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
- 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/.
- 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
