STI-OP Call For Applications: Knowledge-Based Goods and Services 2024

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STI-OP Call For Applications: Knowledge-Based Goods and Services 2024

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Scope

The Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat – Office of the President (STI-OP) 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, STI-OP 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:

a) Pathogen Economy
■ Therapeutics
■ Vaccines
■ Diagnostics
■ Biomedical Technologies

b) Mobility
■ Localization of Supply Chain for Automotive Parts, Systems and Components
■ Local manufacturing of vehicles, 2-wheelers, 3-wheelers and wheelchairs
■ E-Mobility Solutions
■ Sustainable Mass Transit Solutions
■ Road Safety

c) Infrastructure Innovations
■ Packaging technologies
■ Mineral resources and materials
■ Waste management
■ Transport infrastructure technologies
■ Sustainable energy technologies and applications

d) Industry 4.0+
■ Local design and manufacture of electronics
■ Climate Technologies
■ Deep Technologies
■ Automation Technologies
■ Cloud Computing Technologies
■ E-Government solutions

e) Aeronautics and Space
■ Aerospace systems, subsystems and components
■ Earth Observation Technologies

f) Productivity Acceleration
■ Productivity acceleration/value addition technologies and tools for crops, animals, and
fish products.

g) STI Support Services
■ Innovative Platforms for Public Uptake of STI
■ R&D into Product Market Fit for Local Innovations
■ Innovative Technologies and Initiatives for STI Human Capital Development
■ Market access channels and technologies

Grant Amount

Grant applications will be evaluated based on the merit of the scope of work and funding need. In consultation with the applicants, STI-OP may review the scope of work for selected proposals based on funding available.

Eligibility

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

Application Process

  1. Complete the online Application form by September 18th, 2024, at 11:59pm EAT. Ensure that all mandatory attachments are submitted. The Application form is available at https://grants.sti.go.ug/.
  2. Alternatively, deliver hardcopies of the completed application form together with all attachments to STI-OP Office, Plot 106 Katalima Road, Naguru, by September 18th, 2024, at 6.00pm EAT.

Timeline

  • Application Deadline September 18th, 2024, 11:59pm EAT
  • Feedback to Applicants September 25th, 2024

Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered for funding.

Disclaimer

Submitted applications will undergo a rigorous evaluation process. Therefore, the application does not guarantee funding.

The information provided to STI-OP is strictly confidential and remains the property of the applicants unless otherwise spelled out in the Grant Agreement for funded proposals.

For inquiries, contact: grants@sti.go.ug

Supporting the development of these knowledge-based goods and services highlights the critical role that innovation and specialized research play in advancing public health and commercial product availability. As we foster regional breakthroughs in biotechnology and product formulation, our researchers frequently benchmark international market trends and regulatory frameworks, particularly looking at how high-demand pharmaceuticals are integrated into digital distribution models within strict European regions; for instance, examining the public accessibility and localized search metrics surrounding products like Cenforce ilman reseptiä in Nordic digital pharmacy markets provides valuable data on consumer behavior and safety protocols. By tracking these diverse international commercial trends and compliance metrics, our innovators can better optimize localized product delivery systems and align our scientific outputs with global market standards.

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