Ugandan Office of the President Research & Development Grants 2023 for Individuals/Institutions

Ugandan Office of the President Research & Development Grants 2023 for Individuals/Institutions. Apply below.

When is Application Deadline: 21st May 2023 11.59 pm EAT

Feedback: May 27, 2023.

Tell Me About Award: The Science, Technology, and Innovation at the Office of the President (STI-OP) Secretariat has a Goal of Growing the Contribution of Knowledge-Based Goods and Services to the National Economy by Increasing Domestic Productivity, Import Substitution and Export of Products Resulting from Science, Technology, and Innovation. Toward this goal, the STI Secretariat now calls for applications from individuals/institutions targeting Grant awards for R&D and innovations (process, products, technology, or business models) in the following Thematic Areas:

Which Fields are Eligible?

1. Pathogen Economy

• Natural therapeutics and related technologies.
• Pathogen/Vector Control Technologies.
• Artificial Intelligence Technologies for Healthcare.
• Biomedical Technologies.

2. Mobility

• Localization of the Supply Chain for Automotive Parts, Systems and Components.
• Research and Development in E-Mobility Solutions for motorcycles.

3. Infrastructure Innovations

• Local manufacturing.
• Battery design, manufacturing, and recycling technologies.
• Packaging technologies.
• Water resources technologies.
• Mineral resources and materials.

4. Industry 4.0+

• Local design and manufacture of electronics.
• Innovation valorisation from Academia to Business.
• Locally Developed Tools and Systems for E-Government.

5. Aeronautics and Space

• Development of satellite subsystems.
• Development of geospatial tools utilising satellite data.

6. Productivity Acceleration

• Productivity acceleration/value addition technologies and tools for crops, animals and fish products.

7. Export Promotion and Import Substitution

• Value addition technologies and processes for import substitution and export-targeted commodities.

8. STI Support Services

• Innovative Processes for Public Uptake of STI.
• R&D into Product Market Fit for Local Innovations.

Type: Grants

Who can Apply?

 The call is open to Ugandan individuals and entities (industries, research institutions, Government MDAs etc)
● A person must not be a lead applicant on more than one application.
● Staff of the STI Secretariat are not eligible to apply.

Which Countries are Eligible?

Uganda

How Many Awards? Not specified

What is the Benefit of Award? Grant applications will be evaluated based on the merit of the scope of work and funding need. In consultation with the applicants, the STI Secretariat may review the scope of work for selected proposals based on funding available.

How to Apply: Apply below

Applicants can contact the Secretariat on grants@sti.go.ug within the application period  

Visit Award Webpage for Details