ESASTAP – Strengthening Science, Research and Innovation Cooperation between Europe and South Africa – ESASTAP is a collaborative initiative between South Africa and the European Union. The programme’s main objective is to strengthen ties within the field of science, technology and innovation.

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Strengthening Science, Research and Innovation Cooperation between Europe and South Africa

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We organise brokerage events where South African and European researchers and innovators connect

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With our global partnerships, we facilitate collaboration opportunities for entities and researchers in South Africa

Open Calls

MSCA Doctoral Networks 2025 – Deadline 25 November 2025

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The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks 2025 call is now open. Submit by 25 November 2025.

EUREKA Globalstars Call with Japan 2026 – deadline 21 January 2026

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The EUREKA Globalstars Call with Japan 2026 is now open. Submit proposals by 21 January 2026.

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Partner Search

There are a number of partner search tools available for South Africans to find partners and collaborators.

Upcoming events

October 22, 2025

SA-EU Dialogue on Science Diplomacy Advancing Transcontinental Collaboration

ESASTAP will host a panel session at the Science Forum South Africa on 28 November 2025 from 10:30 to 11:45 at the CSIR ICC in Pretoria.

January 15, 2024

Science Forum South Africa 2025

January 2, 2024

Open calls

MSCA Choose Europe for Science 2025 – Deadline 3 December 2025

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The MSCA Choose Europe for Science 2025 Call is now open. Submit proposals by 3 December 2025.

EUREKA Globalstars Call with Japan 2026 – deadline 21 January 2026

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The EUREKA Globalstars Call with Japan 2026 is now open. Submit proposals by 21 January 2026.

Xecs Call 5 – Deadline 22 January 2026

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The Xecs Call 5 for collaborative RD&I projects is now open. Submit proposals by 22 January 2026.

About ESASTAP

Strengthening Science, Research and Innovation Cooperation between Europe and South Africa (ESASTAP) was launched during the sixth European Union Framework Programme (the main EU funding instrument for research and innovation) to promote, facilitate and coordinate research, development and innovation (RDI) cooperation between South Africa and the European Union in areas of common interest. ESASTAP is a collaboration between the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, partnering member states and the European Commission.

Upcoming events

SA-EU Dialogue on Science Diplomacy Advancing Transcontinental Collaboration

Upcoming events

ESASTAP will host a panel session at the Science Forum South Africa on 28 November 2025 from 10:30 to 11:45 at the CSIR ICC in Pretoria.

Science Forum South Africa 2025

Upcoming events

The Science Forum South Africa 2025 will take place from 24 – 28 November in Pretoria, South Africa.

World Science Forum 2026

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The World Science Forum 2026 “Science for Global Resilience and Equity” will take place in Jakarta, Indonesia.

ESASTAP is a collaboration between the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, partnering member states and the European Commission. The programme’s main objective is to strengthen ties within the field of science, technology and innovation. Funding for projects, mainly sourced from both the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation of the Republic of South Africa and the European Commission.

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Email: contact@esastap.org.za

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