A pilot phase at the University of Fort Hare (2015 – June 2018)

From 2015 to June 2018, two technical experts were seconded from France and stationed at the University of Fort Hare focussing on food sciences as a priority of the University and the surrounding communities.

An institutional approach since November 2018

In November 2018, FSAGRI started with an institutional approach which focuses on the development of new curricula, training of lectures and the establishment of the sustainable partnerships between French and South African Institutions.: Prospect for new approach includes :

• The development of food science curricular at all the three Universities,
• Providing F’SAGRI with a veterinary pole with a university granting a veterinary degree
• Integrate TVET Colleges into F’SAGRI for the training of young farmers and agricultural technicians

Mobility of students and lectures

Since its inception, F’SAGRI has sent to France

• 7 South African students to follow a complete Master’s programme,
• 1 lecturer for a year of doctoral studies.

Support for innovation

In November 2019 and October 2020, F’SAGRI organised two successful Innovation Price awards: The first one eight projects were selected to follow an Incubation Programme whereas the second one was open to all universities and start up in South where 4 projects were selected and received prices ranging from R40 000 to R100 000.