AGriDI: Accelerating inclusive green growth through agri-based digital innovation in West Africa (grantEUR 150,000 – 300,000)

Deadline: 31^st May 2023

The ‘Accelerating inclusive green growth through agri-based digital innovation in West Africa (AGriDI)’ initiative launched a second Call for Proposals to support innovations addressing key challenges related to climate change, sustainable use, and management of biodiversity as well as responsible production and consumption among farming communities in West Africa.

Purpose of the call

To strengthen innovation systems and foster adoption of agribased digital technologies in West Africa.

Eligible countries

Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo.

Eligible applicants

Universities, research institutes, legally incorporated small and medium enterprises and farmer cooperatives, innovation support organisations (i.e tech hubs, innovation labs, university technology transfer offices), Government ministries, departments, and agencies responsible for Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI), Community Based Organisations (CBOs), Civil Society groups and related entities in the eligible countries.

Grant Categories

1. Grants for co-development and adaptation of digital innovative solutions to enhance agricultural productivity.
2. Grants for digital innovative solutions to establish market linkages for farmers’ produce.
3. Grants for development of policies to support digital innovation.

• Grant budget per project: EUR 150,000 – 300,000
• Period of grant: Up to 15 months from date of award
• Submission deadline: May 31, 2023
• Expected date of publication of award decision: June 30, 2023

For more information and application.