National Hybrid Workshop on Horizon Europe - Africa Initiative IV for Kenya

Participants will receive practical advice on building strong consortia and collaborating with partners from EU member states, associated countries, third countries, including countries in Africa. The workshop strengthens Kenya’s innovation ecosystem, improves the competitiveness of research proposals, and advances long-term goals of research excellence, science diplomacy, and sustainable development.

This workshop, part of the annual events marking the 50th anniversary of the EU–Kenya partnership, celebrates five decades of joint efforts to advance research, innovation, and sustainable development and fosters stronger collaborations and future partnerships in STI.

In attendance will be: 

• Prof. Abdulrazak Shaukat, Principal Secretary, State Department for Science, Research and Technology, Ministry of Education;
• H.E. Henriette Geiger, Ambassador of the European Union to Kenya;
• Dr. Vincent Ogutu, Vice Chancellor of Strathmore University.
• Dr. Laurent Bochereau, Minister-Counsellor for Science, Technology and Innovation at the European Union Delegation to the African Union
• Dr. Yedilfana Setarge, Regional Representative for EURAXESS Africa

Participants will gain a clearer understanding of the EU research funding landscape and how to position their ideas to take advantage of opportunities under Horizon Europe.