The project is coordinated by the French National Centre for Scientific Research, CNRS, France, and funded through the LEAP-RE Long-Term Joint EU-AU Research and Innovation Partnership on Sustainable Energy.
The French National Centre for Scientific Research is France's research organisation and a major force in global science. As the only French institution active across all scientific disciplines and coordinator of the project, CNRS brings together experts from every field to tackle the world's most pressing challenges, such as climate change and digital innovation. They work closely with public institutions and private sector partners to transform cutting-edge research into real-world solutions that benefit society.
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IRCELYON is CNRS’s largest catalysis laboratory and the largest in Europe. Its work is central to sustainable development, spanning four key areas: energy production, depollution, atmospheric chemistry and the valorization of renewable resources. The lab also holds strong expertise in catalysis, catalyst design and characterization, and catalytic testing.
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Instituto Superior Técnico is Portugal's leading institution for higher education in Architecture, Engineering, Science, and Technology. With over a century of history, Técnico has been instrumental in driving the economic and social development of Portugal through the school’s teaching and strong investment in research and innovation.
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Research Institute for Solar Energy and New Energies (IRESEN) Founded in 2011 under the Moroccan Ministry of Energy, Mines and Sustainable Development, IRESEN serves as a national catalyst for applied research in renewable energies and energy efficiency. The institute is committed to bridging the gap between universities and industry through financial support for high-quality research projects through targeted calls for proposals and ensuring resources to shape Morocco's clean energy future.
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BluEnergy Revolution, Italy develops clean energy solutions that is powered by green hydrogen and renewable sources. They tackle climate change through technology that is sustainable, safe, and fossil fuel-free. Their integrated systems deliver zero emissions, silent operation, and extended energy autonomy, using recyclable and critical raw material-free components.
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North-West University, South Africa, is a multi-campus institution committed to equity, academic excellence, and globally competitive teaching and research across its eight faculties. Beyond education, NWU offers students flexibility, choice, and a genuine place in the world that empowers them to reach their potential and build meaningful careers. In this project, the institution will lead the study on dynamic solar energy supplies.
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University of Limpopo, South Africa, actively aligns its programmes with the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the Internet of Things, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Beyond producing competitive graduates, UL cultivates entrepreneurs through centres of excellence spanning agro-food processing, ideation hubs, and beyond. The school will serve as one of the three African locations where panels are physically installed early in the project.University of Limpopo, South Africa, actively aligns its programmes with the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the Internet of Things, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Beyond producing competitive graduates, UL cultivates entrepreneurs through centres of excellence spanning agro-food processing, ideation hubs, and beyond. The school will serve as one of the three African locations where panels are physically installed early in the project.
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Univ. La Réunion, France, welcomes thousands of students annually across different facilities spread over multiple campuses in Saint-Denis, Le Tampon, and Saint-Pierre. Through its academic programmes, research activities, and strong international reach, the University serves as a vital bridge between Europe and the Indian Ocean region. They will serve as an energy lap in this project, assessing and mapping the green hydrogen production potential.
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EnGreen, Senegal, is a regional hub for sustainable energy innovation, collaboration, and execution, driving a just and inclusive energy transition across Senegal and West Africa. The organisation provides technical assistance in renewable energy and energy access, active participation in EU-funded research and grant programmes, and tailored training and capacity building that creates green jobs and empowers communities.
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Assane Seck University, Senegal (UASZ) is a public institution of higher education and research located in the Casamance region of southern Senegal. Established in 2007 and named in honour of the distinguished Senegalese scholar and politician Assane Seck, the university covers key disciplines spanning Sciences and Technology, Economic and Social Sciences, Letters and Humanities, and Health Sciences. Uniquely positioned at the crossroads of Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, and Guinea-Conakry, UASZ serves as a vital academic and research hub for the sub-region.
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APODISSI is a knowledge and technology transfer company operating in Nigeria, Namibia and the United Arab Emirates. It focuses on promoting African innovation by partnering with innovation hubs, research centres, and universities to advance digital entrepreneurship, education, and technology in Africa.
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ENSA-École Nationale des Sciences Appliquées d’El Jadida, Morocco (ENSAJ) is a Moroccan public engineering school located in El Jadida. Its core mission encompasses the training of state engineers, continuing education, and scientific research. ENSAJ positions itself as a lever for development that continuously adapts programmes to meet the evolving demands of both national and international labour markets.
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Leibniz University Hannover is one of Germany's most prominent public research universities and a member of the association of Germany's leading Institutes of Technology. LUH spans a broad spectrum of disciplines, from engineering and natural sciences to architecture, law, humanities, and social sciences. Its interdisciplinary and internationally oriented approach drives outstanding research that addresses today's most pressing societal challenges.
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CRMT testing and engineering is a French research and development company with 40 years of experience in developing alternative-fuel engine systems and reducing the environmental impact of industrial applications. As a subcontractor in the project, they will work with the project coordinator on the design and optimisation of the hydrogen internal combustion engine (HICE) and identify the critical link between green hydrogen storage and reliable electricity generation for off-grid African communities.
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