CFPs: Egyptian-Spanish Joint Technological Co-operation Program

Deadline: 03-Dec-2026

The Egyptian-Spanish Joint Technological Co-operation Program supports collaborative research and development (R&D) projects between Egyptian and Spanish organizations. The programme focuses on developing new or improved products, processes, and services across sectors including agriculture, water management, healthcare, renewable energy, environment, construction, transportation, tourism, pharmaceuticals, electric vehicles, textiles, chemicals, and electronics. The Science, Technology, and Innovation Funding Authority (STDF) of Egypt and the CDTI of Spain have launched a joint call to strengthen technological and research cooperation between organizations in Egypt and Spain. The programme supports ambitious, high-quality R&D projects that bring together organizations from both countries to develop practical technological solutions. Projects should aim to generate new or improved: The programme is designed to strengthen bi-regional technological cooperation while supporting innovation and industrial development. The programme supports collaborative R&D projects involving Egyptian and Spanish organizations. Projects should demonstrate meaningful cooperation between partners from both countries and have a clear technological or innovation objective. The research should have potential to contribute to the development or improvement of products, processes, or services. The call covers a broad range of sectors and technologies. Projects may focus on agricultural innovation, sustainable food production, and technologies that improve the efficiency and sustainability of food systems. Research can address sustainable water use, water management technologies, and solutions designed to improve water efficiency and availability. The programme supports research related to affordable and inclusive healthcare and the development of innovative health technologies, products, or services. Projects may focus on renewable energy technologies and solutions that contribute to more sustainable energy systems. Environmental research and technologies that address sustainability and environmental challenges are included within the programme’s thematic scope. Collaborative projects may address innovation in construction, mobility, transportation technologies, and related infrastructure. The call also includes projects related to tourism and antiquities, providing opportunities to apply technology and innovation within these sectors. Strategic industrial sectors specifically identified under the programme include: The programme requires a collaborative consortium involving organizations from both Egypt and Spain.

An eligible consortium must include:

Research institutes and universities are encouraged to participate as additional partners or subcontractors where relevant to the proposed project. The Egyptian consortium must include at least one qualified researcher who: The researcher should have a meaningful role in the proposed R&D project. An Egyptian industrial partner is also required. The industrial partner should contribute to the collaborative development and potential application of the proposed technology, product, process, or service. This requirement helps connect research activities with industrial and commercial applications. The consortium must include at least one company from Spain. The Spanish company should participate actively in the collaborative R&D activities and contribute relevant technological, industrial, or commercial expertise. Universities and research institutions can participate as additional partners or subcontractors. Their involvement can strengthen the scientific and technical aspects of a project, particularly where specialized research, laboratory capabilities, testing, or technical expertise is required. A strong project should demonstrate genuine cooperation between the Egyptian and Spanish partners.

Applicants should clearly explain:

The project should go beyond simply involving organizations from two countries. The partners should have complementary expertise and clearly defined responsibilities. Consortium partners should be selected based on the expertise and resources they can contribute to the project. A suitable partnership structure may include: Each partner should have a clearly defined role and contribution to the R&D activities. International R&D partnerships can combine scientific expertise, industrial capabilities, technology, and market knowledge from different countries. The Egyptian-Spanish programme provides a framework for organizations to work together on shared technological challenges while developing solutions that may have practical applications in industry and society. The focus on products, processes, and services also creates a link between research activities and innovation outcomes. It is a bilateral R&D programme supporting collaborative technological projects between organizations from Egypt and Spain. The call has been launched by the Science, Technology, and Innovation Funding Authority (STDF) of Egypt and the CDTI of Spain. The programme supports collaborative R&D projects aimed at developing new or improved products, processes, or services. The thematic areas include agriculture and sustainable food production, water management, healthcare, renewable energy, environment, construction, transportation, tourism and antiquities, pharmaceuticals, electric cars, textiles, chemicals, and electronics. The consortium must include at least one qualified Egyptian researcher, an Egyptian industrial partner, and at least one company from Spain. Yes. The required Egyptian researcher must hold a Ph.D. and be affiliated with an Egyptian university or research institution. Yes. Universities and research institutes are encouraged to participate as additional partners or subcontractors where their expertise supports the proposed R&D project. The Egyptian-Spanish Joint Technological Co-operation Program provides a framework for Egyptian and