Call for JIF Circularity Africa–EU Circular Business Partnerships

Program Overview

  • The Joint Innovation Facility (JIF) Circularity Call connects African circular economy businesses with European partners to develop commercially viable partnerships and joint ventures.

  • The initiative aims to strengthen Africa-Europe collaboration by combining funding, technical expertise, business partnerships and market access opportunities.

  • The program supports the development, testing and scaling of innovative circular economy solutions with strong commercial potential.

  • The Call is implemented under the SWITCH-2-CE ESA Financing Facility, supported by the European Union and implemented by Expertise France and GIZ.

    Program Objectives

  • Strengthen circular economy businesses in Africa.

  • Promote commercially viable Africa-Europe partnerships.

  • Support the creation and expansion of circular business activities.

  • Improve access to finance for circular economy enterprises.

  • Mobilize private-sector investment and market opportunities.

  • Accelerate innovation and business growth within circular value chains.

    Priority Value Chains
    Plastic Packaging and Plastic Waste

  • Solutions addressing plastic waste prevention, reuse, recycling and recovery.

  • Circular business models that improve resource efficiency and reduce environmental impacts.

    Electronics and E-Waste

  • Solutions related to electronics repair, reuse, refurbishment, recycling and responsible waste management.

  • Business models supporting circular management of electronic products and materials.

    Project Focus Areas

    The Call welcomes:

  • Upstream solutions.

  • Midstream solutions.

  • Downstream solutions.

  • Particular emphasis is placed on upstream and midstream innovations.

    Eligibility Requirements
    Lead Applicant

  • Must be a for-profit African company.

  • Must be based in one of the following countries:

    Ethiopia
    Kenya
    Malawi
    Mozambique
    Namibia
    Rwanda
    South Africa
    Tanzania
    Uganda
    Zambia
    Consortium Requirement

  • The consortium must include at least one for-profit company registered in one of the 27 European Union Member States.

  • The partnership should demonstrate a clear commercial opportunity and mutual value creation.

    Why Circularity Matters

  • Africa's circular economy presents significant opportunities to reduce waste and improve resource efficiency.

  • Circular business models can unlock economic value from waste streams while creating jobs and environmental benefits.

  • European partners can contribute technology, expertise, markets and investment opportunities.

  • The initiative seeks to create sustainable
    partnerships that accelerate circular economy development on both continents.

    Support Offered

    The initiative is expected to provide:

  • Catalytic funding support.

  • Technical expertise and advisory services.

  • Business partnership development.

  • Market access and commercial networking opportunities.

  • Joint venture development support.

  • Innovation and scaling assistance.
    How to Apply

    For More Information and Application Details, See;
  • Call for JIF Circularity Africa–EU Circular Business Partnerships



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