Efficiency for Access Coalition launches research and development fund to accelerate innovation in off-grid and weak grid appliance technologies
The Efficiency for Access (EforA) Coalition has launched a new grant fund for research and development (R&D) projects that aim to accelerate the affordability and efficiency of a range of low energy inclusive appliances that are suited to developing country contexts and promote social inclusion. The first round of the R&D fund, with anchor funding from UK Aid, is worth at least £1 million. This total is expected to be doubled with matching private investment.
This is part of the Efficiency for Access Coalition’s suite of activities to support and accelerate innovation in off-grid and weak grid appliance technologies and markets. Efficiency for Access Donor Coalition members currently have programmes and initiatives spanning three different continents, 26 countries, and 19 key technologies.
In this first funding round, £50,000 to £200,000 grants are available per project, and eligible products can include feasibility studies, mid-stage industrial research, and late stage for experimental development.
The application window for the first round of grants goes live on 15 November 2018 and will be open to all organisations that meet the application criteria. Submissions for applications will close on 16 January 2019 at midnight (GMT).
Projects must focus on the development of innovative appliance technologies or products that have potential to positively benefit targeted users at scale. Projects must also take into account gender equality and social inclusion issues.
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