The Solar Equipment's Development Unit (UDES / EPST-CDER) hosted, on Sunday.January 18th, 2026, an information day dedicated to the international research programs LEAP-SE, ARICA 2 and PRIMA 2026.

Organised by the General Directorate of Scientific Research and Technological Development (DGRSDT), this event was aimed at researchers and teacher-researchers with the goal of promoting international scientific cooperation and strengthening partnerships with European and African research institutions.

The goal of this day was to present the opportunities offered by these research and innovation programs, particularly in terms of funding for collaborative projects, and to encourage the development of innovative solutions to the challenges related to the Food–Energy–Water–Ecosystem Nexus..



Detailed presentations were given on the LEAP-SE, ARICA 2, and PRIMA 2026 programs, which are part of the Europe-Africa cooperation initiatives. The LEAP-SE program, focused on sustainable energy, and the PRIMA program, dedicated to agri-food systems, are part of the Horizon Europe program and they aim to strengthen research and innovation capacities through joint projects with a strong scientific and societal impact.