Grant opportunity
AU–EU Youth Action Lab Innovation Grants 2026
Thirteen innovation grants of €42,000 each across eligible African countries, including Uganda.
- Funder
- AU–EU Youth Action Lab
- Publicised 24 Aug 2026; deadline 23 Sep 2026, 13:00 CAT
- Publicised 24 Aug 2026; deadline 23 Sep 2026, 13:00 CAT: Sep 23, 2026
- Award
- Thirteen innovation grants of €42,000 each across eligible African countries, including Uganda.
- Applicant
- Africa
- Discipline
- Social Sciences, Development and Public Policy
- Region
- Africa
- Posted
- Aug 26, 2026
Call summary
Overview
AU–EU Youth Action Lab Innovation Grants 2026 is a youth innovation grant from AU–EU Youth Action Lab. Thirteen innovation grants of €42,000 each across eligible African countries, including Uganda. It focuses on Youth-led innovation; civic action; entrepreneurship and is relevant to Africa.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants and locations: Africa. Confirm any institutional, citizenship, career-stage and partnership requirements on the official call page.
What it supports
- Youth-led innovation; civic action; entrepreneurship
- Youth Innovation Grant
- Africa
Funding and duration
- Thirteen innovation grants of €42,000 each across eligible African countries, including Uganda.
Publicised 24 Aug 2026; deadline 23 Sep 2026, 13:00 CAT
Publicised 24 Aug 2026; deadline 23 Sep 2026, 13:00 CAT: Sep 23, 2026
How to apply
Open the official call page, confirm the current requirements and deadline time zone, prepare the requested documents and submit through the funder or organiser's stated route.
Call details
Source-based overview
AU–EU Youth Action Lab Innovation Grants 2026 is a youth innovation grant from AU–EU Youth Action Lab. Thirteen innovation grants of €42,000 each across eligible African countries, including Uganda. It focuses on Youth-led innovation; civic action; entrepreneurship and is relevant to Africa. The recorded deadline or key date is Publicised 24 Aug 2026; deadline 23 Sep 2026, 13:00 CAT. Applicants should review the official page for the complete eligibility rules, required documents, assessment criteria, funding conditions, deadline time zone and submission route.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants and locations: Africa. Confirm any institutional, citizenship, career-stage and partnership requirements on the official call page.
Funding and benefits
Thirteen innovation grants of €42,000 each across eligible African countries, including Uganda.
Themes and supported activities
Youth-led innovation; civic action; entrepreneurship
Youth Innovation Grant
Africa
Deadline and timeline
Publicised 24 Aug 2026; deadline 23 Sep 2026, 13:00 CAT: Publicised 24 Aug 2026; deadline 23 Sep 2026, 13:00 CAT: Sep 23, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Open the official call page, confirm the current requirements and deadline time zone, prepare the requested documents and submit through the funder or organiser's stated route.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.