The MFF Academy is establishing an interdisciplinary Research Centre, embedded within its annual program, to foster reflection, creativity, and innovation. The Centre combines academic and empirical approaches, from field research to regional collaborations, enabling the collection and analysis of local data to develop homegrown knowledge. By grounding knowledge production in African experiences, it empowers Mozambicans and Africans to articulate their perspectives authentically, free from external theoretical impositions. Through these processes, the Center contributes to strategic planning and the growth of local systems, creating solid foundations for cultural, social, and scientific development. This call invites researchers — scientists, artists, technologists, or interdisciplinary teams — affiliated or not with higher education or research institutions, to submit innovative projects on national territory.