Call deadline extended to 8 February, 2011

We are pleased to issue a second call for concept notes that will address 1) up- and out-scaling of innovations through technology incubation centre(s) and innovation platforms, thereby improving adoption and deployment of science-based solutions to development challenges in the region, and 2) address issues needed to provide a supportive policy environment for the ultimate development, promotion and uptake of bio-resource innovations in Eastern Africa.

The BioInnovate Call for Concept Notes is a two stage process of submission and review of Concept Notes, followed by invitations for full Proposals. Full proposals will be developed by successful consortia from the second call for concept notes within the region that are led by public and/or private entities (including small scale enterprises and NGOs) in one of the six BioInnovate participating countries of Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. The lead entities from the region may seek, and are encouraged, to include other regional and/or international partners, within or beyond the eastern Africa region, as partners in the proposed project. Funding will be granted for innovation and policy projects where it can be clearly demonstrated that a regional approach is more effective than individual national projects.

Principal investigators/lead institutions will be selected from the consortia with strong track record of up-and out-scaling innovations and or creating relevant institutional or policy change for the promotion of science and technology for the benefit of the farmers/end users.

Deadline for receipt of Concept Notes is January 31, 2011

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