INTRODUCING THE WFP NIGER INNOVATION CHALLENGE
In Niger, communities face significant innovation challenge with food insecurity and vulnerability due to climate-related issues like droughts, floods, and rising temperatures, as well as environmental degradation and water scarcity.
Heightened insecurity and conflicts spilling over from neighboring countries worsen these problems, leading to forced displacements. A total of 3.3 million people are severely impacted by food insecurity.
To tackle these challenges, WFP Niger, in collaboration with the WFP Innovation Accelerator, is initiating a call for applications for innovative solutions supporting the Energy for Food Security program.
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This endeavor aims to discover and expand cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions for cooking and agricultural practices in both crisis-affected and stable regions of Niger.
The WFP Innovation Accelerator and WFP Niger will offer extensive support to chosen teams, aiding in the development and expansion of promising solutions.
Our emphasis is on fostering innovations that are not only new but also sustainable and scalable, capable of effecting long-term change in demanding environments.
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Requirements
WFP Niger seeks both low- and high-tech solutions designed to enhance local food systems by providing clean cooking and utilizing energy productively.
The goal is to pinpoint and back innovations worldwide that can effectively tackle these challenges and are either operational or adaptable for implementation in Niger.
Eligibility Criteria:
Your organization must be a recognized legal entity (for-profit, nonprofit, social business, NGO, INGO).
Your organization should already have operations in Niger or be willing to establish them through a subsidiary, an in-country office, distributors, or partnerships.
Innovation must focus on one or more of the priority innovation areas listed.
Your innovation must be at least at the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) stage.
Proof-of-concept and initial traction are preferred.
Your innovation should have a plan to implement in Niger within a six-month timeframe with the available funding and a clear pathway to scale.
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Benefits
Each chosen team: will get to join the WFP sprint program, a six-month acceleration initiative that includes piloting, business training, and mentoring;
will be eligible for up to US$250,000 in conditional funding* for project implementation.
The exact amount will depend on the maturity stage of the solution and the three thematic areas listed below.
Will receive continuous operational support from WFP Niger during piloting;
may be eligible for further support and fundraising opportunities later on.
Please be aware that the final selected teams will have to go through the WFP vendor registration and procurement process before receiving funding.
How to Apply:
To apply, please complete the Application Form by June 14, 2024, at 11:59 pm (CEST).
We will review and select successful applications in June and July 2024.
Although we appreciate all applications, please understand that we will only contact shortlisted applicants.
For more information, please consult the Call for Applications, Solution Specifications, and Frequently Asked Questions.
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