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Pole of Innovation Grant Scheme (PoIGS)

Spur innovation through R&D

Overview

The Pole of Innovation Grant Scheme aims to enhance the impact of Research and Innovation on the economic development of the Republic of Mauritius by promoting creation of innovative products/services and goods and spurring innovation through advanced research and partnerships among local institutions and/or companies and/or international stakeholders. Relevant Ministries/Parastatal bodies, local academic and research institutions, both the public and private sectors and Non-Governmental Organizations are eligible for this scheme. 

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Funded Poles of Innovation

Please find below the titles of the Poles of Innovation which are funded by the Council:​

SN No.
Title
Company/Institution
Amount funded
1.
UoM Pole of Innovation for Health- MRIC funded​ - Completed
​University of Mauritius
8802700
2.
MSIRI/MRIC Pole of Innovation for Biotechnology - Completed
Mauritius Sugarcane Industry Research Institute
6775000
3.
​UoM/MRIC Pole of Innovation: Agriculture- Sustainable Materials for Composite Applications - Completed
​University of Mauritius
8775000
4.
ABC-SWBP/MRIC Pole of Innovation for Innovative Seaweed-based Products - Completed
ABC Group / S.W. Bio Processors Ltd (ABC-SWBP)
8986200
5.
The application of artificial intelligence (AI) and internet of things (IoT) for the improvement of the construction industry
Prodesign Engineering Consultants Ltd
8674300
6.
Axonova Pharma Ltd/ Indika Pharma Ltd/ MRIC Pole of Innovation for Nutraceuticals
Axonova Pharma Ltd/ Indika Pharma Ltd
8050000

The MRIC reserves the right not to accept applications deemed irrelevant.

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