New platform helps KI researchers find collaborators across Sweden and Africa
Karolinska Institutet researchers can join a new AI-powered platform to connect with collaborators in Sweden and 20 African countries, explore shared research interests, and prepare for upcoming SASUF-NRF Seed Grant opportunities.
Karolinska Institutet researchers are invited to join a new AI-powered matchmaking platform designed to connect researchers in Sweden, South Africa, and 19 other African countries ahead of the upcoming SASUF-NRF Seed Grants for Intra-African Collaborative Research call.
The platform is part of SASUF+ (South Africa Sweden University Forum) and offers a unique opportunity to identify potential research partners, explore shared interests, and build international collaborations in preparation for future funding opportunities.
Why join the platform?
By creating a profile, you can:
- Connect with researchers working in similar or complementary research fields.
- Receive AI-generated matchmaking recommendations based on your expertise, research interests, projects, methodologies, and thematic focus areas.
- Discover collaboration opportunities with researchers from Sweden, South Africa, and 19 other African countries: Angola, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
- Build interdisciplinary research teams ahead of the SASUF-NRF Seed Grants call.
- Arrange meetings with potential collaborators before and during the SASUF+ Beyond Borders Virtual Matchmaking Event.
Current call
SASUF-NRF Seed Grants for Intra-African Collaborative Research call, deadline 3 November 2026.
More information about SASUF+
Register for the AI Matchmaking Platform
To get the most relevant matches, participants are encouraged to complete their profiles as thoroughly as possible.
Join an information session
Researchers interested in learning more about the platform and its AI-powered matchmaking features are welcome to attend one of the following online information sessions:
- 31 August 2026, 11:30-12:30 Zoom: https://uu-se.zoom.us/j/62436841112
- 2 September 2026, 11:30-12:30 Zoom: https://uu-se.zoom.us/j/69390636235
The sessions will provide guidance on how to create an effective profile, use the platform, and maximise opportunities for identifying suitable collaborators.
SASUF+ Beyond Borders Virtual Matchmaking Event
Save the date - 30 September to 1 October 2026
The virtual matchmaking event will bring together researchers from across the SASUF+ network. Participants will have the opportunity to meet their AI-matched contacts, discuss collaborative project ideas, expand their international networks, and identify additional partners for future funding applications.
Further information about the event will be shared during the information sessions.