presenting African research capacity during International Cooperation session at ICT Proposers Day

Sept. 21, 2016, 9 a.m.

Based on research undertaken by IST-Africa, insights into Research and Innovation priorities and a mapping of African Institutions to ICT-39 themes will be shared during the International Cooperation session during the ICT Proposers Day in Bratislava on 26 September.

IST-Africa Week 2016, Durban, South Africa

May 31, 2016, 9 a.m.

IST-Africa Week 2016 (11 - 13 May) was the eleventh in an Annual Conference Series bringing together senior representatives from leading public, private, education & research organisations from 37 countries, to discuss ICT policy, showcase research results and share knowledge.

IST-Africa Reports

Feb. 29, 2016, 9 a.m.

IST-Africa has published a number of strategic reports to raise awareness of African ICT-related research and innovation priorities, research and innovation capacity and innovation spaces as well as ongoing activities in partner countries.

IST-Africa Introduction to Horizon 2020

Jan. 25, 2016, 9 a.m.

IST-Africa prepared a guide to Horizon 2020 to support newcomes to the European Framework Programme to better understand the structure, rules and expectations.

mHealth4Afrika undertook Needs Assessment and Baseline study with health clinics in South Africa, Malawi, Kenya and Ethiopia

Jan. 6, 2016, midnight

mHealth4Afrika undertook initial base line study and needs assessment with 40 healthcare clinics in Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi and South Africa to provide necessary insight as part of the co-design process of the mHealth4Afrika platform.

IST-Africa Workshop focused on ICT-39, eChallenges e2015, 25 November 2015

Nov. 27, 2015, 9 a.m.

IST-Africa organised a track focused on cooperation with Africa highlighting African research capacity and opportunities under the ICT-39-2017 Call, within the Scientific Programme of eChallenges e2015 in Vilnius, Lithuania on 25 November 2015.

Horizon 2020 ICT-39-2015 Insights and Results

Nov. 23, 2015, 9 a.m.

The Horizon 2020 ICT-39-2015 Call focused on initiating collaborative research and innovation projects addressing the end-user communities in Africa was very successful. Four projects were selected for funding with 11 African countries represented.

IST-Africa presented results during IEEE ISTAS 2015, Dublin, 11 - 12 November 2015

Nov. 13, 2015, 9 a.m.

IST-Africa organised an interactive workshop focused on African research priorities and research capacity during IEEE ISTAS 2015.

IST-Africa Networking Session at ICT 2015 Lisbon

Oct. 26, 2015, 9 a.m.

IST-Africa organised an interactive Networking Session focused on Africa-EU Research Cooperation during ICT 2015.

Horizon 2020 2016 - 2017 Work Programmes published

Oct. 14, 2015, 9 a.m.

Download Horizon 2020 2016 - 2017 Work Programmes from IST-Africa