Support Organisations

European research activities are structured around consecutive multi-annual programmes, or so-called Framework Programmes. Horizon 2020 set out the priorities - including the ICT priority - for the period 2014 -2020. Horizon 2002 is fully open to international co-operation with the aim to join forces for addressing major challenges where significant added value is expected to be gained from a worldwide R&D cooperation.

In this context, the European Commission co-funded the IST-Africa Initiative in order to promote the participation of African organisations in Horizon 2020.

IST-Africa 2014 is Hosted by the Government of Malawi through the National Commission for Science and Technology.

Call for Support Organisations

IST-Africa 2015 is self-funding through public and private sector support and registrations. By becoming a Support Organisations you assist in funding additional delegates services as well as scholarships for deserving African participants.

The IST-Africa 2015 Conference offers a variety of Sponsorship Opportunities to enhance your organisation's image & standing with the international IST research community demonstrating your commitment to reducing the Digital Divide in Sub-Saharan Africa and promoting greater research cooperation between Africa and Europe.

Prominent notice will be given to Support Organisations on the Conference Portal, in press releases together with other benefits and promotional opportunities during the event.

Please contact the Conference Secretariat for further information.