Today, Egypt has officially joined Horizon Europe, becoming the second African country associated to the EU’s multibillion-euro research and innovation (R&I) programme. This grants Egyptian researchers, universities, innovators and entities access to all parts of the programme on similar terms to those of EU Member States. It enables them to lead projects, contribute to cutting-edge research, and support national research reforms and institutional capacity-building.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said: “People are at the core of the EU-Egypt partnership — supporting them to develop their talents, ideas, and skills. Egypt’s association to Horizon Europe will create opportunities for cutting-edge projects and innovations. These developments will be in vital research areas like water management, sustainable farming, and food security, bringing tangible benefits to our societies.”
The agreement was signed today at the EU–Egypt Summit in Brussels by EU Commissioner for Startups, Research, and Innovation Ekaterina Zaharieva, and the Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty, in the presence of EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. This milestone builds on the long-standing EU-Egypt cooperative relationship, providing a platform for strengthened partnership in tackling global challenges, from digital transformation to climate action. It also strengthens regional research and innovation collaboration.
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