Deadline: 16 March 2018
Applications are now open for the Agri-Water Open Innovation Challenge to address the particular part of the water challenge and to identify water saving technologies; particularly in regards to water use in agriculture.
Advantage Austria, Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), Silicon Cape and RIIS have partnered in order to run an open innovation challenge. The ultimate aim for this programme is to assist entrepreneurs and companies to contribute solutions to the water crisis in the Western Cape, and in so doing, build profitable and sustainable
businesses.
The Western Cape (WC), a province in South Africa (SA), currently faces a serious drought and has been declared a disaster area. As a result, Day Zero – the day the City of Cape Town runs out of water – is constantly monitored and updated. Between 12 December and 9 January (28 days), the forecast Day Zero was brought forward by a full 26 days. More simply put: for every day closer to Day Zero, the forecast date is brought closer by a day.
Eligibility Criteria
- Submissions from entrepreneurs, SMMEs, companies or other interested parties are welcome
- Preference will be given to submissions from applicants that are based in, or have connections with either South Africa or Austria (or both). Submissions which are based on a business or software solution are encouraged.
- Where the submission is based on a technological solution or innovation, preference will be given to technologies that have undergone significant development.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
Eligible Country: South Africa, Austria.
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