Deadline: 29-Mar-21
The Mauritius Research and Innovation Council (MRIC) has launched a call for applications for the Fast-Track Innovation Initiatives to improve and accelerate the response to the economic and social challenges brought about by the current crisis and improve the country’s resilience to unforeseen situations.
The Call for Applications for Fast-Track innovation initiatives is aimed at supporting short-term innovative projects in thematic areas. The ultimate objective of any proposed project should be the development or improvement of products or techniques that will benefit the economy or provide potential solutions to social challenges.
Thematic Areas
Thematic areas that will be considered for funding are as follows:
- Emerging Sectors Indicative Areas include Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Blockchain, Fintech, Robotics.
- Smart Agriculture Indicative Areas Field Management, Automated Crop Management, Precision Agriculture, Bio-fertilisers, Nutraceuticals.
- Circular Economy Indicative Areas include Alternative to Plastics, Sustainable Materials, Upcycling, Recycling, Reuse.
- Inclusive Innovation Social Entrepreneurship, Poverty Alleviation, Women Empowerment, Mainstreaming of vulnerable groups.
Funding Information
- The total amount available for this Call for Applications is currently MUR40 Million.
- The maximum amount per grant is MUR 1 Million over a period of a maximum of 9 months.
Eligibility Criteria
- The main applicant must be one of the following:
- a Company or Business (including MSMEs, large enterprises) registered with the Registrar of Companies in the Republic of Mauritius for at least one year.
- an Organisation/Association including Non-Governmental Organisations registered.
- with the Registrar of Associations in the Republic of Mauritius for at least one year.
- a Cooperatives registered with the relevant Ministry for at least one year.
- an Institution registered with the Higher Education Commission for at least one year or
- a Public/Private Research Institution in the Republic of Mauritius in existence for at least one year.
- The main applicant is encouraged to collaborate with local or international institutions/companies/organizations.
For more information, visit https://www.specialcall.mu/