The UK Government Agri-tech Catalyst Funding Competition 2019 for Africans and UK is here. You can be a part of it and you stand a chance of taking your initiative to the next level.
There is up to £3 million of funding available from the Department for International Development (DFID) for early stage feasibility studies, mid stage industrial research and late stage experimental development. Projects must work on agri-tech and food chain innovations with partners in eligible African countries.
The aim of this competition is to increase the pace of development of agricultural and food systems innovation and its uptake by farmers and food systems actors in Africa. Actors can include manufacturers, processors, retailers, distributors and wholesalers.
All projects must be collaborative and must include at least one partner from the UK and one from an eligible African country. All funding for businesses and research organisations will be sent through the administrative lead organisation.
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Eligibility requirement for The UK Government Agri-tech Catalyst Funding Competition 2019
Any UK business claiming funding must be eligible to receive state aid at the time we confirm you will be awarded funding.
Early stage feasibility studies must last between 12 and 18 months. Mid stage industrial research can last up to 3 years. Late stage experimental development can last up to 18 months.
If your project’s total eligible costs or duration fall outside of our eligibility criteria, you must provide justification by email to [email protected] at least 10 days before the competition closes. We will decide whether to approve your request.
All projects must:
- be collaborative
- include a partner from an eligible African country from the list below
- include a technical lead from any country
- include a UK-based administrative lead
- implement significant activity in the eligible African country
- include at least one business
The Value of Award
Your project’s total eligible costs must be between:
- £100,000 and £500,000 for early stage feasibility studies
- £250,000 and £1 million for mid stage industrial research
- £150,000 and £800,000 for late stage experimental development
How to apply
To apply, visit the website of the program, read the guideline, create account and submit documents.
Deadline
29th May, 2019.
Website
The website of the award is https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition
The link to the guidelines is at here