Eureka Network projects call for proposals for solutions for COVID-19

Eureka Network projects call for proposals for solutions for COVID-19 Echo Period –Life without a vaccine

The Eureka Network projects call for proposals for solutions for COVID-19 Echo Period –Life without a vaccine” call is live on EUREKA website.

South Africa, through the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), together with the governments of  Austria, Canada, Denmark, France, Netherlands, Spain and  Turkey has launched a EUREKA Network Project Call for applied research and innovation project proposals entitled “ Eureka Network projects call for proposals for solutions for COVID-19 Echo Period –Life without a vaccine”

Eligibility for SA applicants is as follows to the call:

South Africa
Specific National/ Regional rulesFunding is only be available to registered companies and SMEs as per South African definition. These entities may be supported by Science Councils and Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) as project sub-contractors. The sub-contracting should be done on a predetermined distribution of work as outlined in the eligibility criteria of the call
Eligible costs and funding ratesEach project will go through a financial negotiation process with the national funding body, (DSI & TIA) to finalise the exact percentage funding . The funding will be transferred in tranches in accordance with the project duration. Co-funding between the SA participants and the DSI/TIA to be as follows:•             SMEs – Up to 75%•             Large Companies – Up to 50%
Additional documents requiredTo be considered for national funding the applicant will be required to complete a national funding application form within 7 working days after closing of the EUREKA call. The application can be obtained at the following website; https://esastap.org.za/applications/All successful applicants will be required to confirm in writing their co-investment in the project prior to the disbursements of any national project funds.
Contact personMr. Toto MatshedisoTel: +2712 843 6339Email: Toto.matshediso@dst.gov.za          : contact@esastap.org.za

Call text and more information can be obtained from the following website:

https://www.eurekanetwork.org/content/multilateral-call-solutions-covid-19-echo-period