The UK-SA Water Innovation Lead Customer Programme fund launched on 13 November 2023 as part of the Global Innovation Network intervention of the Global Alliance Africa project. The aim of this competition is to accelerate innovations needed to create new or improved water access technologies for the sector through UK-South African partnerships.
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Innovate UK’s Global Alliance Africa project will manage the fund, divided into two streams based on Technology Readiness Levels (TRL).
- South African organisations with projects at TRL 4 to 6 can receive grants up to ZAR 500,000, and their UK partners up to GBP 25,000.
- For projects at TRL 6 to 8, South African entities can get up to ZAR 1 million, with UK partners eligible for up to GBP 100,000.
Additionally, Global Alliance Africa and TIA will offer technical support and assist in finding and connecting South African and UK partners.
If you think you have a digital or effective wastewater management system solution for this exciting challenge, and would like to collaborate with companies in South Africa, then apply today!
Your submission MUST include the following attachments:
- Completed Application Template
- Completed Project Plan and Finances Template
- Formal Letter of commitment/support from at least one top tier supplier or utility company in the water sector