Erasmus+ CBHE : (Capacity Building in Higher Education), which supports capacity-building initiatives to modernize and improve higher education systems worldwide.

PROJECT	TITLE	COORDINATOR
YABDA	Strengthening of relations between higher education and the wider economic and social environment	Université Hassan II de Casablanca
SALEEM	Structuring and Supporting Student Entrepreneurship in the Maghreb	AUF, Delegation in charge of relations with the European Union ASBL
FOSTEX	Fostering innovation in the Jordan and Moroccan textile industry	UniversitatPolitecnica de Catalunya
DIALANGUES	Support for the Modernization of Language Teaching in Moroccan universities	Université Abdelmalek ESSAADI
AFRICONNECT+	CONNECTED AFRICA to digital challenges	AutonomousUniversity of Madrid
SMARTT	Screening, mapping, analyzing, recommending, transferring and transforming HE international programmes	AutonomousUniversity of Madrid

PROJECT	TITLE	COORDINATOR
THROUGH THEIR EYES	Through Their Eyes: Perceptions of the EU in the Maghreb and Western Balkans	UniversitaDegliStudi Di Perugia, Italy
PolyCIVIS	Confronting the Polycrisis in Europe and Africa	Université Libre de Bruxelles

PROJECT	TITLE	COORDINATOR
PANAF	Mobility for Research and African Integration through Health Sciences	STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY, Kenya

Horizon Europe is the 9th framework program of the European Union for research and innovation (2021–2027). It is the main funding program of the European Union for research and innovation. Following the mid-term review of the multiannual financial framework
(MFF), it succeeds Horizon 2020, with an indicative budget of €93.5 billion for the period 2021-2027.

The program addresses climate challenges, contributes to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and enhances the competitiveness and growth of the EU. Horizon Europe facilitates collaboration and increases the impact of research and innovation in the development, support, and implementation of European policies, while addressing global challenges. It encourages the creation and dissemination of knowledge and excellence in technologies.

By fostering job creation, fully mobilizing the pool of European talent, stimulating economic growth, and enhancing industrial competitiveness, Horizon Europe also optimizes the impact of investments in a strengthened European Research Area.

Program Structure :

Horizon Europe is divided into three main pillars :

1. Scientific Excellence (ERC, Marie Curie, research infrastructures)
2. Global Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness (health, climate, digital, etc.)
3. Europe-Innovation (European Innovation Council, innovation ecosystems)

Why Participate in Horizon Europe?

• Development of networks, innovative working methods, international visibility.
• High re-engagement rate: 90% of awardees reapply.

Strategy for Successful Projects:

• Do not apply solely for funding: strategy and project quality are essential.
• Key points to check :
  • Available skills and resources
  • Clarity of research interests
  • Institutional support

Types of Funded Actions:

• RIA: Research & Innovation Actions (fundamental or applied research)
• IA: Innovation Actions (prototypes, trials, first commercialization)
• CSA: Coordination and Support Actions (standardization, networking)

Funding Rates:

• 100% for RIA and CSA
• 70% for IA for private companies

For a Successful Partnership:

• Balanced consortium: geographical, sectoral, and gender diversity, balanced sharing of responsibilities.
• Anticipating, organizing, networking, and well-targeting your call are essential to maximize your chances of success.

UH2C Projects under Horizon Europe:

UH2C has secured funding for several projects under Horizon Europe, including:

1. Europe - Africa Research and Innovation Call on Renewable Energy:

LEAP – RE :

PROJECT LEADER	PROJECT TITLE
NAIMI Youssef	A Data driven digital twin for improved hydrogen storage, vessels towards challenges for energy transition
EL FADILI Abderrahim	Optimizing micro-grids for water – energy

2. Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean AREA :

PRIMA :

PROJECT LEADER	PROJECT TITLE
Abdelaziz HMYENE	OPTIMUS PRIMA
SaidGmouh	BENEFIT-Med:  « Boosting technologies of orphan  legumes  towards  resilient  farming systems in the Greater Mediterranean Region: from bench to open field »
Aziz Amine	FoWRSaP :Agro Food Waste Recovery: new processing technologies for food Safety and Packaging
MiloudiHlaibi	3D-STELLAR :3D Solar disTillEr and flash pyroLysis for recycling oLivemillwastewater into irrigation water and biochAR
AZIZ AMINE	FEDKITO  :FrEshfooD sustainable packaging In The circular

• Research Projects :
  • Go Univ
  • Yabda
  • Africonnect
  • Dialangues
  • Biskeled
  • Polyvivis
  • Jean Monnet