The ATPS is a trans-disciplinary network of researchers, policymakers, private sector actors and the civil society that promote the generation, dissemination, use and mastery of STI for African development, environmental sustainability and global inclusion.
The ATPS Phase VIII Strategic Plan for 2017-2022 has identified four strategic priority areas of focus during the period. These are: agriculture, food and nutrition; energy; climate change and environment; and health.
The ATPS network functions through National Chapters in 30 countries (27 African and 3 Diaspora chapters). The National Chapters operate under National Coordinators who provide intellectual and administrative leadership at country level.
The African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS) under the Technological Innovation Development in Africa to Enhance Employability, Entrepreneurship and Job Creation (TIDE) project, invites eligible applicants; entrepreneurs and innovators to submit their proposals to use their technologies for scaling or commercialization with the target to create new jobs especially for the youth. The research and innovation projects’ lifespan is 12 months. Each project will be required to have a budget ranging between US$5,000 and US$10,000 depending on the scope and scale if the proposed project which must be well justified.
The following eligibility criteria apply:
Applicants are required to duly fill out the application template and submit it to procurement@atpsnet.org with a copy to executivedirector@atpsnet.org on or before 2359hrs EAT 10th April 2023.
For more information on the Call for Proposals click on the link below: