EU in South Africa

This year marks 30 years of EU–South Africa Science & Technology Cooperation. Since the signature of our bilateral agreement in 1996, this partnership has become a cornerstone of Africa–Europe cooperation.

South Africa is the EU’s leading research and innovation partner in Africa. Together, we are advancing knowledge and developing solutions in key areas, from health and nuclear medicine for cancer treatment to the green energy transition, including green hydrogen.

Our cooperation also extends to world-class research infrastructures, marine research, and efforts to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss.

We are also creating and strengthening networks of European and South African researchers and innovators.

🔬 What’s next?
🔹 Expanding South African participation in Horizon Europe
🔹Deepening public health collaboration through the African and European research partnership on infectious diseases, theGlobal Health EDCTP3 (The African and European research partnership on infectious diseases), and the Global Gateway Team Europe Initiative on Manufacturing and Access to Vaccines, Medicines and Health Technologies (MAV+)
🔹Advancing the African Union-EU Innovation Agenda

The past 30 years have shown what we can achieve together. We look forward to building on this strong partnership in the years ahead!

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EURAXESS Africa

Call for Proposal launched - Partnering for impact in pursuit of the green and just energy transition.

More information on the call and how to apply here: https://shorturl.at/zvPno

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EU in South Africa Department of International Relations and Cooperation, SA

On this , we look ahead to in Cape Town later this year, bringing together investors, entrepreneurs and change makers to advance a sustainable ocean economy.

https://blueinvestafrica.eu/

𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐔-𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩.

The ongoing convergence of global crises—ranging from climate disruptions to supply chain vulnerabilities—demands robust, long-term international cooperation. In an era where public budgets alone cannot meet these challenges, establishing sustainable, value-driven investment partnerships is a strategic necessity.

This week, the European Union launched the EU Investment Roadshow in South Africa, spanning Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban. This high-level initiative represents a practical realisation of Global Gateway—Europe’s strategy for fostering high-quality, sustainable infrastructure connectivity based on mutual respect, strong environmental and governance standards, and local value addition.

Operating under the €11.5 billion (ZAR 220 billion) Team Europe Investment Package unveiled by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and President Cyril Ramaphosa, this roadshow aligns European public and private capital directly with South African NDP priorities.

“We are delighted to host the first ever EU Investment Roadshow here in South Africa a unique opportunity for EU and South African business to be brought together with financial institutions and public and private investors. This is Global Gateway in action: closing the circle between the investment needs and the investment tools," says Sandra Kramer, Ambassador of the European Union to South Africa.

The bilateral dialogues and technical sessions are structured across five high-potential pillars:

* Just Energy Transition: Accelerating deployment of renewable energy and green technologies.

* Critical Raw Materials: Promoting sustainable extraction and local processing essential for global value chains.

* Pharmaceutical Value Chain: Enhancing local production, skills development, and biotech innovation—anchored by the recent trilateral agreement supporting Cape Town-based Biovac.

* Infrastructure, Transport & Logistics: Modernising transport corridors and port efficiencies to elevate regional connectivity, supported by recent strategic investments in Transnet.

* Digital & Connectivity: Enhancing competitiveness via sustainable digital infrastructure.

This roadshow moves past traditional aid frameworks toward a mature, predictable relationship built on trust, common interests, and shared prosperity.

Read for more: https://shorturl.at/VRD1m

Accelerating sustainable transport

In Durban, the EU Investment Roadshow brings EU and South African leaders together to turn opportunities into action.

From green ports to smart logistics, we’re building resilient supply chains and driving sustainable growth.

Today is .

The EU and South Africa are working together to advance climate action, protect biodiversity and accelerate the green transition.

Through we are investing in a more sustainable future for all.
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