Key Dates:

• Competition Opens: 9 October 2023

• Competition Closes: 22 November 2023, at 11:00am UK time

What They Are Looking For

1. Innovative Solutions: Projects should bring new or enhanced net-zero technologies or methods to the table.

2. Just Transition: The social justice aspects of transitioning to net zero should be a significant consideration.

3. Collaboration: Equitable partnerships should be formed between the UK and African businesses.

4. Knowledge Exchange: Learning should be shared between different innovation ecosystems to improve approaches to net zero.

Funding and Project Size

• Duration and Costs: Not specified, but the total eligible project costs must fall between £150,000 and £300,000.

Key Criteria

• Scope: Must address urban challenges related to net zero, like power, heating, cooling, mobility, etc.

• Market Need: Must fulfill a clear need in the UK and/or African target markets.
• Social Inclusivity: Must consider the needs of underserved demographics.
• Trial Requirements: Must include a trial of your project solution either in the UK or the collaborating African market, or both.

Research Categories

• Types of Research: Feasibility projects and industrial research will be funded.

Exclusions

• Projects not related to net zero transitions, those not addressing real urban challenges, or those focused on fossil fuel improvements will not be funded.
• Projects dependent on export performance or domestic inputs usage are also not eligible.