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OPEN CALL IS NOW LIVE! Who can apply Research and technology stakeholders, including universities and research institutes, technology developers and R&D SMEs, innovation-driven start-ups, as well as other multidisciplinary actors LEARN MORE FCI4Africa at a glanceSupporting Trade Systems in the African Agricultural Sector The FCI4Africa initiative is dedicated to bolstering resilient, equitable, and nutritious food systems across Africa. The primary focus areas include: Promoting open and equitable trade practices. Harmonising non-tariff measures. Advancing digital transformation of food systems. Learn more Key ObjectivesFair Food and Trade Systems for Africa.trx_addons_inline_2120470961{color:#ffffff !important} Understanding the Impact of Agriculture on People and the PlanetPromoting Fair and Sustainable Food SystemsImproving Trade Through InnovationDeveloping Digital and Analytical ToolsExpanding Climate-neutral AgricultureCollaborating for a Sustainable Future Discover more What’s NewLatest UpdatesStay updated with our most current news and insights on the progress of the FCI4Africa project. view News Building Farmer Capacity on Aflatoxin Control in Moniya, Nigeria March 16, 2026 ShareFacebookXPinterest The FCI4Africa project in collaboration with the Food Safety for Africa project (FS4Africa), delivered a capacity development training in Moniya Community, Oyo State, Nigeria, for members of FitCrown Agro Technical Enterprise, a farmers’ cooperative network. view News How Kitui Flour Mills Is Leading the Fight Against Malnutrition January 19, 2026 ShareFacebookXPinterest Over 3.1 billion people (more than 42% of the global population) cannot afford a healthy diet. More than 2 billion people lack essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin A, iron, and zinc, while an estimated 148 million children under five suffer from stunted growth due to chronic malnutrition. These deficiencies weaken immune systems, impair cognitive development, reduce productivity, and increase the risk of disease. view News Join the McGill Convergent Innovation Webinar on December 4, 2025 December 1, 2025 ShareFacebookXPinterest Join the McGill Convergent Innovation Webinar on December 4, 2025 to explore how data sharing, traceability, and governance models are transforming Kenya’s maize milling sector and advancing sustainable, transparent food systems across Africa. .humanum_inline_1762018693{background-image: url(https://fci4africa.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FCI_FS_CAPACITY-BUILDING.png);}.humanum_inline_30548761{background-image: url(https://fci4africa.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Ruth-Moraa_Kitui_Flour_Mills_RBPX1473-1536x1024-1-1410x940.webp);}.humanum_inline_1132279778{background-image: url(https://fci4africa.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WEBINAR-1410x940.png);} Use CasesFind out how FCI4Africa is making an impact Use Case 1 Use Case 2 Use Case 3 Use Case 1 Promote a healthy, safe, and profitable food system through scaling proven food safety technologiesWHAT: Promote a healthy, safe, and profitable food system through scaling proven food safety technologiesWHERE: Burkina Faso, Nigeria, KenyaHOW: Use of aflatoxin bioprotectants, hermetic sealed bagslearn more Use Case 2 Deploy digital solutions for trade facilitation through compliance with national standards and non-tariff measuresWHAT: Deploy digital solutions for trade facilitation through compliance with integrated quality standards and non-tariff measuresWHERE: Kenya, NigeriaHOW: Build on the Nigeria Micronutrient and Kenya Millers Fortification Indexeslearn more Use Case 3 Elaborate approaches to increase resilience of rural communities against shocksWHAT: Elaborate approaches to increase resilience of rural communities against shocksWHERE: Senegal, NigeriaHOW: Develop and benchmark a set of support systems, tools and guidelines for decision makinglearn more Expected ResultsUnderstand what FCI4Africa seeks to achieveFCI4Africa will deliver innovative tools, networks, and policy recommendations to support fair, sustainable, and efficient food systems. Key outcomes include a digital knowledge hub, decision-support tools, trade models, and traceability solutions, all fostering informed policymaking and ethical trade practices. Indigenous and local knowledgeKnowledge base with curated local and indigenous intelligence for designing FCI solutions. Evidence-based decision analytics toolAn online decision analytics platform that generates insights and evidence to support promoting and adopting solutions that drive climate-neutral, fair, just, and efficient food supply. FCI4Africa innovation networkA vibrant and sustainable ecosystem with ≥150 local stakeholders. Trade modelsFine-tuned models that serve as effective tools for informed decision making and strategic planning in the realm of international trade Decision-support systemA decision-support system that is directly informed by the refined parameters of FCI4Africa trade models. Branding elementsRecommendation on the usage of branding elements such as labels and logos, as well as concepts for value-added products. Policy recommendations of NTMA comprehensive guide to support the policymakers on possible steps to adopt, implement, and promote NTMs. Traceability solutionsSet of recommendations for ICT solutions facilitating the traceability and enforcement of NTMs for priority foods. Product-trait combination inventoryAn inventory of analytical methods for the product-trait combination for ≥5 products. Digital Knowledge HubAn online knowledge hub offering accessible resources such as practical solutions, best practices and relevant knowledge on food safety. Open innovation and demonstration platformA collaborative tool to facilitate the development, demonstration, dissemination and adoption of innovative technologies and business models. Open call innovative solutions≥8 new solutions developed and adopted though the Open Call. Open CallsFinancial Support to 12 Projects .cls-1 { fill: #231f20; } sub-projects 0 for each third party up to 0 k€ 8 sub-projects will be selected for the OC 1total budget of the OC1 400k euro - up to 50k euro for each third party .cls-1 { fill: #231f20; } sub-projects 0 for each third party up to 0 k€ 4 sub-projects will be selected for the OC2total budget of the OC2 200k euro - up to 50k euro for each third party LEARN MORE Project PartnersInnovating through Collaboration Do you want to learn more? Subscribe to our newsletter