The submission deadline is May 31, 2024, at 12:00 AM midnight CET
Siemens Stiftung is extending an invitation to enterprises and organizations eager to drive transformative change within Africa’s transportation sector. Through the E-Mobility 4 Impact Call 2024, they aim to expedite the electrification of transport in Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, and Tanzania.
Overview:
The initiative aims to bolster projects introducing tailored solutions for the shift towards e-mobility in East and West Africa. Given the transport sector’s substantial contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions, there’s an urgent call for innovative strategies to combat climate change. Siemens Stiftung views the electrification of vehicles as a promising avenue and seeks forward-thinking enterprises to spearhead this effort.
Scope and Goals:
Siemens Stiftung is scouting for enterprises leading the charge towards a sustainable, low-carbon transport sector. Whether it’s enhancing the acceptability, accessibility, or affordability of e-mobility, the chosen initiatives will significantly shape Africa’s environmentally friendly future. Projects can center on electric vehicles, battery technology, charging infrastructure, or related areas such as energy, e-waste recycling, or technology integration.
How to Apply:
Interested parties are encouraged to apply by addressing one or more of the following aspects:
- Acceptability: Crafting user-centric solutions to foster broader acceptance of e-mobility.
- Accessibility: Ensuring a wider and more inclusive audience can access the advantages of e-mobility.
- Affordability: Striking a balance between cost-effectiveness and delivering substantial value to make e-mobility solutions accessible to a larger audience.
Applicant Criteria:
Siemens Stiftung seeks enterprises with market experience in Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, or Tanzania, demonstrating a dedication to positive impact and innovation within the e-mobility ecosystem. Female-led enterprises and those tackling gender-related challenges are especially encouraged to participate.
- Candidates need to be registered in the country of the research project.
- Candidates need to have a minimum viable product of their solution (photos, blueprints or protocols are mandatory). In case the candidate is working on crucial ecosystem services for e-mobility, they need to demonstrate relevant track records in their respective sector.
- Candidates need to have paying users and clients for their solution (e.g. through financial statements/management accounts).
- Positive impact is part of the candidates identity (e.g. through a mission statement).
Contract details
Siemens Stiftung conducts a thorough feasibility and eligibility check for all project ideas. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed. Siemens Stiftung plans to visit shortlisted candidates before contracting. Contracting starts in August/September 2024.
Selected candidates will be offered a contract for up to 15 months to conduct a pilot project. The value of the contract ranges between USD 30,000 and USD 75,000 for individual applications and up to USD 125,000 for joint applications. Applications with financial or in-kind contributions matching the project, or a consortia of at least two enterprises is considered a plus.
Application Procedure:
The submission deadline is May 31, 2024, at 12:00 AM midnight CET. Interested candidates should electronically send all necessary documents to e-mobility@siemens-stiftung.org.
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