The Science, Technology, and Innovation Funding Authority (STDF), in collaboration with the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China, is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 8th cycle of the Egypt-China Joint Research Projects Support Program. The program aims to strengthen cooperation between both parties in areas of mutual interest.

In this regard, prof./ Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, emphasized that this program represents a valuable opportunity to fund research projects addressing current challenges in various fields. He pointed out that scientific collaboration between Egypt and China will contribute to developing both countries’ scientific and innovative capabilities.

Dr. Walaa Sheta, CEO of the Science, Technology, and Innovation Funding Authority (STDF), stated that through this program, the Authority seeks to encourage Egyptian researchers to submit innovative research proposals that contribute to achieving sustainable development and strengthening international cooperation in the fields of technology and innovation.

Funding will be provided in the following categories:

• Applied research projects in the fields of water, food and agriculture, health, ICT, and advanced manufacturing, with a maximum funding limit of EGP 3 million on the Egyptian side.
• Industry-partnered projects in the fields of renewable energy and artificial intelligence, with a maximum funding limit of EGP 5 million on the Egyptian side.

The duration of the funded projects must not exceed 24 months.

It is worth noting that the deadline for submitting research proposals is June 23, 2025.

For more information about eligibility criteria, required documents, and application procedures, please visit the official STDF website:
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