30 June to 1 July 2025
The Africa-Europe Science and Innovation Platform (AERAP) Forum side events, organised by South Africa’s Department of Science, Technology and Innovation in collaboration with international partners, will take place — both in person and online — during the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) in Sevilla, Spain, from 30 June to 2 July 2025.
The AERAP Forum serves as a platform for stakeholders from Africa and Europe to come together and discuss the contributions of science and innovation to shared goals.
Its objectives are to:
- Expand scientific cooperation: AERAP aims to deepen collaboration between African and European researchers and institutions.
- Foster inclusive collaboration: The forum emphasises the importance of involving all sectors of society in the process.
- Strengthen ties: AERAP seeks to build stronger relationships between African and European stakeholders through strategic partnerships.
- Amplify impact: By engaging policymakers and enhancing the impact of scientific initiatives, AERAP strives to make a meaningful difference.
As part of FfD4, the Forum will host several side events through its key initiatives, including:
- Advancing Science, Innovation, and Global Partnership for a Shared Future
Africa-Europe Science Collaboration and Innovation Platform (AERAP)
Date: Monday, 30 June
Time: 16:30 – 18:00
Location: Room Side Event 13, FIBES Sevilla Exhibition and Conference Centre - Science as a Driver for Development: The Role and Contribution of African Science Leadership
Organised by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation of South Africa and ISC Intelligence
Date: Tuesday, 1 July
Time: 11:00 – 12:30
Location: Hotel Alfonso XIII – Salon Cartuja - Capital Markets for Innovation: Unlocking Science and Technology Investment in Developing Countries
Organised by Imperial College London
Date: Tuesday, 1 July
Time: 14:30 – 16:30
Location: Hotel Alfonso XIII – Salon Cartuja - Enhancing South-South Cooperation: Opportunities for Funding Initiatives in STI Systems
Organised by DSTI and the International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre (ISTIC)
Date: Wednesday, 2 July
Time: 10:30 – 12:00
Location: Room Side Event 9, FIBES Sevilla Exhibition and Conference Centre
Follow the AERAP side events throughout the week as part of Science for SDGS – Science Summit 2025.
