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81310967 - Startup Researcher in Residence Program - measure to promote Science2Business collaboration with African startups

Buyer: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

Published
18 October 2024
Submission deadline
19 November 2024, 12:00
Estimated value
€496,050
Place of performance
Kenya
Procedure
Open procedure
Lots
1
Documents
1
Notice number
00632204-2024
Reference
ba7227e3-1319-47c3-9fb2-7979c390b24e
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Official source

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Description

The SPARK project is designed to promote sustainable economic development in Africa by addressing gaps in the technology and innovation ecosystems, particularly around climate-friendly and gender-just innovations. It aims to empower African professionals, especially women, by promoting equal participation in the tech sector, strengthening partnerships between research institutions, startups, and the private sector, and creating gender-responsive financing mechanisms. The project focuses on bridging the gap between research and practical applications in tech, encouraging collaboration to drive innovation. It addresses challenges such as underrepresentation of local actors and women in the innovation landscape and the lack of purpose fit funding options for climate tech. Despite an increase in venture capital for climate tech, African companies often miss out on crucial funding and support. By addressing the identified challenges and leveraging the strengths of diverse partners, SPARK aims to promote sustainable economic development through technology and digital-based innovations, contributing to modernizing the economy and addressing climate change. By fostering a gender-just app…

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