European South African Science and Technology Advancement Programme

The European South African Science and Technology Advancement Programme (ESASTAP) promotes research and development cooperation between South Africa and the European Union. Its offices are located at the CSIR Campus in Pretoria, South Africa and Brussels, Belgium.

ESASTAP
Company typeNon-profit organisation
Founded2005
HeadquartersPretoria, South Africa
Websitewww.esastap.org.za

History

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The programme has evolved in an iterative manner, adapting to changing relationships and advancements in technology within the SA-EU context.

Iteration Name Period Core Objectives Further Reading
ESASTAP FP6 (BILAT) 2005-2007   Raising awareness of FP7 and other EU funding opportunities
ESASTAP 2 FP7 (BILAT) 2008-2012 Raising awareness of FP7 and engaging with identified needs and challenges stemming from the JSTCC and other dialogues
SAccess FP7 (Access4EU) 2010-2013  Raising awareness of SA funding opportunities in Europe
ESASTAP Plus FP7 (BILAT) 2012-2015  Support deepening of scientific and technological cooperation with a special focus on innovation
ESASTAP 2020 2016-2019 H2020 Horizon 2020 is the eighth framework programme funding research, technological development, and innovation. South Africa's Participation in H2020[1]
ESASTAP 2021 onwards

Funding

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The major sources of funding for ESASTAP are the European Commission, through the Seventh Framework Programme, and the South African Department of Science and Innovation.

In the 2020/2021 financial year, the department received official development assistance (ODA) from the European Union of R5 000 000[2] over a three-year period, earmarked for ESASTAP projects and activities.

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References

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  1. ^ Participation esastap.org.za
  2. ^ Annual report 2020–2021 dst.gov.za p.123, Donor Funds