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Call for Proposals

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Apply for a Grant 

The Mauritius Research and Innovation Council (MRIC), operating under the aegis of the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Research, is inviting proposals under the Innovation Boost Grant (IBG) scheme and the Collaborative Research and Innovation Grant Scheme (CRIGS). 
 
This Call for Proposals for the ‘Innovation Boost Grant’ is aimed at supporting short-term innovative projects in specific thematic areas. The ultimate objective of any proposed project should be the development or improvement of products, processes or techniques that will benefit the economy or provide potential solutions to the identified national challenges.  
Under the Collaborative Research and Innovation Grant Scheme (CRIGS), a local company in partnership with a local Academic/Research/Tertiary Education Institutions can submit applications for innovative, collaborative research and development projects with commercial potential. This scheme aims to improve the competitiveness of Mauritius through collaboration between Research and Industry. 

 

SUPPORT

Under the Innovation Boost Grant (IBG) scheme - Eligibility for a grant of up to MUR 1 million for a project with a duration of no more than 12 months. 
Collaborative Research and Innovation Grant Scheme (CRIGS) - Eligibility for a matching grant of up to MUR 5 million for a project with a duration of no more than 24 months. 

Thematic Areas

Proposals must be aligned with thematic areas identified following Les Assises de la Recherche et de l’Innovation 2.0 held in January 2025.  
 
You can refer to the documents for sub-themes and details pertaining to specific sub-themes through the link above. 
    1. Health Innovation  (Sub-themes and Details)
    2. Blue and Green Innovation (Sub-themes and Details)
    3. Financial Innovation (Sub-themes and Details)
    4. Creative Industry and e-Innovation (Sub-themes and Details)
    5. Precision Engineering & Manufacturing Innovation (Sub-themes and Details)
    6. Rodrigues Innovation (Sub-themes and Details)

How to Apply?

Details, application forms, guidelines and other relevant information can be accessed through the:  
IBG page and CRIGS page

AWARENESS SESSION ON THE GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS

Two Awareness Sessions on the Grant Application Process will be held online on 28th February and 6th March 2025 at 10 a.m. 
The purpose of the webinars is to provide potential applicants with an overview of the schemes, their main features, and the steps involved in applying and evaluation. Potential applicants will also be guided on how to complete the application forms, including the administrative, technical, and financial aspects. This is a great opportunity to gain useful knowledge and have your questions answered. 
Register for the awareness sessions through the link below: 

Awareness Session

Friday,

28th February 2025

at 10 am

Awareness Session

Thursday

6th March 2025

at 10 am

DEADLINE

Please note that the final date and time for submitting an application is Friday, 28th March 2025 at 15:00. 
 
Late submissions will not be accepted. 
 
All queries should be addressed to following email: sism@mric.mu   
 
Incomplete applications will not be considered. An automated message will be sent to the recipient upon receipt of the email. 
 
In compliance with the Data Protection Act 2017 of the Republic of Mauritius, all personal information submitted along with the proposal shall be solely used for (i) processing and evaluation of the application and (ii) monitoring and evaluation of any approved project.  
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19 February 2025 

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Tel: (230) 465 1235

Fax: (230) 465 1239

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