The Africa-Europe Innovation Platform (AEIP) connects stakeholders of the innovation value chain across Africa and Europe.

The AEIP creates a “network of networks”, aligning with the priorities of the AU-EU Innovation Agenda to strengthen cooperation and maximise the impact of innovation initiatives.

Our Objectives

Enhance dialogue

Foster partnerships

Improve access to funding

Boost skills & mobility

Foster inclusivity

Become part of the network of networks

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Our target groups

The Africa-Europe Innovation Platform connects a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including:

Policy makers

Academia

Start-ups, SMEs & corporates

Business Support Organisations

Investors & funders

Civil society

Our approach in 3 phases

Create a gathering place for all innovation stakeholders

Invite all innovation stakeholders from Africa and Europe to join the platform and create partnerships.

Animate the community

Drive engagement across the innovation value chain through events, trainings and matchmaking initiatives.

Ensure efficiency and outreach

The Platform ensures long-term engagement through visibility, strategic partnerships and by leveraging AEIP’s extensive network of networks.

5 WAYS TO ANIMATE THE COMMUNITY

A network of networks

The Platform serves as a central hub, connecting and amplifying innovation networks across Africa and Europe.

Community management and partnerships

Fostering collaboration through events, thematic challenges, matchmaking

Knowledge exchange and capacity building

Through training sessions, capacity building for citizens and support for higher education and researcher institutions, AEIP strengthens skills and innovation ecosystems.

A library of resources

Produced knowledge policy briefs, and recommendations will be showcased online and will be made available to a broad audience.

Access to financial support

Providing access to soft and hard capital support, helping start-ups and SMEs to scale internationally while navigating regulatory landscapes.

Sustainability is at the core of the AEIP

Designed for long-term impact, the platform will be maintained to ensure that new activities and partnerships continue well beyond the project’s duration.

By strengthening networks and aligning with stakeholder needs, the AEIP will contribute to:

Sustainable and inclusive development

Economic growth and job creation

Resilient and connected innovation ecosystems

The AEIP marks a significant step towards a more collaborative, innovative, and shared future for Africa and Europe.

News & Events

The AEIP launches the Youth Innovation Playbook to empower Africa’s next generation of changemakers

The AEIP has launched a new resource to help young innovators and entrepreneurs across Africa and Europe transform bold ideas into sustainable action.

From dialogue to delivery: Africa-Europe innovation in action

The AEIP webinar on 7 May highlighted the AU-EU Innovation Agenda and showcased the many AEIP activities supporting innovation collaboration across Africa and Europe.

Webinar series: Emerging trends in digital education

Digital education is transforming higher education in Africa and Europe. This webinar series explores emerging trends and practical tools for innovative teaching.

Call for applications: Art4Change Storytelling Fellowship 2026

Applications are now open for the Art4Change Storytelling Fellowship 2026, supporting young creatives to document and share stories of youth-led innovation.