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Sankore Call for Proposals: 2024 Strengthening Innovation and Technology across West Africa

Sankore Call for Proposals: 2024 Strengthening Innovation and Technology across West Africa

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.

Sankore is a new £1.9 million Accountable Grant delivery mechanism 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.

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Sankore Call for Proposals: Strengthening Innovation and Technology

Application Deadline25 Oct 2024
Country to studyGhana, Nigeria
TypeEntrepreneurs
SponsorUK Government
GenderMen and Women

Aim and Benefits of Sankore Call for Proposals: Strengthening Innovation and Technology

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 Sankore Call for Proposals: Strengthening Innovation and Technology Qualification

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


Application Deadline

October 25, 2024


How to Apply

Email your completed documents to [email protected] by 12 midday British Summer Time (BST) on 25 October 2024.

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