Sankore call for proposals: strengthening innovation and technology across West Africa
Closed: The FCDO invited applications by 4 November 2024 for proposals to strengthen innovation and technology across West Africa.
This call for proposals closed on 4 November 2024.
The Sankore call for proposals will support the UK government’s partnership with governments in Nigeria and Ghana on science, technology and innovation, facilitate commercialisation of innovative solutions, improve innovation policy and enhance government digital service delivery.
Background
Sankore is a new accountable grant delivery mechanism of up to £1.9 million that will strengthen innovation systems in Nigeria and Ghana. It will strengthen research commercialisation, innovation policy and support innovation system projects that align with national and regional priorities for science, technology and innovation.
Named after a historical place of learning in West Africa, Sankore will be delivered under the Africa Technology and Innovation Partnerships (ATIP) programme.
What the fund will achieve
The technical framework for the call for proposals outlines:
- support the UK government’s partnership with the governments in Ghana and Nigeria on science, technology and innovation
- work with Ghana’s Ministry of Science Technology & Innovation (MESTI) and Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Innovation Science and Technology (FMIST) to facilitate the commercialisation of innovative solutions
- improve the innovation and/or technology policy and regulatory environment
- strengthen government digital delivery services in Nigeria and Ghana
- develop a demand responsive helpdesk to support technology and innovation systems strengthening projects
Requirements for organisations wishing to apply
We are seeking interest from organisations with:
- a lead implementing partner with the capacity to engage and coordinate a diverse range of downstream partners
- a lead implementing partner that is a non-profit organisation (including UN agencies) based in Ghana or Nigeria and have deep understanding of local context
- a legally registered entity in Nigeria or Ghana
- proven experience working with public and private sector stakeholders for innovation systems strengthening and national policy influencing in Ghana and Nigeria
How to apply
Email your completed documents to [email protected] by 11:59pm GMT on 4 November 2024.
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Updates to this page
Published 30 August 2024Last updated 24 October 2024 + show all updates
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The deadline for proposals has been extended to 4 November 2024.
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Call for proposals open. Apply by 25 October 2024.
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