Le Prix
Le Prix FAT 2026
To be eligible, your project must address one of the thematic pillars of the 2026 edition
axe 1
Sovereignty
Endogenous solutions to reduce technological dependence.
axe 2
Innovation
AI and digital technology at the service of infrastructure.
axe 3
Resilience
Agricultural systems facing climate emergencies.
Terms & Eligibility
Target
Researchers, teacher-researchers and doctoral students affiliated with an institution of the African Union.
Équipe
Projets pluridisciplinaires avec un quota de mixité de 30% minimum.
Dotation
Subvention de recherche + 12 mois d'accompagnement stratégique et accès aux incubateurs IARPA.
Dossier de candidature
Vidéo Pitch (3 min)
Résumé du projet — format MP4.
Executive summary (1 page)
Titre, méthodologie et résultats attendus.
Description technique (7 pages max)
Justification, cadre conceptuel, chronogramme et budget prévisionnel.
Information sheet
CV du coordonnateur et membres de l'équipe.
Lettre d'engagement
Signée par l'institution de rattachement.
Calendrier stratégique
Deadline : 15 juillet 2026 à minuit
Step 1
Administrative Audit
Compliance and completeness check of files received before 15th July 2026.
Stage 2
Scientific «Double-Blind» Evaluation»
An independent evaluation process carried out by the International Scientific Council, ensuring impartiality.
Stage 3
Bangui Oral Examination
Presentation of the finalists to the International Grand Jury meeting in Bangui, Central African Republic.
Step 4
Official Awards Ceremony
Under the High Patronage of the Head of State — Central African Republic.
Applications must be sent by email to:
prix-fat@iarpa.net